Bimodal magnetic-fluorescent probes for bioimaging

Microsc Res Tech. 2011 Jul;74(7):563-76. doi: 10.1002/jemt.20912. Epub 2010 Aug 23.

Abstract

Fluorescent optical probes have been intensively used in the area of bio-imaging. In this review article, we describe the recent advancements in the synthesis and application of bimodal magnetic-fluorescent probes for bioimaging. The bimodal probes consist of fluorescent [semiconducting quantum dots (e.g., CdSe/ZnS) or rare-earth doped (e.g., NaYF(4) :Yb,Er)] nanoparticles (NPs) and magnetic (iron oxide or gadolinium based) NPs for optical and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Metals, Rare Earth / chemistry
  • Molecular Imaging / methods*
  • Quantum Dots*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Metals, Rare Earth