Measuring uptake dynamics of multiple identifiable carbon nanotube species via high-speed confocal Raman imaging of live cells

Nano Lett. 2012 Dec 12;12(12):6170-4. doi: 10.1021/nl302991y. Epub 2012 Nov 14.

Abstract

Carbon nanotube uptake was measured via high-speed confocal Raman imaging in live cells. Spatial and temporal tracking of two cell-intrinsic and nine nanotube-derived Raman bands was conducted simultaneously in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Movies resolved single (n, m) species, defects, and aggregation states of nanotubes transiently as well as the cell position, denoted by lipid and protein signals. This work portends the real-time molecular imaging of live cells and tissues using Raman spectroscopy, affording multiplexing and complete photostability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Transport
  • Cell Line
  • Macrophages / cytology*
  • Macrophages / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Microscopy, Confocal / methods*
  • Molecular Imaging / methods
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / analysis*
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods*

Substances

  • Nanotubes, Carbon