Hard X-ray-induced optical luminescence via biomolecule-directed metal clusters

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Apr 7;50(27):3549-51. doi: 10.1039/c3cc48661c.

Abstract

Here, we demonstrate that biomolecule-directed metal clusters are applicable in the study of hard X-ray excited optical luminescence, promising a new direction in the development of novel X-ray-activated imaging probes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Single-Stranded / chemistry
  • DNA, Single-Stranded / radiation effects
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Gold / radiation effects*
  • Luminescence
  • Muramidase / chemistry
  • Muramidase / radiation effects
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / chemistry
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / radiation effects*
  • Silver / chemistry
  • Silver / radiation effects
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • X-Rays*

Substances

  • DNA, Single-Stranded
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Muramidase