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. 2012;2(7):629-30.
doi: 10.7150/thno.4757. Epub 2012 Jul 4.

Quantum dots for biophotonics

Ken-Tye Yong  1
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Quantum dots for biophotonics

Ken-Tye Yong. Theranostics. 2012.

Abstract

This theme issue provides an excellent collection of reviews and original research articles on the study of various bioconjugated quantum dot formulations for diagnostics and therapy applications using biophotonic imaging and sensing approaches.

Keywords: Quantum dots; Quantum rods; bioimaging; biosensing; gene/drug delivery; nanotoxicity; surface functionalization.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interest exists.

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