半导体量子点作为用于全动物成像的造影剂。

Semiconductor quantum dots as contrast agents for whole animal imaging.

作者信息

Jiang Wen, Papa Eli, Fischer Hans, Mardyani Sawitri, Chan Warren C W

机构信息

Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Road, 407, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G9, Canada.

出版信息

Trends Biotechnol. 2004 Dec;22(12):607-9. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2004.10.012.

DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2004.10.012

PMID:15542145

Abstract

Recent developments in quantum dot (QD) technology have paved the way for using QDs as optical contrast agents for in vivo imaging. Pioneering papers showed the use of QDs as luminescent contrast agents for imaging cancer and guiding cancer surgery. The possible future use of QDs for clinical applications is expected to have a significant impact, however many challenges in this field have yet to be overcome.

摘要

量子点（QD）技术的最新进展为将量子点用作体内成像的光学造影剂铺平了道路。开创性论文展示了量子点作为发光造影剂用于癌症成像和指导癌症手术。量子点未来在临床应用中的潜在用途预计将产生重大影响，然而该领域仍有许多挑战有待克服。