Quantum dot probes

特許 係属中 Another application that takes advantage of the extraordinary photostability of quantum dot probes is the real-time tracking of molecules and cells over extended periods of time.[33] Antibodies, streptavidin,[34] peptides,[35] DNA,[36] nucleic acid aptamers,[37] or small-molecule ligands [16] can be used to target quantum dots to specific proteins on cells. Researchers were able to observe quantum dots in lymph nodes of mice for more than 4 months.