Gd3+-functionalized near-infrared quantum dots for in vivo dual modal (fluorescence/magnetic resonance) imaging

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Nov 30:(44):5764-6. doi: 10.1039/b812302k. Epub 2008 Oct 6.

Abstract

Gd(3+)-functionalized near-infrared emitting quantum dots were synthesized as a dual modal contrast agent for in vivo fluorescence imaging and magnetic resonance imaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cadmium / chemistry*
  • Cadmium Compounds / chemistry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mice
  • Quantum Dots*
  • Selenium Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Cadmium Compounds
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Cadmium
  • cadmium selenide