Abstract
Monolayer-protected, Gd3+-functionalised gold nanoparticles with enhanced spin-lattice relaxivity (r(1)) were prepared; adsorption of polyelectrolytes on these materials further increased r(1) and ligand exchange with a biotin-derivatised disulfide led to a prototype avidin-targeted contrast agent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-453 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- GOLD NANOPARTICLES
- MICROCAPSULES
- DYNAMICS
- DESIGN
- LIGAND