Au-Fe3O4 Dumbbell Nanoparticles as Dual-Functional Probes

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Author(s)

  • Jin Xie
  • Don Ho
  • Chao Wang
  • Nathan Kohler
  • Edward G. Walsh
  • Jeffrey R. Morgan
  • Y. Eugene Chin
  • Shouheng Sun

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)173-176
Journal / PublicationAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume47
Issue number1
Online published13 Dec 2007
Publication statusPublished - 17 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

Heavy lifting: Dumbbell-shaped Au-Fe3O4 nanoparticles are made biocompatible and suitable for attachment to A431 cells. The particles are magnetically and optically active and are useful for simultaneous magnetic and optical detection (see picture). The Au-Fe3O4 nanoparticles are promising as a new type of multifunctional probe for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Research Area(s)

  • Antibodies, Magnetic properties, Magnetic resonance imaging, Nanoparticles, Reflection imaging

Citation Format(s)

Au-Fe3O4 Dumbbell Nanoparticles as Dual-Functional Probes. / Xu, Chenjie; Xie, Jin; Ho, Don et al.

In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, Vol. 47, No. 1, 17.12.2007, p. 173-176.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review