scholarly journals Synthesis and Bioconjugation of Gold Nanoparticles as Potential Molecular Probes for Light-Based Imaging Techniques

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raja Gopal Rayavarapu ◽  
Wilma Petersen ◽  
Constantin Ungureanu ◽  
Janine N. Post ◽  
Ton G. van Leeuwen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Optical Imaging ◽  
Hydrophobic Interactions ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Molecular Probes ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Optical Extinction ◽  
Breast Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Electrostatic And Hydrophobic Interactions

We have synthesized and characterized gold nanoparticles (spheres and rods) with optical extinction bands within the “optical imaging window.” The intense plasmon resonant driven absorption and scattering peaks of these nanoparticles make them suitable as contrast agents for optical imaging techniques. Further, we have conjugated these gold nanoparticles to a mouse monoclonal antibody specific to HER2 overexpressing SKBR3 breast carcinoma cells. The bioconjugation protocol uses noncovalent modes of binding based on a combination of electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions of the antibody and the gold surface. We discuss various aspects of the synthesis and bioconjugation protocols and the characterization results of the functionalized nanoparticles. Some proposed applications of these potential molecular probes in the field of biomedical imaging are also discussed.

Polyorganophosphazene stabilized gold nanoparticles for intracellular drug delivery in breast carcinoma cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
pp. 152-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehnath Sivaraj ◽  
Arjama Mukherjee ◽  
Rajan Mariappan ◽  
Arokia Vijayaanand Mariadoss ◽  
Murugaraj Jeyaraj
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Breast Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Intracellular Drug Delivery

scholarly journals Optical Imaging of Beta-Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Disease

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Ziyi Luo ◽  
Hao Xu ◽  
Liwei Liu ◽  
Tymish Y. Ohulchanskyy ◽  
Junle Qu
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Optical Imaging ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Pathological Feature ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Abnormal Accumulation ◽  
Accumulation Mechanism ◽  
The Brain

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial, irreversible, and incurable neurodegenerative disease. The main pathological feature of AD is the deposition of misfolded β-amyloid protein (Aβ) plaques in the brain. The abnormal accumulation of Aβ plaques leads to the loss of some neuron functions, further causing the neuron entanglement and the corresponding functional damage, which has a great impact on memory and cognitive functions. Hence, studying the accumulation mechanism of Aβ in the brain and its effect on other tissues is of great significance for the early diagnosis of AD. The current clinical studies of Aβ accumulation mainly rely on medical imaging techniques, which have some deficiencies in sensitivity and specificity. Optical imaging has recently become a research hotspot in the medical field and clinical applications, manifesting noninvasiveness, high sensitivity, absence of ionizing radiation, high contrast, and spatial resolution. Moreover, it is now emerging as a promising tool for the diagnosis and study of Aβ buildup. This review focuses on the application of the optical imaging technique for the determination of Aβ plaques in AD research. In addition, recent advances and key operational applications are discussed.

Interaction of sulphone based reactive dyes with cationic surfactant: a spectroscopic and conductometric study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Misbah Iram ◽  
Hamadia Sultana ◽  
Muhammad Usman ◽  
Bazgha Ahmad ◽  
Nadia Akram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strong Interaction ◽  
Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽  
Hydrophobic Interactions ◽  
Reactive Dyes ◽  
Micellar System ◽  
Palisade Layer ◽  
Micellar Systems ◽  
Gibbs Energies ◽  
Electrostatic And Hydrophobic Interactions ◽  
Conductometric Study

Abstract Interaction of sulphone based reactive dyes, designated as dye-1 and dye-2, with cationic micellar system of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), has been investigated by spectroscopic and conductometeric measurements. Efficiency of the selected micellar systems is assessed by the values of binding constant (K b ), partition coefficient (K x ) and respective Gibbs energies. Critical micelle concentration (CMC) of surfactant, electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions as well as polarity of the medium plays significant role in this phenomenon. The negative values of Gibbs energies of binding (∆G b ) and partition (∆G p ) predicts the feasibility and spontaneity of respective processes. Similarly negative values of ∆G m and ∆H m and positive values of ∆S m , calculated from conductometeric data, further, revealed the exothermicity, spontaneity and, thus, stability of system. The results, herein, have disclosed the strong interaction between dye and surfactant molecules. The dye-2 has been observed to be solubilized to greater extent, as compared to dye 1, due to strong interaction ith hydrophiles of CTAB and accommodation of its molecules in palisade layer of micelle closer to the micelle/water interface.

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