Semiconductor quantum dots and free radical induced DNA nicking

作者：Mark Green, Emily V. Howman · 发表于：Chemical Communications · 年份：2004 · DOI：10.1039/b413175d · 被引用次数：322 · 研究领域：Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques、Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties、Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications

There is a growing interest in the use of semiconductor quantum dots as fluorescent markers in biological applications. However, there are concerns regarding the potential environmental impact and toxic nature of these nanomaterials. In this study, we have investigated the interaction of water-soluble semiconductor quantum dots with supercoiled DNA.