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Biocompatible methionine-capped CdS/ZnS quantum dots for live cell nucleus imaging

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2019

S. Kanagasubbulakshmi ,
I. Gowtham ,
K. Kadirvelu  and
K. Archana
S. Kanagasubbulakshmi
Affiliation:
DRDO—BU Center for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, 641046, India
I. Gowtham
Affiliation:
DRDO—BU Center for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, 641046, India
K. Kadirvelu*
Affiliation:
DRDO—BU Center for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, 641046, India
K. Archana
Affiliation:
Department of Biotechnology, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, 641014, India
*
Address all correspondence to K. Kadirvelu at kadirvelukrishna@yahoo.com
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Abstract

CdS/ZnS core shell quantum dots (QDs) were synthesized and functionalized by methionine and characterized by standard techniques. The prior QD-based phytotoxicity assay was helpful to find out the maximum tolerant level of the plant cells. The successful transport and phytotoxic mechanism of QDs were elaborated in detail. Methionine functionalities on the QDs were helpful in specific binding of QDs with the nucleus of stomata in plant cells. Target specific interaction with the nucleus of stomata cells was a novel breakthrough that can be used in many biologic applications.

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MRS Communications , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , March 2019 , pp. 344 - 351
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2019 

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