In situ generation of gold nanoparticles on a protein surface: Fischer carbene complex as reducing agent

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Aug 28:(32):3438-40. doi: 10.1039/b606498a. Epub 2006 Jul 3.

Abstract

Suitably designed, hydrophilic Fischer carbene complexes reduce HAuCl4 to produce stable gold nanoparticles localized on proteins in aqueous buffer solution.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chlorides / chemistry
  • Ethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Gold Compounds / chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons / chemistry
  • Methane / analogs & derivatives*
  • Methane / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Particle Size
  • Reducing Agents / chemistry*
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Tungsten / chemistry

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Ethylene Glycols
  • Gold Compounds
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Reducing Agents
  • carbene
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • Gold
  • gold tetrachloride, acid
  • Methane
  • Tungsten