On the development of colloidal nanoparticles towards multifunctional structures and their possible use for biological applications

Small. 2005 Jan;1(1):48-63. doi: 10.1002/smll.200400071.

Abstract

In this Review, we describe the synthesis of high-quality colloidal nanoparticles in organic solvents, the mechanisms by which they can be transferred into aqueous solution, and some of their applications in biology. In particular, we will place emphasis on the creation of multifunctional nanoparticles or nanoparticle assemblies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cells, Cultured / metabolism
  • Colloids / chemical synthesis*
  • Colloids / chemistry
  • Colloids / pharmacokinetics*
  • Crystallization*
  • DNA / chemistry
  • Diffusion
  • Electrophoresis / methods
  • Humans
  • Ligands
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Oligonucleotides / chemistry
  • Solutions / chemistry
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Ligands
  • Oligonucleotides
  • Solutions
  • Solvents
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • DNA