Quantitative analysis of multivalent interactions of carbohydrate-encapsulated gold nanoparticles with concanavalin A

Chem Commun (Camb). 2003 Dec 7:(23):2920-1. doi: 10.1039/b308995a.

Abstract

Multivalent interactions between carbohydrate-encapsulated gold nanoparticles and Con A are found with high affinity and specificity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbohydrate Metabolism*
  • Carbohydrates / chemistry*
  • Concanavalin A / chemistry*
  • Concanavalin A / metabolism*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • Carbohydrates
  • Concanavalin A
  • Gold