Issue 31, 2018

A supramolecular self-assembly strategy for upconversion nanoparticle bioconjugation

Abstract

An efficient surface modification for upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) is reported via supramolecular host–guest self-assembly. Cucurbit[7]uril (CB) can provide a hydrophilic surface and cavities for most biomolecules. High biological efficiency, activity and versatility of the approach enable UCNPs to be significantly applied in bio-imaging, early disease detection, and bio-sensing.

Graphical abstract: A supramolecular self-assembly strategy for upconversion nanoparticle bioconjugation

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
27 Jan 2018
Accepted
19 Mar 2018
First published
19 Mar 2018
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Commun., 2018,54, 3851-3854

A supramolecular self-assembly strategy for upconversion nanoparticle bioconjugation

Y. Sun, W. Zhang, B. Wang, X. Xu, J. Chou, O. Shimoni, A. T. Ung and D. Jin, Chem. Commun., 2018, 54, 3851 DOI: 10.1039/C8CC00708J

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