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Hydrolase and Peroxidase Activity of Gold Nanocluster Composites with Lysozyme and Cross-Linked Lysozyme Crystals

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A detection system for serum cholesterol based on the fluorescence color detection of beta-cyclodextrin-capped gold nanoclusters

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Visual Antimicrobial Gold Nanocluster Hydrogel with Inflammation-Responsive and Time-Regulated Swelling/Degradation for Regenerative Endodontic Procedures

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Enhancing Liver Delivery of Gold Nanoclusters via Human Serum Albumin Encapsulation for Autoimmune Hepatitis Alleviation

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Molecular Gold Nanoclusters for Advanced NIR-II Bioimaging and Therapy

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