Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), after surface modification to provide water solubility
and biocompatibility, have a promising future in biomedical applications. In this study, a dual …

To date, the in vivo imaging of quantum dots (QDs) has been mostly qualitative or
semiquantitative. The development of a dual-function PET/near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) …

This article reported the high tumor targeting efficacy of RGD peptide labeled near-infrared
(NIR) non-cadmium quantum dots (QDs). After using poly (ethylene glycol) to encapsulate …

Nanoscaled quantum dots (QDs), with unique optical properties have been used for the
development of theranostics. Here, InP/ZnS QDs were synthesised and functionalised with …

Most current nanoparticle-based PET tracers are radiolabeled through metal chelators
conjugated on the nanoparticle surface. Metal chelation usually requires sophisticated …

Cancer is a major threat to human health; thus, early detection is imperative for successful
management. Rapid diagnosis can be achieved by imaging primary (subcutaneous) tumors …

Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and gamma scintigraphy-based
detection and bio-imaging technologies have achieved outstanding breakthroughs in recent …

Nanotechnology is poised to transform research, prevention, and treatment of cancer
through the development of novel diagnostic imaging methods and targeted therapies. In …

Quantum dots (QDs) have many intriguing properties suitable for biomedical imaging
applications. The poor tissue penetration of optical imaging in general, including those using …

Dual targeting towards cellular receptors specific to tumors is an important approach for
cancer diagnosis. In this work, we demonstrated the aqueous synthesis of Gd3+-doped …