Green upconversion nanocrystals for DNA detection

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Jun 28:(24):2557-9. doi: 10.1039/b604871d. Epub 2006 May 17.

Abstract

By combining magnetic-field-assisted bioseparation and concentration technology with magnetite nanoparticles, novel green upconversion (UC) fluorescence nanocrystals (NaYF4:Yb3+/Er3+) have been applied to the sensitive detection of DNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Color
  • Crystallization
  • DNA / analysis*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence

Substances

  • DNA