The role of ligand coordination on the cytotoxicity of cationic quantum dots in HeLa cells
Journal
Nanoscale
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
24
Pages
12140-12143
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Abstract
The effect of ligand structure on the cytotoxicity of cationic CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) was systematically investigated using mono-and bidentate ligands. Monothiol-functionalized QDs are more cytotoxic than dithiol-functionalized QDs. ? 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Type
journal article