| Literature DB >> 19685300 |
Byron Ballou1, Lauren A Ernst, Susan Andreko, James A J Fitzpatrick, B Christoffer Lagerholm, Alan S Waggoner, Marcel P Bruchez.
Abstract
Quantum dots are ideal probes for fluorescent imaging of vascular and lymphatic tissues. On injection into appropriate sites, red- and near-infrared-emitting quantum dots provide excellent definition of vasculature, lymphoid organs, and lymph nodes draining both normal tissues and tumors. We detail methods for use with commercially available quantum dots and discuss common difficulties.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19685300 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-321-3_6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Methods Mol Biol ISSN: 1064-3745