Fabrication of autofluorescent protein coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles for biological application.

Glucose sensitive and autofluorescent protein coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles are synthesized through a layer-by-layer technique. The resulting nano-composites can be adhered to the surface of a cell and embedded into the cell membrane. These unique features make this nanocomposite a good candidate as cell marker or drug carrier.