Functionalization of Mesoporous Silicon Nanoparticles for Targeting and Bioimaging Purposes

Carboxylic acid functionalized thermally hydrocarbonized porous silicon nanoparticles (UnTHCPSi-NP) were synthesized, and their opsonization and targeting properties were studied in vitro alongside with in vivo biodistribution. The carboxyl groups on UnTHCPSi were utilized to further functionalize t...

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Main Authors: Jussi Rytkönen, Riitta Miettinen, Martti Kaasalainen, Vesa-Pekka Lehto, Jarno Salonen, Ale Närvänen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Nanomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/896562