Main description:

This book illustrates various applications of quantum dots (QDs) in the biomedical field and future perspectives. It first introduces the synthesis procedures and fundamental properties of QDs. In addition, the optical detection techniques and toxicologic reviews of QDs are presented. A focus of the book is also on the applications of QDs in cancer therapy, drug delivery, bio-sensing, and targeted molecular therapy. This book is exciting and valuable to a wide variety of readership communities (students, early-stage researchers, and scientists) in the various fields of biology and medicine.

Contents:

Introduction to Quantum Dots

Synthetic Developments of Semiconductor Quantum Dot for Biological Applications

All-Optical Detection of Biocompatible Quantum Dots

A Toxicologic Review of Quantum Dots: Recent Insights and Future Directions

Advantages And Disadvantages of Using Quantum Dots in Lateral Flow and Other Biological Assay Formats

Recent Developments in Quantum Dots Technologies as Effective Theranostic Tools Against Cancer

The Underlying Mechanism of Quantum Dot-Induced Apoptosis: Potential Application in Cancer Therapy

Fluorescent Quantum Dots, A Technological Marvel for Optical Bio-Imaging: A Perspective on Associated In Vivo Toxicity

Quantum Dots in Biosensing, Bioimaging and Drug Delivery

Quantum Dots: Potential Cell Imaging Agent

Quantum Dot: A Boon for Biological and Biomedical Research

Upconversion and Downconversion Quantum Dots for Biomedical and Therapeutic Applications

Present Status and Future Perspective