Intracellular behavior of nanodiamonds functionalized with a zwitterionic shielding moiety
Alina Sigaeva, Viktor Merz, Rokshana Sharmin, Romana Schirhagl, Anke Krueger
Abstract
Surface functionalization and uptake protocols had dramatic effects on cell viability, internalization efficiency, aggregation and intracellular distribution of fluorescent nanodiamonds carrying zwitterionic and capped azide groups.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationMoietyIntracellularInternalizationMaterials scienceAzideFluorescenceBiophysicsNanotechnologyCombinatorial chemistryChemical engineeringCellOrganic chemistryChemistryBiochemistryBiologyQuantum mechanicsEngineeringPhysicsDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchForce Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsAnalytical Chemistry and Sensors