Organo luminescent semiconductor nanocrystal probes for biological applications and process for making and using such probes
Patent
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OSTI ID:1175456
A semiconductor nanocrystal compound is described capable of linking to an affinity molecule. The compound comprises (1) a semiconductor nanocrystal capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation and/or absorbing energy, and/or scattering or diffracting electromagnetic radiation--when excited by an electromagnetic radiation source or a particle beam; and (2) at least one linking agent, having a first portion linked to the semiconductor nanocrystal and a second portion capable of linking to an affinity molecule. The compound is linked to an affinity molecule to form a semiconductor nanocrystal probe capable of bonding with a detectable substance. Subsequent exposure to excitation energy will excite the semiconductor nanocrystal in the probe causing the emission of electromagnetic radiation. Further described are processes for respectively: making the luminescent semiconductor nanocrystal compound; making the semiconductor nanocrystal probe; and using the probe to determine the presence of a detectable substance in a material.
- Research Organization:
- The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (United States) ; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- Assignee:
- The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,927,069
- Application Number:
- 10/155,759
- OSTI ID:
- 1175456
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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