蛍光性量子ドットの合成と生命科学·医療への応用の可能性について

摘要

Quantum dot is a particulate material of several nm in diameter made of the inorganic material of semiconductor. Its fluorescent color changes depending on the size of a particle. Since the width of its fluorescence spectrum is smaller than that of the fluorochrome of organic system, which has been frequently used in the biochemical field up to now, it is possible to easily distinguish the fluorescent color. In addition, it has the property resistant to light fading. For such characteristics, the quantum dot is very much noticed as a fluorescence probe in the next generation, and various applications are being attempted in the biology field. This paper introduces the latest information on the application of bio-imaging of quantum dot.