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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2003
Applicants:
Joseph J. Barchi, Jr., Frederick, MD (US);
Sergei A. Svarovsky, North Potomac, MD (US);
Inventors:
Joseph J. Barchi, Jr., Frederick, MD (US);
Sergei A. Svarovsky, North Potomac, MD (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/547 (2006.01); G01N 33/543 (2006.01); G01N 33/24 (2006.01); G01N 33/548 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Novel biofunctionalized quantum dots include a mercaptoalkanoic acid linked to the surface of a nanocrystalline core and a bio-functional group linked to the surface. Biofunctionalized quantum dots are made by a novel synthesis method. Biofunctionalized quantum dots can be used in imaging or therapy applications.