Abstract
Fluorescence imaging, particularly in the NIR-II region (1000–1700 nm), has become an unprecedented tool for deep-tissue in vivo imaging. Among the fluorescent nanoprobes, semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (Pdots) appear to be a promising agent because of their tunable optical and photophysical properties, ultrahigh brightness, minimal autofluorescence, narrow-size distribution, and low cytotoxicity. This review elucidates the recent advances in Pdots for deep-tissue fluorescence imaging and the facing future translation to clinical use.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-184 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Chemistry - An Asian Journal |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Feb 2021 |
Keywords
- deep-tissue
- fluorescence
- NIR-II
- optical properties
- polymer dots