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Effect of protein adsorption on the fluorescence of ultrasmall gold nanoclusters

  • Li Shang
  • , Stefan Brandholt
  • , Florian Stockmar
  • , Vanessa Trouillet
  • , Michael Bruns
  • , G. Ulrich Nienhaus
  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Abstract

The interaction of proteins with ultrasmall gold nanoclusters (Au NCs) is investigated. Upon protein association, the fluorescence of Au NCs is significantly enhanced and, concomitantly, their luminescence lifetime is prolonged. The results stress the importance of investigating the behavior of fluorescent metal NCs in complex biological environment for advancing their bio-nanotechnology applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)661-665
Number of pages5
JournalSmall
Volume8
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Mar 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • fluorescence enhancement
  • gold nanoclusters
  • protein adsorption
  • protein-nanoparticle interactions

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