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Peptide-Quantum Dot Conjugates
Bioconjugation of peptides to semiconductor quantum dots for bioimaging, sensing, and targeted delivery applications.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Peptide-quantum dot conjugates combine the bright, photostable fluorescence of semiconductor quantum dots with the targeting specificity of peptides for advanced bioimaging and sensing.
Conjugation Strategies
Covalent Coupling
- NHS-ester chemistry
- Click chemistry (azide-alkyne)
- Maleimide-thiol coupling
Non-Covalent
- Electrostatic adsorption
- His-tag/metal affinity
- Biotin-streptavidin
Applications
- Bioimaging: Tumor imaging, cellular tracking
- Biosensing: FRET-based sensors
- Drug delivery: Targeted payload release
- Theranostics: Combined imaging and therapy
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Peptide-Quantum Dot Conjugates |
| Category | Nanotechnology Peptides |
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “Peptide-Quantum Dot Conjugates” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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