Porphyrin-magnetite nanoconjugates for biological imaging

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of silica coated magnetic nanoparticles as contrast agents has resulted in the production of highly stable, non-toxic solutions that can be manipulated <it>via </it>an external magnetic field. As a result, the int...

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Main Authors: Conroy Jennifer, Byrne Stephen J, Corr Serena A, Nowostawska Małgorzata, Volkov Yuri, Gun'ko Yurii K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/9/1/13