Effect of ligand density on the spectral, physical, and biological characteristics of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots

Bioconjugate Chemistry
Samuel J ClarkeJay L Nadeau

Abstract

Chemical modification of the surface of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) with small molecules or functional ligands often alters the characteristics of these particles. For instance, dopamine conjugation quenches the fluorescence of the QDs, which is a property that can be exploited for sensing applications if the conjugates are taken up into living cells. However, different sizes and/or preparations of mercaptocarboxylic acid solubilized QDs show very different properties when incubated with cells. It is unknown what physical parameters determine a QDs ability to interact with a cell surface, be endocytosed, escape from endosomes, and/or enter the nucleus. In this study, we examine the surface chemistry of QD-dopamine conjugates and present an optimized method for tracking the attachment of small biomolecules to the surface. It is found that the fluorescence intensity, surface charge, colloidal stability, and biological interactions of the QDs vary as a function of the density of dopamine on the surface. Successful targeting of QD-dopamine to dopamine receptor positive PC12 cells correlates with greater homogeneity of particle thiol layer, and a minimum number of ligands required for specific association can be estimated. These res...Continue Reading

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