Abstract
Oxide nanoparticles (NPs) doped with rare-earth ions are tested for applications as nanomarkers in biology. The aim of this study was to investigate the intra-organism distribution of ZnO nanoparticles doped with europium following gastric gavage (IG) in mice. The study is an example of the innovative and comprehensive methodology in research on biodistribution of nanomaterials in the body. We used quantitative (AAS) and imaging (scanning cytometry, confocal microscope) methods of assessing the distribution of rare-earth doped ZnO nanoparticles in the living organism. Visualization of these processes in the body was possible because of high fluorescence yield of europium. Imaging methods applied in this study (scanning cytometry and confocal microscopy) seem to be crucial for understanding the uptake and distribution patterns of nanoparticles within the living organism.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2016 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IST) |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 444-448 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509018178 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781509018185 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Nov 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2016 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques, IST 2016 - Chania, Crete Island, Greece Duration: 4 Oct 2016 → 6 Oct 2016 |
Other
Other | 2016 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques, IST 2016 |
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Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Chania, Crete Island |
Period | 4/10/16 → 6/10/16 |
Keywords
- biomarkers
- rare earth ions
- ZnO