In-vitro Synthesis of Gold Nanoclusters in Neurons

Abstract

Gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) synthesized intracellularly have potential for use as in-vivo or in-vitro pressure probes for evaluating the effects of traumatic brain injury. AuNCs were grown within NG-108-15 neuroblastoma-glioma hybrid cells, indicated by increased fluorescence intensity at 488 nm. Effect of gold salt concentration on fluorescence intensity was evaluated. Cell viability at 24-h postgold salt addition was tested via an MTS cell viability assay.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1008573

Entities

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  • Maggie Gillan
  • Nicole E. Zander

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cells
  • Cultured Cells
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Fluorescence
  • Information Operations
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticles
  • Viability

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  • Chemistry

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