Gold nanoparticle-based colorimetric assay for selective detection of aluminium cation on living cellular surfaces

Xiaokun Li, Jine Wang, Linlin Sun, Zhenxin Wang

Chemical Communications · 2009 · 93 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

A colorimetric assay based on pentapeptide (CALNN) functionalized gold nanoparticles exhibits high sensitivity and selectivity for detection of aluminium cation (Al(3+)) both in aqueous solution and on living cellular surfaces under physiological condition.

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