Chemical Communications · 2016 · 77 citations · 36 references
Molecular Upconversion ProbeEngineeringPhotochemistryNir-to-nir Upconversion TechniqueBiomedical ImagingMolecular BiologySingle-molecule DetectionUpconversion LuminescenceNear-infrared SpectroscopyBioimagingBiophotonicsBiomedical EngineeringRapid Excretion CapabilityNuclear MedicineMolecular ImagingBiophysicsNovel Imaging Method
We demonstrate molecular upconversion probe, NRh-1, which shows excellent photostability, high quantum yield up to 1.8%, and rapid excretion capability. The NIR-to-NIR upconversion technique offers remarkably improved signal-to-noise ratios and substantially higher tissue penetration depth.
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