Silica-porphyrin hybrid nanotubes for in vivo cell tracking by near-infrared fluorescence imaging

Koichiro Hayashi, Michihiro Nakamura, Kazunori Ishimura

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Abstract

Near-infrared fluorescent silica-porphyrin hybrid nanotubes (HNTs) were successfully synthesized by π-π stacking, electrostatic interaction and a sol-gel reaction. The HNTs-labeled macrophages were detected in vivo, and the minimum detectable number of cells was 200. Furthermore, the biodistribution of HNTs-labeled macrophages was tracked by fluorescence imaging.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3830-3832
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number32
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 21 2012
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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