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Opis bibliograficzny
Synergistic enhancement of diagnostic imaging: synthesis and preliminary safety evaluation of gadolinium-doped carbon quantum dots as dual-contrast agent / Marek WOJNICKI, Konrad WOJTASZEK, Tomasz TOKARSKI, Edit Csapó, Joanna Knutelska, Marek Bednarski, Alicja Skórkowska, Lucyna Pomierny-Chamioło, Magdalena Kotańska // Molecules [Dokument elektroniczny]. — Czasopismo elektroniczne ; ISSN 1420-3049. — 2024 — vol. 29 iss. 17 art. no. 4075, s. 1–23. — Wymagania systemowe: Adobe Reader. — Bibliogr. s. 22–23, Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2024-08-28
Autorzy (9)
- AGHWojnicki Marek
- AGHWojtaszek Konrad
- AGHTokarski Tomasz
- Csapó Edit
- Knutelska Joanna
- Bednarski Marek
- Skórkowska Alicja
- Pomierny-Chamioło Lucyna
- Kotańska Magdalena
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 154987 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2024-09-12 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.3390/molecules29174075 |
| Rok publikacji | 2024 |
| Typ publikacji | artykuł w czasopiśmie |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Creative Commons | |
| Czasopismo/seria | Molecules |
Abstract
The present study explores the synthesis and bio-safety evaluation of gadolinium-doped carbon quantum dots (GCQDs) as a potential dual-contrast agent for diagnostic imaging. GCQDs exhibit both fluorescent and magnetic properties, making them suitable for UV–Vis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The synthesis of GCQDs was achieved via hydrothermal treatment, incorporating gadolinium into the carbon quantum dot matrix. The magnetic properties of GCQDs were analyzed, showing significantly enhanced values compared to gadobutrol, a common MRI contrast agent. However, synthesis constraints limit the gadolinium content achievable in nanodots. To assess the safety of GCQDs, their effects on the embryonic development of zebrafish (Danio rerio) were examined. Various concentrations of GCQDs were tested, observing mortality rates, hatchability, malformations, heartbeats, spontaneous movement, and GCQDs uptake. Dialysis studies indicated that gadolinium ions are incorporated into the internal structure of the carbon nanodots. Zebrafish toxicity tests revealed that while survival rates were comparable to control groups, hatchability decreased significantly with higher gadolinium concentrations in GCQDs. Fluorescence microscopy showed no statistical differences in the fluorescence intensity between groups. These findings suggest that GCQDs could serve as an effective dual-contrast agent, combining the optical imaging capabilities of CQDs with the enhanced MRI contrast provided by gadolinium. This study underscores the need for further research on the synthesis methods and biological interactions of GCQDs to ensure their safety and efficacy in medical applications.
