Produces a unique pattern in absorption/reflection of light No image available Raman Detectors in presence of specific Size: approximately 2 nm Useful in detection Drug used in treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Prednisolone Size: 10 nm Cannot be attached to a particle, but could be carried Image: Long, chain-like molecule Size can adjusted as needed PEG (Polyethylene Useful in masking surface Glycol) charges on molecules until necessary Size: 5 nm but Water Soluble (dissolves in Image: larger in water water) Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier Attaches to many molecules Calcein AM Fluoresces or glows in living Probe cells Size: approximately 27 nm Safe for use in live organisms Image: Identifies and attaches to antibodies produced during Herceptin tumor growth Size: 58 nm Limits development of tumors Image: http://www.3dchem.com/molecules.asp?ID=194 *nm = nanometer
Raman Detectors Size: approximately 2 nm Produces a unique pattern in absorption/reflection of light in presence of specific Useful in detection No image available Prednisolone Size: 10 nm Drug used in treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Cannot be attached to a particle, but could be carried Image: PEG (Polyethylene Glycol) Size: 5 nm but larger in water Long, chain-like molecule Size can adjusted as needed Useful in masking surface charges on molecules until necessary Water Soluble (dissolves in water) Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier Image: Calcein AM Probe Size: approximately 27 nm Attaches to many molecules Fluoresces or glows in living cells Safe for use in live organisms Image: Herceptin Size: 58 nm Identifies and attaches to antibodies produced during tumor growth Limits development of tumors Image: http://www.3dchem.com/molecules.asp?ID=194 *nm = nanometer