A robust and fast bacteria counting method using CdSe/ZnS core/shell quantum dots as labels.

Abstract:

:A rapid, sensitive fluorescence measurement method for detecting the bacterial count using CdSe/ZnS as a fluorescence marker was described. High-quality CdSe/ZnS nanocrystals were synthesized and successfully conjugated with bacteria. The fluorescence intensity was proportional to bacterial count in the range of 10(2)-10(8)CFU/mL and the low detection limit was 10(2)CFU/mL.

journal_name

J Microbiol Methods

authors

Fu X,Huang K,Liu S

doi

10.1016/j.mimet.2009.09.019

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2009-12-01 00:00:00

pages

367-70

issue

3

eissn

0167-7012

issn

1872-8359

pii

S0167-7012(09)00303-0

journal_volume

79

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