Intro
Foreword by Dr. Soumitra Kumar Choudhuri
Foreword by Prof. Pranab Sarkar
Preface
Contents
Introduction to Quantum Dots
References
Synthetic Developments of Semiconductor Quantum Dot for Biological Applications
1 Introduction
2 Classification of QDs by Their Composition
2.1 Core Type QDs
2.2 Core-Shell Type QDs
2.3 Alloyed Shell Type QDs
3 Synthetic Strategies
3.1 Physicochemical Principles of Nucleation and Growth
3.2 Chemistry of the Inorganic Core, Interaction with Organic Surface Ligands

4 Surface Modification of QDs for Biological Applications
4.1 Surface Coating
4.2 Encapsulation of Amphiphilic Ligands
4.3 Multidentate Ligands for Ligands Exchange
5 Conclusion
References
All-Optical Detection of Biocompatible Quantum Dots
1 Introduction
2 Basic Properties of QDs
3 Optical Techniques for the Detection of QDs
3.1 Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy
3.2 Fluorescence Microscopy
3.3 Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Technology
3.4 FTIR Spectroscopy
3.5 Raman Spectroscopy
4 Conclusion
References

A Toxicologic Review of Quantum Dots: Recent Insights and Future Directions
1 Introduction
2 General Comments on the Toxicity of QDs
2.1 Identifying Hazards
2.2 Routes of Exposure to QDs
2.3 Factors Affecting NPs-Cell Interactions
2.4 Mechanisms of Cellular and Tissue Transport of QDs
2.5 Dose Assessment for Nanotoxicology
2.6 The Biological Relevance of Nanotoxicology
2.7 Nanotoxicity Assessment
3 Strategies to Mitigate the Toxicity of QDs
4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
References

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Quantum Dots in Lateral Flow and Other Biological Assay Formats
1 Introduction
2 Quantum Dot Use in Biological and Diagnostic Assays
2.1 Advantages of Quantum Dots
2.2 Disadvantages of Quantum Dots and Remedies
3 Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Recent Developments in Quantum Dots Technologies as Effective Theranostic Tools Against Cancer
1 Introduction
2 Cancer: Selective Types and Properties
2.1 Breast Cancer
2.2 Liver Cancer
2.3 Gastric Cancer
2.4 Lung Cancer

3 Nanoparticles Used in Cancer Therapy: Focus on Quantum Dots
3.1 Inorganic Quantum Dots
3.2 Magnetic Quantum Dots or Magnetic Nanoparticles
3.3 Organic Quantum Dots
4 Conclusion
References
The Underlying Mechanism of Quantum Dot-Induced Apoptosis: Potential Application in Cancer Therapy
1 Introduction
2 Properties of QDs
3 Apoptosis: A Basic Biological Phenomenon
3.1 Characteristics of Cell Apoptosis
3.2 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Apoptotic Pathways
4 Applications of QDs and Their Potential Toxicity
4.1 Quantum Dots Induced Cell Death