Development of intrinsically photoluminescent and photostable polylactones.

ABSTRACT: A method of introducing intrinsically photo luminescent properties to biodegradable polymer is introduced, exemplified by the synthesis of intrinsically photoluminescent polylactones that enable non-invasive monitoring and tracking of material degradation in vivo in realtime, as well as the formation of theranostic nanoparticles for cancer imaging and drug delivery.

SUBMITTER: Xie Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4107036 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature