Visualising Bacterial Colonization Dynamics Inside the Gut Using Upconverting Nanoparticles Luminescence Imaging

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Abstract

Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNP's) are recently emerged as a promising probe for bioimaging. Their unique property of photon upconversion enables them to convert low energy near-infrared (NIR) excitation light into higher energy visible/NIR light. This anti-stroke emission of UCNP offers greater tissue penetrance and signal-to-noise ratio. Here, we proposed to use UCNP luminescence imaging to visualize the infection dynamics of a gastrointestinal pathogen, Citrobacter rodentium, known to induce inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like inflammation in mice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2018
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781538653364
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event18th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2018 - Cork, Ireland
Duration: 23 Jul 201826 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
Volume2018-July
ISSN (Print)1944-9399
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9380

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2018
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityCork
Period23/07/1826/07/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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