Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-15
2010-12-07
Zhou, Shubo (Joe) (Department: 1631)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
C439S087000, C438S052000, C438S466000, C438S780000, C702S019000, C702S020000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07846412
ABSTRACT:
Nanostructures, methods of preparing nanostructures, methods of detecting targets in subjects, and methods of treating diseases in subjects, are disclosed. An embodiment, among others, of the nanostructure includes a quantum dot and a hydrophobic protection structure. The hydrophobic protection structure includes a capping ligand and an amphiphilic copolymer, where the hydrophobic protection structure encapsulates the quantum dot.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion.
Gao Xiaohu
Nie Shuming
Emory University
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley LLP
Zhou Shubo (Joe)
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