@inproceedings{e57a76a1672743e39d1cca931483db6f,
title = "Optical trapping of gold-coated liposomes",
abstract = "To address unmet needs in the area of controlled delivery, we introduced a nanocomposite material, plasmon resonant gold-coated liposomes. We previously showed that gold-coated liposomes display plasmon resonance that is tunable in the near-infrared range and are capable of light-induced content release. The plasmon resonant structure facilitates rapid content release when illuminated with laser light at wavelengths that correspond to the spectral position of the resonance band. Here, we demonstrate optical trapping of gold-coated liposomes that allows for controlled movement of these liposomes within a biological sample. Furthermore, we computationally refined this experimental system with the potential for delivery and localized release of an encapsulated agent with high spatial and temporal resolution. Full development of this technology will enable accurate perturbation of cellular functions in response to released compounds, with applications in signaling pathway research and drug discovery.",
keywords = "Controlled release, Liposome, Nanoparticle, Optical trapping, Plasmon resonance",
author = "Leung, {S. J.} and M. Romanowski",
year = "2012",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781466562745",
series = "Technical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012",
pages = "648--651",
booktitle = "Technical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012",
note = "Nanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 ; Conference date: 18-06-2012 Through 21-06-2012",
}