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Nanomechanical Analysis of Yeast Cells in CdSe Quantum Dot Biosynthesis

Authors :
Yong Li
Zhi-Xiong Xie
Yi Lin
Ran Cui
Ling-Hong Xiong
Qing-Ying Luo
Dai-Wen Pang
Source :
Small. 10:699-704
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Wiley, 2013.

Abstract

QD biosynthesis affects the mechanical strength of yeast cells. The intracellular synthesis of CdSe QD in yeast cells incubated with Na2 SeO3 and subsequently with CdCl2 increases the glucan content of their cell walls, resulting in their enhanced mechanical strength.

Details

ISSN :
16136810
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Small
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....9f0f6b05ec420bb8f7048b2b284de437
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201301940