Guiding of endothelial cells targeted with semiconductor material nanoparticles

Abstract

We found that ECs attract free NPs and, depending on the NP concentration, the cellular activity is slowed down resulting in lower cellular mobility. Nevertheless, cellular proliferation does not seem to be affected as cells continue to divide even when relatively large number of NPs are internalized. Guiding cells targeted with nanoparticles was demonstrated, which represent a step forward to the cellular therapy applications.