Nanomechanical analysis of yeast cells in CdSe quantum dot biosynthesis

Small. 2014 Feb 26;10(4):699-704. doi: 10.1002/smll.201301940. Epub 2013 Oct 16.

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.

Keywords: AFM; CdSe quantum dots; biosynthesis; nanomechanical analysis; yeast cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cadmium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Quantum Dots / chemistry*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / cytology*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / ultrastructure
  • Selenium Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Cadmium Compounds
  • Selenium Compounds
  • cadmium selenide