Abstract
We report a class of multi-functional core-shell nanoarchitectures, consisting of silica nanospheres as the core and Gd2O3:Dy3+ nanocrystals as the ultra-thin shell, that enable unique multi-color living cell imaging and remarkable in vivo magnetic resonance imaging. These types of targeted cell imaging nanoarchitectures can be used as a variety of fluorescence nanoprobes due to the multi-color emissions of the Gd2O3:Dy3+ nanophosphor. We also proposed a strategy of modulating core-shell structure design to achieve an enhanced magnetic resonance contrast ability of Gd2O3 nanoagents, and the classical Solomon-Bloembergen-Morgan theory was applied to explicate the mechanism underlying the enhancement. The as-synthesized ligand-free nanomaterial possesses a suitable particle size for cellular uptake as well as avoiding penetrating the blood-brain barrier with good water-solubility, stability, dispersibility and uniformity. The extremely low cytotoxicity and favorable biocompatibility obtained from in vitro and in vivo bioassays of the as-designed nanoparticles indicate their excellent potential as a candidate for functioning as a targeted nanoprobe.
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