Biocompatible fluorescent carbon dot-based nanoprobes for G-quadruplex targeting in cancer cells

Key Points

• The aim is to develop biocompatible fluorescent carbon dot-based nanoprobes for targeting G-quadruplex structures in cancer cells.
• Developed carbon-based nanoprobes with tailored luminescent properties.
• Evaluated biocompatibility and fluorescence in cancer cell lines.
• Investigated G-quadruplex binding affinity and specificity.
• Successful targeting of G-quadruplex structures in cancer cells confirmed by fluorescence imaging.
• Demonstrated enhanced biocompatibility compared to conventional nanomaterials.
• Validated potential use in biomedical diagnostics.