Quatsomes as Versatile Fluorescent Nanocarriers: Stable Eosin Y Loading and FRET with a Membrane Dye

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the use of quatsomes as nanocarriers for fluorescent dyes, enhancing bioimaging and optical sensing capabilities.
• Utilized quatsomes for stable loading of eosin Y dye and assessed FRET with a membrane dye.
• Characterized fluorescent properties, including brightness and photostability, of nanocarrier systems.
• Evaluated multifunctionality of loaded nanocarriers for bioimaging applications.
• Quatsomes exhibited enhanced brightness and photostability compared to traditional molecular dyes.
• Stable eosin Y loading within quatsomes resulted in effective FRET interactions with membrane dyes.
• Demonstrated multifunctional capabilities of quatsomes for advanced bioimaging applications.