Bioluminescent magnetic nanoparticles as potential imaging agents for mammalian spermatozoa.
Erick S VasquezKeisha B WaltersScott T WillardPeter L RyanKeisha B WaltersPublished in: Journal of nanobiotechnology (2016)
These preliminary data indicate that luciferase-magnetic nanoparticle composites can potentially be used for spermatozoa detection and imaging. Their magnetic properties add additional functionality to allow for manipulation, sorting, or tracking of cells using magnetic techniques.