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Using Quantum Dots for Rapid Detection of Ebola Infections

Quantum dots (QD) are small semiconductors that have florescent properties. The QD's are covered in a polymer shell with protein embedded proteins which will target specific glycoproteins. Protien-Conjugated QD's can be used for rapid Ebola detection.
Example of Quantum Dot Imaging insert-text-herehttp://www.nature.com/srep/2013/130318/srep01473/full/srep01473.html)
Quantum dots (QD) are small semiconductors that have florescent properties. Several bio-imaging applications for QD currently exist, for instance, QD's have been used to detect the progression of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). QD synthesis and protien-conjugation is inexpensive and simple.QD's would be covered in a polymer shell with embedded protiens which will target and bind to the glycoproteins that are secreted by cells infected with the virus. Testing would be short and involve the collection a small blood sample that would be exposed it to the QD solution. If the sample retains QD's, it will glow when exposed to UV/IR light, and indicate the presence of an Ebola infection. With enough support and resources, we can deploy testing kits at a fairly low cost and provide a more reliable test (as opposed to testing for a fever).

Freegrass Response on Facebook:
I believe these are inorganic QDs with an organic shell, and I don't think we produce these yet at QMC. (someone correct me if I'm wrong)

QD's would be covered in a polymer shell with embedded protiens which will target and bind to the glycoproteins that are secreted by cells infected with the virus.

Very Interesting use for QD's

https://openideo.com/challenge/fighting-ebola/ideas/using-quantum-dots-for-rapid-detection-of-ebola-infections