Figure 6.

Phase-contrast and atomic-force micrographs of CdTe QD-induced platelet microaggregates on QCM-D crystals.

Notes: After measuring the frequency and dissipation, the quartz crystals with adhered platelet microaggregates were subjected to phase-contrast microscopy (A) or atomic-force microscopy (B). Platelets adhered on crystals perfused with untreated PRP were taken as controls. Individual platelets (white arrows) and platelet aggregates (yellow arrows) are shown. Three-dimensional images corresponding to height images are shown. Images are representative of three independent experiments.

Abbreviations: CdTe, cadmium–telluride; QD, quantum dot; PRP, platelet-rich plasma; QCM-D, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation.