Table 1.

Summary of the GNP-ligand characteristics.

Ligand	Gel Electrophoresis: Particle Charge	DLS: Hydrodynamic Diameter (nm)
BSA	Negative	23.32
Citrate	Negative	17.40
GSH	Negative	17.33
MUA	Negative	17.21
PEG	Neutral	18.86
PSSNA	Negative	17.26
PVP	Negative	18.96