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Characteristics of the gold nanoparticles used. COOH-PEG(3kDa)-SH, alpha-Thio-omega-carboxy poly(ethylene glycol); MeO-PEG(5kDa)-SH, alpha-Methoxy-omega-mercapto poly(ethylene glycol).
| GNPs | Shape | Size | Surface Modification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | star | 60 nm | COOH-PEG(3kDa)-SH |
| 2 | star | 44 nm | COOH-PEG(3kDa)-SH |
| 3 | sphere | 30 nm | MeO-PEG(5kDa)-SH |
| 4 | sphere | 50 nm | MeO-PEG(5kDa)-SH |
| 5 | rod | 40 nm × 16 nm | MeO-PEG(5kDa)-SH |
| 6 | rod | 60 nm × 14 nm | MeO-PEG(5kDa)-SH |
