Peptide-Functionalized Quantum Dot Biosensors

Quantum dot (QD) nanomaterials have a number of electro-optical properties that make them ideal for biosensing applications. QDs combined with peptides have been used for both targeting and sensing applications, however this review will focus specifically on peptide-functionalized QD biosensors, whose signal transduction occurs through active modulation of the QD photoluminescent properties.