Overview
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A sensitive technique for monitoring free radical processes in cells involves radical trapping or redox processes by profluorescent nitroxides. In order to identify which part of a cell the nitroxide antioxidants are localised to (and gain further insight into the mode of action of the nitroxide antioxidants), this project intends to explore the use of water-soluble resorcinarenes as drug delivery systems to transport profluorescent nitroxides of lower water-solubility into cells for fluorescence imaging. This project will provide students with synthetic skills in organic chemistry and instrumental experience associated with compound characterisation.
- Study level
- PhD
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
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Please contact the supervisor.
Dr Kathryn Fairfull-Smith
Professor Steven Bottle
