I am very pessimistic about the likelihood of this being a non-toxic visualization strategy in mice or men. These "microdiamonds" are unlikely to clear the kidneys, leading to kidney toxicity. This is the problem with all ≥ nanoscale molecules, with the exception of very long ones such as nanotubes which can pass longitudinally through the kidney slit diaphragms.
Many a great drug (and visualization agent) has failed because of kidney toxicity.
It's surprising that there are no MDs on the team.
Many a great drug (and visualization agent) has failed because of kidney toxicity.
It's surprising that there are no MDs on the team.