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An amphiphilic polymer bearing tetraphenylethene (TPE) moiety was synthesized by convenient reactions. The polymer exhibits unique aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics and can self-assemble to size-tunable particles in DMF/water mixtures. The polymer nanoparticles can be used for cell imaging, which provides a potential stable fluorescent tool to monitor the distribution of drugs and bioconjugates in living cells.
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Qin, A., Zhang, Y., Han, N. et al. Preparation and self-assembly of amphiphilic polymer with aggregation-induced emission characteristics. Sci. China Chem. 55, 772–778 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-012-4528-7
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