Imaging in living cells using νb-h raman spectroscopy: Monitoring COSAN uptake

Abstract

The boron-rich cobaltabisdicarbollide (COSAN) and its 8,8′-I2 derivative (I2-COSAN), both of purely inorganic nature, are shown to accumulate within living cells, where they can be detected using -ν-B-H Raman microspectroscopy. This demonstrates an alternative method for cell labelling and detection. © 2014 The Royal Society of Chemistry.