Study of the Parameters Affecting the Loading of Fluorescein on Coated Gold Nanoparticles: Promising Nanostructure for Cancer Diagnosis.

Background: Recent advances in nanotechnology have led to the use of nanomaterials in the diagnosis of cancer by imaging techniques.

Objective: This study aimed to synthesize fluorescein-conjugated gold nanoparticles and study the parameters affecting the loading of fluorescein on synthesized coated gold nanoparticles with the ability to be used in medical diagnostic methods.

Methods: The synthesized gold nanoparticles were functionalized with polyethylene glycol.