scholarly journals Antiferromagnetic switch in serum

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sufi O. Raja ◽  
Sanjay Chatterjee ◽  
Anjan Kr. Dasgupta

1.AbstractFerritin contains naturally occurring iron oxide nanoparticle surrounded by a structured spherical array of peptide residues that provides tremendous stability to this iron storage protein. We use synthetic citrate coated Super Paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) and static magnetic field in exploring the Ferritin induced magnetic environment of human serum samples with varying ferritin level collected from thalassemic patients. We report anti-ferromagnetic properties of serum in patients with iron overloading. Magnetic pulling by an external magnetic field showed a cusp-like behavior with increasing concentration of serum Ferritin measured by standard ELISA based kit. A reduction in the extent of pulling after a threshold concentration of Ferritin (1500 ng/ml) suggests a Ferritin dependent magnetic switching.Negative magnetization (anti-ferromagnetization) was confirmed by Vibrating Sample Magnetometric (VSM) analysis of SPION-serum mixture containing very high level of Ferritin. Such magnetic switching may have a possible role in iron homeostasis during overloading of Ferritin.3.AbbreviationsSPIONs: Super Paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles, VSM: Vibrating Sample Magnetometry, SQUID: Super conducting Quantum Interference Device, PCS: Photon Correlation Spectroscopy

2013 ◽  
Vol 652-654 ◽  
pp. 234-240
Author(s):  
Ming Feng Wu ◽  
Li Xia Lu ◽  
Xiao Ting Sun ◽  
Fei Du ◽  
Yan Long Bi

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the promising applications of dextran-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (dSPION) and magnetoliposome on corneal endothelial cells transplant therapy. Methods: Two kinds of novel superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), dSPION and magnetoliposome were synthesized, characterized and incorporated to rabbit corneal endothelial cells (RCECs). Uptakes of SPIONs were identified by Prussian blue staining. Cells migrating rates in magnetic field were calculated. Cytotoxicities of the two SPIONs were detected using MTT assay. Result: Magrating rates of dSPION (4 ~ 64 μg/mL) labled RCECs were 24.1±2.4% ~ 78.3±2.2%, and 5.0±1.7% of unlabeled RCECs. (p0.05) Conclusion: RCECs labeled with each SPION migrated significantly in external magnetic field, while cytotoxicities did not revealed. Our study demonstrated the potential applications of dSPION and magnetoliposome on labeling RCECs for cell transplantation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Abulfathi Umar ◽  
Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah ◽  
Faisal Abnisa ◽  
Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud

AbstractMagnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) is a highly promising therapeutic modality for the treatment of different kinds of cancers and malignant tumors. The therapy is based on the concept that; iron oxide nanoparticles deposited at cancer sites can generate heat when exposed to an alternating current magnetic field or near infrared radiation and consequently destroying only the cancer cells by exploiting their vulnerability to heat. The fact that the treatment is at molecular level and that iron oxide nanoparticles provide more guided focus heating justifies its efficacy over treatment such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Nevertheless, the spread of MHT as the next-generation therapeutics has been shadowed by insufficient heating especially at the in vivo stage. This can be averted by modifying the iron oxide nanoparticle structure. To this end, various attempts have been made by developing a magnetic hybrid nanostructure capable of generating efficient heat. However, the synthesis method for each component (of the magnetic hybrid nanostructure) and the grafting process is now an issue. This has a direct effect on the performance of the magnetic hybrid nanostructure in MHT and other applications. The main objective of this review is to detail out the different materials, methods and characterization techniques that have been used so far in developing magnetic hybrid nanostructure. In view of this, we conducted a comprehensive review and present a road map for developing a magnetic hybrid nanostructure that is capable of generating optimum heat during MHT. We further summarize the various characterization techniques and necessary parameters to study in validating the efficiency of the magnetic hybrid nanostructure. Hopefully, this contribution will serve as a guide to researchers that are willing to evaluate the properties of their magnetic hybrid nanostructure.


Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (27) ◽  
pp. 12905-12914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manman Xie ◽  
Shijia Liu ◽  
Christopher J. Butch ◽  
Shaowei Liu ◽  
Ziyang Wang ◽  
...  

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have a history of clinical use as contrast agents in T2 weighted MRI, though relatively low T2 relaxivity has caused them to fall out of favor as new faster MRI techniques have gained prominence.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 449-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Fontes de Paula Aguiar ◽  
Javier Bustamante Mamani ◽  
Taylla Klei Felix ◽  
Rafael Ferreira dos Reis ◽  
Helio Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
...  

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to review the use of the magnetic targeting technique, characterized by magnetic driving compounds based on superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), as drug delivery for a specific brain locus in gliomas. We reviewed a process mediated by the application of an external static magnetic field for targeting SPIONs in gliomas. A search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases identified 228 studies, 23 of which were selected based on inclusion criteria and predetermined exclusion criteria. The articles were analyzed by physicochemical characteristics of SPIONs used, cell types used for tumor induction, characteristics of experimental glioma models, magnetic targeting technical parameters, and analysis method of process efficiency. The study shows the highlights and importance of magnetic targeting to optimize the magnetic targeting process as a therapeutic strategy for gliomas. Regardless of the intensity of the patterned magnetic field, the time of application of the field, and nanoparticle used (commercial or synthesized), all studies showed a vast advantage in the use of magnetic targeting, either alone or in combination with other techniques, for optimized glioma therapy. Therefore, this review elucidates the preclinical and therapeutic applications of magnetic targeting in glioma, an innovative nanobiotechnological method.


Author(s):  
BEENA JOSE ◽  
FEMY THOMAS

Objective: The objective of the present study is the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Annona muricata aqueous leaf extract, characterization of the synthesized nanoparticles and evaluation of the antibacterial, photocatalytic activity and cytotoxicity. Methods: The iron oxide nanoparticle was synthesized using Annona muricata aqueous leaf extract and the crystal structure of the iron oxide nanoparticle was determined by UV-Visible spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The in vitro cytotoxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles was evaluated using Dalton’s lymphoma ascites cells and the antibacterial assay was conducted using agar well diffusion method. Results: The UV-Visible spectrum of iron oxide nanoparticle showed a maximum absorption peak at 265 nm. This is the XRD pattern of iron oxide nanoparticles exhibited a distinct peak at 26.029 (2θ), accounting for crystal plane (211). SEM images revealed that the synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles were aggregated as irregular sphere shapes with rough surfaces. TEM image reveals the size of the synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles are spherical in shape with an average size of 20 nm. Green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles using Annona muricata leaf extract effectively degraded methylene blue dye. Conclusion: This study showed that the synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles using Annona muricata aqueous leaf extract exhibited pronounced antibacterial, anticancer and photocatatytic activity and can be used in the textile industry for the purification of water contaminated with carcinogenic textile dyes. It can also be used as an external antiseptic in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections.


MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (42) ◽  
pp. 2157-2168
Author(s):  
Aileen O'Shea ◽  
Anushri Parakh ◽  
Rita Maria Lahoud ◽  
Sandeep Hedgire ◽  
Mukesh G Harisinghani

AbstractWhile the use of iron oxide nanoparticles as magnetic resonance contrast agents for clinical imaging is established, they are more recently experiencing renewed interest as alternatives to gadolinium-based contrast agents. Ultra-small iron oxide nanoparticles have unique pharmacokinetics, metabolic and imaging properties. These properties have led to improved techniques for imaging a variety of vascular, oncologic and inflammatory conditions with iron oxide nanoparticles. Current research efforts are aimed at harnessing the characteristics of these nanoparticles to advance magnetic resonance imaging techniques and explore new therapeutic potentials. While there are some limitations to the use of iron oxide nanoparticles, including allergies to parenteral iron and iron storage disorders, the practicable applications for these agents will continue to expand. The purpose of this review is to provide a brief overview of the history and synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles, their current applications in clinical imaging and their prospective clinical applications.


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