Medical Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 2762-2768 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Alexiou ◽  
R. Jurgons ◽  
C. Seliger ◽  
H. Iro
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Targeted Delivery ◽  
Cell Separation ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Magnetic Cell Separation ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

In recent years biomedical research indicated, that magnetic nanoparticles can be a promising tool for several applications in vitro and in vivo. In medicine many approaches were investigated for diagnosis and therapy and offered a great variety of applications. Magnetic cell separation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic targeted delivery of therapeutics or magnetically induced hyperthermia are approaches of particular clinical relevance. For medical use, especially for in vivo application it is of great importance that these particles do not have any toxic effects or incompatibility with biological organism. Investigations on applicable particles induced a variability of micro- and nanostructures with different materials, sizes, and specific surface chemistry.

scholarly journals Bioresorbable optical sensor systems for monitoring of intracranial pressure and temperature

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. eaaw1899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiho Shin ◽  
Zhonghe Liu ◽  
Wubin Bai ◽  
Yonghao Liu ◽  
Ying Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Diagnostic Information ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Optical Components ◽  
Continuous Measurements ◽  
Fabry Perot ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Two Dimensional Photonic Crystal

Continuous measurements of pressure and temperature within the intracranial, intraocular, and intravascular spaces provide essential diagnostic information for the treatment of traumatic brain injury, glaucoma, and cardiovascular diseases, respectively. Optical sensors are attractive because of their inherent compatibility with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Existing implantable optical components use permanent, nonresorbable materials that must be surgically extracted after use. Bioresorbable alternatives, introduced here, bypass this requirement, thereby eliminating the costs and risks of surgeries. Here, millimeter-scale bioresorbable Fabry-Perot interferometers and two dimensional photonic crystal structures enable precise, continuous measurements of pressure and temperature. Combined mechanical and optical simulations reveal the fundamental sensing mechanisms. In vitro studies and histopathological evaluations quantify the measurement accuracies, operational lifetimes, and biocompatibility of these systems. In vivo demonstrations establish clinically relevant performance attributes. The materials, device designs, and fabrication approaches outlined here establish broad foundational capabilities for diverse classes of bioresorbable optical sensors.

scholarly journals Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Detection and Quantitative Analysis of Cell Surface Antigen

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daryoush Shahbazi-Gahrouei ◽  
Mohammad Abdolahi ◽  
Sayyed Hamid Zarkesh-Esfahani ◽  
Sophie Laurent ◽  
Corine Sermeus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Cell Surface ◽  
Surface Antigen ◽  
Cell Separation ◽  
Cell Surface Antigen ◽  
Cell Surface Antigens ◽  
Vitro Assay ◽  
Gold Standard Method ◽  
Magnetic Cell Separation

Cell surface antigens as biomarkers offer tremendous potential for early diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response in a variety of diseases such as cancers. In this research, a simple, rapid, accurate, inexpensive, and easily available in vitro assay based on magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic cell separation principle was applied to identify and quantitatively analyze the cell surface antigen expression in the case of prostate cancer cells. Comparing the capability of the assay with flow cytometry as a gold standard method showed similar results. The results showed that the antigen-specific magnetic cell separation with antibody-coated magnetic nanoparticles has high potential for quantitative cell surface antigen detection and analysis.

scholarly journals In vitro and in vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detection of GFP through magnetization transfer contrast (MTC)

NeuroImage ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos J. Pérez-Torres ◽  
Cynthia A. Massaad ◽  
Susan G. Hilsenbeck ◽  
Faridis Serrano ◽  
Robia G. Pautler
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Magnetization Transfer ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetization Transfer Contrast ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Chemotherapeutic potential of L-carnosine from stimuli-responsive magnetic nanoparticles against breast cancer model

Nanomedicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 891-911
Author(s):  
Ragwa M Farid ◽  
Passent M E Gaafar ◽  
Heba A Hazzah ◽  
Maged W Helmy ◽  
Ossama Y Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Targeted Delivery ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Tumor Model ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Activity

Aim: L-carnosine-coated magnetic nanoparticles (CCMNPs) were developed to enhance chemotherapeutic activity of carnosine-dipeptide. Materials & methods: Surface grafting of MNPs with carnosine was contended by differential scanning calorimetry, infrared spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction. Physicochemical characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity on MCF-7 cell line was carried out. In vivo chemotherapeutic activity and toxicity was assessed by an Ehrlich Ascites tumor model. Results: CCMNPs possessed monodispersed size (120 nm), ζ (-27.3 mV), magnetization (51.52 emu/g) and entrapment efficiency (88.3%) with sustained release rate. CCMNPs showed 2.3-folds lower IC50 values compared with carnosine solution after 48 h. Targeted CCMNPs were specifically accumulated in tumor showing significant reduction in tumor size with no systemic toxicity. Significant reduction in VEGF and cyclin D1 levels were observed. Conclusion: The developed system endowed with responsiveness to an external stimulus can represent a promising magnetically targeted delivery system for carnosine site specific delivery.

MODELING THE GROWTH AND INVASION OF GLIOMAS, FROM SIMPLE TO COMPLEX: THE GOLDIE LOCKS PARADIGM

2008 ◽  
Vol 03 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 111-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
RUSSELL ROCKNE ◽  
ELLSWORTH C. ALVORD ◽  
P. J. REED ◽  
KRISTIN R. SWANSON
Keyword(s):  
Radial Growth ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Glioma Invasion ◽  
Clinical Behavior ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
And Diffusion

As with all mathematical modeling, the scope of the question to be explored determines the scope of the most appropriate model. The case is no different for the modeling of primary brain tumors (gliomas), ranging from too simple, not accounting for the major feature of gliomas (extensive invasion), to too complicated, with too many variables and no easy way to translate from culture media in vitro to brain tissue in vivo. We settle on a "just right" approach which utilizes currently available magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to estimate two defining characteristics, net rates of proliferation (ρ) and diffusion (D). Most importantly, these parameters are predictive of clinical behavior, and can be tailored to individual patients in vivo and in real time. These two rates combine to generate a linear radial growth pattern of the MRI visible portion of each glioma. Further, we introduce a novel method for the calculation of glioma invasion through grey and white matter.

scholarly journals In Vivo Potential of Manganese Chelated Porphysomes as MRI Contrast Agents

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris J. Zhang ◽  
Michael S. Valic ◽  
Juan Chen ◽  
Gang Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Mri Contrast Agents ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Contrast ◽  
Metal Chelating ◽  
Particle Stability ◽  
Quenching Efficiency ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Porphyrin Moiety

Porphysome nanoparticles are composed of porphyrin-conjugated lipids. The attachment of the porphyrin moiety to each phospholipid confers novel properties to the liposome-like nanoparticle, allowing it to perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The metal chelating properties of porphyrin can be used to bind manganese (Mn), transforming the porphysome into a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Previous work has extensively characterized the properties of the Mn-porphysome. Herein, we build upon that work by demonstrating the bio-interactions of Mn-porphysomes in vitro to validate their study in vivo. Particle stability in serum was inferred from fluorescence quenching efficiency, and tolerability to cells was measured using an MTT assay. Mn-porphysomes remained >80% quenched after 14H and showed no toxicity to cells at concentrations below 125 mM. These preliminary results suggest that the porphysome may be used to enhance MRI contrast in vivo.

scholarly journals Genetic encoding of targeted MRI contrast agents for in vivo tumor imaging

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Schuerle ◽  
Maiko Furubayashi ◽  
Ava P. Soleimany ◽  
Tinotenda Gwisai ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Contrast Agents ◽  
Tumor Imaging ◽  
Mri Contrast Agents ◽  
Contrast Effects ◽  
Mri Contrast ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Targeted Mri

AbstractTumor-selective contrast agents have the potential to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using noninvasive imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Such contrast agents can consist of magnetic nanoparticles incorporating functionalities that respond to cues specific to tumor environments. Genetically engineering magnetotactic bacteria to display peptides has been investigated as a means to produce contrast agents that combine the robust image contrast effects of magnetosomes with transgenic targeting peptides displayed on their surface. This work reports the first use of magnetic nanoparticles that display genetically-encoded pH low insertion peptide (pHLIP), a long peptide intended to enhance MRI contrast by targeting the extracellular acidity associated with the tumors. To demonstrate the modularity of this versatile platform to incorporate diverse targeting ligands by genetic engineering, we also incorporated the cyclic αv integrin-binding peptide iRGD into separate magnetosomes. Specifically, we investigate their potential for enhanced binding and tumor imaging both in vitro and in vivo. Our experiments indicate that these tailored magnetosomes retain their magnetic properties, making them well-suited as T2 contrast agents, while exhibiting increased binding compared to wild-type magnetosomes.

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