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Wu L, Wang C, Li Y. Iron oxide nanoparticle targeting mechanism and its application in tumor magnetic resonance imaging and therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022; 17:1567-1583. [PMID: 36458585 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) can be applied to targeted drug delivery, targeted diagnosis and treatment of tumors due to their easy preparation, good biocompatibility, low biotoxicity, high imaging quality, high magnetothermal sensitivity and stable targeting after certain surface modifications. However, the complexity of the mechanism of action and their properties has led to there being few clinical applications of IONPs. This review first describes the targeting mechanisms of IONPs and their toxicity issues, then discusses the applications of IONP targeting studies in tumor MRI. Finally, the applications of IONP targeting in tumor therapy are listed. The authors show the advantages of targeting IONPs and hope that the review will increase the possibility of converting IONPs from biomedical applications to clinical applications.
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- Li Wu
- College of Medical Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, China.,Department of Radiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, 519000, China
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- College of Medical Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, China
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- College of Medical Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, China
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Thangudu S, Huang EY, Su CH. Safe magnetic resonance imaging on biocompatible nanoformulations. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:5032-5053. [PMID: 35858468 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00692h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) holds promise for the early clinical diagnosis of various diseases, but most clinical MR techniques require the use of a contrast medium. Several nanomaterial (NM) mediated contrast agents (CAs) are widely used as T1- and T2-based MR contrast agents for clinical and non-clinical applications. Unfortunately, most NM-based CAs are toxic or non-biocompatible, restricting their practical/clinical applications. Therefore, the development of nontoxic and biocompatible CAs for clinical MRI diagnosis is highly desired. To this end, several biocompatible and biomimetic strategies have been developed to offer long blood circulation time, significant biocompatibility, in vivo biodistribution and high contrast ability for efficient imaging. However, detailed review reports on biocompatible NMs, specifically for MR imaging have not yet been summarized. Thus, in the present review we summarize various surface coating strategies (such as polymers, proteins, cell membranes, etc.) to achieve biocompatible NPs, providing a detailed discussion of advances and future prospects for safe MRI imaging.
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- Suresh Thangudu
- Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan. .,Center for General Education, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.,Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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Jiang G, Fan D, Tian J, Xiang Z, Fang Q. Self-Confirming Magnetosomes for Tumor-Targeted T 1 /T 2 Dual-Mode MRI and MRI-Guided Photothermal Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2200841. [PMID: 35579102 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202200841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Nanomaterials as T1 /T2 dual-mode magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents have great potential in improving the accuracy of tumor diagnosis. Applications of such materials, however, are limited by the complicated chemical synthesis process and potential biosafety issues. In this study, the biosynthesis of manganese (Mn)-doped magnetosomes (MagMn) that not only can be used in T1 /T2 dual-mode MR imaging with self-confirmation for tumor detection, but also improve the photothermal conversion efficiency for MRI-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) is reported. The MagMn nanoparticles (NPs) are naturally produced through the biomineralization of magnetotactic bacteria by doping Mn into the ferromagnetic iron oxide crystals. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that targeting peptides functionalized MagMn enhanced both T1 and T2 MRI signals in tumor tissue and significantly inhibited tumor growth by the further MRI-guided PTT. It is envisioned that the biosynthesized multifunctional MagMn nanoplatform may serve as a potential theranostic agent for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Gexuan Jiang
- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Ambient Particles Health Effects and Prevention Techniques National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Ambient Particles Health Effects and Prevention Techniques National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agro‐biotechnology and College of Biological Sciences China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Ambient Particles Health Effects and Prevention Techniques National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education) College of Laboratory Medicine Chongqing Medical University Chongqing China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience CAS Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Materials and Devices CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Ambient Particles Health Effects and Prevention Techniques National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
- Sino‐Danish Center for Education and Research Beijing 101408 China
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Zhao W, Yu X, Peng S, Luo Y, Li J, Lu L. Construction of nanomaterials as contrast agents or probes for glioma imaging. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:125. [PMID: 33941206 PMCID: PMC8091158 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00866-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Malignant glioma remains incurable largely due to the aggressive and infiltrative nature, as well as the existence of blood-brain-barrier (BBB). Precise diagnosis of glioma, which aims to accurately delineate the tumor boundary for guiding surgical resection and provide reliable feedback of the therapeutic outcomes, is the critical step for successful treatment. Numerous imaging modalities have been developed for the efficient diagnosis of tumors from structural or functional aspects. However, the presence of BBB largely hampers the entrance of contrast agents (Cas) or probes into the brain, rendering the imaging performance highly compromised. The development of nanomaterials provides promising strategies for constructing nano-sized Cas or probes for accurate imaging of glioma owing to the BBB crossing ability and other unique advantages of nanomaterials, such as high loading capacity and stimuli-responsive properties. In this review, the recent progress of nanomaterials applied in single modal imaging modality and multimodal imaging for a comprehensive diagnosis is thoroughly summarized. Finally, the prospects and challenges are offered with the hope for its better development.
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- Wei Zhao
- Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai Interventional Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Affiliated With Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai Interventional Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Affiliated With Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai Interventional Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Affiliated With Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.
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- Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai Interventional Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Affiliated With Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong, China.
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Monteserín M, Larumbe S, Martínez AV, Burgui S, Francisco Martín L. Recent Advances in the Development of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 21:2705-2741. [PMID: 33653440 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2021.19062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The unique properties of magnetic nanoparticles have led them to be considered materials with significant potential in the biomedical field. Nanometric size, high surface-area ratio, ability to function at molecular level, exceptional magnetic and physicochemical properties, and more importantly, the relatively easy tailoring of all these properties to the specific requirements of the different biomedical applications, are some of the key factors of their success. In this paper, we will provide an overview of the state of the art of different aspects of magnetic nanoparticles, specially focusing on their use in biomedicine. We will explore their magnetic properties, synthetic methods and surface modifications, as well as their most significative physicochemical properties and their impact on the in vivo behaviour of these particles. Furthermore, we will provide a background on different applications of magnetic nanoparticles in biomedicine, such as magnetic drug targeting, magnetic hyperthermia, imaging contrast agents or theranostics. Besides, current limitations and challenges of these materials, as well as their future prospects in the biomedical field will be discussed.
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- Maria Monteserín
- Centre of Advanced Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials, Asociación de la Industria Navarra, Ctra. Pamplona, s/n, Edificio AIN, C.P. 31191, Cordovilla, Navarra (Spain)
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- Centre of Advanced Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials, Asociación de la Industria Navarra, Ctra. Pamplona, s/n, Edificio AIN, C.P. 31191, Cordovilla, Navarra (Spain)
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- Centre of Advanced Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials, Asociación de la Industria Navarra, Ctra. Pamplona, s/n, Edificio AIN, C.P. 31191, Cordovilla, Navarra (Spain)
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- Centre of Advanced Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials, Asociación de la Industria Navarra, Ctra. Pamplona, s/n, Edificio AIN, C.P. 31191, Cordovilla, Navarra (Spain)
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- Centre of Advanced Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials, Asociación de la Industria Navarra, Ctra. Pamplona, s/n, Edificio AIN, C.P. 31191, Cordovilla, Navarra (Spain)
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Wu C, Chen T, Deng L, Xia Q, Chen C, Lan M, Pu Y, Tang H, Xu Y, Zhu J, Xu C, Shen C, Zhang X. Mn(ii) chelate-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanocrystals as high-efficiency magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:2752-2757. [PMID: 36132378 PMCID: PMC9416939 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00117a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this communication, a paramagnetic bifunctional manganese(ii) chelate ([Mn(Dopa-EDTA)]2-) containing a catechol group is designed and synthesized. The catechol can bind iron ions on the surface of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanocrystals to form core-shell nanoparticles. Both 4 and 7 nm SPIO@[Mn(Dopa-EDTA)]2- show good water solubility, single-crystal dispersion, and low cytotoxicity. The study of the interplay between the longitudinal and transverse relaxation revealed that 4 nm SPIO@[Mn(Dopa-EDTA)]2- with lower r 2/r 1 = 1.75 at 0.5 T tends to be a perfect T 1 contrast agent while 7 nm SPIO@[Mn(Dopa-EDTA)]2- with a higher r 2/r 1 = 15.0 at 3.0 T tends to be a T 2 contrast agent. Interestingly, 4 nm SPIO@[Mn(Dopa-EDTA)]2- with an intermediate value of r 2/r 1 = 5.26 at 3.0 T could act as T 1-T 2 dual-modal contrast agent. In vivo imaging with the 4 nm SPIO@[Mn(Dopa-EDTA)]2- nanoparticle shows unique imaging features: (1) long-acting vascular imaging and different signal intensity changes between the liver parenchyma and blood vessels with the CEMRA sequence; (2) the synergistic contrast enhancement of hepatic imaging with the T 1WI and T 2WI sequence. In summary, these Fe/Mn hybrid core-shell nanoparticles, with their ease of synthesis, good biocompatibility, and synergistic contrast enhancement ability, may provide a useful method for tissue and vascular MR imaging.
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- Changqiang Wu
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Neijiang Neijiang 641000 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- School of Pharmacy, North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- Department of Radiology, Nanchong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nanchong 637000 China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 401122 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
- School of Pharmacy, North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University Singapore
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging and School of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong 637000 China
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M. Jefremovas E, Alonso J, de la Fuente Rodríguez M, Rodríguez Fernández J, Espeso JI, Rojas DP, García-Prieto A, Fernández-Gubieda ML, Fernández Barquín L. Investigating the Size and Microstrain Influence in the Magnetic Order/Disorder State of GdCu 2 Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1117. [PMID: 32516996 PMCID: PMC7353466 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A series of GdCu 2 nanoparticles with controlled sizes ranging from 7 nm to 40 nm has been produced via high-energy inert-gas ball milling. Rietveld refinements on the X-ray diffraction measurements ensure that the bulk crystalline I m m a structure is retained within the nanoparticles, thanks to the employed low milling times ranging from t = 0.5 to t = 5 h. The analysis of the magnetic measurements shows a crossover from Superantiferromagnetism (SAF) to a Super Spin Glass state as the size decreases at NP size of 〈 D 〉 ≈ 18 nm. The microstrain contribution, which is always kept below 1%, together with the increasing surface-to-core ratio of the magnetic moments, trigger the magnetic disorder. Additionally, an extra contribution to the magnetic disorder is revealed within the SAF state, as the oscillating RKKY indirect exchange achieves to couple with the aforementioned contribution that emerges from the size reduction. The combination of both sources of disorder leads to a maximised frustration for 〈 D 〉 ≈ 25 nm sized NPs.
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- E. M. Jefremovas
- Dpto. CITIMAC, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.A.); (M.d.l.F.R.); (J.R.F.); (J.I.E.); (L.F.B.)
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- Dpto. CITIMAC, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.A.); (M.d.l.F.R.); (J.R.F.); (J.I.E.); (L.F.B.)
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- Dpto. CITIMAC, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.A.); (M.d.l.F.R.); (J.R.F.); (J.I.E.); (L.F.B.)
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- Dpto. CITIMAC, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.A.); (M.d.l.F.R.); (J.R.F.); (J.I.E.); (L.F.B.)
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- Dpto. CITIMAC, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.A.); (M.d.l.F.R.); (J.R.F.); (J.I.E.); (L.F.B.)
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- Dpto. Estructuras y Física de la Edificación, ETSAM, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Dpto. de Física Aplicada I, Escuela de Ingeniería de Bilbao, 48013 Bilbao, Spain;
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- Dpto. de Electricidad y Electrónica, Universidad del País Vasco—UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain;
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- Dpto. CITIMAC, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.A.); (M.d.l.F.R.); (J.R.F.); (J.I.E.); (L.F.B.)
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Zhao S, Yu X, Qian Y, Chen W, Shen J. Multifunctional magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: an advanced platform for cancer theranostics. Theranostics 2020; 10:6278-6309. [PMID: 32483453 PMCID: PMC7255022 DOI: 10.7150/thno.42564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles and derivative nanocomposites have aroused great concern for multimode imaging and cancer synergistic therapies in recent years. Among the rest, functional magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) have shown great potential as an advanced platform because of their inherent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), biocatalytic activity (nanozyme), magnetic hyperthermia treatment (MHT), photo-responsive therapy and drug delivery for chemotherapy and gene therapy. Magnetic Fe3O4 NPs can be synthesized through several methods and easily surface modified with biocompatible materials or active targeting moieties. The MRI capacity could be appropriately modulated to induce response between T1 and T2 modes by controlling the size distribution of Fe3O4 NPs. Besides, small-size nanoparticles are also desired due to the enhanced permeation and retention (EPR) effect, thus the imaging and therapeutic efficiency of Fe3O4 NP-based platforms can be further improved. Here, we firstly retrospect the typical synthesis and surface modification methods of magnetic Fe3O4 NPs. Then, the latest biomedical application including responsive MRI, multimodal imaging, nanozyme, MHT, photo-responsive therapy and drug delivery, the mechanism of corresponding treatments and cooperation therapeutics of multifunctional Fe3O4 NPs are also be explained. Finally, we also outline a brief discussion and perspective on the possibility of further clinical translations of these multifunctional nanomaterials. This review would provide a comprehensive reference for readers to understand the multifunctional Fe3O4 NPs in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Shengzhe Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 32500, China
- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 32500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 32500, China
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Biju S, Parac-Vogt TN. Recent Advances in Lanthanide Based Nano-Architectures as Probes for Ultra High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Curr Med Chem 2020; 27:352-361. [PMID: 29421997 DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666180201110244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Paramagnetic Lanthanide ions incorporated into nano- architectures are emerging as a versatile platform for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agents due to their strong contrast enhancement effects combined with the platform capability to include multiple imaging modalities. This short review examines the application of lanthanide based nanoarchitectures (nanoparticles and nano- assemblies) in the development of multifunctional probes for single and multimodal imaging involving high field MRI as one imaging modality.
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- Silvanose Biju
- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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Zhou T, Wan G, Li B, Wu L. Nanocomposites of ionic copolymer integrating Gd-containing polyoxometalate as a multiple platform for enhanced MRI and pH-response chemotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:6390-6401. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00782j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Nanocomposites from the co-assemblies of block copolymers and a gadolinium-grafting inorganic cluster were constructed as a multifunctional platform for MRI enhancement, drug loading, and environment-response release at local positions.
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- Tingting Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun
- China
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Xiang H, Dong P, Pi L, Wang Z, Zhang T, Zhang S, Lu C, Pan Y, Yuan H, Liang H. One-pot synthesis of water-soluble and biocompatible superparamagnetic gadolinium-doped iron oxide nanoclusters. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:1432-1444. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02212k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The synthesis of superparamagnetic nanoclusters is critical for ultra-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Dehghani S, Hosseini M, Haghgoo S, Changizi V, Akbari Javar H, Khoobi M, Riahi Alam N. Multifunctional MIL-Cur@FC as a theranostic agent for magnetic resonance imaging and targeting drug delivery: in vitro and in vivo study. J Drug Target 2019; 28:668-680. [PMID: 31886726 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2019.1710839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Owing to the importance of multifunctional theranostics as promising systems to overcome key problems of conventional cancer therapy, in this study a multifunctional metal-organic framework-based (MOF) theranostic system was prepared and applied as intelligent theranostic systems in cancer. Iron-based MOF, MIL-88B, in a multi-faceted shape was initially prepared. Curcumin (Cur) was then loaded into the pores of MIL and folic acid-chitosan conjugate (FC) was finally coated on the surface of the carrier to accomplish cancer-specific targeting properties. MTT assay revealed perfect cytocompatibility of the system and selective toxicity against cancerous cells. In vivo MRI images showed high tumour uptake for MIL-Cur@FC and high T1-T2 contrast effect. The growth inhibiting efficiencies of MIL-Cur@FC on M109 tumour bearing Balb/C mice without reducing their body weight showed maximum tumour eradication with no significant toxicities. Due to the outstanding features of the system achieved from in vitro and in vivo studies, we believe that this study will provide a novel approach for developing targeted theranostic agents in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Sadegh Dehghani
- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Radiation Sciences Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Health Information Management Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Department, Food and Drug Laboratory Research Center, Food and Drug Organization (FDO), Ministry of Health, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Sciences Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Health Information Management Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Pinho SLC, Sereno J, Abrunhosa AJ, Delville MH, Rocha J, Carlos LD, Geraldes CFGC. Gd- and Eu-Loaded Iron Oxide@Silica Core–Shell Nanocomposites as Trimodal Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Optical Imaging. Inorg Chem 2019; 58:16618-16628. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b02655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Sonia L. C. Pinho
- Center for Neurosciences and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3001-401 Coimbra, Portugal
- Departments of Chemistry and Physics, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- CIVG- Vasco da Gama Research Center, Vasco da Gama University School, Av. José R. Sousa Fernandes 197 Lordemão, 3020-210, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIBIT/ICNAS Instituto de Ciências Nucleares Aplicadas à Saúde. Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIBIT/ICNAS Instituto de Ciências Nucleares Aplicadas à Saúde. Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNRS, Universite de Bordeaux, Bordeaux INP, ICMCB, UMR 5026, 87 avenue du Dr. A. Schweitzer, Pessac, F-33608, France
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- Departments of Chemistry and Physics, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departments of Chemistry and Physics, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CIBIT/ICNAS Instituto de Ciências Nucleares Aplicadas à Saúde. Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra, Calçada Martim de Freitas, 3000-393 Coimbra, Portugal
- Chemistry Center, Rua Larga, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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Lu C, Dong P, Pi L, Wang Z, Yuan H, Liang H, Ma D, Chai KY. Hydroxyl-PEG-Phosphonic Acid-Stabilized Superparamagnetic Manganese Oxide-Doped Iron Oxide Nanoparticles with Synergistic Effects for Dual-Mode MR Imaging. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:9474-9482. [PMID: 31241339 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b00736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The T1-T2 dual-mode contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can generate self-complementary confirmed T2 and T1 images, hence greatly improving the reliability. Facilely synthesizing nanoparticles with the ultrasensitive contrast property remains extremely challenging in nanoscience. Moreover, uncovering the mechanism correlating the signal enhancements and chemical constituents is vital for designing novel efficient synergistically enhanced T1-T2 dual-mode MRI nanoprobes. Herein, we report a one-pot facile method to synthesize the superparamagnetic manganese oxide-doped iron oxide (Fe3O4/MnO) nanoparticles for T1-T2 dual-mode MR imaging. Under external magnetic field, the local magnetic field intensities of MnO and Fe3O4 could be simultaneously enhanced through embedding MnO into Fe3O4 nanoparticles and hence can cause synergistic T1 and T2 contrast enhancements. Moreover, a novel and facile cost-effective method for large-scale synthesis of hydroxyl-polyethylene glycol-phosphonic acid-stabilizing ligands is designed. The facile synthetic method and surface coating strategy of superparamagnetic Fe3O4/MnO nanoparticles offer an idea for the chemical design and preparation of superparamagnetic nanoparticles with ultrasensitive MRI contrast abilities for disease evaluation and treatment.
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- Hengshui University , Hengshui , Hebei 053000 , P. R. China
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- Department of Bionanochemistry , Wonkwang University , Chonbuk, Iksan 570-749 , Republic of Korea
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Li Z, Liu Y, Huang X, Hu C, Wang H, Yuan L, Brash JL, Chen H. One-step preparation of gold nanovectors using folate modified polyethylenimine and their use in target-specific gene transfection. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 177:306-312. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhou Z, Yang L, Gao J, Chen X. Structure-Relaxivity Relationships of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804567. [PMID: 30600553 PMCID: PMC6392011 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 201] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been extensively explored as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. With the increasing complexity in the structure of modern MNPs, the classical Solomon-Bloembergen-Morgan and the outer-sphere quantum mechanical theories established on simplistic models have encountered limitations for defining the emergent phenomena of relaxation enhancement in MRI. Recent progress in probing MRI relaxivity of MNPs based on structural features at the molecular and atomic scales is reviewed, namely, the structure-relaxivity relationships, including size, shape, crystal structure, surface modification, and assembled structure. A special emphasis is placed on bridging the gaps between classical simplistic models and modern MNPs with elegant structural complexity. In the pursuit of novel MRI contrast agents, it is hoped that this review will spur the critical thinking for design and engineering of novel MNPs for MRI applications across a broad spectrum of research fields.
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- Zijian Zhou
- † State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, The Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, and Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- ‡ Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- † State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, The Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, and Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- † State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, The Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, and Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- ‡ Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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Suárez-García S, Arias-Ramos N, Frias C, Candiota AP, Arús C, Lorenzo J, Ruiz-Molina D, Novio F. Dual T 1/ T 2 Nanoscale Coordination Polymers as Novel Contrast Agents for MRI: A Preclinical Study for Brain Tumor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:38819-38832. [PMID: 30351897 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b15594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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In the last years, extensive attention has been paid on designing and developing functional imaging contrast agents for providing accurate noninvasive evaluation of pathology in vivo. However, the issue of false-positives or ambiguous imaging and the lack of a robust strategy for simultaneous dual-mode imaging remain to be fully addressed. One effective strategy for improving it is to rationally design magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents (CAs) with intrinsic T1/ T2 dual-mode imaging features. In this work, the development and characterization of one-pot synthesized nanostructured coordination polymers (NCPs) which exhibit dual mode T1/ T2 MRI contrast behavior is described. The resulting material comprises the combination of different paramagnetic ions (Fe3+, Gd3+, Mn2+) with selected organic ligands able to induce the polymerization process and nanostructure stabilization. Among them, the Fe-based NCPs showed the best features in terms of colloidal stability, low toxicity, and dual T1/ T2 MRI contrast performance overcoming the main drawbacks of reported CAs. The dual-mode CA capability was evaluated by different means: in vitro phantoms, ex vivo and in vivo MRI, using a preclinical model of murine glioblastoma. Interestingly, the in vivo MRI of Fe-NCPs show T1 and T2 high contrast potential, allowing simultaneous recording of positive and negative contrast images in a very short period of time while being safer for the mouse. Moreover, the biodistribution assays reveals the persistence of the nanoparticles in the tumor and subsequent gradual clearance denoting their biodegradability. After a comparative study with commercial CAs, the results suggest these nanoplatforms as promising candidates for the development of dual-mode MRI CAs with clear advantages.
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- S Suárez-García
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST , Campus UAB, Bellaterra , 08193 Barcelona , Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST , Campus UAB, Bellaterra , 08193 Barcelona , Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Barcelona , Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Barcelona , Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Spain
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Barcelona , Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST , Campus UAB, Bellaterra , 08193 Barcelona , Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST , Campus UAB, Bellaterra , 08193 Barcelona , Spain
- Departament de Química , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès , Barcelona , Spain
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Wang K, An L, Tian Q, Lin J, Yang S. Gadolinium-labelled iron/iron oxide core/shell nanoparticles as T 1- T 2 contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging. RSC Adv 2018; 8:26764-26770. [PMID: 35541075 PMCID: PMC9083088 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra04530e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is indispensable and powerful in modern clinical diagnosis and has some advantages such as non-invasiveness and high penetration depth. Furthermore, dual T 1-T 2 MR imaging has attracted crucial interest as it can decrease the risk of pseudo-positive signals in diagnosing lesions. And it's worth nothing that the dual-mode MR imaging displays a vital platform to provide relatively comprehensive diagnosis information and receive accurate results. Herein, we report a dual T 1-T 2 MR imaging contrast agent (CA) grounded on the iron/iron oxide core/shell nanomaterials conjugated with gadolinium chelate. The Gd-labeled Fe@Fe3O4 NPs reveal the feasibility to utilize them to serve as a dual T 1-T 2 MR imaging CA, and the relaxivity results in a 0.5 T MR system showed a longitudinal relaxivity value (r 1) and transverse relaxivity value (r 2) of 7.2 mM-1 s-1 and 109.4 mM-1 s-1, respectively. The MTT results demonstrate the Gd-labeled Fe@Fe3O4 NPs have no obvious cytotoxicity and a good compatibility. The in vitro and in vivo MRI generated a brighter effect and darkening in T 1-weighted MR imaging and T 2-weighted images, respectively. The results clearly indicate that Gd-labeled Fe@Fe3O4 NPs have potential as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast reagent.
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- Kaili Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, The Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, The Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, The Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, The Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, The Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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Gutsev LG, Gutsev GL, Jena P. Collective Superexchange and Exchange Coupling Constants in the Hydrogenated Iron Oxide Particle Fe 8O 12H 8. J Phys Chem A 2018; 122:5043-5049. [PMID: 29746132 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.8b03034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Motivated by the fact that Fe2O3 nanoparticles are used in the treatment of cancer, we have examined the role of ligands on the magnetic properties of these particles by focusing on (Fe2O3)4 as a prototype system with H as ligands. Using the Broken-Symmetry Density Functional Theory, we observed a strong collective superexchange in the hydrogenated Fe8O12H8 cluster. The average antiferromagnetic exchange coupling constant between the four iron-iron oxo-bridged pairs was found to be -178 cm-1, whereas coupling constants between hydroxo-bridged pairs were much smaller. We found that despite the apparent symmetry of the iron atom framework, it is not reasonable to assume this symmetry when fitting the exchange coupling constants. We also analyzed the geometrical and magnetic properties of Fe8O12H n for n = 0-12 and found that hydrogenating oxo-bridges would generally inhibit the Fe-O-Fe antiferromagnetic superexchange interactions. Antiferromagnetic lowest total energy states become favorable only when specific distributions of hydrogen atoms are realized. The (HO)4-Fe4(all spin-up)-O4-Fe4(all spin-down)-(OH)4 configuration in Fe8O12H8 presents such an example. This symmetric configuration can be considered a superdiatomic system.
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- L G Gutsev
- Department of Physics , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia 23284 , United States
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- Department of Physics , Florida A&M University , Tallahassee , Florida 32307 , United States
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- Department of Physics , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia 23284 , United States
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Biju S, Gallo J, Bañobre-López M, Manshian BB, Soenen SJ, Himmelreich U, Vander Elst L, Parac-Vogt TN. A Magnetic Chameleon: Biocompatible Lanthanide Fluoride Nanoparticles with Magnetic Field Dependent Tunable Contrast Properties as a Versatile Contrast Agent for Low to Ultrahigh Field MRI and Optical Imaging in Biological Window. Chemistry 2018; 24:7388-7397. [PMID: 29575427 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201800283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A novel type of multimodal, magnetic resonance imaging/optical imaging (MRI/OI) contrast agent was developed, based on core-shell lanthanide fluoride nanoparticles composed of a β-NaHoF4 core plus a β-NaGdF4:Yb3+ , Tm3+ shell with an average size of ∼24 nm. The biocompatibility of the particles was ensured by a surface modification with poly acrylic acid (PAA) and further functionalization with an affinity ligand, folic acid (FA). When excited using 980 nm near infrared (NIR) radiation, the contrast agent (CA) shows intense emission at 802 nm with lifetime of 791±3 μs, due to the transition 3 H4 →3 H6 of Tm3+ . Proton nuclear magnetic relaxation dispersion (1 H-NMRD) studies and magnetic resonance (MR) phantom imaging showed that the newly synthesized nanoparticles, decorated with poly(acrylic acid) and folic acid on the surface (NP-PAA-FA), can act mainly as a T1 -weighted contrast agent below 1.5 T, a T1 /T2 dual-weighted contrast agent at 3 T, and as highly efficient T2 -weighted contrast agent at ultrahigh fields. In addition, NP-PAA-FA showed very low cytotoxicity and no detectable cellular damage up to a dose of 500 μg mL-1 .
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- Silvanose Biju
- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Advanced (Magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Group, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- Advanced (Magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Group, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Biomedical NMR unit, MoSAIC, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Biomedical NMR unit, MoSAIC, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Biomedical NMR unit, MoSAIC, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, University of Mons, Place du Parc 23, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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Shen J, Zhang W, Qi R, Mao ZW, Shen H. Engineering functional inorganic-organic hybrid systems: advances in siRNA therapeutics. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:1969-1995. [PMID: 29417968 PMCID: PMC5861001 DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00479f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cancer treatment still faces a lot of obstacles such as tumor heterogeneity, drug resistance and systemic toxicities. Beyond the traditional treatment modalities, exploitation of RNA interference (RNAi) as an emerging approach has immense potential for the treatment of various gene-caused diseases including cancer. The last decade has witnessed enormous research and achievements focused on RNAi biotechnology. However, delivery of small interference RNA (siRNA) remains a key challenge in the development of clinical RNAi therapeutics. Indeed, functional nanomaterials play an important role in siRNA delivery, which could overcome a wide range of sequential physiological and biological obstacles. Nanomaterial-formulated siRNA systems have potential applications in protection of siRNA from degradation, improving the accumulation in the target tissues, enhancing the siRNA therapy and reducing the side effects. In this review, we explore and summarize the role of functional inorganic-organic hybrid systems involved in the siRNA therapeutic advancements. Additionally, we gather the surface engineering strategies of hybrid systems to optimize for siRNA delivery. Major progress in the field of inorganic-organic hybrid platforms including metallic/non-metallic cores modified with organic shells or further fabrication as the vectors for siRNA delivery is discussed to give credit to the interdisciplinary cooperation between chemistry, pharmacy, biology and medicine.
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- Jianliang Shen
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China. and School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China and Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Wenzhou, 325001, China and Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China. and Department of Applied Chemistry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. and Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY10065, USA
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Xiao J, Zhang G, Qian J, Sun X, Tian J, Zhong K, Cai D, Wu Z. Fabricating High-Performance T 2-Weighted Contrast Agents via Adjusting Composition and Size of Nanomagnetic Iron Oxide. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:7003-7011. [PMID: 29392939 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b00428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Magnetic relaxation switch demonstrated that the aggregated nanomagnetic iron oxide (NMIO) nanocrystal possessed a lower T2 value and better relaxivity compared with monodispersed NMIO nanocrystal. However, we found that NMIO nanoclusters (NMIONCs) showed a different magnetic resonance (MR) imaging property in comparison with NMIO nanocrystals. Herein, three types of NMIONCs were used to explore the effects of size and compositions on the variations of magnetism and MR contrast ability. It was found that the transverse relaxation rate (r2) of NMIONCs depended on the contact area between particles and water molecules. The smaller size and higher solubility could carry out higher contact area between NMIONCs and water molecules. Therefore, the monodispersed NMIONC showed a better T2 contrast ability in comparison with the aggregated NMIONC. In addition, for NMIONCs with the same composition, the magnetism and contrast ability gradually increased with the particle size decreasing. In vivo, NMIONCs that possessed the best solubility and the smallest size showed the most effective MR contrast effect for the liver region of mice. As a result, the size and composition of NMIONCs played important roles for enhancing contrast behavior. This study provides a new idea to develop high-performance T2 contrast agents by modulating the size and composition of particles.
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- Jianmin Xiao
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Material Test and Analysis Lab, Engineering and Materials Science Experiment Center, University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China
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Yang C, Lin G, Zhu C, Pang X, Zhang Y, Wang X, Li X, Wang B, Xia H, Liu G. Metalla-aromatic loaded magnetic nanoparticles for MRI/photoacoustic imaging-guided cancer phototherapy. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:2528-2535. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02145c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In this study, metalla-aromatic agents and a cluster of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were loaded inside a micellar carrier and used for MRI/PA imaging-guided PTT/PDT synergistic cancer therapy.
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Zhou Z, Bai R, Munasinghe J, Nie L, Chen X. T 1-T 2 Dual-Modal Magnetic Resonance Imaging: From Molecular Basis to Contrast Agents. ACS NANO 2017; 11:5227-5232. [PMID: 28613821 PMCID: PMC9617470 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b03075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Multimodal imaging strategies integrating manifold images have improved our ability to diagnose, to guide therapy, and to predict outcomes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is among the most widely used imaging technique in the clinic and can enable multiparameter anatomical demonstration of diagnosis. Due to the inherent black-and-white production of MR images, however, MRI detection is largely hampered by the occurrence of false-positive diagnoses. In this Perspective, we introduce the paradigm of manipulating the multiparameter MRI, T1-T2 dual-modal MRI, along with enhancement by specific contrast agents. We hope this discussion will promote emerging research interest in T1-T2 dual-modal MRI and provoke the rational design of contrast agents for sophisticated MRI applications.
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- Zijian Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health
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- Section on Quantitative Imaging and Tissue Science, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
- Corresponding Authors: Xiaoyuan Chen: , Liming Nie:
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health
- Corresponding Authors: Xiaoyuan Chen: , Liming Nie:
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Guo C, Xu M, Xu S, Wang L. Multifunctional nanoprobes for both fluorescence and 19F magnetic resonance imaging. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:7163-7168. [PMID: 28513699 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr01858d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Fluorescence is widely used for cell imaging due to its high sensitivity and rich color choice but limited for in vivo imaging because of its low light penetration. Meanwhile, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely applied for in vivo diagnosis but not suitable for cell imaging because of its low resolution. Compared to 1H-MRI, 19F-MRI is more suitable for clinical application due to its high sensitivity but fabricating 19F-MRI probes is a great challenge. Therefore, it is highly desirable to develop a dual-modal imaging probe for both cell fluorescence imaging and in vivo19F-MRI with high sensitivity and deep penetration. In this study, 19F moiety loaded nanocomposites with an organic fluorescent core were successfully prepared via a facile strategy by encapsulating organic dyes with oleylamine-functionalized polysuccinimide and 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane (PDTES). The aggregation of organic fluorescent dyes in the core results in significant fluorescence for optical imaging, while the 19F moieties on PDTES allow for simultaneous 19F MRI. Moreover, the nanocomposites exhibited high water dispersibility and excellent biocompatibility. These properties make them promising for both cell imaging and in vivo imaging applications.
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- Chang Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, School of Science, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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Li X, Sun L, Wei X, Luo Q, Cai H, Xiao X, Zhu H, Luo K. Stimuli-responsive biodegradable and gadolinium-based poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide] copolymers: their potential as targeting and safe magnetic resonance imaging probes. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:2763-2774. [PMID: 32264163 DOI: 10.1039/c6tb03253b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Functionalized and biodegradable block pHPMA copolymer–gadolinium conjugates demonstrated good biocompatibility, high T1 relaxivity, and enhanced tumor signal intensity for MRI.
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- Xue Li
- Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC)
- Department of Radiology
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC)
- Department of Radiology
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC)
- Department of Radiology
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC)
- Department of Radiology
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC)
- Department of Radiology
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC)
- Department of Radiology
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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Lin G, Mi P, Chu C, Zhang J, Liu G. Inorganic Nanocarriers Overcoming Multidrug Resistance for Cancer Theranostics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2016; 3:1600134. [PMID: 27980988 PMCID: PMC5102675 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201600134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Revised: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Cancer multidrug resistance (MDR) could lead to therapeutic failure of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and has become one of the main obstacles to successful cancer treatment. Some advanced drug delivery platforms, such as inorganic nanocarriers, demonstrate a high potential for cancer theranostic to overcome the cancer-specific limitation of conventional low-molecular-weight anticancer agents and imaging probes. Specifically, it could achieve synergetic therapeutic effects, demonstrating stronger killing effects to MDR cancer cells by combining the inorganic nanocarriers with other treatment manners, such as RNA interference and thermal therapy. Moreover, the inorganic nanocarriers could provide imaging functions to help monitor treatment responses, e.g., drug resistance and therapeutic effects, as well as analyze the mechanism of MDR by molecular imaging modalities. In this review, the mechanisms involved in cancer MDR and recent advances of applying inorganic nanocarriers for MDR cancer imaging and therapy are summarized. The inorganic nanocarriers may circumvent cancer MDR for effective therapy and provide a way to track the therapeutic processes for real-time molecular imaging, demonstrating high performance in studying the interaction of nanocarriers and MDR cancer cells/tissues in laboratory study and further shedding light on elaborate design of nanocarriers that could overcome MDR for clinical translation.
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- Gan Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoria3010Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center West China Hospital Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for BiotherapyChengduSichuan610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
- Department of UltrasoundXijing HospitalXi'anShaanXi710032China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
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Wang J, Mi P, Lin G, Wáng YXJ, Liu G, Chen X. Imaging-guided delivery of RNAi for anticancer treatment. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2016; 104:44-60. [PMID: 26805788 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The RNA interference (RNAi) technique is a new modality for cancer therapy, and several candidates are being tested clinically. In the development of RNAi-based therapeutics, imaging methods can provide a visible and quantitative way to investigate the therapeutic effect at anatomical, cellular, and molecular level; to noninvasively trace the distribution; to and study the biological processes in preclinical and clinical stages. Their abilities are important not only for therapeutic optimization and evaluation but also for shortening of the time of drug development to market. Typically, imaging-functionalized RNAi therapeutics delivery that combines nanovehicles and imaging techniques to study and improve their biodistribution and accumulation in tumor site has been progressively integrated into anticancer drug discovery and development processes. This review presents an overview of the current status of translating the RNAi cancer therapeutics in the clinic, a brief description of the biological barriers in drug delivery, and the roles of imaging in aspects of administration route, systemic circulation, and cellular barriers for the clinical translation of RNAi cancer therapeutics, and with partial content for discussing the safety concerns. Finally, we focus on imaging-guided delivery of RNAi therapeutics in preclinical development, including the basic principles of different imaging modalities, and their advantages and limitations for biological imaging. With growing number of RNAi therapeutics entering the clinic, various imaging methods will play an important role in facilitating the translation of RNAi cancer therapeutics from bench to bedside.
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Molina M, Asadian-Birjand M, Balach J, Bergueiro J, Miceli E, Calderón M. Stimuli-responsive nanogel composites and their application in nanomedicine. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 44:6161-86. [PMID: 26505057 DOI: 10.1039/c5cs00199d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 339] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nanogels are nanosized crosslinked polymer networks capable of absorbing large quantities of water. Specifically, smart nanogels are interesting because of their ability to respond to biomedically relevant changes like pH, temperature, etc. In the last few decades, hybrid nanogels or composites have been developed to overcome the ever increasing demand for new materials in this field. In this context, a hybrid refers to nanogels combined with different polymers and/or with nanoparticles such as plasmonic, magnetic, and carbonaceous nanoparticles, among others. Research activities are focused nowadays on using multifunctional hybrid nanogels in nanomedicine, not only as drug carriers but also as imaging and theranostic agents. In this review, we will describe nanogels, particularly in the form of composites or hybrids applied in nanomedicine.
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Yi Z, Li X, Lu W, Liu H, Zeng S, Hao J. Hybrid lanthanide nanoparticles as a new class of binary contrast agents for in vivo T 1/T 2 dual-weighted MRI and synergistic tumor diagnosis. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:2715-2722. [PMID: 32263296 DOI: 10.1039/c5tb02375k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Lanthanide nanoparticles (NPs), which are known as upconversion fluorescence probes for multimodal bioimaging, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have attracted much attentions. In MRI, conventional contrast agents are generally employed separately in a single type of MRI. T1- and T2-weighted MRI alone have unique limitations; therefore, it is urgently necessary to combine the two modalities so as to be able to provide more comprehensive and synergistic diagnostic information than the single modality of MRI. Unfortunately, there is a lack of advanced materials as enhancing agents which are fully suitable for bimodal MRI. Here, we report a new class of hybrid lanthanide nanoparticles as synergistic contrast agents in T1/T2 dual-weighted MRI and imaging-directed tumor diagnosis. The r2/r1 value of BaGdF5 NPs can be readily adjusted from 2.8 to 334.8 by doping with 0%, 50%, or 100% Ln3+ (Ln3+ = Yb3+, Er3+, or Dy3+), respectively. Among these, BaGdF5:50% Er3+ NPs were successfully used as binary contrast agents for T1/T2 dual-weighted MRI and synergistic tumor diagnosis in vivo. These findings reveal that the longitudinal and transverse relaxivities of these Gd3+-based NPs can be controlled by tuning the Ln3+ dopants and their concentrations, providing a simple and general method for designing simultaneous T1/T2 enhancing agents.
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- Zhigao Yi
- College of Physics and Information Science and Key Laboratory of Low-dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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Douglas FJ, MacLaren DA, Maclean N, Andreu I, Kettles FJ, Tuna F, Berry CC, Castro M, Murrie M. Gadolinium-doped magnetite nanoparticles from a single-source precursor. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra18095g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A single source bimetallic precursor is used in the synthesis of octahedral Gd:Fe3O4nanoparticles in order to reduce separate nucleation.
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- F. J. Douglas
- WestCHEM
- School of Chemistry
- University of Glasgow
- Glasgow G12 8QQ
- UK
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- SUPA
- School of Physics and Astronomy
- The University of Glasgow
- Glasgow G12 8QQ
- UK
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- WestCHEM
- School of Chemistry
- University of Glasgow
- Glasgow G12 8QQ
- UK
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Aragón (ICMA)
- CSIC – Universidad de Zaragoza
- 50018 Zaragoza
- Spain
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- WestCHEM
- School of Chemistry
- University of Glasgow
- Glasgow G12 8QQ
- UK
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- National EPR Centre
- University of Manchester
- Manchester
- UK
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- Centre for Cell Engineering
- CMVLS
- University of Glasgow
- Glasgow G12 8QQ
- UK
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Aragón (ICMA)
- CSIC – Universidad de Zaragoza
- 50018 Zaragoza
- Spain
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- WestCHEM
- School of Chemistry
- University of Glasgow
- Glasgow G12 8QQ
- UK
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Dong H, Du SR, Zheng XY, Lyu GM, Sun LD, Li LD, Zhang PZ, Zhang C, Yan CH. Lanthanide Nanoparticles: From Design toward Bioimaging and Therapy. Chem Rev 2015; 115:10725-815. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 799] [Impact Index Per Article: 88.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Hao Dong
- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Yang L, Zhou Z, Liu H, Wu C, Zhang H, Huang G, Ai H, Gao J. Europium-engineered iron oxide nanocubes with high T1 and T2 contrast abilities for MRI in living subjects. NANOSCALE 2015; 7:6843-50. [PMID: 25806860 DOI: 10.1039/c5nr00774g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents with both positive (T1) and negative (T2) contrast abilities are needed in clinical diagnosis for fault-free accurate detection of lesions. We report a facile synthesis of europium-engineered iron oxide (EuIO) nanocubes as T1 and T2 contrast agents for MRI in living subjects. The Eu(iii) oxide-embedded iron oxide nanoparticles significantly increase the T1 relaxivity with an enhanced positive contrast effect. EuIO nanocubes with 14 nm in diameter showed a high r1 value of 36.8 mM(-1) s(-1) with respect to total metal ions (Fe + Eu), which is about 3 times higher than that of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with similar size. Moreover, both r1 and r2 values of EuIO nanocubes can be tuned by varying their sizes and Eu doping ratios. After citrate coating, EuIO nanocubes can provide enhanced T1 and T2 contrast effects in small animals, particularly in the cardiac and liver regions. This work may provide an insightful strategy to design MRI contrast agents with both positive and negative contrast abilities for biomedical applications.
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- Lijiao Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, The Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province and Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Peng E, Wang F, Xue JM. Nanostructured magnetic nanocomposites as MRI contrast agents. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:2241-2276. [PMID: 32262055 DOI: 10.1039/c4tb02023e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an integral part of modern clinical imaging due to its non-invasiveness and versatility in providing tissue and organ images with high spatial resolution. With the current MRI advancement, MRI imaging probes with suitable biocompatibility, good colloidal stability, enhanced relaxometric properties and advanced functionalities are highly demanded. As such, MRI contrast agents (CAs) have been an extensive research and development area. In the recent years, different inorganic-based nanoprobes comprising inorganic magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with an organic functional coating have been engineered to obtain a suitable contrast enhancement effect. For biomedical applications, the organic functional coating is critical to improve colloidal stability and biocompatibility. Simultaneously, it also provides a building block for generating a higher dimensional secondary structure. In this review, the combinatorial design approach by a self-assembling pre-formed hydrophobic inorganic MNPs core (from non-polar thermolysis synthesis) into various functional organic coatings (e.g. ligands, amphiphilic polymers and graphene oxide) to form water soluble nanocomposites will be discussed. The resultant magnetic ensembles were classified based on their dimensionality, namely, 0-D, 1-D, 2-D and 3-D structures. This classification provides further insight into their subsequent potential use as MRI CAs. Special attention will be dedicated towards the correlation between the spatial distribution and the associated MRI applications, which include (i) coating optimization-induced MR relaxivity enhancement, (ii) aggregation-induced MR relaxivity enhancement, (iii) off-resonance saturation imaging (ORS), (iv) magnetically-induced off-resonance imaging (ORI), (v) dual-modalities MR imaging and (vi) multifunctional nanoprobes.
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- Erwin Peng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117576, Singapore.
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Peng E, Wang F, Tan S, Zheng B, Li SFY, Xue JM. Tailoring a two-dimensional graphene oxide surface: dual T1 and T2 MRI contrast agent materials. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:5678-5682. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb00902b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A water-soluble hybrid two-dimensional nanostructured dual T1–T2 MRI contrast agent with fair T1 and T2 nanoparticle separation distance and negligible T1/T2 signal quenching was developed.
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- Erwin Peng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117576
- Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117576
- Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117576
- Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
- Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
- Singapore
- NUS Environment Research Institute (NERI)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117576
- Singapore
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Wang L, Liu J, Dai Y, Yang Q, Zhang Y, Yang P, Cheng Z, Lian H, Li C, Hou Z, Ma P, Lin J. Efficient gene delivery and multimodal imaging by lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2014; 30:13042-13051. [PMID: 25291048 DOI: 10.1021/la503444g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Nanoparticles have been explored as nonviral gene carriers for years because of the simplicity of surface modification and lack of immune response. Lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are becoming attractive candidates for biomedical applications in virtue of their unique optical properties and multimodality imaging ability. Here, we report a UCNPs-based structure with polyethylenimine coating for both efficient gene transfection and trimodality imaging. Cytotoxicity tests demonstrated that the nanoparticles exhibited significantly decreased cytotoxicity compared to polyethylenimine polymer. Further, in vitro studies revealed that the gene carriers are able to transfer the enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP) plasmid DNA into Hela cells in higher transfection efficiency than PEI. Gene silencing was also examined by delivering bcl-2 siRNA into Hela cells, resulting in significant downregulation of target bcl-2 mRNA. More importantly, we demonstrated the feasibility of upconversion gene carriers to serve as effective contrast agents for MRI/CT/UCL trimodality imaging both in vitro and in vivo. The facile fabrication process, great biocompatibility, enhanced gene transfection efficiency, and great bioimaging ability can make it promising for application in gene therapy.
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- Lin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022, People's Republic of China
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Liu Y, Feng L, Liu T, Zhang L, Yao Y, Yu D, Wang L, Zhang N. Multifunctional pH-sensitive polymeric nanoparticles for theranostics evaluated experimentally in cancer. NANOSCALE 2014; 6:3231-3242. [PMID: 24500240 DOI: 10.1039/c3nr05647c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A multifunctional pH-sensitive polymeric nanoparticle system was developed for simultaneous tumor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and therapy. The nanoparticles were self-assembled using the multi-block polymer poly(lactic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(l-lysine)-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (PLA-PEG-PLL-DTPA) and the pH-sensitive material poly(l-histidine)-poly(ethylene glycol)-biotin (PLH-PEG-biotin). The anti-hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) drug sorafenib was encapsulated inside the nanoparticles. Gd ions were chelated to the DTPA groups which were distributed on the nanoparticle surface. Biotinylated vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) antibodies were linked to the surface biotin groups of nanoparticles through the avidin linker to form the target pH-sensitive theranostic nanoparticles (TPTN). TPTN exhibited spherical or ellipsoidal shapes, uniform particle size distribution (181.4 ± 3.4 nm), positive zeta potential (14.95 ± 0.60 mV), high encapsulation efficiency (95.02 ± 1.47%) and drug loading (2.38 ± 0.04%). The pH-sensitive sorafenib release from TPTN was observed under different pH values (47.81% at pH = 7.4 and 99.32% at pH = 5.0, respectively). In cell cytotoxicity studies, TPTN showed similar antitumor effect against HepG2 cells compared to solubilized sorafenib solution after pre-incubation in acid PBS (pH = 5.0) for 1 h in vitro (P > 0.05). In in vivo anti-tumor studies, TPTN showed significantly higher antitumor effect in H22 tumor (VEGFR overexpressed cell line) bearing mice compared to the solubilized sorafenib solution (oral or i.v. administration) group (P < 0.05). In the MRI test, the T1 relaxivity value of TPTN was 17.300 mM(-1) s(-1) which was 3.6 times higher than Magnevist® (r1 = 4.8 mM(-1) s(-1)). As a positive contrast agent, TPTN exhibited higher resolution and longer imaging time (more than 90 min) in the MRI diagnosis of tumor-bearing mice compared to Magnevist® (more than 60 min). Furthermore, histological examination of TBN (blank TPTN, without sorafenib loaded) showed no visible tissue toxicity compared to normal saline. Thus, TPTN possessed dual-loading drugs and imaging agents, active targeting and pH-triggered drug release properties in one platform with good biocompatibility. All of these results indicated that TPTN was a promising theranostic carrier which could be a platform for the development of novel multifunctional theranostic agents.
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- Yongjun Liu
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shandong University, Jinnan, People's Republic of China.
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Wu J, Liu Y, Li W, Wang C, Li Y, Tian Y, Sun J, Wang S, Wang X, Tang Y, Zhu H, Teng Z, Lu G. Magnetically guided survivin-siRNA delivery and simultaneous dual-modal imaging visualization based on Fe3O4@mTiO2nanospheres for breast cancer. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:7756-7764. [PMID: 32261912 DOI: 10.1039/c4tb01264j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Fe3O4@mTiO2/FMN-PEI as a siRNA delivery system can transfect survivin-siRNA to induce apoptosis, along with magnetic targeting, MRI and optical imaging.
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- Jiang Wu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
| | - Guangming Lu
- Department of Medical Imaging
- Jinling Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210002, P.R. China
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