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Xie Q, Wang X, Zhang G, Zhou D, Zhao Y, Liu H, Duan J, Yu D, Sang Y. Ultrasmall Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles self-assembly induced dual-mode T 1/T 2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and enhanced tumor synergetic theranostics. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10646. [PMID: 38724530 PMCID: PMC11082189 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59525-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Individual theranostic agents with dual-mode MRI responses and therapeutic efficacy have attracted extensive interest due to the real-time monitor and high effective treatment, which endow the providential treatment and avoid the repeated medication with side effects. However, it is difficult to achieve the integrated strategy of MRI and therapeutic drug due to complicated synthesis route, low efficiency and potential biosafety issues. In this study, novel self-assembled ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoclusters were developed for tumor-targeted dual-mode T1/T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided synergetic chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and chemotherapy. The self-assembled ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoclusters synthesized by facilely modifying ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoparticles with 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) molecule possess long-term stability and mass production ability. The proposed ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoclusters shows excellent dual-mode T1 and T2 MRI capacities as well as favorable CDT ability due to the appropriate size effect and the abundant Fe ion on the surface of ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoclusters. After conjugation with the tumor targeting ligand Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) and chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (Dox), the functionalized Fe3O4 nanoclusters achieve enhanced tumor accumulation and retention effects and synergetic CDT and chemotherapy function, which serve as a powerful integrated theranostic platform for cancer treatment.
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- Qinghua Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
- Shandong BIOBASE Biology Co., Ltd, Jinan, 250000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Qingzhou Peoples`S Hospital, Qingzhou, 262500, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Translational Medicine Research Center in Nano Molecular and Functional Imaging of Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Translational Medicine Research Center in Nano Molecular and Functional Imaging of Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Translational Medicine Research Center in Nano Molecular and Functional Imaging of Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
- Translational Medicine Research Center in Nano Molecular and Functional Imaging of Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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Yu L, Zhang K, Zhang Y, Wang X, Dong P, Ge Y, Ni G, Liu Z, Zhang Y. A dual-targeted Gd-based contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging in tumor diagnosis. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:2486-2493. [PMID: 38372696 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02917d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has important clinical value in the diagnosis of tumors. Much effort has been made to improve the relaxivity and specificity of contrast agents (CAs) in tumor diagnosis over the past few decades. However, there is still a lack of CAs which not only enhance the signal intensity of tumors rather than surrounding tissues in MRI but also maintain a high signal intensity prolonged for a long time. Herein, we synthesized a dual-targeted CA, RGD-(DOTA-Gd)-TPP (RDP), in which RGD is used to target the αvβ3 integrin receptor overexpressed in tumor cells and TPP is used to bind to a mitochondrion further. The structure of RDP was characterized and its properties, such as relaxivity and biosafety, were measured and in vitro and in vivo MRI assays were carried out. It has been proven that RDP has higher relaxivity of aqueous solution than Magnevist used in clinics. Moreover, RDP achieved higher signal intensity and a longer signal duration in tumor imaging. Therefore, RDP can be applied as the potential dual-targeted MRI CA for clinical tumor diagnosis.
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- Lin Yu
- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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Yang J, Feng J, Yang S, Xu Y, Shen Z. Exceedingly Small Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for T 1 -Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Imaging-Guided Therapy of Tumors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302856. [PMID: 37596716 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONs) based T2 -weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents (CAs) are liver-specific with good biocompatibility, but have been withdrawn from the market and replaced with Eovist (Gd-EOB-DTPA) due to their inherent limitations (e.g., susceptibility to artifacts, high magnetic moment, dark signals, long processing time of T2 imaging, and long waiting time for patients after administration). Without the disadvantages of Gd-chelates and MIONs, the recently emerging exceedingly small MIONs (ES-MIONs) (<5 nm) are promising T1 CAs for MRI. However, there are rare review articles focusing on ES-MIONs for T1 -weighted MRI. Herein, the recent progress of ES-MIONs, including synthesis methods (the current basic synthesis methods and improved methods), surface modifications (artificial polymers, natural polymers, zwitterions, and functional protein), T1 -MRI visual strategies (structural remodeling, reversible self-assemblies, metal ions doped, T1 /T2 dual imaging modes, and PET/MRI strategy), and imaging-guided cancer therapy (chemotherapy, gene therapy, ferroptosis therapy, photothermal therapy, photodymatic therapy, radiotherapy, immuotherapy, sonodynamic therapy, and multimode therapy), is summarized. The detailed description of synthesis methods and applications of ES-MIONs in this review is anticipated to attract extensive interest from researchers in different fields and promote their participation in the establishment of ES-MIONs based nanoplatforms for tumor theranostics.
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- Jing Yang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Department of Biomedical Science, BK21 FOUR Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- Medical Imaging Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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Gandarias L, Jefremovas EM, Gandia D, Marcano L, Martínez-Martínez V, Ramos-Cabrer P, Chevrier DM, Valencia S, Fernández Barquín L, Fdez-Gubieda ML, Alonso J, García-Prieto A, Muela A. Incorporation of Tb and Gd improves the diagnostic functionality of magnetotactic bacteria. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100680. [PMID: 37304575 PMCID: PMC10250929 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Magnetotactic bacteria are envisaged as potential theranostic agents. Their internal magnetic compass, chemical environment specificity and natural motility enable these microorganisms to behave as nanorobots, as they can be tracked and guided towards specific regions in the body and activated to generate a therapeutic response. Here we provide additional diagnostic functionalities to magnetotactic bacteria Magnetospirillum gryphiswaldense MSR-1 while retaining their intrinsic capabilities. These additional functionalities are achieved by incorporating Tb or Gd in the bacteria by culturing them in Tb/Gd supplemented media. The incorporation of Tb provides luminescence properties, enabling potential applications of bacteria as biomarkers. The incorporation of Gd turns bacteria into dual contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, since Gd adds T1 contrast to the existing T2 contrast of unmodified bacteria. Given their potential clinical applications, the diagnostic ability of the modified MSR-1 has been successfully tested in vitro in two cell models, confirming their suitability as fluorescent markers (Tb-MSR-1) and dual contrast agents for MRI (Gd-MSR-1).
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- Lucía Gandarias
- Dpto. Inmunología, Microbiología y Parasitología, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- CITIMAC, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, 39005, Spain
- Institut für Physik, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, 55128, Germany
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- BCMaterials, Bld. Martina Casiano 3rd Floor, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- Dpto. Electricidad y Electrónica, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Leioa, 48940, Spain
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-str. 15, Berlin, 12489, Germany
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, 33007, Spain
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC BiomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Donostia-San Sebastián, 20014, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, 48009, Spain
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), UMR7265, Bioscience and biotechnology institute of Aix-Marseille (BIAM), Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, 13108, France
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-str. 15, Berlin, 12489, Germany
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- BCMaterials, Bld. Martina Casiano 3rd Floor, Leioa, 48940, Spain
- Dpto. Electricidad y Electrónica, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- CITIMAC, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, 39005, Spain
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- Dpto. Física Aplicada, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, 48013, Spain
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- Dpto. Inmunología, Microbiología y Parasitología, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Leioa, 48940, Spain
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MacDonald D, van Veggel FCJM, Tomanek B, Blasiak B. Contrast Enhancement in MRI Using Combined Double Action Contrast Agents and Image Post-Processing in the Breast Cancer Model. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3096. [PMID: 37109931 PMCID: PMC10142138 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Gd- and Fe-based contrast agents reduce T1 and T2 relaxation times, respectively, are frequently used in MRI, providing improved cancer detection. Recently, contrast agents changing both T1/T2 times, based on core/shell nanoparticles, have been introduced. Although advantages of the T1/T2 agents were shown, MR image contrast of cancerous versus normal adjacent tissue induced by these agents has not yet been analyzed in detail as authors considered changes in cancer MR signal or signal-to-noise ratio after contrast injection rather than changes in signal differences between cancer and normal adjacent tissue. Furthermore, the potential advantages of T1/T2 contrast agents using image manipulation such as subtraction or addition have not been yet discussed in detail. Therefore, we performed theoretical calculations of MR signal in a tumor model using T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and combined images for T1-, T2-, and T1/T2-targeted contrast agents. The results from the tumor model are followed by in vivo experiments using core/shell NaDyF4/NaGdF4 nanoparticles as T1/T2 non-targeted contrast agent in the animal model of triple negative breast cancer. The results show that subtraction of T2-weighted from T1-weighted MR images provides additional increase in the tumor contrast: over two-fold in the tumor model and 12% in the in vivo experiment.
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- David MacDonald
- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Science, Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (D.M.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Centre for Advanced Materials & Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada;
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Science, Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (D.M.); (B.T.)
- Division of Medical Physics, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, 8303 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T4, Canada
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Radiology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Science, Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (D.M.); (B.T.)
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Liu M, Yuan J, Wang G, Ni N, Lv Q, Liu S, Gong Y, Zhao X, Wang X, Sun X. Shape programmable T1- T2 dual-mode MRI nanoprobes for cancer theranostics. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:4694-4724. [PMID: 36786157 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr07009j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The shape effect is an important parameter in the design of novel nanomaterials. Engineering the shape of nanomaterials is an effective strategy for optimizing their bioactive performance. Nanomaterials with a unique shape are beneficial to blood circulation, tumor targeting, cell uptake, and even improved magnetism properties. Therefore, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nanoprobes with different shapes have been extensively focused on in recent years. Different from other multimodal imaging techniques, dual-mode MRI can provide imaging simultaneously by a single instrument, which can avoid differences in penetration depth, and the spatial and temporal resolution of multiple imaging devices, and ensure the accurate matching of spatial and temporal imaging parameters for the precise diagnosis of early tumors. This review summarizes the latest developments of nanomaterials with various shapes for T1-T2 dual-mode MRI, and highlights the mechanism of how shape intelligently affects nanomaterials' longitudinal or transverse relaxation, namely sphere, hollow, core-shell, cube, cluster, flower, dumbbell, rod, sheet, and bipyramid shapes. In addition, the combination of T1-T2 dual-mode MRI nanoprobes and advanced therapeutic strategies, as well as possible challenges from basic research to clinical transformation, are also systematically discussed. Therefore, this review will help others quickly understand the basic information on dual-mode MRI nanoprobes and gather thought-provoking ideas to advance the subfield of cancer nanomedicine.
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- Menghan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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Gholibegloo E, Ebrahimpour A, Mortezazadeh T, Sorouri F, Foroumadi A, Firoozpour L, Shafiee Ardestani M, Khoobi M. pH-Responsive chitosan-modified gadolinium oxide nanoparticles delivering 5-aminolevulinic acid: A dual cellular and metabolic T1-T2* contrast agent for glioblastoma brain tumors detection. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sarikhani A, Alamzadeh Z, Beik J, Irajirad R, Mirrahimi M, Pirhajati Mahabadi V, Kamrava SK, Ghaznavi H, Khoei S. Ultrasmall Fe3O4 and Gd2O3 hybrid nanoparticles for T1-weighted MR imaging of cancer. Cancer Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s12645-022-00148-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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AbstractGadolinium-based contrast agents (GdCAs) have been the most frequently used T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents for decades. However, they have serious disadvantages such as low longitudinal relaxivity value (r1) and high dose associated-nephrotoxicity that restrict their wide applications. These emphasize the need for an ideal stable and biocompatible T1-weighted CA with high contrast enhancement performance. Here, we propose a wet-chemical synthesis technique to form a nanocomposite consisting of ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles (US-IO) and Gd2O3 hybrid nanoparticles stabilized with dextran (FG-HNPs) for T1-weighted MR imaging. Relaxometry study showed that FG-HNPs have a high r1 value (42.28 mM−1S−1) and low relaxivity ratio (r2/r1: 1.416) at 3.0T. In vivo MRI contrast enhancement factor (ΔSNR) for FG-HNPs (257.025 ± 17.4%) was found to be 1.99-fold higher than US-IO (129.102 ± 15%) and 3.35-fold higher than Dotarem (76.71 ± 14.2%) as routinely used T1-weighted CA. The cytotoxicity assay and histological examination confirmed the biocompatibility of FG-HNPs. The biodistribution study, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Prussian blue (PB) staining of tumor tissue proved the effective tumor localization of FG-HNPs. Therefore, FG-HNPs can be suggested as a promising CA for T1-weighted MRI of tumors by virtue of their remarkable relaxivities and high biocompatibility.
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Dual-phase injectable thermosensitive hydrogel incorporating Fe3O4@PDA with pH and NIR triggered drug release for synergistic tumor therapy. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Liang S, Liao G, Zhu W, Zhang L. Manganese-based hollow nanoplatforms for MR imaging-guided cancer therapies. Biomater Res 2022; 26:32. [PMID: 35794641 PMCID: PMC9258146 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00275-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Theranostic nanoplatforms integrating diagnostic and therapeutic functions have received considerable attention in the past decade. Among them, hollow manganese (Mn)-based nanoplatforms are superior since they combine the advantages of hollow structures and the intrinsic theranostic features of Mn2+. Specifically, the hollow cavity can encapsulate a variety of small-molecule drugs, such as chemotherapeutic agents, photosensitizers and photothermal agents, for chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), respectively. After degradation in the tumor microenvironment (TME), the released Mn2+ is able to act simultaneously as a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging contrast agent (CA) and as a Fenton-like agent for chemodynamic therapy (CDT). More importantly, synergistic treatment outcomes can be realized by reasonable and optimized design of the hollow nanosystems. This review summarizes various Mn-based hollow nanoplatforms, including hollow MnxOy, hollow matrix-supported MnxOy, hollow Mn-doped nanoparticles, hollow Mn complex-based nanoparticles, hollow Mn-cobalt (Co)-based nanoparticles, and hollow Mn-iron (Fe)-based nanoparticles, for MR imaging-guided cancer therapies. Finally, we discuss the potential obstacles and perspectives of these hollow Mn-based nanotheranostics for translational applications.
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Wang T, Zhang X, Xu Y, Xu Y, Zhang Y, Zhang K. Emerging nanobiotechnology-encoded relaxation tuning establishes new MRI modes to localize, monitor and predict diseases. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:7361-7383. [PMID: 35770674 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00600f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most important techniques in the diagnosis of many diseases including cancers, where contrast agents (CAs) are usually necessary to improve its precision and sensitivity. Previous MRI CAs are confined to the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) elevation of lesions for precisely localizing lesions. As nanobiotechnology advances, some new MRI CAs or nanobiotechnology-enabled MRI modes have been established to vary the longitudinal or transverse relaxation of CAs, which are harnessed to detect lesion targets, monitor disease evolution, predict or evaluate curative effect, etc. These distinct cases provide unexpected insights into the correlation of the design principles of these nanobiotechnologies and corresponding MRI CAs with their potential applications. In this review, first, we briefly present the principles, classifications and applications of conventional MRI CAs, and then elucidate the recent advances in relaxation tuning via the development of various nanobiotechnologies with emphasis on the design strategies of nanobiotechnology and the corresponding MRI CAs to target the tumor microenvironment (TME) and biological targets or activities in tumors or other diseases. In addition, we exemplified the advantages of these strategies in disease theranostics and explored their potential application fields. Finally, we analyzed the present limitations, potential solutions and future development direction of MRI after its combination with nanobiotechnology.
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- Taixia Wang
- Central Laboratory and Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Central Laboratory and Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Central Laboratory and Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Central Laboratory and Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Central Laboratory and Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Central Laboratory and Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 301 Yan-chang-zhong Road, Shanghai 200072, China
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Zhao Z, Li M, Zeng J, Huo L, Liu K, Wei R, Ni K, Gao J. Recent advances in engineering iron oxide nanoparticles for effective magnetic resonance imaging. Bioact Mater 2022; 12:214-245. [PMID: 35310380 PMCID: PMC8897217 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP) with unique magnetic property and high biocompatibility have been widely used as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent (CA) for long time. However, a review which comprehensively summarizes the recent development of IONP as traditional T2 CA and its new application for different modality of MRI, such as T1 imaging, simultaneous T2/T1 or MRI/other imaging modality, and as environment responsive CA is rare. This review starts with an investigation of direction on the development of high-performance MRI CA in both T2 and T1 modal based on quantum mechanical outer sphere and Solomon–Bloembergen–Morgan (SBM) theory. Recent rational attempts to increase the MRI contrast of IONP by adjusting the key parameters, including magnetization, size, effective radius, inhomogeneity of surrounding generated magnetic field, crystal phase, coordination number of water, electronic relaxation time, and surface modification are summarized. Besides the strategies to improve r2 or r1 values, strategies to increase the in vivo contrast efficiency of IONP have been reviewed from three different aspects, those are introducing second imaging modality to increase the imaging accuracy, endowing IONP with environment response capacity to elevate the signal difference between lesion and normal tissue, and optimizing the interface structure to improve the accumulation amount of IONP in lesion. This detailed review provides a deep understanding of recent researches on the development of high-performance IONP based MRI CAs. It is hoped to trigger deep thinking for design of next generation MRI CAs for early and accurate diagnosis. T2 contrast capacity of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) could be improved based on quantum mechanical outer sphere theory. IONPs could be expand to be used as effective T1 CAs by improving q value, extending τs, and optimizing interface structure. Environment responsive MRI CAs have been developed to improve the diagnosis accuracy. Introducing other imaging contrast moiety into IONPs could increase the contrast efficiency. Optimizing in vivo behavior of IONPs have been proved to enlarge the signal difference between normal tissue and lesion.
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Bao J, Guo S, Zu X, Zhuang Y, Fan D, Zhang Y, Shi Y, Pang X, Ji Z, Cheng J. Magnetic vortex nanoring coated with gadolinium oxide for highly enhanced T 1-T 2 dual-modality magnetic resonance imaging-guided magnetic hyperthermia cancer ablation. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112926. [PMID: 35427819 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112926] [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] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nowadays, about 30% of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams need contrast agents (CAs) to improve the sensitivity and quality of the images for accurate diagnosis. Here, a multifunctional nano-agent with ring-like vortex-domain iron oxide as core and gadolinium oxide as shell (vortex nanoring Fe3O4 @Gd2O3, abbreviated as VNFG) was firstly designed and prepared for highly enhanced T1-T2 dual-modality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided magnetic thermal cancer therapy. After thorough characterization, the core-shell structure of VNFG was confirmed. Moreover, the excellent heat generation property (SAR=984.26 W/g) of the proposed VNFG under alternating magnetic fields was firmly demonstrated. Furthermore, both in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed a good preliminary indication of VNFG's biological compatibility, dual-modality enhancing feature and antitumor efficacy. This work demonstrates that the proposed VNFG can be a high-performance tumor diagnosis and theranostic treatment agent and may have great potential for clinical application in the future.
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- Jianfeng Bao
- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, China
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- Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester 14627, USA
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China.
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- Functional Magnetic Resonance and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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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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Stimuli-controllable iron oxide nanoparticle assemblies: Design, manipulation and bio-applications. J Control Release 2022; 345:231-274. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Li H, Hai Z, Zou L, Zhang L, Wang L, Wang L, Liang G. Simultaneous enhancement of T 1 and T 2 magnetic resonance imaging of liver tumor at respective low and high magnetic fields. Theranostics 2022; 12:410-417. [PMID: 34987653 PMCID: PMC8690926 DOI: 10.7150/thno.67155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Nowadays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is routinely applied in clinical diagnosis. However, using one contrast agent (CA) to simultaneously enhance the T1 and T2 MR contrast at low and high magnetic fields respectively has not been reported. Methods: Herein, we investigated the MR property of a γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT)-instructed, intracellular formed gadolinium nanoparticle (DOTA-Gd-CBT-NP) at low and high magnetic fields. Results: Experimental results showed that DOTA-Gd-CBT-NP possesses a low r2/r1 ratio 0.91 which enables it to enhance T1 MR imaging of liver tumor at 1.0 T, and a high r2/r1 ratio 11.8 which renders the nanoparticle to largely enhance T2 MR imaging of liver tumor at 9.4 T. Conclusion: We expect that our GGT-responsive Gd-nanoparticle could be applied for simultaneous T1 and T2 MRI diagnosis of early liver cancer in clinic at respective low and high magnetic fields when the 9.4 T MR machine is clinically available in the future.
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- Huan Li
- Department of Radiology, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China
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Li J, Gong S, Li S, Li X, Lan S, Sun M. Tumor-penetrating iron oxide nanoclusters for T1/ T2 dual mode MR imaging-guided combination therapy. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:5254-5264. [DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00667g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A hyaluronic acid (HA)-stabilized iron oxide nanocluster (Fe2O3@PFDH NC) was developed as an intelligent tumor-penetrating theranostic nanoagent for dual-mode MRI guided chemo-photothermal therapy.
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- Jing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Hao L, Wang P, Wu Z, Wang Z, Wang Y, Zhu Y, Xu Z, Guo M, Ji J, Zhang P. EDTMP ligand-enhanced water interactions endowing iron oxide nanoparticles with dual-modal MRI contrast ability. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:9055-9066. [PMID: 34673872 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01677f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Single-modal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents sometimes cause signal confusion in clinical diagnosis. Utilizing ligands to endow iron oxide nanoparticles (IO NPs) with excellent dual-modal MRI contrast efficiency might be an effective strategy to improve diagnostic accuracy. This work presents the development of a special ligand-assisted one-pot approach for the preparation of super-hydrophilic magnetic NPs with excellent water dispersion, biocompatibility and T1-T2 dual-modal contrast enhancement properties. In addition, the strong binding capacity between the ethylenediamine tetramethylenephosphonic acid (EDTMP) ligand and water molecules induced by the presence of abundant hydrogen bonds significantly improves spin-lattice (T1) and spin-spin (T2) imaging of the IO core. After being modified with the EDTMP ligand, the T2 relaxation rate of the IO core is dramatically increased from 71.78 mM-1 s-1 to 452.38 mM-1 s-1, and a moderate T1 relaxation rate (11.61 mM-1 s-1) is observed simultaneously, implying that the NPs with an average size of 9.7 nm may be potential candidates as high-efficiency T1-T2 MRI contrast agents. This fundamental technique of using super-hydrophilicity ligands to endow IO NPs with dual-modal contrast properties without size change and damage in the T2 contrast effect may provide a useful strategy to facilitate the application of magnetic NPs in the field of medical diagnosis.
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- Lili Hao
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China. .,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China. .,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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- 8th Department of Orthopaedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan 528000, P. R. China
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- 8th Department of Orthopaedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan 528000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, Lishui 323000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China. .,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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Luengo Morato Y, Ovejero Paredes K, Lozano Chamizo L, Marciello M, Filice M. Recent Advances in Multimodal Molecular Imaging of Cancer Mediated by Hybrid Magnetic Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2989. [PMID: 34503029 PMCID: PMC8434540 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, which is why it is so important to make an early and very precise diagnosis to obtain a good prognosis. Thanks to the combination of several imaging modalities in the form of the multimodal molecular imaging (MI) strategy, a great advance has been made in early diagnosis, in more targeted and personalized therapy, and in the prediction of the results that will be obtained once the anticancer treatment is applied. In this context, magnetic nanoparticles have been positioned as strong candidates for diagnostic agents as they provide very good imaging performance. Furthermore, thanks to their high versatility, when combined with other molecular agents (for example, fluorescent molecules or radioisotopes), they highlight the advantages of several imaging techniques at the same time. These hybrid nanosystems can be also used as multifunctional and/or theranostic systems as they can provide images of the tumor area while they administer drugs and act as therapeutic agents. Therefore, in this review, we selected and identified more than 160 recent articles and reviews and offer a broad overview of the most important concepts that support the synthesis and application of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles as molecular agents in advanced cancer detection based on the multimodal molecular imaging approach.
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- Yurena Luengo Morato
- Nanobiotechnology for Life Sciences Lab, Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Plaza Ramón y Cajal, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (Y.L.M.); (K.O.P.); (L.L.C.)
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- Nanobiotechnology for Life Sciences Lab, Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Plaza Ramón y Cajal, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (Y.L.M.); (K.O.P.); (L.L.C.)
- Microscopy and Dynamic Imaging Unit, Fundación Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC F.S.P.), Calle Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Nanobiotechnology for Life Sciences Lab, Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Plaza Ramón y Cajal, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (Y.L.M.); (K.O.P.); (L.L.C.)
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- Nanobiotechnology for Life Sciences Lab, Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Plaza Ramón y Cajal, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (Y.L.M.); (K.O.P.); (L.L.C.)
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- Nanobiotechnology for Life Sciences Lab, Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Plaza Ramón y Cajal, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (Y.L.M.); (K.O.P.); (L.L.C.)
- Microscopy and Dynamic Imaging Unit, Fundación Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC F.S.P.), Calle Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Preparation and MRI performances of core-shell structural PEG salicylic acid-gadolinium composite nanoparticles. J RARE EARTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zhang Y, Li F, Ya S, Hu Y, Zhi D, Wang W, Xu M, Qiu B, Ding W. An iron oxide nanoparticle-based transdermal nanoplatform for dual-modal imaging-guided chemo-photothermal therapy of superficial tumors. Acta Biomater 2021; 130:473-484. [PMID: 34082102 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Transdermal delivery is an attractive strategy for treating superficial tumors. However, the applications of existing transdermal systems have been limited by low transdermal efficiency and poor therapeutic outcomes. Here, we develop a transdermal nanoplatform (+)T-SiDs, based on superparamagnetic iron oxide core, surface-modified with cationic lipids, transdermal enhanced peptide TD, and 1,1'-dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindotricarbocyanine iodide (DiR), and loaded with doxorubicin. The (+)T-SiDs compositions enable MR/NIR dual-modal imaging guided synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy to superficial tumors treatment via transdermal delivery. The (+)T-SiDs exhibit good stability, efficient cellular uptake, pH/photothermal responsive drug release, and high photothermal conversion efficiency (47.45%). Importantly, the transdermal delivery of (+)T-SiDs is significantly enhanced by TD functionalization. In vivo MR/NIR imaging shows that the (+)T-SiDs exhibit high transdermal efficiency and specificity in localization to the tumor site. Moreover, in comparison with individual chemo- or photothermal therapies, the combination of chemo-photothermal therapy exhibits more efficient tumor inhibition effects. This work presents a new transdermal treatment nanoplatform for dual-modal imaging-guided chemo-photothermal therapy of superficial tumors, with efficient tumor eradication and low systemic toxicity thus offering strong potential for clinical adoption. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Transdermal delivery is an attractive strategy for treating superficial tumors. However, a highly efficient transdermal nanoplatform remains to be developed. Herein, we designed a multifunctional transdermal nanoplatform for dual-modal imaging-guided chemo-photothermal therapy of superficial tumors, comprised of a super-paramagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanoparticle, which can act as an MRI contrast agent and photothermal agent; a transdermal enhanced peptide (TD) and cationic lipids, which can accelerate skin penetration; and a NIR dye (DiR) and doxorubicin (DOX), which can achieve a synergistic enhanced chemo-photothermal therapy with NIR imaging ability. The transdermal nanoplatform achieved efficient tumor eradication and low systemic toxicity, thus offering strong potential for clinical adoption.
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- Yuanyuan Zhang
- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China.
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China.
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China.
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Haniffa MACM, Munawar K, Chee CY, Pramanik S, Halilu A, Illias HA, Rizwan M, Senthilnithy R, Mahanama KRR, Tripathy A, Azman MF. Cellulose supported magnetic nanohybrids: Synthesis, physicomagnetic properties and biomedical applications-A review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 267:118136. [PMID: 34119125 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cellulose and its forms are widely used in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and lack of cytotoxicity. It provides ample opportunities for the functionalization of supported magnetic nanohybrids (CSMNs). Because of the abundance of surface hydroxyl groups, they are surface tunable in either homogeneous or heterogeneous solvents and thus act as a substrate or template for the CSMNs' development. The present review emphasizes on the synthesis of various CSMNs, their physicomagnetic properties, and potential applications such as stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems, MRI, enzyme encapsulation, nucleic acid extraction, wound healing and tissue engineering. The impact of CSMNs on cytotoxicity, magnetic hyperthermia, and folate-conjugates is highlighted in particular, based on their structures, cell viability, and stability. Finally, the review also discussed the challenges and prospects of CSMNs' development. This review is expected to provide CSMNs' development roadmap in the context of 21st-century demands for biomedical therapeutics.
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- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Functional and Biomaterials Engineering Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram, 603203, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 10250 Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- Center for MicroElectroMechanics Systems (CMEMS), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Physics Division, Centre for foundation studies, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Fe/Mn Multilayer Nanowires as High-Performance T 1-T 2 Dual Modal MRI Contrast Agents. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14092238. [PMID: 33925382 PMCID: PMC8123899 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A lot of nanomaterials are using T1-T2 dual mode magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents (CAs), but multilayer nanowire (NW) with iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) as T1-T2 dual modal CAs has not been reported yet. Herein, we synthesized a Fe/Mn multilayer NW with an adjustable Fe layer, as T1-T2 dual-mode CAs. The relaxation performance of Fe/Mn multilayer NW was studied at 1.5 T. Results show that, when the length of the Fe layer is about 10 nm and the Mn is about 5 nm, the r1 value (21.8 mM−1s−1) and r2 value (74.8 mM−1s−1) of the Fe/Mn multilayer NW are higher than that of Mn NW (3.7 mM−1s−1) and Fe NW (59.3 mM−1s−1), respectively. We predict that our Fe/Mn multilayer NW could be used as T1-T2 dual mode MRI CAs in the near future.
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Miao Y, Chen P, Yan M, Xiao J, Hong B, Zhou K, Zhang G, Qian J, Wu Z. Highly sensitive T 1-T 2dual-mode MRI probe based on ultra-small gadolinium oxide-decorated iron oxide nanocrystals. Biomed Mater 2021; 16. [PMID: 33725686 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/abef54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Single-mode magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents (CAs) in clinical settings are easily disturbed by calcification, bleeding, and adipose signals, which result in inaccurate diagnoses. In this study, we developed a highly efficient T1-T2dual-mode MRI CA using an ultra-small gadolinium oxide-decorated magnetic iron oxide nanocrystal (GMIO). The gadolinium element could effectively alter the magnetic properties of the GMIO from soft-ferromagnetism to superparamagnetism. In addition, when the Gd/Fe ratio was 15 % (designated as GMIO-2), the GMIO-2 possessed the best superparamagnetism and highest magnetism. Subsequently, T1and T2values of GMIO-2 were measured through a series of turbo spin-echo images and then multi-spin echo (MSE) sequence, respectively. Based on this, T1and T2relaxivities of GMIO-2 were calculated and were the highest (r1: 1.306 m M-1s-1and r2: 234.5 m M-1s-1) when compared to other groups. The cytotoxicity of GMIO-2 was negligible under a wide range of dosages, thus exhibiting excellent cell biocompatibility. Moreover, GMIO-2 could quickly diffuse into cells, leading to its effective accumulation. The systemic delivery of GMIO-2 resulted in an excellent T1-T2dual-mode MRI contrast effect in kidneys, which is expected to improve the diagnosis of kidney lesions. Therefore, this work provides a promising candidate for the development of a T1-T2dual-mode MRI CA.
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- Yashuang Miao
- School of Natural Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, CHINA
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- School of Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, 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 Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, 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 Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 2300311, 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 Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, CHINA
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- Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, CHINA
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- Binzhou Medical University - Yantai Campus, the Key Laboratory of Prescription Effect and Clinical Evaluation of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, CHINA
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- Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, CHINA
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- Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, CHINA
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Ji S, Chen Y, Zhao X, Cai Y, Zhang X, Sun F, Chen Q, Deng Q, Wang C, Ma K, Hong B, Liang C. Surface morphology and payload synergistically caused an enhancement of the longitudinal relaxivity of a Mn 3O 4/PtO x nanocomposite for magnetic resonance tumor imaging. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:2732-2742. [PMID: 33620045 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01993c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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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The construction of surface structures of manganese oxide nanoparticles (MONs) in order to promote their longitudinal relaxivity r1 to surpass those of commercially available Gd(iii) complexes is still a significant challenge. Herein, we successfully obtained Mn3O4/PtOx nanocomposites (NCs) with an r1 of 20.48 mM-1 s-1, four times higher than that of commercially available Gd-DTPA (5.11 mM-1 s-1). The r2/r1 ratio of these NCs is 1.46 lower than that of Gd-DTPA (2.38). This is the first time that such excellent T1 contrast performance has been achieved using MONs via synergistically utilizing the surface morphology and surface payload. These NCs are composed of porous Mn3O4"skeleton" nanostructures decorated with tiny PtOx nanoparticles (NPs) that are realized using laser ablation and irradiation in liquid and ion etching steps. Experimental results showed that the enlarged specific area of the porous Mn3O4/PtOx NCs and the payload of ultrafine PtOx NPs synergistically facilitated the T1 contrast capabilities. The former favors sufficient proton-electron interactions and the latter reduces the global molecular tumbling motion. These NCs also exhibit an evident computed tomography (CT) attenuation value of 24.13 HU L g-1, which is much better than that achieved using the commercial product iopromide (15.9 HU L g-1). The outstanding magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and CT imaging performances of the Mn3O4/PtOx NCs were proved through in vivo experiments. Histological examinations and blood circulation assays confirmed the good biosafety of the NCs. These novel findings showcase a brand-new strategy for fabricating excellent MON T1 contrast agents (CAs) on the basis of the surface structure and they pave the way for their practical clinical applications in dual-modal imaging.
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- Sihan Ji
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China.
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Lavorato GC, Das R, Alonso Masa J, Phan MH, Srikanth H. Hybrid magnetic nanoparticles as efficient nanoheaters in biomedical applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:867-888. [PMID: 36133290 PMCID: PMC9418677 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00828a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Heating at the nanoscale is the basis of several biomedical applications, including magnetic hyperthermia therapies and heat-triggered drug delivery. The combination of multiple inorganic materials in hybrid magnetic nanoparticles provides versatile platforms to achieve an efficient heat delivery upon different external stimuli or to get an optical feedback during the process. However, the successful design and application of these nanomaterials usually require intricate synthesis routes and their magnetic response is still not fully understood. In this review we give an overview of the novel systems reported in the last few years, which have been mostly obtained by organic phase-based synthesis and epitaxial growth processes. Since the heating efficiency of hybrid magnetic nanoparticles often relies on the exchange-interaction between their components, we discuss various interface-phenomena that are responsible for their magnetic properties. Finally, followed by a brief comment on future directions in the field, we outline recent advances on multifunctional nanoparticles that can boost the heating power with light and combine heating and temperature sensing in a single nanomaterial.
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- Gabriel C Lavorato
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA-CONICET), Universidad Nacional de La Plata 1900 La Plata Argentina
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering and Phenikaa Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), Phenikaa University Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
- Phenikaa Research and Technology Institute (PRATI), A&A Green Phoenix Group 167 Hoang Ngan Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
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- Department of Physics, University of South Florida 33620 Tampa FL USA
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Kozlovskiy A, Egizbek K, Zdorovets MV, Kadyrzhanov K. Fe 2O 3 Nanoparticles Doped with Gd: Phase Transformations as a Result of Thermal Annealing. Molecules 2021; 26:457. [PMID: 33467192 PMCID: PMC7829694 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26020457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this work is to study the effect of the phase composition of the synthesized Fe2O3-Gd2O3 nanoparticles on the efficiency of using magnetic hyperthermia as a basis for experiments. This class of structures is one of the most promising materials for biomedical applications and magnetic resonance imaging. In the course of the study, the dynamics of phase transformations of nanoparticles Fe2O3 → Fe2O3/GdFeO3 → GdFeO3 were established depending on the annealing temperature. It has been determined that the predominance of the GdFeO3 phase in the structure of nanoparticles leads to an increase in their size from 15 to 40 nm. However, during experiments to determine the resistance to degradation and corrosion, it was found that GdFeO3 nanoparticles have the highest corrosion resistance. During the hyperthermal tests, it was found that a change in the phase composition of nanoparticles, as well as their size, leads to an increase in the heating rate of nanoparticles, which can be further used for practical purposes.
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- Artem Kozlovskiy
- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan; (K.E.); (M.V.Z.); (K.K.)
- Laboratory of Solid State Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics, Ibragimov str. 1, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan; (K.E.); (M.V.Z.); (K.K.)
- Laboratory of Solid State Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics, Ibragimov str. 1, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan; (K.E.); (M.V.Z.); (K.K.)
- Laboratory of Solid State Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics, Ibragimov str. 1, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Department of Intelligent Information Technologies, Ural Federal University, Mira str. 19, 620002 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satpaev str. 5, Nur-Sultan 010008, Kazakhstan; (K.E.); (M.V.Z.); (K.K.)
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Lung cancer is one of the serious malignant tumors with high morbidity and mortality due to the poor diagnosis and early metastasis. The developing nanotechnology provides novel concepts and research strategies for the lung cancer diagnosis by employing nanomaterials as diagnostic reagents to enhance diagnostic efficiency. This commentary introduces recent progress using nanoparticles for lung cancer diagnosis from two aspects of in vivo and in vitro detection. The challenges and future research perspectives are proposed at the end of the paper.
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Gd/Y Hydroxide Nanosheets as Highly Efficient T 1/T 2 MRI Contrast Agents. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 11:nano11010017. [PMID: 33374105 PMCID: PMC7823540 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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To develop highly efficient T1/T2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents (CAs), Gd/Y hydroxide nanosheets were synthesized by a simple exfoliation method from layer compounds using sodium polyacrylate (PAA) as a dispersant and stabilizer. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) results revealed the excellent performance of monolayer nanosheets with thicknesses of up to 1.5 nm. The MRI results of the T1 and T2 relaxation times showed that all of the Gd/Y hydroxide nanosheets have high longitudinal and transverse relaxivities (r1 and r2). In particular, the 10% Gd-LRH nanosheets exhibited excellent MRI performance (r1 = 103 mM-1 s-1, r2 = 372 mM-1 s-1), which is rarely reported. Based on the relationship between the structure of 10% Gd-LRH nanosheets and their MRI performances, and the highly efficient MRI of spaced Gd atoms in the nanosheets, a special model to explain the outstanding MRI performance of the 10% Gd-LRH nanosheets is suggested. The cytotoxicity assessment of the 10% Gd-LRH nanosheets, evaluated by CCK-8 assays on HeLa cells, indicated no significant cytotoxicity. This study presents a significant advancement in 2D nanomaterial MRI CA research, with Gd-doped nanosheets positioned as highly efficient T1/T2 MRI CA candidates.
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Ultrasmall Fe@Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles as T 1-T 2 dual-mode MRI contrast agents for targeted tumor imaging. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 32:102335. [PMID: 33220508 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Targeted T1-T2 MRI contrast agents, which can eliminate the difficulty of image matching across multiple imaging instruments and permit specific localization of lesions, are promising candidates for more accurate diagnosis of tumors. In this study, ultrasmall Fe@Fe3O4 nanoparticles were designed and synthesized as T1-T2 dual-mode MRI contrast agents for accurate tumor imaging. First, to investigate the influence of nanoparticle size, Fe@Fe3O4 nanoparticles with diameters of 4, 8, and 12 nm were prepared, among which the 8 nm 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propionic acid (DHCA)-modified nanoparticles exhibited the optimal T1-T2 dual-mode MRI performance. Next, to develop a tumor-targeted contrast agent, the DHCA-Fe@Fe3O4 nanoparticles were conjugated with the F56 peptide, which targets the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, and the resulting F56-DHCA-Fe@Fe3O4 nanoparticles were found to exhibit good T1-T2 dual-mode imaging and tumor-targeting performance both in vitro and in vivo, indicating the nanoparticles represent a new research tool for accurate tumor diagnosis.
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Wang P, Hao L, Wang Z, Wang Y, Guo M, Zhang P. Gadolinium-Doped BTO-Functionalized Nanocomposites with Enhanced MRI and X-ray Dual Imaging to Simulate the Electrical Properties of Bone. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:49464-49479. [PMID: 33090759 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c15837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Physicochemical properties of biomaterials play a regulatory role in osteoblast proliferation and differentiation. Inspired by the electrical properties of natural bone, the electroactive composites applied to osteogenesis have gradually become the hotspot of research. In this work, an electroactive biocomposite of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) mixed with gadolinium-doped barium titanate nanoparticles (Gd-BTO NPs) was investigated to establish the structure-activity relationship between electrical property, especially surface potential, and osteogenic activity. Furthermore, the potential mechanism was also explored. The results showed that the introduction of Gd-BTO NPs was more conducive to improve the elastic modulus and beneficial to utilize MRI and X-ray dual imaging. The electrical characteristics of composites indicate that the introduction of Gd-BTO NPs can effectively improve the electrical properties of materials including dielectricity, piezoelectricity, and surface potential. Moreover, adjusting the amount of gadolinium doping could optimize electrical activity and enhance MRI compatibility. The surface potential of 0.2Gd-BTO/PLGA could reach -58.2 to -60.9 mV at pH values from 7 to 9. Functional studies on cells revealed that the negative surface potential of poled Gd-BTO/PLGA enhanced cell attachment and osteogenic differentiation significantly. Furthermore, the negative surface potential could induce intracellular Ca2+ ion concentration oscillation and improve osteogenic differentiation via the calcineurin/NFAT signal pathway. These findings suggest that electroactive Gd-BTO/PLGA nanocomposites may have huge potential for bone regeneration and be expected to have wide applications in the field of bone tissue engineering.
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- Peng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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Mansouri H, Gholibegloo E, Mortezazadeh T, Yazdi MH, Ashouri F, Malekzadeh R, Najafi A, Foroumadi A, Khoobi M. A biocompatible theranostic nanoplatform based on magnetic gadolinium-chelated polycyclodextrin: in vitro and in vivo studies. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 254:117262. [PMID: 33357850 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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A novel theranostic nanoplatform was prepared based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) coated with gadolinium ions decorated-polycyclodextrin (PCD) layer (Fe3O4@PCD-Gd) and employed for Curcumin (CUR) loading. The dissolution profile of CUR indicated a pH sensitive release manner. Fe3O4@PCD-Gd NPs exhibited no significant toxicity against both normal and cancerous cell lines (MCF 10A and 4T1, respectively); while the CUR-free NPs showed more toxicity against 4T1 than MCF 10A cells. In vivo anticancer study revealed appropriate capability of the system in tumor shrinking with no tissue toxicity and adverse effect on body weight. In vivo MR imaging of BALB/c mouse showed both T1 and T2 contrast enhancement on the tumor cells. Fe3O4@PCD-Gd/CUR NPs showed significant features as a promising multifunctional system having appropriate T1-T2 dual contrast enhancement and therapeutic efficacy in cancer theranostics.
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- Hedieh Mansouri
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Research Center, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 14176, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 14176, Iran.
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Fu R, Ou M, Yang C, Hu Y, Yin H. Synthesis of Fe 3O 4@Gd 2O 3:Tb 3+@SiOx multifunctional nanoparticles and their luminescent, magnetic and hyperthermia properties. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:395705. [PMID: 32380478 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab912e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Multifunctional Fe3O4@Gd2O3:Tb3+@SiOx nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by co-precipitation and polyol methods. The synthesized nanoparticles were composed by cubic phase as core of Fe3O4 and Gd2O3:Tb3+ and the shell of amorphous SiOx. The composites exhibited a spherical shape with a diameter of 10-15 nm and highly uniform dispersion. They showed not only excellent fluorescence under excitation at a wavelength of 278 nm, but also strong magnetic responsiveness (MS = 24.040 emu g-1). The results of magnetic resonance imaging in vitro (r1 = 6.00 mm-1 s-1, r2 = 63.95 mm-1 s-1) showed that the samples could be used as T1-positive and T2-negative contrast agents. In addition, it was found that Fe3O4@Gd2O3:Tb3+@SiOx attains hyperthermia temperature (43 °C) in 90 s under the alternating current magnetic field, and their specific absorption rate (229.9 w g-1) was higher than that of Fe3O4 (183.92 w g-1). Hence, the multifunctional nanoparticle could be used for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer.
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- Rong Fu
- College of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Guizhou, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China. National Local Co-Construction Engineering Laboratory for High Performance Metal Structure Material and Manufacture Technology, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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Precise magnetic resonance imaging-guided sonodynamic therapy for drug-resistant bacterial deep infection. Biomaterials 2020; 264:120386. [PMID: 32979656 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The precise treatment of drug-resistant deep bacterial infections remains a huge challenge in clinic. Herein, a polymer-peptide-porphyrin conjugate (PPPC), which can be real-time monitored in infectious site, is developed for accurate and deep sonodynamic therapy (SDT) based on "in vivo self-assembly" strategy. The PPPC contains four moieties, i.e., a hyperbranched polymer backbone, a self-assembled peptide linked with an enzyme-cleavable peptide-poly (ethylene glycol) terminal, a bacterial targeting peptide, and a porphyrin sonosensitizer (MnTCPP) segment. Once PPPC nanoparticles reach the infectious area, the protecting PEG layers are removed due to the over-expressed gelatinase, leading to the secondary assembly into large nanoaggregates and resultant enhanced accumulation of sonosensitizer. The nanoaggregates exhibit enhanced interaction with bacterial membrane and decrease the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) significantly. Meanwhile, compared with free MnTCPP, the concentration of which can not be accurately quantified, the accumulation amount of MnTCPP in PPPCs at infectious site can be in situ monitored by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using T1 combined with T2. When the concentration of PPPC-1 reaches MIC, the drug-resistant bacterial infection area is exposed to ultrasound irradiation, causing the precise and efficient elimination of bacteria. Therefore, the MRI-guided SDT system shows extraordinary tissue penetration depth, drug concentration monitoring, morphology-transformation induced accumulation and improved treatment capacity toward drug-resistant bacteria.
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Gu L, Cao X, Mukhtar A, Wu K. Fe/Mn multilayer nanowires as dual mode T 1 -T 2 magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 109:477-485. [PMID: 32865333 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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To overcome the negative contrast limitations, and to improve the sensitivity of the magnetic resonance signals, the mesoporous silica coated Fe/Mn multilayered nanowires (NWs) were used as a T1 -T2 dual-mode contrast agents (CAs). The single component Fe and Mn NWs, and Fe/Mn multilayer NWs were synthesized by electrodeposition in the homemade anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates with the aperture of about 30 nm. The structural characterization and morphology of single component and multisegmented NWs was done by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The elemental composition of Fe/Mn multilayerd NWs was confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray and energy-dispersive spectrometer. Vibrating sample magnetometer was used to test the magnetic properties, and 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner was used to measure the relaxation efficiency. Importantly, the MRI study indicated that the Fe/Mn multilayer NWs showed a significant T1 -T2 imaging effect, and have longitudinal relaxivity (r1 ) value, that is, 1.25 ± 0.0329 × 10-4 μM-1 s-1 and transverse relaxivity (r2 ), that is, 5.13 ± 0.123 × 10-4 μM-1 s-1 , which was two times of r1 value (0.654 ± 0.00899 × 10-4 μM-1 s-1 ) of Mn NWs, and r2 value (2.96 ± 0.0415 × 10-4 μM-1 s-1 ) of Fe NWs. Hence, Fe/Mn multilayer NWs have potential to be used as T1 -T2 dual-mode CAs.
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- Liyuan Gu
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Haribabu V, Girigoswami K, Sharmiladevi P, Girigoswami A. Water-Nanomaterial Interaction to Escalate Twin-Mode Magnetic Resonance Imaging. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:4377-4389. [PMID: 33455176 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Molecular imaging has gained utmost importance in the recent past in early diagnosis of diseases. In comparison to other imaging modalities, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proven to extend its abilities not only for its usage of non-ionizing radiation but also for the high spatial resolution in soft tissues. A major limitation faced by MRI is the sensitivity in detecting diseased conditions until a certain stage. At present, this limitation is overcome with the use of contrast agents that show potential in altering the T1 and T2 relaxation times of the hydrogen protons. This modulation to the relaxation times leads to better contrast differences based on the type of contrast agent and the pulse sequence being engaged for acquiring images. Water molecules, as the major contributor of hydrogen protons, are proven to interact with such contrast agents. Major drawbacks noted with the marketed MRI contrast agents are their toxicity and renal clearance. To conquer these issues, magnetic nanomaterials are being researched for their abilities to match the contrast enhancement offered by traditional agents reducing their drawbacks. Furthermore, comparative diagnosis with both T1 and T2 contrast at the same time has also interested investigators. To achieve this, twin mode T1 and T2 weighted contrast agents are developed utilizing the remarkable properties extended by magnetic nanoplatforms. As a step forward, multimodal imaging agents are also being engineered based on these magnetic nanoplatforms that will generate cross-verified diagnoses using multiple imaging modalities with a unique imaging agent. This review starts by introducing the basics of MRI with major focus on the typical interactions of water molecules with a variety of magnetic nanomaterials. The review also concentrates on the clinical needs and nanomaterials available for twin T1 and T2 contrast with a minor introduction to multimodal imaging agents. In conclusion, the advent of MRI with the advantages offered by magnetic nanomaterials is summarized, leading to insights for future developments.
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- Viswanathan Haribabu
- Medical Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai 603 103, India
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- Medical Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai 603 103, India
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- Medical Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai 603 103, India
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- Medical Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai 603 103, India
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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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Zhang H, Ding W, Li S, Ya S, Li F, Qiu B. On-chip analysis of magnetically labeled cells with integrated cell sorting and counting techniques. Talanta 2020; 220:121351. [PMID: 32928389 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In studies on cell therapies, cells often need to be magnetically labeled and then tracked using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. To achieve good imaging performance on infused cells, the analysis of the sorted, labeled cells before infusion is necessary. Herein, we developed a microfluidic chip to quantitatively analyze magnetically labeled cells. The chip was equipped with a magnetophoresis-based cell sorting function and an impedance-based cell counting function. Using RAW264.7 macrophages, we confirmed the two functions of the chip, obtained the number and the magnetic loading distribution of the sorted, labeled cells, and ultimately demonstrated the broad applications of the chip in rapidly selecting a proper flow rate for the buffer solution in the cell sorting process, determining the total average magnetic loading of the labeled cells for the cell labeling process, and offering a necessary reference for the processing of the sorted cells for high performance in vivo imaging. This work provides an integrated lab-on-a-chip design for quantitatively analyzing magnetically labeled cells and thus can promote MRI-based cell-tracking studies.
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- Hang Zhang
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China; Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China; Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China.
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China; Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China; Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China; Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China; Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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Li J, Li X, Gong S, Zhang C, Qian C, Qiao H, Sun M. Dual-Mode Avocado-like All-Iron Nanoplatform for Enhanced T 1/T 2 MRI-Guided Cancer Theranostic Therapy. NANO LETTERS 2020; 20:4842-4849. [PMID: 32578994 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c00817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Development of T1/T2 dual-mode MRI contrast agents that can also treat cancer is an attractive prospect for personalized precision medicine. Unfortunately, conventional contrast agents can suffer from toxicity and lack any ability to treat cancer. An all-iron T1/T2 MR imaging agent with photothermal and drug delivery capability would overcome these issues. Here, an avocado-like Fe3+/Fe2O3 composed T1-T2 dual-mode contrast agent based on Fe-TA coordination network (CNMN) is developed. This material possesses suitable longitudinal and transverse relaxation coefficients. Moreover, the strong heat generation property of Fe-TA endows CNMN with the capability to act as a potent photothermal agent. Furthermore, CNMN can also act as an effective delivery platform for the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (DOX) to achieve high effective chemo-photothermal combination therapy. The work demonstrates reliable T1-T2 MRI-guided chemo-photothermal therapy for safe and effective clinical application.
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- Jing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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Li F, Li T, Zhi D, Xu P, Wang W, Hu Y, Zhang Y, Wang S, Matula Thomas J, Beauchamp Norman J, Ding W, Yan L, Qiu B. Novel ultrasmall multifunctional nanodots for dual-modal MR/NIR-II imaging-guided photothermal therapy. Biomaterials 2020; 256:120219. [PMID: 32736173 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Encouraging progress in multifunctional nanotheranostic agents that combine photothermal therapy (PTT) and different imaging modalities has been made. However, rational designed and biocompatible multifunctional agents that suitfable for in vivo application is highly desired but still challenging. In this work, we rationally designed novel ultrasmall multifunctional nanodots (FS-GdNDs) by combining the bovine serum albumin (BSA)-based gadolinium oxide nanodots (GdNDs) obtained through a biomineralization process with a small-molecule NIR-II fluorophore (FS). The as-prepared FS-GdNDs with an ultrasmall hydrodynamic diameter of 9.3 nm exhibited prominent NIR-II fluorescence properties, high longitudinal relaxivity (10.11 mM-1 s-1), and outstanding photothermal conversion efficiency (43.99%) and photothermal stability. In vivo studies showed that the FS-GdNDs with enhanced multifunctional characteristics diaplayed satisfactory dual-modal MR/NIR-II imaging performance with a quite low dose. The imaging-guided PTT achieved successful ablation of tumors and effectively extended the survival of mice. Cytotoxicity studies and histological assay demonstrated excellent biocompatibility of the nanodots. Importantly, this novel FS-GdNDs can undergo efficient body clearance through both hepatobiliary and renal excretion pathways. The novel ultrasmall multifunctional FS-GdNDs with excellent features hold tremendous potential in biomedical and clinical applications.
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- Fenfen Li
- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China
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- Center for Industrial and Medical Ultrasound, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- The College of Human Medicine Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, USA
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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- Hefei National Lab for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Centers for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230027, China.
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Zhou H, Qiu X, Shen Z. [T 1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents and their theranostic nanoprobes]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2020; 40:427-444. [PMID: 32376585 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2020.03.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important imaging modality for clinical disease diagnosis, and nearly 50% of clinical MRI examinations require contrast agents to enhance the diagnostic sensitivity. This review provides a summary of the major MRI contrast agents and their classification, and the advantages and limits of the commercially available MRI contrast agents, and elaborates on the exceedingly small magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (ES-MIONs), dotted core-shell iron and gadolinium hybrid nanoparticles (FeGd-HN) and exceedingly small gadolinium oxide nanoparticles (ES-GON). These nanoparticles can greatly improve the efficiency of T1-weighted MRI due to their high r1 value and low r2/r1 ratio, and are expected to be translated into clinical contrast agents for T1-weighted MRI. The authors also review the diagnostic and therapeutic integration system that combines MRI contrast agents with various tumor therapies, such as MRI-guided ferroptosis therapy, radiosensitization therapy, and photothermal therapy, which allow efficient treatment as well as real-time monitoring of tumors and serve as potential cancer therapy strategies. The possible future research directions in the field of MRI-based multifunctional diagnostic and therapeutic formulations are also discussed.
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- Huimin Zhou
- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Wei Z, Jiang Z, Pan C, Xia J, Xu K, Xue T, Yuan B, Akakuru OU, Zhu C, Zhang G, Mao Z, Qiu X, Wu A, Shen Z. Ten-Gram-Scale Facile Synthesis of Organogadolinium Complex Nanoparticles for Tumor Diagnosis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1906870. [PMID: 32091159 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201906870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The market of available contrast agents for clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been dominated by gadolinium (Gd) chelates based T1 contrast agents for decades. However, there are growing concerns about their safety because they are retained in the body and are nephrotoxic, which necessitated a warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration against the use of such contrast agents. To ameliorate these problems, it is necessary to improve the MRI efficiency of such contrast agents to allow the administration of much reduced dosages. In this study, a ten-gram-scale facile method is developed to synthesize organogadolinium complex nanoparticles (i.e., reductive bovine serum albumin stabilized Gd-salicylate nanoparticles, GdSalNPs-rBSA) with high r1 value of 19.51 mm-1 s-1 and very low r2 /r1 ratio of 1.21 (B0 = 1.5 T) for high-contrast T1 -weighted MRI of tumors. The GdSalNPs-rBSA nanoparticles possess more advantages including low synthesis cost (≈0.54 USD per g), long in vivo circulation time (t1/2 = 6.13 h), almost no Gd3+ release, and excellent biosafety. Moreover, the GdSalNPs-rBSA nanoparticles demonstrate excellent in vivo MRI contrast enhancement (signal-to-noise ratio (ΔSNR) ≈ 220%) for tumor diagnosis.
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- Zhenni Wei
- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
- Department of Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, 166 Renai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 41 Northwest Street, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China
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- Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 41 Northwest Street, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo University School of Medicine, 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315020, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, 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, 350 Shushan Lake Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 398 Ruoshui Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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Khatik R, Wang Z, Zhi D, Kiran S, Dwivedi P, Liang G, Qiu B, Yang Q. Integrin α vβ 3 Receptor Overexpressing on Tumor-Targeted Positive MRI-Guided Chemotherapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:163-176. [PMID: 31805767 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b16648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Multifunctional nanomaterials with targeted imaging and chemotherapy have high demand with great challenge. Herein, we rationally aimed to design multifunctional drug delivery systems by RGD-modified chitosan (CH)-coated nanoneedles (NDs) of gadolinium arsenate (RGD-CH-Gd-AsNDs). These NDs have multifunctionality for imaging and targeted therapy. NDs on intravenous administration demonstrated significant accumulation of As ions/species in tumor tissues, which was monitored by the change in T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Moreover, NDs were well opsonized in cells with high specificity, subsequently inducing apoptosis to the HepG2 cells. Consequent to this, the in vivo results demonstrated biosafety, enhanced tumor targeting, and tumor regression in a subcutaneously transplanted xenograft model in nude mice. These RGD-CH-Gd-AsNDs have great potential, and we anticipate that they could serve as a novel platform for real-time T1-weighted MR diagnosis and chemotherapy.
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Chen J, Xiang HH, Zhao ZZ, Wu YK, Fei MY, Song MM. An ultra-sensitive T2-weighted MR contrast agent based on Gd 3+ ion chelated Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2020; 10:18054-18061. [PMID: 35517217 PMCID: PMC9053615 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01807d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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An ultra-sensitive T2-weighted MR imaging contrast agent was prepared based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles and Gd3+ ions (Fe3O4@Gd). Amino modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles were conjugated to diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid, and finally coordinated with Gd3+ ions. The nanoparticles had a uniform morphology with a size of 100 nm and a Gd/Fe mass ratio of 1/110. The r2 (transverse relaxivity) of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles increased from 131.89 mM−1 s−1 to 202.06 mM−1 s−1 after coordination with Gd3+ ions. MR measurements showed that the aqueous dispersion of Fe3O4@Gd nanoparticles had an obvious concentration-dependent negative contrast enhancement. Hepatoma cells were selected to test the cytotoxicity and MR imaging effect. The application of Fe3O4@Gd nanoparticles as contrast agents was also exploited in vivo for T2-weighted MR imaging of rat livers. All the results showed the effectiveness of the nanoparticles in MR diagnosis. An ultra-sensitive T2-weighted MR imaging contrast agent was prepared based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles and Gd3+ ions (Fe3O4@Gd).![]()
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- Jing Chen
- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anhui Medical University
- 230032 Hefei
- PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anhui Medical University
- 230032 Hefei
- PR China
- Department of CT/MRI
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anhui Medical University
- 230032 Hefei
- PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anhui Medical University
- 230032 Hefei
- PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital
- Anhui Medical University
- Hefei
- PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anhui Medical University
- 230032 Hefei
- PR China
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Alkyl-malonate-substituted thiacalix[4]arenes as ligands for bottom-up design of paramagnetic Gd(III)-containing colloids with low cytotoxicity. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Li Y, Zheng L, Xiao L, Wang L, Cui J, Sha D, Liu C. Eco-friendly development of an ultrasmall IONP-loaded nanoplatform for bimodal imaging-guided cancer theranostics. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:6375-6386. [DOI: 10.1039/d0bm00867b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ultrasmall IONP-decorated graphene oxide (GO) nanohybrids present T1/T2 dual MRI imaging-guided photothermal-chemo combined anticancer theranostics efficacy.
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- Yulin Li
- The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Engineering Research Centre for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
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- The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Engineering Research Centre for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation
- Queensland University of Technology
- Brisbane
- Australia
- The Australia-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (ACCTERM)
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- The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Engineering Research Centre for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
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- The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Engineering Research Centre for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
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- The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Engineering Research Centre for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
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- The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- Engineering Research Centre for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
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Qin M, Peng Y, Xu M, Yan H, Cheng Y, Zhang X, Huang D, Chen W, Meng Y. Uniform Fe 3O 4/Gd 2O 3-DHCA nanocubes for dual-mode magnetic resonance imaging. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 11:1000-1009. [PMID: 32704462 PMCID: PMC7356208 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.11.84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique has been extensively studied over the past few years since it offers complementary information that can increase diagnostic accuracy. Simple methods to synthesize contrast agents are necessary for the development of multimodal MRI. Herein, uniformly distributed Fe3O4/Gd2O3 nanocubes for T 1-T 2 dual-mode MRI contrast agents were successfully designed and synthesized. In order to increase hydrophilicity and biocompatibility, the nanocubes were coated with nontoxic 3,4-dihydroxyhydrocinnamic acid (DHCA). The results show that iron (Fe) and gadolinium (Gd) were homogeneously distributed throughout the Fe3O4/Gd2O3-DHCA (FGDA) nanocubes. Relaxation time analysis was performed on the images obtained from the 3.0 T scanner. The results demonstrated that r 1 and r 2 maximum values were 67.57 ± 6.2 and 24.2 ± 1.46 mM-1·s-1, respectively. In vivo T 1- and T 2-weighted images showed that FGDA nanocubes act as a dual-mode contrast agent enhancing MRI quality. Overall, these experimental results suggest that the FGDA nanocubes are interesting tools that can be used to increase MRI quality, enabling accurate clinical diagnostics.
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- Miao Qin
- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
- Department of MRI, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- Department of MRI, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- Department of MRI, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- Department of MRI, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China
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Park JH, Dehaini D, Zhou J, Holay M, Fang RH, Zhang L. Biomimetic nanoparticle technology for cardiovascular disease detection and treatment. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2020; 5:25-42. [PMID: 32133150 PMCID: PMC7055493 DOI: 10.1039/c9nh00291j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which encompasses a number of conditions that can affect the heart and blood vessels, presents a major challenge for modern-day healthcare. Nearly one in three people has some form of CVD, with many suffering from multiple or intertwined conditions that can ultimately lead to traumatic events such as a heart attack or stroke. While the knowledge obtained in the past century regarding the cardiovascular system has paved the way for the development of life-prolonging drugs and treatment modalities, CVD remains one of the leading causes of death in developed countries. More recently, researchers have explored the application of nanotechnology to improve upon current clinical paradigms for the management of CVD. Nanoscale delivery systems have many advantages, including the ability to target diseased sites, improve drug bioavailability, and carry various functional payloads. In this review, we cover the different ways in which nanoparticle technology can be applied towards CVD diagnostics and treatments. The development of novel biomimetic platforms with enhanced functionalities is discussed in detail.
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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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: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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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