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Polyak A, Harting H, Angrisani N, Herrmann T, Ehlert N, Meißner J, Willmann M, Al-Bazaz S, Ross TL, Bankstahl JP, Reifenrath J. Preparation and PET/CT imaging of implant directed 68Ga-labeled magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:270. [PMID: 37592318 PMCID: PMC10433681 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02041-8] [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: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Implant infections caused by biofilm forming bacteria are a major threat in orthopedic surgery. Delivering antibiotics directly to an implant affected by a bacterial biofilm via superparamagnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles could present a promising approach. Nevertheless, short blood circulation half-life because of rapid interactions of nanoparticles with the host's immune system hinder them from being clinically used. The aim of this study was to determine the temporal in vivo resolution of magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticle (MNPSNP) distribution and the effect of PEGylation and clodronate application using PET/CT imaging and gamma counting in an implant mouse model. METHODS PEGylated and non-PEGylated MNPSNPs were radiolabeled with gallium-68 (68Ga), implementing the chelator tris(hydroxypyridinone). 36 mice were included in the study, 24 mice received a magnetic implant subcutaneously on the left and a titanium implant on the right hind leg. MNPSNP pharmacokinetics and implant accumulation was analyzed in dependence on PEGylation and additional clodronate application. Subsequently gamma counting was performed for further final analysis. RESULTS The pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of all radiolabeled nanoparticles could clearly be visualized and followed by dynamic PET/CT imaging. Both variants of 68Ga-labeled MNPSNP accumulated mainly in liver and spleen. PEGylation of the nanoparticles already resulted in lower liver uptakes. Combination with macrophage depletion led to a highly significant effect whereas macrophage depletion alone could not reveal significant differences. Although MNPSNP accumulation around implants was low in comparison to the inner organs in PET/CT imaging, gamma counting displayed a significantly higher %I.D./g for the tissue surrounding the magnetic implants compared to the titanium control. Additional PEGylation and/or macrophage depletion revealed no significant differences regarding nanoparticle accumulation at the implantation site. CONCLUSION Tracking of 68Ga-labeled nanoparticles in a mouse model in the first critical hours post-injection by PET/CT imaging provided a better understanding of MNPSNP distribution, elimination and accumulation. Although PEGylation increases circulation time, nanoparticle accumulation at the implantation site was still insufficient for infection treatment and additional efforts are needed to increase local accumulation.
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- Andras Polyak
- NIFE - Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomedical Materials Science, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- NIFE - Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
- Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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- NIFE - Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany
- Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstraße 9, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstraße 9, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover, Foundation, Buenteweg 17, 30559, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- NIFE - Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany
- Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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Influence of PEG Chain Length of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles on the Cytocompatibility and Immune Competence of Primary Murine Macrophages and Dendritic Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032565. [PMID: 36768890 PMCID: PMC9916475 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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A major drawback of nanoparticles (NPs) for biomedical applications is their preferential phagocytosis in immune cells, which can be avoided by surface modifications like PEGylation. Nevertheless, examinations of different polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain lengths on the competence of immune cells as well as possible immunotoxic effects are still sparse. Therefore, primary murine macrophages and dendritic cells were generated and incubated with magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles (MNPSNPs) modified with different mPEG chains (2 kDa, 5 kDa, and 10 kDa). Cytotoxicity, cytokine release, and the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were determined. Immune competence of both cell types was examined and uptake of MNPSNPs into macrophages was visualized. Concentrations up to 150 µg/mL MNPSNPs showed no effects on the metabolic activity or immune competence of both cell types. However, ROS significantly increased in macrophages incubated with larger PEG chains, while the concentration of cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) did not indicate a proinflammatory process. Investigations on the uptake of MNPSNPs revealed no differences in the onset of internalization and the intensity of intracellular fluorescence. The study gives no indication for an immunotoxic effect of PEGylated MNPSNPs. Nevertheless, there is still a need for optimization regarding their internalization to ensure an efficient drug delivery.
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Janßen HC, Angrisani N, Kalies S, Hansmann F, Kietzmann M, Warwas DP, Behrens P, Reifenrath J. Biodistribution, biocompatibility and targeted accumulation of magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles as drug carrier in orthopedics. J Nanobiotechnology 2020; 18:14. [PMID: 31941495 PMCID: PMC6964035 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-0578-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In orthopedics, the treatment of implant-associated infections represents a high challenge. Especially, potent antibacterial effects at implant surfaces can only be achieved by the use of high doses of antibiotics, and still often fail. Drug-loaded magnetic nanoparticles are very promising for local selective therapy, enabling lower systemic antibiotic doses and reducing adverse side effects. The idea of the following study was the local accumulation of such nanoparticles by an externally applied magnetic field combined with a magnetizable implant. The examination of the biodistribution of the nanoparticles, their effective accumulation at the implant and possible adverse side effects were the focus. In a BALB/c mouse model (n = 50) ferritic steel 1.4521 and Ti90Al6V4 (control) implants were inserted subcutaneously at the hindlimbs. Afterwards, magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles (MNPSNPs), modified with rhodamine B isothiocyanate and polyethylene glycol-silane (PEG), were administered intravenously. Directly/1/7/21/42 day(s) after subsequent application of a magnetic field gradient produced by an electromagnet, the nanoparticle biodistribution was evaluated by smear samples, histology and multiphoton microscopy of organs. Additionally, a pathohistological examination was performed. Accumulation on and around implants was evaluated by droplet samples and histology. RESULTS Clinical and histological examinations showed no MNPSNP-associated changes in mice at all investigated time points. Although PEGylated, MNPSNPs were mainly trapped in lung, liver, and spleen. Over time, they showed two distributional patterns: early significant drops in blood, lung, and kidney and slow decreases in liver and spleen. The accumulation of MNPSNPs on the magnetizable implant and in its area was very low with no significant differences towards the control. CONCLUSION Despite massive nanoparticle capture by the mononuclear phagocyte system, no significant pathomorphological alterations were found in affected organs. This shows good biocompatibility of MNPSNPs after intravenous administration. The organ uptake led to insufficient availability of MNPSNPs in the implant region. For that reason, among others, the nanoparticles did not achieve targeted accumulation in the desired way, manifesting future research need. However, with different conditions and dimensions in humans and further modifications of the nanoparticles, this principle should enable reaching magnetizable implant surfaces at any time in any body region for a therapeutic reason.
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- Hilke Catherina Janßen
- Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, NIFE-Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Hannover Medical School, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, NIFE-Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Hannover Medical School, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Quantum Optics, NIFE-Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Leibniz University Hannover, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover Foundation, Buenteweg 17, 30559, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover Foundation, Buenteweg 17, 30559, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstraße 9, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstraße 9, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, NIFE-Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development, Hannover Medical School, Stadtfelddamm 34, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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Buchegger S, Kamenac A, Fuchs S, Herrmann R, Houdek P, Gorzelanny C, Obermeier A, Heller S, Burgkart R, Stritzker B, Wixforth A, Westerhausen C. Smart antimicrobial efficacy employing pH-sensitive ZnO-doped diamond-like carbon coatings. Sci Rep 2019; 9:17246. [PMID: 31754198 PMCID: PMC6872652 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-53521-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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One of the main challenges in endoprosthesis surgeries are implant-associated infections and aseptic-loosenings, caused by wear debris. To combat these problems, the requirements to surfaces of endoprostheses are wear-resistance, low cytotoxicity and antimicrobial efficacy. We here present antimicrobial coatings with a smart, adaptive release of metal ions in case of infection, based on ZnO-nanoparticles embedded in diamond-like carbon (DLC). The Zn2+ ion release of these coatings in aqueous environments reacts and adapts smartly on inflammations accompanied by acidosis. Moreover, we show that this increased ion release comes along with an increased toxicity to fibroblastic cells (L929) and bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus, resistant to methicillin and oxacillin. (ATCC 43300, MRSA) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 35984, S. epidermidis). Interestingly, the antimicrobial effect and the cytotoxicity of the coatings increase with a reduction of the pH value from 7.4 to 6.4, but not further to pH 5.4.
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- Sascha Buchegger
- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany.,Center for NanoScience (CeNS), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80799, Munich, Germany
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- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany.,Center for NanoScience (CeNS), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80799, Munich, Germany
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- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany
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- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedics and Sportorthopedics, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedics and Sportorthopedics, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedics and Sportorthopedics, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany
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- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany.,Center for NanoScience (CeNS), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80799, Munich, Germany
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- Chair for Experimental Physics 1, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany. .,Center for NanoScience (CeNS), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80799, Munich, Germany. .,Chair for Physiology, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, 86159, Germany.
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In vitro and in vivo accumulation of magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles on implant materials with different magnetic properties. J Nanobiotechnology 2018; 16:96. [PMID: 30482189 PMCID: PMC6258308 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-018-0422-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background In orthopedic surgery, implant-associated infections are still a major problem. For the improvement of the selective therapy in the infection area, magnetic nanoparticles as drug carriers are promising when used in combination with magnetizable implants and an externally applied magnetic field. These implants principally increase the strength of the magnetic field resulting in an enhanced accumulation of the drug loaded particles in the target area and therewith a reduction of the needed amount and the risk of undesirable side effects. In the present study magnetic nanoporous silica core–shell nanoparticles, modified with fluorophores (fluorescein isothiocyanate/FITC or rhodamine B isothiocyanate/RITC) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), were used in combination with metallic plates of different magnetic properties and with a magnetic field. In vitro and in vivo experiments were performed to investigate particle accumulation and retention and their biocompatibility. Results Spherical magnetic silica core–shell nanoparticles with reproducible superparamagnetic behavior and high porosity were synthesized. Based on in vitro proliferation and viability tests the modification with organic fluorophores and PEG led to highly biocompatible fluorescent particles, and good dispersibility. In a circular tube system martensitic steel 1.4112 showed superior accumulation and retention of the magnetic particles in comparison to ferritic steel 1.4521 and a Ti90Al6V4 control. In vivo tests in a mouse model where the nanoparticles were injected subcutaneously showed the good biocompatibility of the magnetic silica nanoparticles and their accumulation on the surface of a metallic plate, which had been implanted before, and in the surrounding tissue. Conclusion With their superparamagnetic properties and their high porosity, multifunctional magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles are ideal candidates as drug carriers. In combination with their good biocompatibility in vitro, they have ideal properties for an implant directed magnetic drug targeting. Missing adverse clinical and histological effects proved the good biocompatibility in vivo. Accumulation and retention of the nanoparticles could be influenced by the magnetic properties of the implanted plates; a remanent martensitic steel plate significantly improved both values in vitro. Therefore, the use of magnetizable implant materials in combination with the magnetic nanoparticles has promising potential for the selective treatment of implant-associated infections. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12951-018-0422-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Tay A, Kunze A, Jun D, Hoek E, Di Carlo D. The Age of Cortical Neural Networks Affects Their Interactions with Magnetic Nanoparticles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:3559-67. [PMID: 27228954 PMCID: PMC5300772 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201600673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 04/16/2016] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Despite increasing use of nanotechnology in neuroscience, the characterization of interactions between magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and primary cortical neural networks remains underdeveloped. In particular, how the age of primary neural networks affects MNP uptake and endocytosis is critical when considering MNP-based therapies for age-related diseases. Here, primary cortical neural networks are cultured up to 4 weeks and with CCL11/eotaxin, an age-inducing chemokine, to create aged neural networks. As the neural networks are aged, their association with membrane-bound starch-coated ferromagnetic nanoparticles (fMNPs) increases while their endocytic mechanisms are impaired, resulting in reduced internalization of chitosan-coated fMNPs. The age of the neurons also negates the neuroprotective effects of chitosan coatings on fMNPs, attributing to decreased intracellular trafficking and increased colocalization of MNPs with lysosomes. These findings demonstrate the importance of age and developmental stage of primary neural cells when developing in vitro models for fMNP therapeutics targeting age-related diseases.
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- Andy Tay
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
- California Nanosystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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Assa F, Jafarizadeh-Malmiri H, Ajamein H, Vaghari H, Anarjan N, Ahmadi O, Berenjian A. Chitosan magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery systems. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2016; 37:492-509. [DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2016.1185389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Chen X, Hu B, Xiang Q, Yong C, Liu Z, Xing X. Magnetic nanoparticles modified with quaternarized N-halamine based polymer and their antibacterial properties. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2016; 27:1187-99. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2016.1188471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Xiaoqin Chen
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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Treatment Efficiency of Free and Nanoparticle-Loaded Mitoxantrone for Magnetic Drug Targeting in Multicellular Tumor Spheroids. Molecules 2015; 20:18016-30. [PMID: 26437393 PMCID: PMC6332068 DOI: 10.3390/molecules201018016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Major problems of cancer treatment using systemic chemotherapy are severe side effects. Magnetic drug targeting (MDT) employing superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) loaded with chemotherapeutic agents may overcome this dilemma by increasing drug accumulation in the tumor and reducing toxic side effects in the healthy tissue. For translation of nanomedicine from bench to bedside, nanoparticle-mediated effects have to be studied carefully. In this study, we compare the effect of SPION, unloaded or loaded with the cytotoxic drug mitoxantrone (MTO) with the effect of free MTO, on the viability and proliferation of HT-29 cells within three-dimensional multicellular tumor spheroids. Fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry showed that both free MTO, as well as SPION-loaded MTO (SPIONMTO) are able to penetrate into tumor spheroids and thereby kill tumor cells, whereas unloaded SPION did not affect cellular viability. Since SPIONMTO has herewith proven its effectivity also in complex multicellular tumor structures with its surrounding microenvironment, we conclude that it is a promising candidate for further use in magnetic drug targeting in vivo.
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Angrisani N, Foth F, Kietzmann M, Schumacher S, Angrisani GL, Christel A, Behrens P, Reifenrath J. Increased accumulation of magnetic nanoparticles by magnetizable implant materials for the treatment of implant-associated complications. J Nanobiotechnology 2013; 11:34. [PMID: 24112871 PMCID: PMC3852484 DOI: 10.1186/1477-3155-11-34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background In orthopaedic surgery, accumulation of agents such as anti-infectives in the bone as target tissue is difficult. The use of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as carriers principally enables their accumulation via an externally applied magnetic field. Magnetizable implants are principally able to increase the strength of an externally applied magnetic field to reach also deep-seated parts in the body. Therefore, the integration of bone-addressed therapeutics in MNPs and their accumulation at a magnetic orthopaedic implant could improve the treatment of implant related infections. In this study a martensitic steel platelet as implant placeholder was used to examine its accumulation and retention capacity of MNPs in an in vitro experimental set up considering different experimental frame conditions as magnet quantity and distance to each other, implant thickness and flow velocity. Results The magnetic field strength increased to approximately 112% when a martensitic stainless steel platelet was located between the magnet poles. Therewith a significantly higher amount of magnetic nanoparticles could be accumulated in the area of the platelet compared to the sole magnetic field. During flushing of the tube system mimicking the in vivo blood flow, the magnetized platelet was able to retain a higher amount of MNPs without an external magnetic field compared to the set up with no mounted platelet during flushing of the system. Generally, a higher flow velocity led to lower amounts of accumulated MNPs. A higher quantity of magnets and a lower distance between magnets led to a higher magnetic field strength. Albeit not significantly the magnetic field strength tended to increase with thicker platelets. Conclusion A martensitic steel platelet significantly improved the attachment of magnetic nanoparticles in an in vitro flow system and therewith indicates the potential of magnetic implant materials in orthopaedic surgery. The use of a remanent magnetic implant material could improve the efficiency of capturing MNPs especially when the external magnetic field is turned off thus facilitating and prolonging the effect. In this way higher drug levels in the target area might be attained resulting in lower inconveniences for the patient.
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- Nina Angrisani
- Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine, Foundation, Bünteweg 9, 30559 Hannover, Germany.
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