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Aljabri MD, El-Bahy SM, El-Sayed R, Debbabi KF, Amin AS. The highly selective green colorimetric detection of yttrium ions in biological and environmental samples using the synergistic effect in an optical sensor. RSC Adv 2024; 14:20561-20571. [PMID: 38946767 PMCID: PMC11211978 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03854a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
Abstract
A new eco-friendly method for creating an optical sensor membrane specifically designed to detect yttrium ions (Y3+) has been developed. The proposed sensor membrane is fabricated by integrating 4-(2-arsonophenylazo) salicylic acid (APASA), sodium tetraphenylborate (Na-TPB), and tri-n-octyl phosphine oxide (TOPO) into a plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) matrix with dimethyl sebacate (DMS) as the plasticizer. In this sensor membrane, APASA functions dually as an ionophore and a chromoionophore, while TOPO enhances the complexation of Y3+ ions with APASA. The composition of the sensor membrane has been meticulously optimized to achieve peak performance. The current membrane exhibits a linear dynamic range for Y3+ ions from 8.0 × 10-9 to 2.3 × 10-5 M, with detection and quantification limits of 2.3 × 10-9 and 7.7 × 10-9 M, respectively. No interference from other potentially interfering cations and anions was observed in the determination of Y3+. The membrane showed strong stability and a swift response time of about 3.0 minutes, with no signs of APASA leaching. This sensor is highly selective for Y3+ ions and can be renewed by treating it with 0.15 M HNO3. It has been effectively applied to measure Y3+ in nickel-based alloys, as well as in biological and environmental samples.
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- Mahmood D Aljabri
- Department of Chemistry, University College in Al-Jamoum, Umm Al-Qura University 21955 Makkah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University Taif Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University College in Al-Jamoum, Umm Al-Qura University 21955 Makkah Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University Benha Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, University College in Al-Jamoum, Umm Al-Qura University 21955 Makkah Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, High Institute of Applied Science & Technology of Monastir Monastir Tunisia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University Benha Egypt
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Darwish ER, Babalghith AO, Bahathiq AOS, Amin AS, El-Attar MA. Synergistic optical sensing: Selective colorimetric analysis of copper in environmental and biological samples. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 314:124202. [PMID: 38565052 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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A groundbreaking optical sensing membrane has been engineered for the accurate assessment of copper ions. The pliable poly(vinyl chloride) membrane is formulated through the integration of sodium tetraphenylborate (Na-TPB), 4-(2-hydroxy-4-nitro azobenzene)-2-methyl-quinoline (HNAMQ), and tri-n-octyl phosphine oxide (TOPO), in conjunction with o-nitrophenyl octyl ether (o-NPOE). The sensor membrane undergoes a thorough investigation of its composition to optimize performance, revealing that HNAMQ serves a dual role as both an ionophore and a chromoionophore. Simultaneously, TOPO contributes to enhancing the complexation of HNAMQ with copper ions. Demonstrating a linear range for Cu2+ ions spanning from 5.0 × 10-9 to 7.5 × 10-6 M, the proposed sensor membrane showcases detection and quantification limits of 1.5 × 10-9 and 5.0 × 10-9 M, respectively. Rigorous assessments of potential interferences from other cations and anions revealed no observable disruptions in the detection of Cu2+. With no discernible HNAMQ leaching, the membrane demonstrates rapid response times and excellent durability. The sensor exhibits remarkable selectivity for Cu2+ ions and can be regenerated through exposure to 0.05 M EDTA. Successful application of the sensor in determining the presence of Cu2+ in biological (blood, liver and meat), soil, food (coffee, black tea, sour cherry juice, black currant, and milk powder) and environmental water samples underscores its efficacy.
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- E R Darwish
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
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- High Institute of Engineering & Technology, 31739, Tanta, Egypt
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Bai S, Zhang XD, Zou YQ, Lin YX, Liu ZY, Li KW, Huang P, Yoshida T, Liu YL, Li MS, Zhang W, Wang XJ, Zhang M, Du C. Development of high-efficiency superparamagnetic drug delivery system with MPI imaging capability. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1382085. [PMID: 38572358 PMCID: PMC10987818 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1382085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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In this study, a high-efficiency superparamagnetic drug delivery system was developed for preclinical treatment of bladder cancer in small animals. Two types of nanoparticles with magnetic particle imaging (MPI) capability, i.e., single- and multi-core superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), were selected and coupled with bladder anti-tumor drugs by a covalent coupling scheme. Owing to the minimal particle size, magnetic field strengths of 270 mT with a gradient of 3.2 T/m and 260 mT with a gradient of 3.7 T/m were found to be necessary to reach an average velocity of 2 mm/s for single- and multi-core SPIONs, respectively. To achieve this, a method of constructing an in vitro magnetic field for drug delivery was developed based on hollow multi-coils arranged coaxially in close rows, and magnetic field simulation was used to study the laws of the influence of the coil structure and parameters on the magnetic field. Using this method, a magnetic drug delivery system of single-core SPIONs was developed for rabbit bladder therapy. The delivery system consisted of three coaxially and equidistantly arranged coils with an inner diameter of Φ50 mm, radial height of 85 mm, and width of 15 mm that were positioned in close proximity to each other. CCK8 experimental results showed that the three types of drug-coupled SPION killed tumor cells effectively. By adjusting the axial and radial positions of the rabbit bladder within the inner hole of the delivery coil structure, the magnetic drugs injected could undergo two-dimensional delivery motions and were delivered and aggregated to the specified target location within 12 s, with an aggregation range of about 5 mm × 5 mm. In addition, the SPION distribution before and after delivery was imaged using a home-made open-bore MPI system that could realistically reflect the physical state. This study contributes to the development of local, rapid, and precise drug delivery and the visualization of this process during cancer therapy, and further research on MPI/delivery synchronization technology is planned for the future.
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- Shi Bai
- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Foreign Languages, Liaoning Vocational and Technical College of Economics, Shenyang, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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Dudchenko N, Pawar S, Perelshtein I, Fixler D. Magnetite-Based Biosensors and Molecular Logic Gates: From Magnetite Synthesis to Application. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:304. [PMID: 36979516 PMCID: PMC10046048 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In the last few decades, point-of-care (POC) sensors have become increasingly important in the detection of various targets for the early diagnostics and treatment of diseases. Diverse nanomaterials are used as building blocks for the development of smart biosensors and magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) are among them. The intrinsic properties of MNPs, such as their large surface area, chemical stability, ease of functionalization, high saturation magnetization, and more, mean they have great potential for use in biosensors. Moreover, the unique characteristics of MNPs, such as their response to external magnetic fields, allow them to be easily manipulated (concentrated and redispersed) in fluidic media. As they are functionalized with biomolecules, MNPs bear high sensitivity and selectivity towards the detection of target biomolecules, which means they are advantageous in biosensor development and lead to a more sensitive, rapid, and accurate identification and quantification of target analytes. Due to the abovementioned properties of functionalized MNPs and their unique magnetic characteristics, they could be employed in the creation of new POC devices, molecular logic gates, and new biomolecular-based biocomputing interfaces, which would build on new ideas and principles. The current review outlines the synthesis, surface coverage, and functionalization of MNPs, as well as recent advancements in magnetite-based biosensors for POC diagnostics and some perspectives in molecular logic, and it also contains some of our own results regarding the topic, which include synthetic MNPs, their application for sample preparation, and the design of fluorescent-based molecular logic gates.
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- Nataliia Dudchenko
- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Faculty of Engineering and Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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Pop D, Buzatu R, Moacă EA, Watz CG, Cîntă Pînzaru S, Barbu Tudoran L, Nekvapil F, Avram Ș, Dehelean CA, Crețu MO, Nicolov M, Szuhanek C, Jivănescu A. Development and Characterization of Fe 3O 4@Carbon Nanoparticles and Their Biological Screening Related to Oral Administration. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:3556. [PMID: 34202095 PMCID: PMC8269588 DOI: 10.3390/ma14133556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The current study presents the effect of naked Fe3O4@Carbon nanoparticles obtained by the combustion method on primary human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) and primary gingival keratinocytes (PGKs)-relevant cell lines of buccal oral mucosa. In this regard, the objectives of this study were as follows: (i) development via combustion method and characterization of nanosized magnetite particles with carbon on their surface, (ii) biocompatibility assessment of the obtained magnetic nanoparticles on HGF and PGK cell lines and (iii) evaluation of possible irritative reaction of Fe3O4@Carbon nanoparticles on the highly vascularized chorioallantoic membrane of a chick embryo. Physicochemical properties of Fe3O4@Carbon nanoparticles were characterized in terms of phase composition, chemical structure, and polymorphic and molecular interactions of the chemical bonds within the nanomaterial, magnetic measurements, ultrastructure, morphology, and elemental composition. The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of magnetite as phase pure without any other secondary phases, and Raman spectroscopy exhibit that the pre-formed magnetic nanoparticles were covered with carbon film, resulting from the synthesis method employed. Scanning electron microscopy shown that nanoparticles obtained were uniformly distributed, with a nearly spherical shape with sizes at the nanometric level; iron, oxygen, and carbon were the only elements detected. While biological screening of Fe3O4@Carbon nanoparticles revealed no significant cytotoxic potential on the HGF and PGK cell lines, a slight sign of irritation was observed on a limited area on the chorioallantoic membrane of the chick embryo.
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- Daniel Pop
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Revolutiei Ave. 1989, No. 9, RO-300580 Timișoara, Romania; (D.P.); (A.J.)
- TADERP Reseach Center—Advanced and Digital Techniques for Endodontic, Restorative and Prosthetic Treatment, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Revolutiei Ave. 1989, No. 9, RO-300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Department of Dental Aesthetics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Revolutiei Ave. 1989, No. 9, RO-300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Toxicology and Drug Industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timișoara, Romania;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Biomolecular Physics Department, Babes-Bolyai University, 1 Kogalniceanu Street, RO-400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (S.C.P.); (F.N.)
- RDI Laboratory of Applied Raman Spectroscopy, RDI Institute of Applied Natural Sciences (IRDI-ANS), Babeş-Bolyai University, 42 Fântânele Street, RO-400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Electron Microscopy Laboratory “Prof. C. Craciun”, Faculty of Biology & Geology, “Babes-Bolyai” University, 5-7 Clinicilor Street, RO-400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- Electron Microscopy Integrated Laboratory, National Institute for R&D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat Street, RO-400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Biomolecular Physics Department, Babes-Bolyai University, 1 Kogalniceanu Street, RO-400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (S.C.P.); (F.N.)
- RDI Laboratory of Applied Raman Spectroscopy, RDI Institute of Applied Natural Sciences (IRDI-ANS), Babeş-Bolyai University, 42 Fântânele Street, RO-400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Electron Microscopy Integrated Laboratory, National Institute for R&D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat Street, RO-400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timișoara, Romania;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeș” Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology and Drug Industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, RO-300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Revolutiei Ave. 1989, No. 9, RO-300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Revolutiei Ave. 1989, No. 9, RO-300580 Timișoara, Romania; (D.P.); (A.J.)
- TADERP Reseach Center—Advanced and Digital Techniques for Endodontic, Restorative and Prosthetic Treatment, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Revolutiei Ave. 1989, No. 9, RO-300041 Timişoara, Romania
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Abstract
Magnetic nanoparticles are a class of nanoparticle that can be manipulated using magnetic fields [...]
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The field of nanomedicine has recently emerged as a product of the expansion of a range of nanotechnologies into biomedical science, pharmacology and clinical practice. Due to the unique properties of nanoparticles and the related nanostructures, their applications to medical diagnostics, imaging, controlled drug and gene delivery, monitoring of therapeutic outcomes, and aiding in medical interventions, provide a new perspective for challenging problems in such demanding issues as those involved in the treatment of cancer or debilitating neurological diseases. In this review, we evaluate the role and contributions that the applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have made to various aspects of nanomedicine, including the newest magnetic particle imaging (MPI) technology allowing for outstanding spatial and temporal resolution that enables targeted contrast enhancement and real-time assistance during medical interventions. We also evaluate the applications of MNPs to the development of targeted drug delivery systems with magnetic field guidance/focusing and controlled drug release that mitigate chemotherapeutic drugs’ side effects and damage to healthy cells. These systems enable tackling of multiple drug resistance which develops in cancer cells during chemotherapeutic treatment. Furthermore, the progress in development of ROS- and heat-generating magnetic nanocarriers and magneto-mechanical cancer cell destruction, induced by an external magnetic field, is also discussed. The crucial roles of MNPs in the development of biosensors and microfluidic paper array devices (µPADs) for the detection of cancer biomarkers and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are also assessed. Future challenges concerning the role and contributions of MNPs to the progress in nanomedicine have been outlined.
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