The aim of this study was to develop multifunctional magnetic poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) mats with antibacterial properties for bone tissue engineering and osteosarcoma prevention. To provide good dispersion of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs), they were first grafted with PCL using a novel three-step approach. Then, a series of PCL-based mats containing a fixed amount of ION@PCL particles and an increasing content of ascorbic acid (AA) was prepared by electrospinning. AA is known for increasing osteoblast activity and suppressing osteosarcoma cells. Composites were characterized in terms of morphology, mechanical properties, hydrolytic stability, antibacterial performance, and biocompatibility. AA affected both the fiber diameter and the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites. All produced mats were nontoxic to rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells; however, a composite with 5 wt.% of AA suppressed the initial proliferation of SAOS-2 osteoblast-like cells. Moreover, AA improved antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli compared to PCL. Overall, these magnetic composites, reported for the very first time, can be used as scaffolds for both tissue regeneration and osteosarcoma prevention.
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- Anti-Bacterial Agents chemistry pharmacology MeSH
- Escherichia coli drug effects MeSH
- Bone and Bones MeSH
- Rats MeSH
- Ascorbic Acid * chemistry pharmacology MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Magnetite Nanoparticles chemistry MeSH
- Cell Line, Tumor MeSH
- Nanocomposites chemistry MeSH
- Osteoblasts metabolism cytology MeSH
- Osteosarcoma pathology MeSH
- Polyesters * chemistry MeSH
- Staphylococcus aureus * drug effects growth & development MeSH
- Materials Testing MeSH
- Tissue Engineering * MeSH
- Tissue Scaffolds chemistry MeSH
- Animals MeSH
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- Rats MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) with a "non-fouling" surface represent a versatile group of biocompatible nanomaterials valuable for medical diagnostics, including oncology. In our study we present a synthesis of novel maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles with positive and negative overall surface charge and their coating by copolymer P(HPMA-co-HAO) prepared by RAFT (reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer) copolymerization of N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide (HPMA) with N-[2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-methyl-prop-2-enamide (HAO). Coating was realized via hydroxamic acid groups of the HAO comonomer units with a strong affinity to maghemite. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) demonstrated high colloidal stability of the coated particles in a wide pH range, high ionic strength, and the presence of phosphate buffer (PBS) and serum albumin (BSE). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images show a narrow size distribution and spheroid shape. Alternative coatings were prepared by copolymerization of HPMA with methyl 2-(2-methylprop-2-enoylamino)acetate (MMA) and further post-polymerization modification with hydroxamic acid groups, carboxylic acid and primary-amino functionalities. Nevertheless, their colloidal stability was worse in comparison with P(HPMA-co-HAO). Additionally, P(HPMA-co-HAO)-coated nanoparticles were subjected to a bio-distribution study in mice. They were cleared from the blood stream by the liver relatively slowly, and their half-life in the liver depended on their charge; nevertheless, both cationic and anionic particles revealed a much shorter metabolic clearance rate than that of commercially available ferucarbotran.
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- Journal Article MeSH
A number of materials are studied in the field of magnetic hyperthermia. In general, the most promising ones appear to be iron oxide particle nanosystems. This is also indicated in some clinical trial studies where iron-based oxides were used. On the other hand, the type of material itself provides a number of variations on how to tune hyperthermia indicators. In this paper, magnetite nanoparticles in various forms were analyzed. The nanoparticles differed in the core size as well as in the form of their arrangement. The arrangement was determined by the nature of the surfactant. The individual particles were covered chemically by dextran; in the case of chain-like particles, they were encapsulated naturally in a lipid bilayer. It was shown that in the case of chain-like nanoparticles, except for relaxation, a contribution from magnetic hysteresis to the heating process also appears. The influence of the chosen methodology of magnetic field generation was also analyzed. In addition, the influence of the chosen methodology of magnetic field generation was analyzed. The application of a rotating magnetic field was shown to be more efficient in generating heat than the application of an alternating magnetic field. However, the degree of efficiency depended on the arrangement of the magnetite nanoparticles. The difference in the efficiency of the rotating magnetic field versus the alternating magnetic field was much more pronounced for individual nanoparticles (in the form of a magnetic fluid) than for systems containing chain nanoparticles (magnetosomes and a mix of magnetic fluid with magnetosomes in a ratio 1:1).
Cíl: Využití magnetických nanočástic jako multifunkčních materiálů pro současnou diagnostiku a terapii. Úvod: Rychlý vývoj v oblasti nanotechnologií usnadnil vznik nových nanomateriálů. S tímto trendem je také spojen zvýšený zájem o nano a mikro systémy tvořené magnetickými nosiči. Spojením magnetického nosiče s biologicky aktivní látkou lze dosáhnout unikátních vlastností využitelných v mnoha oblastech biotechnologie a medicíny. Popis problematiky: Mezi nejvíce studované materiály se řadí magnetické nanočástice tvořené oxidy železa. V současné době se velká pozornost věnuje superparamagnetickým nanočásticím oxidů železa, tzv. SPIONs (superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles), které pod určitou hranicí velikosti (1–20 nm) vykazují jednodoménový charakter, který způsobuje jev zvaný superparamagnetismus. Vedle velikosti částic jsou důležité povrchové vlastnosti. Velikost povrchu (řádově 100 m2/g) umožňuje jeho modifikaci, čímž je zvýšena biokompatibilita částic a snížena toxicita. Magnetické nanočástice mají značný potenciál využití v biomedicínských aplikacích, a to zejména v oblasti teranostiky. V současnosti jsou nanočásticové systémy studovány zejména k zesílení kontrastu u zobrazovacích technik MRI, v pozitronové emisní tomografii, případně lze využít přeměny magnetické energie na energii tepelnou, čehož využívá metoda zvaná hypertermie. Další využití představuje separace, analýza buněk nebo značení buněk, které se zdá být slibné v oblasti zobrazovacích metod. Závěr: Jak se ukazuje, problematika uplatnění magnetických nanočástic v lékařství je rozsáhlá. Prvotní výzvou je syntéza těchto nanočástic, přičemž existuje řada postupů, které poskytují nanočástice o různých vlastnostech. Kvůli povaze nanočástic je také nutné věnovat velikou pozornost jejich stabilizaci, aby se předcházelo agregaci a v případě jejich použití jakožto nosiče je taktéž nutné vyřešit problém zachycení požadované látky. Tyto problémy jsou stále předmětem výzkumu, ale i přes tyto obtíže představují magnetické nanočástice potenciální mocný nástroj pro současnou diagnostiku a terapii.
Aim: Application of magnetic nanoparticles as multimodal materials for current diagnostics and therapy. Introduction: Rapid developments in nanotechnology have facilitated the emergence of new nanomaterials. This trend is also associated with an increased interest in nano and micro systems consisting of magnetic carriers. By combining a magnetic vector with a biologically active substance, unique properties can be achieved which can be used in many areas of biotechnology and medicine. Issues description: The most common materials are magnetic nanoparticles synthesised of iron oxides. Currently, widely studied are superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, socalled SPIONs, which below a certain size range (1–20 nm) exhibit a single-domain character, which causes a phenomenon called superparamagnetism. In addition to particle size, surface properties are important. The surface size (in the order of 100 m2/g) allows its modification, which increases the biocompatibility of particles and reduces toxicity. Magnetic nanoparticles have considerable potential for use in biomedical applications, especially in the field of teranostics. At present, nanoparticle systems are studied mainly as contrast agents in MR imaging techniques, in positron emission tomography, or the conversion of magnetic energy into thermal energy can be used, which uses a method called hyperthermia. Other uses include separation, cell analysis, or cell labeling, which appear promising in imaging methods. Conclusion: As shown, the application of magnetic nanoparticles in medicine is extensive. The primary challenge is the synthesis of these nanoparticles, and there are a number of processes that provide nanoparticles with different properties. Due to the nature of nanoparticles, the care must also be taken to stabilize them in order to prevent aggregation, and in the case of their use as carriers, it is also necessary to solve the problem of entrapment of the desired substance. These problems are still the subject of research, but despite these difficulties, magnetic nanoparticles are a potentially powerful tool for current diagnostics and therapy.
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- Hyperthermia, Induced MeSH
- Contrast Media chemistry therapeutic use MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles * chemistry MeSH
- Magnetite Nanoparticles chemistry therapeutic use MeSH
- Magnetics MeSH
- Multimodal Imaging MeSH
- Positron-Emission Tomography MeSH
- Theranostic Nanomedicine MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Review MeSH
Iron-containing spontaneously precipitated ochreous sediments serve as natural scavengers of various migrating elements and in this way contribute to removal and immobilization of potentially hazardous elements especially from mine drainage outflows. On the other hand, presence of filamentous fungi in their surroundings triggers biotransformation and contributes to the mobility of these elements. Three groups of samples of spontaneously precipitated ochreous sediments from an abandoned antimony mine in Poproč, Slovakia were studied: as-collected, sterilized at 95 °C for 30 min, and exposed to incubation with filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger which is frequently found in soils. Employing chemical analyses have determined the content of Fe, As, Sb, and Zn in the samples as well as their mobilization among the non-dissolved residue, culture medium of the fungus and/or its biomass. Significant degree of biovolatilization of antimony was unveiled. Speciation of iron was performed by 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy performed in a wide temperature range 300-4.2 K and external magnetic field of 6 T. Hyperfine interactions between 57Fe nuclei and their electronic shells have revealed superparamagnetic behavior characteristic for small particles. Their blocking temperatures of 46, 53, and 40 K, respectively, indicate a dependence of the size of the particles upon the sample treatment. While sterilization has supported their growth, incubation with fungus has changed their chemical environment and removed mainly bigger particles.
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- Antimony * analysis MeSH
- Fungi MeSH
- Soil Pollutants * analysis MeSH
- Iron MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Slovakia MeSH
Magnetic γ-Fe2O3/CeO2 nanoparticles were obtained by precipitation of Ce(NO3)3 with ammonia in the presence of γ-Fe2O3 seeds. The formation of CeO2 nanoparticles on the seeds was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy linked with selected area electron diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering. The γ-Fe2O3/CeO2 particle surface was functionalized with PEG-neridronate to improve the colloidal stability in PBS and biocompatibility. Chemical and in vitro biological assays proved that the nanoparticles, due to the presence of cerium oxide, effectively scavenged radicals, thus decreasing oxidative stress in the model cell line. PEG functionalization of the nanoparticles diminished their in vitro aggregation and facilitated lysosomal cargo degradation in cancer cells during autophagy, which resulted in concentration-dependent cytotoxicity of the nanoparticles. Finally, the iron oxide core allowed easy magnetic separation of the particles from liquid media and may enable monitoring of nanoparticle biodistribution in organisms using magnetic resonance imaging.
Controlled pulmonary drug delivery systems employing non-spherical particles as drug carriers attract considerable attention nowadays. Such anisotropic morphologies may travel deeper into the lung airways, thus enabling the efficient accumulation of therapeutic compounds at the point of interest and subsequently their sustained release. This study focuses on the fabrication of electrospun superparamagnetic polymer-based biodegradable microrods consisting of poly(l-lactide) (PLLA), polyethylene oxide (PEO) and oleic acid-coated magnetite nanoparticles (OA·Fe3O4). The production of magnetite-free (0% wt. OA·Fe3O4) and magnetite-loaded (50% and 70% wt. Fe3O4) microrods was realized upon subjecting the as-prepared electrospun fibers to UV irradiation, followed by sonication. Moreover, drug-loaded microrods were fabricated incorporating methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (MHB) as a model pharmaceutical compound and the drug release profile from both, the drug-loaded membranes and the corresponding microrods was investigated in aqueous media. In addition, the magnetic properties of the produced materials were exploited for remote induction of hyperthermia under AC magnetic field, while the possibility to reduce transport losses and enhance the targeted delivery to lower airways by manipulation of the airborne microrods by DC magnetic field was also demonstrated.
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- Drug Delivery Systems MeSH
- Magnetic Phenomena MeSH
- Magnetite Nanoparticles * MeSH
- Magnetics MeSH
- Lung MeSH
- Heating * MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
Introduction: Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) with multiple functionalities are intriguing candidates for various biomedical applications. Materials and Methods: This study introduced a simple and green synthesis of Fe3O4 NPs using a low-cost stabilizer of plant waste extract rich in polyphenols content with a well-known antioxidant property as well as anticancer ability to eliminate colon cancer cells. Herein, Fe3O4 NPs were fabricated via a facile co-precipitation method using the crude extract of Garcinia mangostana fruit peel as a green stabilizer at different weight percentages (1, 2, 5, and 10 wt.%). The samples were analyzed for magnetic hyperthermia and then in vitro cytotoxicity assay was performed. Results: The XRD planes of the samples were corresponding to the standard magnetite Fe3O4 with high crystallinity. From TEM analysis, the green synthesized NPs were spherical with an average size of 13.42±1.58 nm and displayed diffraction rings of the Fe3O4 phase, which was in good agreement with the obtained XRD results. FESEM images showed that the extract covered the surface of the Fe3O4 NPs well. The magnetization values for the magnetite samples were ranging from 49.80 emu/g to 69.42 emu/g. FTIR analysis verified the functional groups of the extract compounds and their interactions with the NPs. Based on DLS results, the hydrodynamic sizes of the Fe3O4 nanofluids were below 177 nm. Furthermore, the nanofluids indicated the zeta potential values up to -34.92±1.26 mV and remained stable during four weeks of storage, showing that the extract favorably improved the colloidal stability of the Fe3O4 NPs. In the hyperthermia experiment, the magnetic nanofluids showed the acceptable specific absorption rate (SAR) values and thermosensitive performances under exposure of various alternating magnetic fields. From results of in vitro cytotoxicity assay, the killing effects of the synthesized samples against HCT116 colon cancer cells were mostly higher compared to those against CCD112 colon normal cells. Remarkably, the Fe3O4 NPs containing 10 wt.% of the extract showed a lower IC50 value (99.80 µg/mL) in HCT116 colon cancer cell line than in CCD112 colon normal cell line (140.80 µg/mL). Discussion: This research, therefore, introduced a new stabilizer of Garcinia mangostana fruit peel extract for the biosynthesis of Fe3O4 NPs with desirable physiochemical properties for potential magnetic hyperthermia and colon cancer treatment.
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- Antioxidants pharmacology MeSH
- Cell Death drug effects MeSH
- X-Ray Diffraction MeSH
- Dynamic Light Scattering MeSH
- Garcinia mangostana chemistry MeSH
- Hydrodynamics MeSH
- Hyperthermia, Induced * MeSH
- Inhibitory Concentration 50 MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Magnetite Nanoparticles chemistry ultrastructure MeSH
- Cell Line, Tumor MeSH
- Fruit chemistry MeSH
- Antineoplastic Agents pharmacology MeSH
- Plant Extracts chemistry MeSH
- Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission MeSH
- Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared MeSH
- Green Chemistry Technology methods MeSH
- Temperature MeSH
- Particle Size MeSH
- Cell Survival drug effects MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
Introduction: Conventional biopsy, based on extraction from a tumor of a solid tissue specimen requiring needles, endoscopic devices, excision or surgery, is at risk of infection, internal bleeding or prolonged recovery. A non-invasive liquid biopsy is one of the greatest axiomatic consequences of the identification of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a replaceable surgical tumor bioQpsy technique. Most of the literature studies thus far presented ctDNA detection at almost final stage III or IV of cancer, where the treatment option or cancer management is nearly impossible for diagnosis. Objective: Hence, this paper aims to present a simulation study of extraction and separation of ctDNA from the blood plasma of cancer patients of stage I and II by superparamagnetic (SPM) bead particles in a microfluidic platform for early and effective cancer detection. Method: The extraction of ctDNA is based on microfiltration of particle size to filter some impurities and thrombocytes plasma, while the separation of ctDNA is based on magnetic manipulation to high yield that can be used for the upstream process. Result: Based on the simulation results, an average of 5.7 ng of ctDNA was separated efficiently for every 10 μL blood plasma input and this can be used for early analysis of cancer management. The particle tracing module from COMSOL Multiphysics traced ctDNA with 65.57% of sensitivity and 95.38% of specificity. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate the ease of use and versatility of a microfluidics platform and SPM bead particles in clinical research related to the preparation of biological samples. As a sample preparation stage for early analysis and cancer diagnosis, the extraction and separation of ctDNA is most important, so precision medicine can be administered.
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- Circulating Tumor DNA * MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles MeSH
- Microfluidics MeSH
- Neoplasms * diagnosis MeSH
- Liquid Biopsy MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have biomedical and biotechnological applications in magnetic imaging, drug-delivery, magnetic separation and purification. The biocompatibility of such particles may be improved by covering them with coating. In presented paper the biochemical anomalies of liver and kidney occurring in animals exposed to d-mannitol-coated iron(III) oxide nanoparticles (M-IONPs) were examined with Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy. The dose of IONPs used in the study was significantly lower than those used so far in other research. Liver and kidney tissue sections were analysed by chemical mapping of infrared absorption bands originating from proteins, lipids, compounds containing phosphate groups, cholesterol and cholesterol esters. Changes in content and/or structure of the selected biomolecules were evaluated by comparison of the results obtained for animals treated with M-IONPs with those from control group. Biochemical analysis of liver samples demonstrated a few M-IONPs induced anomalies in the organ, mostly concerning the relative content of the selected compounds. The biomolecular changes, following exposition to nanoparticles, were much more intense within the kidney tissue. Biochemical aberrations found in the organ samples indicated at increase of tissue density, anomalies in fatty acids structure as well as changes in relative content of lipids and proteins. The simultaneous accumulation of lipids, phosphate groups as well as cholesterol and cholesterol esters in kidneys of rats exposed to IONPs may indicate that the particles stimulated formation of lipid droplets within the organ.
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- Cholesterol chemistry metabolism MeSH
- Phosphates chemistry metabolism MeSH
- Injections, Intravenous MeSH
- Liver chemistry drug effects metabolism MeSH
- Kidney chemistry drug effects metabolism MeSH
- Lipids chemistry MeSH
- Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles administration & dosage chemistry toxicity MeSH
- Mannitol chemistry MeSH
- Lipid Metabolism drug effects MeSH
- Rats, Wistar MeSH
- Protein Structure, Secondary MeSH
- Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared methods MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Male MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
