Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesAnimal StudyEurope PMC

Photomagnetic Prussian blue nanocubes: Synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications

Dumani DS., Cook JR., Kubelick KP., Luci JJ., Emelianov SY.

Animal Study, published in Nanomedicine (2020) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Animal Study
Journal
Nanomedicine (2020)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
31846739
PMCID
PMC7160738
DOI
10.1016/j.nano.2019.102138
Citations
14

Abstract (original English)

Nanoparticles play an important role in biomedicine. We have developed a method for size-controlled synthesis of photomagnetic Prussian blue nanocubes (PBNCs) using superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) as precursors. The developed PBNCs have magnetic and optical properties desired in many biomedical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Specifically, the size-tunable photomagnetic PBNCs exhibit high magnetic saturation, strong optical absorption with a peak at approximately 700 nm, and superior photostability. Our studies demonstrate that PBNCs can be used as MRI and photoacoustic imaging contrast agents in vivo. We also showed the utility of PBNCs for labeling and magnetic manipulation of cells. Dual magnetic and optical properties, together with excellent biocompatibility, render PBNCs an attractive contrast agent for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The use SPIONs as precursors for PBNCs provides flexibility and allows researchers to design theranostic agents according to required particle size, optical, and magnetic properties.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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AnimalsMiceFerrocyanidesFerric CompoundsContrast MediaMagnetic Resonance ImagingMicroscopy, Electron, TransmissionSpectrometry, X-Ray EmissionFemaleMetal Nanoparticles

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