Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs)have immeasurable potentials in many fields such as nanobiotechnology and biomedical engineering because of their superparamagnetic properties and small particle size....Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs)have immeasurable potentials in many fields such as nanobiotechnology and biomedical engineering because of their superparamagnetic properties and small particle size.This review introduces the methods for SPIONs synthesis,including co-precipitation,thermal decomposition,microemulsion and hydrothermal reaction,and surface modification of SPIONs with organometallic and inorganic metals,surface modification for targeted drug delivery,and the use of SPIONs as a contrast agent.In addition,this article also provides an overview of recent progress in SPIONs for the treatment of glioma,lung cancer and breast cancer.展开更多
Objective: Application of magnetic nanoparticles as gene carrier in gene therapy has developed quickly. This study was designed to investigate the preparation of superparamagnetic dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticl...Objective: Application of magnetic nanoparticles as gene carrier in gene therapy has developed quickly. This study was designed to investigate the preparation of superparamagnetic dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (SDION) and the feasibility of SDION used as a novel gene carrier for plasmid DNA in vitro. Methods: SDION were prepared by chemical coprecipitation and separated by gel filtration on Sephacryl S-300HR, characterized by TEM, laser scattering system and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer Signal Processor. The green fluorescent protein (pGFP-C2) plasmid DNA was used as target gene. SDION-pGFP-C2 conjugate compounds were produced by means of oxidoreduction reaction. The connection ratio of SDION and pGFP-C2 DNA was analyzed and evaluated by agarose electrophoresis and the concentration of pGFP-C2 in supernatant was measured. Using liposome as control, the transfection efficiency of SDION and liposome was respectively evaluated under fluorescence microscope in vitro. Results: The diameter of SDION ranges from 3 nm to 8 nm, the effective diameter was 59.2 nm and the saturation magnetization was 0.23 emu/g. After SDION were reasonably oxidized, SDION could connect with pGFP-C2 to a high degree. The transfection efficiency of SDION as gene carrier was higher than that of liposome. Conclusion: The successes in connecting SDION with pGFP-C2 plasmid by means of oxidoreduction reaction and in transferring pGFP-C2 gene into human bladder cancer BIU-87 cells in vitro provided the experimental evidence for the feasibility of SDION used as a novel gene carrier.展开更多
Five types of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO),i.e. Ferumoxides (Feridex? Ⅳ, Berlex Laboratories),Fe r u c a r b o t ra n ( Re s ov i s t?, B aye r H e a l t h c a re ) ,Ferumoxtran-10 (AMI-227 or Code-72...Five types of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO),i.e. Ferumoxides (Feridex? Ⅳ, Berlex Laboratories),Fe r u c a r b o t ra n ( Re s ov i s t?, B aye r H e a l t h c a re ) ,Ferumoxtran-10 (AMI-227 or Code-7227, Combidex?, AMAG Pharma; Sinerem?, Guerbet), NC100150(Clariscan?, Nycomed,) and (VSOP C184, Ferropharm)have been designed and clinically tested as magneticresonance contrast agents. However, until nowResovist? is current available in only a few countries.The other four agents have been stopped for furtherdevelopment or withdrawn from the market. AnotherSPIO agent Ferumoxytol (Feraheme) is approved forthe treatment of iron deficiency in adult chronic kidneydisease patients. Ferumoxytol is comprised of ironoxide particles surrounded by a carbohydrate coat, andit is being explored as a potential imaging approach forevaluating lymph nodes and certain liver tumors.展开更多
Biodistribution and toxicity assessment are critical for safe clinical use of newly developed medicines.Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION)are effective carriers for targeted drug delivery.This study ai...Biodistribution and toxicity assessment are critical for safe clinical use of newly developed medicines.Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION)are effective carriers for targeted drug delivery.This study aimed to examine the toxicity and biodistribution of SPION coated with polyethylenimine (PEI)(SPION-PEI)designed for small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery both in vitro and in vivo.SPION-PEI/siRNA complexes were prepared at different weight ratios.Cytotoxic effects of SPION-PEI/siRNA on HSC-T6 cell viability were determined by using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT).Rats were divided into three groups:a control group,a normal-saline group and a SPION-PEI/siRNA group.After a single intravenous injection,in vivo nanoparticle biodistribution and accumulation were evaluated by Prussian blue staining in the heart,liver,spleen,lung and kidney 8 h,24 h,and 7 days after the injection.Their distribution was histologically studied at the three time points by measuring ironpositive areas (μm2)in organ sections stained with Prussian blue.The same organs were analyzed by H&E staining for any possible histopathological changes.Furthermore,biochemical indexes such as alanine amino transaminase (ALT),aspartate transaminase (AST),blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine (CREA)were also assessed at all experimental time points.Electrophoresis exhibited that the SPION-PEI could retard siRNA altogether at weight ratios above 4.MTT assay showed that SPION-PEI loaded with siRNA had low cytotoxicity.In vivo study revealed that the liver and spleen were the major sites of SPION-PEI/siRNA deposition.The iron content was significantly increased in the liver and spleen,peaking 24 h after intravenous injection and then declining gradually.No evidence was found of irreversible histopathological damage to any of the organs tested.These results suggested that most SPION-PEI/siRNA complexes were distributed in the liver and spleen,which might be the target organs of SPION-PEI/siRNA complexes.SPION- PEI/siRNA may serve as in vivo carrier for biomedical medicines.展开更多
To assess a novel cell manipulation technique of tissue engineering with respect to its ability to augment superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO) labeled mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) density at a localized...To assess a novel cell manipulation technique of tissue engineering with respect to its ability to augment superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO) labeled mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) density at a localized cartilage defect site in an in vitro phantom by applying magnetic force. Meanwhile, non-invasive imaging techniques were use to track SPIO-labeled MSCs by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Human bone marrow MSCs were cultured and labeled with SPIO. Fresh degenerated human osteochondral fragments were obtained during total knee arthroplasty and a cartilage defect was created at the center. Then, the osteochondral fragments were attached to the sidewalls of culture flasks filled with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) to mimic the human joint cavity. The SPIO-labeled MSCs were injected into the culture flasks in the presence of a 0.57 Tesla (T) magnetic force. Before and 90 min after cell targeting, the specimens underwent T2-weighted turbo spin-echo (SET2WI) sequence of 3.0 T MRI. MRI results were compared with histological findings. Macroscopic observation showed that SPIO-labeled MSCs were steered to the target region of cartilage defect. MRI revealed significant changes in signal intensity (P0.01). HE staining exibited that a great number of MSCs formed a three-dimensional (3D) cell "sheet" structure at the chondral defect site. It was concluded that 0.57 T magnetic force permits spatial delivery of magnetically labeled MSCs to the target region in vitro. High-field MRI can serve as an very sensitive non-invasive technique for the visualization of SPIO-labeled MSCs.展开更多
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are one of the most versatile and safe nanoparticles in a wide variety of biomedical applications. In the past decades, considerable efforts have been made to inve...Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are one of the most versatile and safe nanoparticles in a wide variety of biomedical applications. In the past decades, considerable efforts have been made to investigate the potential adverse biological effects and safety issues associated with SPIONs, which is essential for the development of next-generation SPIONs and for continued progress in translational research. In this mini review, we summarize recent developments in toxicity studies on SPIONs, focusing on the relationship between the physicochemical properties of SPIONs and their induced toxic biological responses for a better toxicological understanding of SPIONs.展开更多
Objective: To establish a rodent model of VX2 tumor of the spleen, to analyze relationship between the change of the signal intensity on superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced magnetic resonance image (MRI) and path...Objective: To establish a rodent model of VX2 tumor of the spleen, to analyze relationship between the change of the signal intensity on superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced magnetic resonance image (MRI) and pathologic change to evaluate the ability of superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced MRI for detection of splenic metastases. Methods: 8 rodent models of VX2 tumor of spleen were established successfully. The images were obtained before and after administration of superparamagnetic iron oxide. T1-weighted spin-echo (SE) pulse sequence with a repetition time (TR) of 450 msec, and echo time (TE) of 12 msec (TR/TE=450/12) was used. The imaging parameters of T2-weighted SE pulse sequence were as follows: TR/TE=4000/128. Results: On plain MR scanning T1-weighted splenic VX2 tumor showed hypointensity or isointensity which approximated to the SI of splenic parenchyma. Therefore all lesions were not displayed clearly. On superparamagnetic iron oxide enhancement T2WI sequence the SI of splenic parenchyma decreased obviously with percentage of signal intensity loss (PSIL) of 55.04%, But the SI of tumor was not evidently changed with PSIL of 0.87%. Nevertheless the SNR of normal splenic parenchyma around the lesions had obvious difference (P〈0.001) comparatively. Therefore the contrast between tumor and spleen increased, and tumor displayed more clearly. Moreover the contrast-to-noise (CNR) between VX2 tumor and splenic parenchyma had an evident difference before and after admininstration of superparamagnetic iron oxide (P〈0.001). Conclusion: On superparamagnetic iron oxide enhancement T1WI sequence the contrast of tumor-to-spleen is poor. Therefore it is not sensitive to characterize the lesions in spleen. On superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced T2WI the contrast degree of lesions increases obviously. Consequently, superparamagnetic iron oxide -enhanced T2WI MRI scanning can improve the rate of detection and characterization for lesions of spleen.展开更多
This study established superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)-labeled nerve growth fac-tor-β (NGF-β) gene-modified spinal cord-derived neural stem cells (NSCs). The El4 rat embryonic spinal cord-derived NSCs were...This study established superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)-labeled nerve growth fac-tor-β (NGF-β) gene-modified spinal cord-derived neural stem cells (NSCs). The El4 rat embryonic spinal cord-derived NSCs were isolated and cultured. The cells of the third passage were transfected with plasmid pcDNA3-hNGFβ by using FuGENE HD transfection reagent. The expression of NGFβ was measured by immunocytochemistry and Western blotting. The positive clones were selected, allowed to proliferate and then labeled with SPIO, which was mediated by FuGENE HD transfection reagent. Prussian blue staining and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to identify the SPIO particles in the cells. The distinctive markers for stem cells (nestin), neuron (β-Ⅲ-tubulin), oligodendrocyte (CNPase) and astrocyte (GFAP) were employed to evaluate the differentiation ability of the labeled cells. The immunocytochemistry and western blotting showed that NGF-β was expressed in spinal cord-derived NSCs. Prussian blue staining indicated that numerous blue-stained particles appeared in the cytoplasma of the labeled cells. TEM showed that SPIO particles were found in vacuolar structures of different sizes and the cytoplasma. The immunocytochemistry demonstrated that the labeled cells were nestin-positive. After differentiation, the cells expressed β-Ⅲ-tubulin, CNPase and GFAP. It was concluded that the SPIO-labeled NGF-β gene-modified spinal cord-derived NSC were successfully established, which are multipotent and capable of self-renewal.展开更多
Due to their very small size,nanoparticles can interact with all cells in the central nervous system.One of the most promising nanoparticle subgroups are very small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(VSOP)that...Due to their very small size,nanoparticles can interact with all cells in the central nervous system.One of the most promising nanoparticle subgroups are very small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(VSOP)that are citrate coated for electrostatic stabilization.To determine their influence on murine blood-derived monocytes,which easily enter the injured central nervous system,we applied VSOP and carboxydextran-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(Resovist).We assessed their impact on the viability,cytokine,and chemokine secretion,as well as iron uptake of murine blood-derived monocytes.We found that(1)the monocytes accumulated VSOP and Resovist,(2)this uptake seemed to be nanoparticle-and time-dependent,(3)the decrease of monocytes viability was treatment-related,(4)VSOP and Resovist incubation did not alter cytokine homeostasis,and(5)overall a 6-hour treatment with 0.75 mM VSOP-R1 was probably sufficient to effectively label monocytes for future experiments.Since homeostasis is not altered,it is safe to label blood-derived monocles with VSOP.VSOP labeled monocytes can be used to study injured central nervous system sites further,for example with drug-carrying VSOP.展开更多
Currently,we know that neuronal outgrowth during development and regeneration requires a complex interaction of intra-and extracellular molecules such as growth factors,neurotransmitters and extracellular matrix prote...Currently,we know that neuronal outgrowth during development and regeneration requires a complex interaction of intra-and extracellular molecules such as growth factors,neurotransmitters and extracellular matrix proteins(O’Donnell et al.,2009).Furthermore,the discovery of a broad spectrum of growth-promoting cues has led to novel concepts for thera-peutic strategies.展开更多
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of the c-erbB2 antisense probe labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in the major organs of mice by MR imaging. Methods: Sixty BA...Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of the c-erbB2 antisense probe labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in the major organs of mice by MR imaging. Methods: Sixty BALB/c mice were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. MR scans were performed in each mouse of the experimental group at five different time points (10, 30, 60, 180 and 360 min) after injection of the antisense probe. The signal from each major organ (liver, spleen, heart, kidney and muscle tissue) in comparison with the background signal (signal to noise ratio) was determined at each time point as a measure of the distribution of the antisense probe. Six control mice were killed at each of the same time points and the organs immediately removed for determination of their iron content. Results: After injection of the antisense probe, the highest enrichment of the probe was seen in the spleen, reaching a peak at 180 min, followed by the liver, muscle, heart and kidney. Conclusions: MR imaging can visualize the distribution of c-erbB2 antisense probe labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in the major organs of mice, and this may provide the basis for further in vivo studies of MR imaging time and dose selection.展开更多
Objective: To study the growth and differentiation of superparamagnetie iron oxides(SPIOs) labeled neural stem cells (NSCs). Methods: After NSCs were cultured and subcuhured from newborn rat brain, they were mag...Objective: To study the growth and differentiation of superparamagnetie iron oxides(SPIOs) labeled neural stem cells (NSCs). Methods: After NSCs were cultured and subcuhured from newborn rat brain, they were magnetically labeled with ferumoxides (a kind of SPIOs ). Growth, differentiation and other biology properties of the cells were investigated with immunocytochemistry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Prussian blue staining. Results: Nestin positive cells were found in the culture and offspring clones. NSCs could be differentiated into positive GFAP and NF200 cells in serum culture. When NSCs incubated with ferumoxides, the iron particles were seen in intracellular as well as in offspring clones. With the increase in concentration of ferumoxides (5.6-11.2/μg/ml), ferumoxides showed no significant difference effects on the growth and differentiation of NSCs. When the concentration of ferumoxides exceeded 22.4μg/ml ,there was significant difference(P〈0.05). Conclusion: We successfully label NSCs with ferumoxides,it is useful for tracking of magnetic labeled NSCs in vivo with MRI.展开更多
Adipose-derived stem cells(ASCs) induce therapeutic angiogenesis due to pro-angiogenic cytokines secretion. Superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO) nanoparticles are critical for magnetic resonance(MR) tracking of im...Adipose-derived stem cells(ASCs) induce therapeutic angiogenesis due to pro-angiogenic cytokines secretion. Superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO) nanoparticles are critical for magnetic resonance(MR) tracking of implanted cells. Hypoxia is a powerful stimulus for angiogenic activity of ASCs. In this study, we investigated whether therapeutic potency could be enhanced by implantation of hypoxia-preconditioned SPIO-labeled ASCs(SPIOASCs) into the infarcted myocardium. ASCs and SPIOASCs were cultured under 2% O_2(hypoxia) or 95% air(normoxia). Cells were intramyocardially injected into the infarcted myocardium after 48-h culture. We found that hypoxia culture increased the m RNA expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha(HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in ASCs and SPIOASCs. The VEGF protein in the conditioned medium was significantly higher in hypoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs than in normoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs. The capillary density and left ventricular contractile function in the infarcted myocardium were significantly higher 4 weeks after implantation with hypoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs than with normoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs. Improvement in the capillary density and left ventricle function didn't differ between hypoxic ASCs-transplanted rats and hypoxic SPIOASCs-transplanted rats. Hypoxic culture enhanced the angiogenic efficiency of ASCs. It was concluded that implantation of hypoxic ASCs or SPIOASCs promotes therapeutic angiogenesis and cardiac function recovery in the infarcted myocardium. SPIO labeling does not impact the beneficial effect of hypoxic ASCs.展开更多
In the late 1980s,superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIO)moved into focus as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),due to their strong relaxivity and resulting higher resolution of images.At ...In the late 1980s,superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIO)moved into focus as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),due to their strong relaxivity and resulting higher resolution of images.At the time,no one anticipated their high potential in basic research or for medical diagnostic andtreatment. Since then, SPIO have been evaluated notonly as spe- cific markers for MRI, but also for cell labeling and tracking (Li et al., 2013).展开更多
Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis(OA)is critical for effective cartilage repair.However,lack of blood vessels in articular cartilage poses a barrier to contrast agent delivery and subsequent diagnostic imaging.To addr...Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis(OA)is critical for effective cartilage repair.However,lack of blood vessels in articular cartilage poses a barrier to contrast agent delivery and subsequent diagnostic imaging.To address this challenge,we proposed to develop ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs,4 nm)that can penetrate into the matrix of articular cartilage,and further modified with the peptide ligand WYRGRL(particle size,5.9 nm),which allows SPIONs to bind to type II collagen in the cartilage matrix and increase the retention of probes.Type II collagen in the cartilage matrix is gradually lost with the progression of OA,consequently,the binding of peptide-modified ultra-small SPIONs to type II collagen in the OA cartilage matrix is less,thus presenting different magnetic resonance(MR)signals in OA group from the normal ones.By introducing the AND logical operation,damaged cartilage can be differentiated from the surrounding normal tissue on T1 and T2 AND logical map of MR images,and this was also verified in histology studies.Overall,this work provides an effective strategy for delivering nanosized imaging agents to articular cartilage,which could potentially be used to diagnosis joint-related diseases such as osteoarthritis.展开更多
Polymeric micelles have long been considered as promising nanocarrier for hydrophobic drugs and imaging probes,due to their nanoscale particle size,biocompatibility and ability to loading reasonable amount of cargoes....Polymeric micelles have long been considered as promising nanocarrier for hydrophobic drugs and imaging probes,due to their nanoscale particle size,biocompatibility and ability to loading reasonable amount of cargoes.Herein,a facile method for dextran micelles preparation was developed and their performance as carriers of superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO)nanocrystals was evaluated.Amphiphilic dextran(Dex-g-OA)was synthesized via the Schiff base reactions between oxidized dextran and oleylamine,and self-assembled in situ into nano-size micelles in the reaction systems.The self-assembling behaviors of the amphiphilic dextran were identified using fluorescence resonance energy transfer technique by detection the energy transfer signal between the fluorophore pairs,Cy5 and Cy5.5.Hydrophobic SPIO nanoparticles(Fe_(3)O_(4)NPs)were successfully loaded into the dextran micelles via the in situ self-assembly process,leading to a series of Fe_(3)O_(4)NPs-loaded micelle nanocomposites(Fe_(3)O_(4)@Dex-g-OA)with good biocompatibility,superparamagnetism and strongly enhanced T_(2)relaxivity.At the magnetic field of 0.5 T,the Fe_(3)O_(4)@Dex-g-OA nanocomposite with particle size of 116.2±53.7 nm presented a higher T_(2)relaxivity of 327.9 mM_(re)^(-1)·s^(-1)·s^(−1).The prepared magnetic nanocomposites hold the promise to be used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging.展开更多
Organic solvent free iron oxide nanomaterial used for lead removal was synthesized by co-precipitation method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopic with energy dispersive X-ra...Organic solvent free iron oxide nanomaterial used for lead removal was synthesized by co-precipitation method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopic with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermo gravimetric-differential thermal (TG-DTA) analysis were used to determine the surface characteristics and analysis of iron oxide. Optimization of solution pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, agitation speed and initial lead ion concentration were conducted for further adsorption isotherm, kinetics, thermodynamics and desorption study. Langmuir sorption isotherm model fits the adsorption data better than Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-RK) and Flory-Huggins (FH) models. The mean adsorption energy and free energy obtained from D-RK and FH models guides that the mechanism was under control of physical adsorption and actuality of spontaneous reaction, respectively. From kinetics of adsorption pseudo second (PSO) model fits well than pseudo first (PFO) and Elovich adsorption-reaction models. And to test whether the reaction is under control of adsorption-diffusion or not the intra particle diffusion (IPD) model was tested, but it fails to pass through the origin. This indicates that the reaction mechanism only under control of adsorption-reaction. The maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of the adsorbent was 70.422 mg/g.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32060228)。
文摘Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs)have immeasurable potentials in many fields such as nanobiotechnology and biomedical engineering because of their superparamagnetic properties and small particle size.This review introduces the methods for SPIONs synthesis,including co-precipitation,thermal decomposition,microemulsion and hydrothermal reaction,and surface modification of SPIONs with organometallic and inorganic metals,surface modification for targeted drug delivery,and the use of SPIONs as a contrast agent.In addition,this article also provides an overview of recent progress in SPIONs for the treatment of glioma,lung cancer and breast cancer.
基金This project was supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30271300).
文摘Objective: Application of magnetic nanoparticles as gene carrier in gene therapy has developed quickly. This study was designed to investigate the preparation of superparamagnetic dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (SDION) and the feasibility of SDION used as a novel gene carrier for plasmid DNA in vitro. Methods: SDION were prepared by chemical coprecipitation and separated by gel filtration on Sephacryl S-300HR, characterized by TEM, laser scattering system and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer Signal Processor. The green fluorescent protein (pGFP-C2) plasmid DNA was used as target gene. SDION-pGFP-C2 conjugate compounds were produced by means of oxidoreduction reaction. The connection ratio of SDION and pGFP-C2 DNA was analyzed and evaluated by agarose electrophoresis and the concentration of pGFP-C2 in supernatant was measured. Using liposome as control, the transfection efficiency of SDION and liposome was respectively evaluated under fluorescence microscope in vitro. Results: The diameter of SDION ranges from 3 nm to 8 nm, the effective diameter was 59.2 nm and the saturation magnetization was 0.23 emu/g. After SDION were reasonably oxidized, SDION could connect with pGFP-C2 to a high degree. The transfection efficiency of SDION as gene carrier was higher than that of liposome. Conclusion: The successes in connecting SDION with pGFP-C2 plasmid by means of oxidoreduction reaction and in transferring pGFP-C2 gene into human bladder cancer BIU-87 cells in vitro provided the experimental evidence for the feasibility of SDION used as a novel gene carrier.
文摘Five types of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO),i.e. Ferumoxides (Feridex? Ⅳ, Berlex Laboratories),Fe r u c a r b o t ra n ( Re s ov i s t?, B aye r H e a l t h c a re ) ,Ferumoxtran-10 (AMI-227 or Code-7227, Combidex?, AMAG Pharma; Sinerem?, Guerbet), NC100150(Clariscan?, Nycomed,) and (VSOP C184, Ferropharm)have been designed and clinically tested as magneticresonance contrast agents. However, until nowResovist? is current available in only a few countries.The other four agents have been stopped for furtherdevelopment or withdrawn from the market. AnotherSPIO agent Ferumoxytol (Feraheme) is approved forthe treatment of iron deficiency in adult chronic kidneydisease patients. Ferumoxytol is comprised of ironoxide particles surrounded by a carbohydrate coat, andit is being explored as a potential imaging approach forevaluating lymph nodes and certain liver tumors.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81402640,81502816)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2014CFB406)+1 种基金the Health and Family Planning Commission of Wuhan City(No.WX15B23)Training Plan for Young and Middleaged Backbone Talents in Wuhan[No.2014(77)].
文摘Biodistribution and toxicity assessment are critical for safe clinical use of newly developed medicines.Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION)are effective carriers for targeted drug delivery.This study aimed to examine the toxicity and biodistribution of SPION coated with polyethylenimine (PEI)(SPION-PEI)designed for small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery both in vitro and in vivo.SPION-PEI/siRNA complexes were prepared at different weight ratios.Cytotoxic effects of SPION-PEI/siRNA on HSC-T6 cell viability were determined by using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT).Rats were divided into three groups:a control group,a normal-saline group and a SPION-PEI/siRNA group.After a single intravenous injection,in vivo nanoparticle biodistribution and accumulation were evaluated by Prussian blue staining in the heart,liver,spleen,lung and kidney 8 h,24 h,and 7 days after the injection.Their distribution was histologically studied at the three time points by measuring ironpositive areas (μm2)in organ sections stained with Prussian blue.The same organs were analyzed by H&E staining for any possible histopathological changes.Furthermore,biochemical indexes such as alanine amino transaminase (ALT),aspartate transaminase (AST),blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine (CREA)were also assessed at all experimental time points.Electrophoresis exhibited that the SPION-PEI could retard siRNA altogether at weight ratios above 4.MTT assay showed that SPION-PEI loaded with siRNA had low cytotoxicity.In vivo study revealed that the liver and spleen were the major sites of SPION-PEI/siRNA deposition.The iron content was significantly increased in the liver and spleen,peaking 24 h after intravenous injection and then declining gradually.No evidence was found of irreversible histopathological damage to any of the organs tested.These results suggested that most SPION-PEI/siRNA complexes were distributed in the liver and spleen,which might be the target organs of SPION-PEI/siRNA complexes.SPION- PEI/siRNA may serve as in vivo carrier for biomedical medicines.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (No. 30870639)
文摘To assess a novel cell manipulation technique of tissue engineering with respect to its ability to augment superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO) labeled mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) density at a localized cartilage defect site in an in vitro phantom by applying magnetic force. Meanwhile, non-invasive imaging techniques were use to track SPIO-labeled MSCs by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Human bone marrow MSCs were cultured and labeled with SPIO. Fresh degenerated human osteochondral fragments were obtained during total knee arthroplasty and a cartilage defect was created at the center. Then, the osteochondral fragments were attached to the sidewalls of culture flasks filled with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) to mimic the human joint cavity. The SPIO-labeled MSCs were injected into the culture flasks in the presence of a 0.57 Tesla (T) magnetic force. Before and 90 min after cell targeting, the specimens underwent T2-weighted turbo spin-echo (SET2WI) sequence of 3.0 T MRI. MRI results were compared with histological findings. Macroscopic observation showed that SPIO-labeled MSCs were steered to the target region of cartilage defect. MRI revealed significant changes in signal intensity (P0.01). HE staining exibited that a great number of MSCs formed a three-dimensional (3D) cell "sheet" structure at the chondral defect site. It was concluded that 0.57 T magnetic force permits spatial delivery of magnetically labeled MSCs to the target region in vitro. High-field MRI can serve as an very sensitive non-invasive technique for the visualization of SPIO-labeled MSCs.
基金Project supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2013CB733802 and 2014CB744503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81101101 and 51273165)+1 种基金the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education(Grant No.212149)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant Nos.2013121039 and ZK1002)
文摘Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are one of the most versatile and safe nanoparticles in a wide variety of biomedical applications. In the past decades, considerable efforts have been made to investigate the potential adverse biological effects and safety issues associated with SPIONs, which is essential for the development of next-generation SPIONs and for continued progress in translational research. In this mini review, we summarize recent developments in toxicity studies on SPIONs, focusing on the relationship between the physicochemical properties of SPIONs and their induced toxic biological responses for a better toxicological understanding of SPIONs.
文摘Objective: To establish a rodent model of VX2 tumor of the spleen, to analyze relationship between the change of the signal intensity on superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced magnetic resonance image (MRI) and pathologic change to evaluate the ability of superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced MRI for detection of splenic metastases. Methods: 8 rodent models of VX2 tumor of spleen were established successfully. The images were obtained before and after administration of superparamagnetic iron oxide. T1-weighted spin-echo (SE) pulse sequence with a repetition time (TR) of 450 msec, and echo time (TE) of 12 msec (TR/TE=450/12) was used. The imaging parameters of T2-weighted SE pulse sequence were as follows: TR/TE=4000/128. Results: On plain MR scanning T1-weighted splenic VX2 tumor showed hypointensity or isointensity which approximated to the SI of splenic parenchyma. Therefore all lesions were not displayed clearly. On superparamagnetic iron oxide enhancement T2WI sequence the SI of splenic parenchyma decreased obviously with percentage of signal intensity loss (PSIL) of 55.04%, But the SI of tumor was not evidently changed with PSIL of 0.87%. Nevertheless the SNR of normal splenic parenchyma around the lesions had obvious difference (P〈0.001) comparatively. Therefore the contrast between tumor and spleen increased, and tumor displayed more clearly. Moreover the contrast-to-noise (CNR) between VX2 tumor and splenic parenchyma had an evident difference before and after admininstration of superparamagnetic iron oxide (P〈0.001). Conclusion: On superparamagnetic iron oxide enhancement T1WI sequence the contrast of tumor-to-spleen is poor. Therefore it is not sensitive to characterize the lesions in spleen. On superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced T2WI the contrast degree of lesions increases obviously. Consequently, superparamagnetic iron oxide -enhanced T2WI MRI scanning can improve the rate of detection and characterization for lesions of spleen.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (No.30672151)
文摘This study established superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)-labeled nerve growth fac-tor-β (NGF-β) gene-modified spinal cord-derived neural stem cells (NSCs). The El4 rat embryonic spinal cord-derived NSCs were isolated and cultured. The cells of the third passage were transfected with plasmid pcDNA3-hNGFβ by using FuGENE HD transfection reagent. The expression of NGFβ was measured by immunocytochemistry and Western blotting. The positive clones were selected, allowed to proliferate and then labeled with SPIO, which was mediated by FuGENE HD transfection reagent. Prussian blue staining and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to identify the SPIO particles in the cells. The distinctive markers for stem cells (nestin), neuron (β-Ⅲ-tubulin), oligodendrocyte (CNPase) and astrocyte (GFAP) were employed to evaluate the differentiation ability of the labeled cells. The immunocytochemistry and western blotting showed that NGF-β was expressed in spinal cord-derived NSCs. Prussian blue staining indicated that numerous blue-stained particles appeared in the cytoplasma of the labeled cells. TEM showed that SPIO particles were found in vacuolar structures of different sizes and the cytoplasma. The immunocytochemistry demonstrated that the labeled cells were nestin-positive. After differentiation, the cells expressed β-Ⅲ-tubulin, CNPase and GFAP. It was concluded that the SPIO-labeled NGF-β gene-modified spinal cord-derived NSC were successfully established, which are multipotent and capable of self-renewal.
基金supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG)grant Klinische Forschergruppe(KFO)213(to JG).
文摘Due to their very small size,nanoparticles can interact with all cells in the central nervous system.One of the most promising nanoparticle subgroups are very small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(VSOP)that are citrate coated for electrostatic stabilization.To determine their influence on murine blood-derived monocytes,which easily enter the injured central nervous system,we applied VSOP and carboxydextran-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(Resovist).We assessed their impact on the viability,cytokine,and chemokine secretion,as well as iron uptake of murine blood-derived monocytes.We found that(1)the monocytes accumulated VSOP and Resovist,(2)this uptake seemed to be nanoparticle-and time-dependent,(3)the decrease of monocytes viability was treatment-related,(4)VSOP and Resovist incubation did not alter cytokine homeostasis,and(5)overall a 6-hour treatment with 0.75 mM VSOP-R1 was probably sufficient to effectively label monocytes for future experiments.Since homeostasis is not altered,it is safe to label blood-derived monocles with VSOP.VSOP labeled monocytes can be used to study injured central nervous system sites further,for example with drug-carrying VSOP.
文摘Currently,we know that neuronal outgrowth during development and regeneration requires a complex interaction of intra-and extracellular molecules such as growth factors,neurotransmitters and extracellular matrix proteins(O’Donnell et al.,2009).Furthermore,the discovery of a broad spectrum of growth-promoting cues has led to novel concepts for thera-peutic strategies.
文摘Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of the c-erbB2 antisense probe labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in the major organs of mice by MR imaging. Methods: Sixty BALB/c mice were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. MR scans were performed in each mouse of the experimental group at five different time points (10, 30, 60, 180 and 360 min) after injection of the antisense probe. The signal from each major organ (liver, spleen, heart, kidney and muscle tissue) in comparison with the background signal (signal to noise ratio) was determined at each time point as a measure of the distribution of the antisense probe. Six control mice were killed at each of the same time points and the organs immediately removed for determination of their iron content. Results: After injection of the antisense probe, the highest enrichment of the probe was seen in the spleen, reaching a peak at 180 min, followed by the liver, muscle, heart and kidney. Conclusions: MR imaging can visualize the distribution of c-erbB2 antisense probe labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in the major organs of mice, and this may provide the basis for further in vivo studies of MR imaging time and dose selection.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of Chi-na (330370500)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(2003033363)the CQUMS Excellent Doctoral Founda-tion
文摘Objective: To study the growth and differentiation of superparamagnetie iron oxides(SPIOs) labeled neural stem cells (NSCs). Methods: After NSCs were cultured and subcuhured from newborn rat brain, they were magnetically labeled with ferumoxides (a kind of SPIOs ). Growth, differentiation and other biology properties of the cells were investigated with immunocytochemistry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Prussian blue staining. Results: Nestin positive cells were found in the culture and offspring clones. NSCs could be differentiated into positive GFAP and NF200 cells in serum culture. When NSCs incubated with ferumoxides, the iron particles were seen in intracellular as well as in offspring clones. With the increase in concentration of ferumoxides (5.6-11.2/μg/ml), ferumoxides showed no significant difference effects on the growth and differentiation of NSCs. When the concentration of ferumoxides exceeded 22.4μg/ml ,there was significant difference(P〈0.05). Conclusion: We successfully label NSCs with ferumoxides,it is useful for tracking of magnetic labeled NSCs in vivo with MRI.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81200105)the Scientific Research Foundation of Wuhan Union Hospital(No.02.03.2017-34)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(No.2015CFB457)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.20100470050)Canadian Institute of Health Research(CIHR)(No.200806RMF-189873-RMC-CDAA-42533)National Research Council of Canada(NRC)
文摘Adipose-derived stem cells(ASCs) induce therapeutic angiogenesis due to pro-angiogenic cytokines secretion. Superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO) nanoparticles are critical for magnetic resonance(MR) tracking of implanted cells. Hypoxia is a powerful stimulus for angiogenic activity of ASCs. In this study, we investigated whether therapeutic potency could be enhanced by implantation of hypoxia-preconditioned SPIO-labeled ASCs(SPIOASCs) into the infarcted myocardium. ASCs and SPIOASCs were cultured under 2% O_2(hypoxia) or 95% air(normoxia). Cells were intramyocardially injected into the infarcted myocardium after 48-h culture. We found that hypoxia culture increased the m RNA expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha(HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in ASCs and SPIOASCs. The VEGF protein in the conditioned medium was significantly higher in hypoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs than in normoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs. The capillary density and left ventricular contractile function in the infarcted myocardium were significantly higher 4 weeks after implantation with hypoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs than with normoxic ASCs and SPIOASCs. Improvement in the capillary density and left ventricle function didn't differ between hypoxic ASCs-transplanted rats and hypoxic SPIOASCs-transplanted rats. Hypoxic culture enhanced the angiogenic efficiency of ASCs. It was concluded that implantation of hypoxic ASCs or SPIOASCs promotes therapeutic angiogenesis and cardiac function recovery in the infarcted myocardium. SPIO labeling does not impact the beneficial effect of hypoxic ASCs.
基金supported by deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft Grant Klinische Forschungsgruppe 213 to JG
文摘In the late 1980s,superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIO)moved into focus as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),due to their strong relaxivity and resulting higher resolution of images.At the time,no one anticipated their high potential in basic research or for medical diagnostic andtreatment. Since then, SPIO have been evaluated notonly as spe- cific markers for MRI, but also for cell labeling and tracking (Li et al., 2013).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.52073192,81601490)the Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81621003).
文摘Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis(OA)is critical for effective cartilage repair.However,lack of blood vessels in articular cartilage poses a barrier to contrast agent delivery and subsequent diagnostic imaging.To address this challenge,we proposed to develop ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs,4 nm)that can penetrate into the matrix of articular cartilage,and further modified with the peptide ligand WYRGRL(particle size,5.9 nm),which allows SPIONs to bind to type II collagen in the cartilage matrix and increase the retention of probes.Type II collagen in the cartilage matrix is gradually lost with the progression of OA,consequently,the binding of peptide-modified ultra-small SPIONs to type II collagen in the OA cartilage matrix is less,thus presenting different magnetic resonance(MR)signals in OA group from the normal ones.By introducing the AND logical operation,damaged cartilage can be differentiated from the surrounding normal tissue on T1 and T2 AND logical map of MR images,and this was also verified in histology studies.Overall,this work provides an effective strategy for delivering nanosized imaging agents to articular cartilage,which could potentially be used to diagnosis joint-related diseases such as osteoarthritis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[51963013]Fund of Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging(North Sichuan Medical College)[SKLMI201902]Yunnan Ten Thousand Talents Plan Young&Elite Talents Project[YNWR-QNBJ-2019-085].
文摘Polymeric micelles have long been considered as promising nanocarrier for hydrophobic drugs and imaging probes,due to their nanoscale particle size,biocompatibility and ability to loading reasonable amount of cargoes.Herein,a facile method for dextran micelles preparation was developed and their performance as carriers of superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO)nanocrystals was evaluated.Amphiphilic dextran(Dex-g-OA)was synthesized via the Schiff base reactions between oxidized dextran and oleylamine,and self-assembled in situ into nano-size micelles in the reaction systems.The self-assembling behaviors of the amphiphilic dextran were identified using fluorescence resonance energy transfer technique by detection the energy transfer signal between the fluorophore pairs,Cy5 and Cy5.5.Hydrophobic SPIO nanoparticles(Fe_(3)O_(4)NPs)were successfully loaded into the dextran micelles via the in situ self-assembly process,leading to a series of Fe_(3)O_(4)NPs-loaded micelle nanocomposites(Fe_(3)O_(4)@Dex-g-OA)with good biocompatibility,superparamagnetism and strongly enhanced T_(2)relaxivity.At the magnetic field of 0.5 T,the Fe_(3)O_(4)@Dex-g-OA nanocomposite with particle size of 116.2±53.7 nm presented a higher T_(2)relaxivity of 327.9 mM_(re)^(-1)·s^(-1)·s^(−1).The prepared magnetic nanocomposites hold the promise to be used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging.
文摘Organic solvent free iron oxide nanomaterial used for lead removal was synthesized by co-precipitation method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopic with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermo gravimetric-differential thermal (TG-DTA) analysis were used to determine the surface characteristics and analysis of iron oxide. Optimization of solution pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, agitation speed and initial lead ion concentration were conducted for further adsorption isotherm, kinetics, thermodynamics and desorption study. Langmuir sorption isotherm model fits the adsorption data better than Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-RK) and Flory-Huggins (FH) models. The mean adsorption energy and free energy obtained from D-RK and FH models guides that the mechanism was under control of physical adsorption and actuality of spontaneous reaction, respectively. From kinetics of adsorption pseudo second (PSO) model fits well than pseudo first (PFO) and Elovich adsorption-reaction models. And to test whether the reaction is under control of adsorption-diffusion or not the intra particle diffusion (IPD) model was tested, but it fails to pass through the origin. This indicates that the reaction mechanism only under control of adsorption-reaction. The maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of the adsorbent was 70.422 mg/g.