Limited research has suggested iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNP) have an inhibitory effect against several different genera of bacteria: Staphylococcus, Bacillus and Pseudomonas spp. In this study we looked at the effec...Limited research has suggested iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNP) have an inhibitory effect against several different genera of bacteria: Staphylococcus, Bacillus and Pseudomonas spp. In this study we looked at the effect of three different sets of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (FeNPs) on the development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilms. Two of the tested NPs were SPIONs (Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles). Exposure of cells to the SPIONs at concentrations up to 200 μg/ml resulted in an increase in biofilm biomass by 16 h under static conditions and a corresponding increase in cell density in the bulk liquid. In contrast, these biofilms had decreased levels of extracellular DNA (eDNA). Fe(II) levels in the supernatants of biofilms formed in the presence of FeNPs exceeded 100 μM compared with 20 μM in control media without cells. Spent cell supernatants had little effect on Fe(II) levels. Cells also had an effect on the aggregation behavior of these nanoparticles. SPIONs incubated with cells exhibited a decrease in the number and size of FeNP aggregates visible using light microscopy. SPIONs resuspended in fresh media or spent culture supernatants formed large aggregates visible in the light microscope upon exposure to a supermagnet;and could be pelleted magnetically in microtitre plate wells. In contrast, SPION FeNPs incubated with cells were unaffected by exposure to the supermagnet and could not be pelleted. The results of this study indicate a need to reconsider the effects of FeNPs on bacterial growth and biofilm formation and the effect the bacterial cells may have on the use and recovery of SPIONs.展开更多
Superparamgnetic Fe_3O_4 and RE:Fe_3O_4(RE=Dy,Nd,La)nanoparticles with an average crystallite size in the range of 15–24 nm,were synthesized by co-precipitation method.The samples were characterized using X-ray diffr...Superparamgnetic Fe_3O_4 and RE:Fe_3O_4(RE=Dy,Nd,La)nanoparticles with an average crystallite size in the range of 15–24 nm,were synthesized by co-precipitation method.The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM),UV–Vis spectroscopy,LCR bridge,and two-probe technique.X-ray diffraction patterns of all the investigated samples reveal the typical phase of magnetite structure,with a small contribution of orthoferrite(NdFeO_3)as a secondary phase in Nd:Fe_3O_4 sample.The saturation magnetization(M_s)of the samples has values in the range from 41.8 to 52.3 emu/g,and decreases with RE ion doping depending on the ionic radius.Negligible values of the coercivity H_c and remanenceM_r,indicate the superparamagnetic nature of the investigated samples.The calculated values of indirect optical band gap of Fe_3O_4 and RE:Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles are in the range of0.9–1.25 eV.The dielectric constant of the samples decreases,while their activation energy increases with the increasing of ionic radii of dopants.展开更多
Nanoparticles have been widely explored for combined therapeutic and diagnostic applications. For example, lipid-based nanoparticles have been used to encapsulate multiple types of agents and achieve multi-functions. ...Nanoparticles have been widely explored for combined therapeutic and diagnostic applications. For example, lipid-based nanoparticles have been used to encapsulate multiple types of agents and achieve multi-functions. Herein, we enabled a co-delivery of mRNA molecules and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles （SPIONs） by using an amino-ester lipid-like nanomaterial. An orthogonal experimental design was used to identify the optimal formulation. The optimal formulation, MPA-Ab-8 LLNs, not only showed high encapsulation of both mRNA and SPIONs, but also increased the r2 relaxivity of SPIONs by more than 1.5-fold in vitro. MPA-Ab-8 LLNs effectively delivered mRNA and SPIONs into cells, and consequently induced high protein expression as well as strong MRI contrast. Consistent herewith, we observed both mRNA-mediated protein expression and an evident negative contrast enhancement of MRI signal in mice. In conclusion, amino-ester nanomaterials demonstrate great potential as delivery vehicles for theranostic applications.展开更多
目的综述超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒(superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles,SPION)作为磁共振成像造影剂的国内外研究进展。方法在Pubmed和Google资源上检索近30年来国内外相关资料,阐述磁共振成像造影剂原理和分类,介绍超顺磁性氧化...目的综述超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒(superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles,SPION)作为磁共振成像造影剂的国内外研究进展。方法在Pubmed和Google资源上检索近30年来国内外相关资料,阐述磁共振成像造影剂原理和分类,介绍超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒的结构、特性及制备方法,对新一代超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒造影剂在磁共振成像技术及其在生物医学中应用进行总结和评论。结果超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒造影剂已成为磁共振成像中重要的临床诊断药物,在肝脏、淋巴系统和胰腺、中枢神经系统及肾脏疾病的诊断和治疗方面已取得系列成果。结论超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒在医学基础研究和临床应用上具有广阔的应用前景,开发具有靶向性、高效、安全的超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒造影是目前该领域研究主要方向之一。展开更多
文摘Limited research has suggested iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNP) have an inhibitory effect against several different genera of bacteria: Staphylococcus, Bacillus and Pseudomonas spp. In this study we looked at the effect of three different sets of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (FeNPs) on the development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilms. Two of the tested NPs were SPIONs (Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles). Exposure of cells to the SPIONs at concentrations up to 200 μg/ml resulted in an increase in biofilm biomass by 16 h under static conditions and a corresponding increase in cell density in the bulk liquid. In contrast, these biofilms had decreased levels of extracellular DNA (eDNA). Fe(II) levels in the supernatants of biofilms formed in the presence of FeNPs exceeded 100 μM compared with 20 μM in control media without cells. Spent cell supernatants had little effect on Fe(II) levels. Cells also had an effect on the aggregation behavior of these nanoparticles. SPIONs incubated with cells exhibited a decrease in the number and size of FeNP aggregates visible using light microscopy. SPIONs resuspended in fresh media or spent culture supernatants formed large aggregates visible in the light microscope upon exposure to a supermagnet;and could be pelleted magnetically in microtitre plate wells. In contrast, SPION FeNPs incubated with cells were unaffected by exposure to the supermagnet and could not be pelleted. The results of this study indicate a need to reconsider the effects of FeNPs on bacterial growth and biofilm formation and the effect the bacterial cells may have on the use and recovery of SPIONs.
基金the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through General Research Project under grant number G.R.P-310-38
文摘Superparamgnetic Fe_3O_4 and RE:Fe_3O_4(RE=Dy,Nd,La)nanoparticles with an average crystallite size in the range of 15–24 nm,were synthesized by co-precipitation method.The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM),UV–Vis spectroscopy,LCR bridge,and two-probe technique.X-ray diffraction patterns of all the investigated samples reveal the typical phase of magnetite structure,with a small contribution of orthoferrite(NdFeO_3)as a secondary phase in Nd:Fe_3O_4 sample.The saturation magnetization(M_s)of the samples has values in the range from 41.8 to 52.3 emu/g,and decreases with RE ion doping depending on the ionic radius.Negligible values of the coercivity H_c and remanenceM_r,indicate the superparamagnetic nature of the investigated samples.The calculated values of indirect optical band gap of Fe_3O_4 and RE:Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles are in the range of0.9–1.25 eV.The dielectric constant of the samples decreases,while their activation energy increases with the increasing of ionic radii of dopants.
文摘Nanoparticles have been widely explored for combined therapeutic and diagnostic applications. For example, lipid-based nanoparticles have been used to encapsulate multiple types of agents and achieve multi-functions. Herein, we enabled a co-delivery of mRNA molecules and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles （SPIONs） by using an amino-ester lipid-like nanomaterial. An orthogonal experimental design was used to identify the optimal formulation. The optimal formulation, MPA-Ab-8 LLNs, not only showed high encapsulation of both mRNA and SPIONs, but also increased the r2 relaxivity of SPIONs by more than 1.5-fold in vitro. MPA-Ab-8 LLNs effectively delivered mRNA and SPIONs into cells, and consequently induced high protein expression as well as strong MRI contrast. Consistent herewith, we observed both mRNA-mediated protein expression and an evident negative contrast enhancement of MRI signal in mice. In conclusion, amino-ester nanomaterials demonstrate great potential as delivery vehicles for theranostic applications.
文摘目的综述超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒(superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles,SPION)作为磁共振成像造影剂的国内外研究进展。方法在Pubmed和Google资源上检索近30年来国内外相关资料,阐述磁共振成像造影剂原理和分类,介绍超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒的结构、特性及制备方法,对新一代超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒造影剂在磁共振成像技术及其在生物医学中应用进行总结和评论。结果超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒造影剂已成为磁共振成像中重要的临床诊断药物,在肝脏、淋巴系统和胰腺、中枢神经系统及肾脏疾病的诊断和治疗方面已取得系列成果。结论超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒在医学基础研究和临床应用上具有广阔的应用前景,开发具有靶向性、高效、安全的超顺磁性氧化铁纳米粒造影是目前该领域研究主要方向之一。
