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Turrina, C; Klassen, A; Milani, D; Rojas-González, DM; Ledinski, G; Auer, D; Sartori, B; Cvirn, G; Mela, P; Berensmeier, S; Schwaminger, SP.
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for their application in the human body: Influence of the surface.
Heliyon. 2023; 9(6): e16487 Doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16487 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
Schwaminger Sebastian
Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
Auer Doris
Cvirn Gerhard
Ledinski Gerhard
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Abstract:
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) are of great interest in nanomedicine for imaging, drug delivery, or for hyperthermia treatment. Although many research groups have focused on the synthesis and application of IONs in nanomedicine, little is known about the influence of the surface properties on the particles' behavior in the human body. This study analyzes the impact of surface coatings (dextran, polyvinyl alcohol, polylactide-co-glycolide) on the nanoparticles' cytocompatibility, agglomeration, degradation, and the resulting oxidative stress induced by the particle degradation. All particles, including bare IONs (BIONs), are highly cytocompatible (>70%) and show no significant toxicity towards smooth muscle cells. Small-angle X-ray scattering profiles visualize the aggregation behavior of nanoparticles and yield primary particle sizes of around 20 nm for the investigated nanoparticles. A combined experimental setup of dynamic light scattering and phenanthroline assay was used to analyze the long-term agglomeration and degradation profile of IONs in simulated body fluids, allowing fast screening of multiple candidates. All particles degraded in simulated endosomal and lysosomal fluid, confirming the pH-dependent dissolution. The degradation rate decreased with the shrinking size of particles leading to a plateau. The fastest Fe2+ release could be measured for the polyvinyl-coated IONs. The analytical setup is ideal for a quick preclinical study of IONs, giving often neglected yet crucial information about the behavior and toxicity of nanoparticles in the human body. Moreover, this study allows for the development and evaluation of novel ferroptosis-inducing agents.

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