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Ivanov AO, Elfimova EA. Pair correlations of the easy magnetisation axes of superparamagnetic nanoparticles in a ferrofluid/ferrocomposite. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15730-15745. [PMID: 39104331 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00829d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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The widespread use of magnetic nanoparticles in modern technologies and medical applications highlights the need for reliable theoretical models that can predict their physical properties. The pair correlation function of two randomly selected superparamagnetic nanoparticles in a ferrofluid/ferrocomposite is studied to depict the joint probability density of the easy magnetisation axes across the planes of parameters of major importance; these are the interaction of ferroparticles with an external magnetic field, the energy of magnetic anisotropy inside the superparamagnetic nanoparticle, and the interparticle magnetic dipole-dipole interaction. Assuming the rotational symmetry of the system, we come to the conclusion that the pair correlations of interest are dependent only on the polar angles, determining the inclinations of the ferroparticle easy axes from the direction of an external magnetic field. The dimer configuration, where two ferroparticles are in close contact along a magnetic field with their easy magnetisation axes aligned, is the most probable. This configuration becomes more pronounced with increasing anisotropy energy, dipolar coupling constant, and external magnetic field.
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- Alexey O Ivanov
- Ural Federal University, 51 Lenin Avenue, 620000 Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation.
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- Ural Federal University, 51 Lenin Avenue, 620000 Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation.
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Cazzolla A, Mondala JRM, Wanigasekara J, Carroll J, Daly N, Tiwari B, Casey A, Curtin JF. Synthesis of cationic liposome nanoparticles using a thin film dispersed hydration and extrusion method. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300467. [PMID: 38593146 PMCID: PMC11003666 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Liposome nanoparticles can carry a wide range of therapeutic molecules including small molecules and nucleic acid-based therapeutics. Potential benefits include translocation across physiological barriers, reduced systemic toxicity, and enhanced pharmacokinetic parameters such as absorption, distribution, selective release and optimal elimination kinetics. Liposome nanoparticles can be generated with a wide range of natural and synthetic lipid-based molecules that confer desirable properties depending on the desired therapeutic application Nel et al (2023), Large (2021), Elkhoury (2020). This protocol article seeks to detail the procedures involved in the production of cationic liposomes using thin-film dispersed hydration method with an estimated uniform size of 60-70 nm for targeted drug administration in tumor cells, by modifying the previous one also published by the same authors cited here. The method was carrying out using N-[1-(2,3-dioleoyloxy)propyl]-N,N,N-trimethylammonium methyl (DOTAP, 2 mg) as cationic lipid and cholesterol (0.5 mg) in a molar ratio of 7:3 respectively. The liposomal suspension was obtained and its physical, chemical and biological properties were determined. A two-step extrusion process, using 100 nm and 50 nm polycarbonate membranes, was carried. The results demonstrate generation of liposome nanoparticles with a size of 60-70 nm stable for at least 16 weeks and with an encapsulation efficiency of approximately 81% using Doxorubicin.
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- Alessandro Cazzolla
- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Environmental Sustainability & Health Institute (ESHI), Greenway Hub, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Environmental Sustainability & Health Institute (ESHI), Greenway Hub, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Environmental Sustainability & Health Institute (ESHI), Greenway Hub, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Food Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Food Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Environmental Sustainability & Health Institute (ESHI), Greenway Hub, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Khonina TG, Demin AM, Tishin DS, Germov AY, Uimin MA, Mekhaev AV, Minin AS, Karabanalov MS, Mysik AA, Bogdanova EA, Krasnov VP. Magnetic Nanocomposite Materials Based on Fe 3O 4 Nanoparticles with Iron and Silica Glycerolates Shell: Synthesis and Characterization. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12178. [PMID: 37569552 PMCID: PMC10419229 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Novel magnetic nanocomposite materials based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles coated with iron and silica glycerolates (MNP@Fe(III)Glyc and MNP@Fe(III)/SiGlyc) were obtained. The synthesized nanocomposites were characterized using TEM, XRD, TGA, VMS, Mössbauer and IR spectroscopy. The amount of iron and silica glycerolates in the nanocomposites was calculated from the Mössbauer spectroscopy, ICP AES and C,H-elemental analysis. Thus, it has been shown that the distribution of Fe in the shell and core for MNP@Fe(III)Glyc and MNP@Fe(III)/SiGlyc is 27:73 and 32:68, respectively. The synthesized nanocomposites had high specific magnetization values and a high magnetic response to the alternating magnetic field. The hydrolysis of shells based on Fe(III)Glyc and Fe(III)/SiGlyc in aqueous media has been studied. It has been demonstrated that, while the iron glycerolates shell of MNP@Fe(III)Glyc is resistant to hydrolysis, the silica glycerolates shell of MNP@Fe(III)/SiGlyc is rather labile and hydrolyzed by 76.4% in 24 h at 25 °C. The synthesized materials did not show cytotoxicity in in vitro experiments (MTT-assay). The data obtained can be used in the design of materials for controlled-release drug delivery.
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- Tat’yana G. Khonina
- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (T.G.K.); (A.V.M.); (V.P.K.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (T.G.K.); (A.V.M.); (V.P.K.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (T.G.K.); (A.V.M.); (V.P.K.)
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- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (A.Y.G.); (M.A.U.); (A.S.M.); (A.A.M.)
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- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (A.Y.G.); (M.A.U.); (A.S.M.); (A.A.M.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (T.G.K.); (A.V.M.); (V.P.K.)
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- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (A.Y.G.); (M.A.U.); (A.S.M.); (A.A.M.)
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- Institute of New Materials and Technologies, Ural Federal University, 620002 Ekaterinburg, Russia;
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- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (A.Y.G.); (M.A.U.); (A.S.M.); (A.A.M.)
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia;
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia; (T.G.K.); (A.V.M.); (V.P.K.)
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Popova V, Poletaeva Y, Chubarov A, Dmitrienko E. pH-Responsible Doxorubicin-Loaded Fe3O4@CaCO3 Nanocomposites for Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030771. [PMID: 36986632 PMCID: PMC10053241 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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A magnetic nanocomposite (MNC) is an integrated nanoplatform that combines a set of functions of two types of materials. A successful combination can give rise to a completely new material with unique physical, chemical, and biological properties. The magnetic core of MNC provides the possibility of magnetic resonance or magnetic particle imaging, magnetic field-influenced targeted delivery, hyperthermia, and other outstanding applications. Recently, MNC gained attention for external magnetic field-guided specific delivery to cancer tissue. Further, drug loading enhancement, construction stability, and biocompatibility improvement may lead to high progress in the area. Herein, the novel method for nanoscale Fe3O4@CaCO3 composites synthesis was proposed. For the procedure, oleic acid-modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles were coated with porous CaCO3 using an ion coprecipitation technique. PEG-2000, Tween 20, and DMEM cell media was successfully used as a stabilization agent and template for Fe3O4@CaCO3 synthesis. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) data were used for the Fe3O4@CaCO3 MNC’s characterization. To improve the nanocomposite properties, the concentration of the magnetic core was varied, yielding optimal size, polydispersity, and aggregation ability. The resulting Fe3O4@CaCO3 had a size of 135 nm with narrow size distributions, which is suitable for biomedical applications. The stability experiment in various pH, cell media, and fetal bovine serum was also evaluated. The material showed low cytotoxicity and high biocompatibility. An excellent anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) loading of up to 1900 µg/mg (DOX/MNC) was demonstrated. The Fe3O4@CaCO3/DOX displayed high stability at neutral pH and efficient acid-responsive drug release. The series of DOX-loaded Fe3O4@CaCO3 MNCs indicated effective inhibition of Hela and MCF-7 cell lines, and the IC 50 values were calculated. Moreover, 1.5 μg of the DOX-loaded Fe3O4@CaCO3 nanocomposite is sufficient to inhibit 50% of Hela cells, which shows a high prospect for cancer treatment. The stability experiments for DOX-loaded Fe3O4@CaCO3 in human serum albumin solution indicated the drug release due to the formation of a protein corona. The presented experiment showed the “pitfalls” of DOX-loaded nanocomposites and provided step-by-step guidance on efficient, smart, anticancer nanoconstruction fabrication. Thus, the Fe3O4@CaCO3 nanoplatform exhibits good performance in the cancer treatment area.
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- Correspondence: or (A.C.); (E.D.); Tel.: +7-913-763-1420 (A.C.); +7-913-904-1742 (E.D.)
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- Correspondence: or (A.C.); (E.D.); Tel.: +7-913-763-1420 (A.C.); +7-913-904-1742 (E.D.)
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