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ArticleBiomedical engineering online2023

3D modeling of in vivo MRI-guided nano-photothermal therapy mediated by magneto-plasmonic nanohybrids.

Zahed Tavangari, Mohammadreza Asadi, Rasoul Irajirad, Abolfazl Sarikhani, Zahra Alamzadeh, Habib Ghaznavi, Samideh Khoei

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Article in Biomedical engineering online, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zahed TavangariFinetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammadreza AsadiFinetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Rasoul IrajiradFinetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abolfazl SarikhaniFinetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zahra AlamzadehFinetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Habib GhaznaviPharmacology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran. dr.ghaznavi@zaums.ac.ir.
Samideh KhoeiFinetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. khoei.s@iums.ac.ir.
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IRZahedan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Iran University of Medical Sciences 16622Zahedan University of Medical Sciences 7970
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNano-photothermal therapy (NPTT) has gained wide attention in cancer treatment due to its high efficiency and selective treatment strategy. The biggest challenges in the clinical application are the lack of (i) a reliable platform for mapping the thermal dose and (ii) efficient photothermal agents (PTAs). This study developed a 3D treatment planning for NPTT to reduce the uncertainty of treatment procedures, based on our synthesized nanohybrid.

methodsThis study aimed to develop a three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) model for in vivo NPTT in mice using magneto-plasmonic nanohybrids, which are complex assemblies of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and gold nanorods. The model was based on Pennes' bio-heat equation and utilized a geometrically correct mice whole-body. CT26 colon tumor-bearing BALB/c mice were injected with nanohybrids and imaged using MRI (3 Tesla) before and after injection. MR images were segmented, and STereoLithography (STL) files of mice bodies and nanohybrid distribution in the tumor were established to create a realistic geometry for the model. The accuracy of the temperature predictions was validated by using an infrared (IR) camera.

resultsThe photothermal conversion efficiency of the nanohybrids was experimentally determined to be approximately 30%. The intratumoral (IT) injection group showed the highest temperature increase, with a maximum of 17 °C observed at the hottest point on the surface of the tumor-bearing mice for 300 s of laser exposure at a power density of 1.4 W/cm

conclusionsOur synthesized nanohybrid shows potential as an effective agent for MRI-guided NPTT. The developed model accurately predicted temperature distributions and tissue damage in the tumor. However, the current temperature validation method, which relies on limited 2D measurements, may be too lenient. Further refinement is necessary to improve validation. Nevertheless, the presented FEM model holds great promise for clinical NPTT treatment planning.

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NanotubesNeoplasmsAnimalsCell Line, TumorGoldHot TemperatureMagnetic Resonance ImagingMiceTemperatureGoldImage-guided therapyMagneto-plasmonic nanohybridsMRINano-photothermal therapyNumerical modeling

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