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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2025

Evaluation of Self-Regulating Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles with Glucose, Chitosan, and Poly-Ethylene Glycol Coatings for Hyperthermia and Dual Imaging.

Alessandro Negri, Anita Conti, Emil Milan, Enrico Forlin, Filippo Gherlinzoni, Giovanni Morana, Michele Gottardi, Paolo Matteazzi, Adolfo Speghini, Andre Bongers and 1 more

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Alessandro NegriDepartment of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7828-2947
Anita ContiDepartment of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Emil MilanNanomaterials Research Group, Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5966-0543
Enrico ForlinM.B.N. Nanomaterialia S.p.A., Carbonera, Treviso, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4705-5776
Filippo GherlinzoniFoundation for Nanotheranostics Research in Cancer Therapy, Treviso, Italy.
Giovanni MoranaFoundation for Nanotheranostics Research in Cancer Therapy, Treviso, Italy.
Michele GottardiFoundation for Nanotheranostics Research in Cancer Therapy, Treviso, Italy.
Paolo MatteazziM.B.N. Nanomaterialia S.p.A., Carbonera, Treviso, Italy.
Adolfo SpeghiniNanomaterials Research Group, Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6840-0006
Andre BongersBiological Resources Imaging Laboratory, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Pasquina MarzolaDepartment of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6936-8901

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the theranostic potential of doped ferrite nanoparticles (NPs) with self-regulating temperature (SRT) properties, termed M55, coated with glucose (GM55), chitosan (CM55), and poly-ethylene glycol (PM55). The NPs were assessed for their physicochemical attributes, magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) efficacy, dual-imaging capabilities in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), cytocompatibility, and cellular uptake. Methods: Physicochemical characterization was conducted using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential measurements. The biocompatibility and cellular uptake were evaluated in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells, and MFH performance was tested in vitro. Following intravenous administration, MRI and MPI functionalities were analyzed through phantom studies and in vivo murine models. Results: Coated M55 NPs displayed high colloidal stability in water and effective functionalization. The specific absorption rate (SAR) of 24.4 ± 1.4 W/g confirmed their suitability for MFH applications. In vitro assays indicated excellent biocompatibility and substantial cellular internalization, with GM55 showing the highest uptake and MFH efficiency, reducing cell viability to 50.62 ± 3.92% post two treatment cycles, compared to 67.71 ± 6.11% (CM55) and 71.39 ± 5.84% (PM55). MRI transverse relaxivity (r Conclusion: Coated M55 NPs exhibit significant promise as multifunctional theranostic agents for cancer treatment. GM55, in particular, offers superior MFH efficacy and cellular uptake, while CM55 and PM55 may present unique advantages for alternative biomedical applications. The dual-imaging capabilities of these NPs provide a robust platform for real-time monitoring of distribution and therapeutic outcomes. Future investigations will focus on optimizing NPs formulations and expanding in vivo assessments to advance clinical translation.

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Ferric CompoundsHyperthermia, InducedNanoparticlesAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalChitosanCoated Materials, BiocompatibleFemaleGlucoseHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMicePolyethylene GlycolsTheranostic NanomedicineChitosanCoated Materials, BiocompatibleFerric CompoundsferriteGlucosePolyethylene Glycolsmagnetic fluid hyperthermiamagnetic particle imagingmagnetic resonance imagingnanotheranostics

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PMID40177123
PMCPMC11963800

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