Encapsulation of hydrophobic or hydrophilic iron oxide nanoparticles into poly(lactic acid) micro/nanoparticles via adaptable emulsion setup

2016 ◽  
Vol 133 (45) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Song ◽  
Shaowen Ji ◽  
Joung Sook Hong ◽  
Yi Ji ◽  
Ankush A. Gokhale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles

scholarly journals Effects of Antifungal Carriers Based on Chitosan-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Microcosm Biofilms

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Anne Caroline Morais Caldeirão ◽  
Heitor Ceolin Araujo ◽  
Camila Miranda Tomasella ◽  
Caio Sampaio ◽  
Marcelo José dos Santos Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles

Resistance of Candida species to conventional therapies has motivated the development of antifungal nanocarriers based on iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) coated with chitosan (CS). This study evaluates the effects of IONPs-CS as carriers of miconazole (MCZ) or fluconazole (FLZ) on microcosm biofilms. Pooled saliva from two healthy volunteers supplemented with C. albicans and C. glabrata was the inoculum for biofilm formation. Biofilms were formed for 96 h on coverslips using the Amsterdam Active Attachment model, followed by 24 h treatment with nanocarriers containing different concentrations of each antifungal (78 and 156 µg/mL). MCZ or FLZ (156 µg/mL), and untreated biofilms were considered as controls. Anti-biofilm effects were evaluated by enumeration of colony-forming units (CFUs), composition of the extracellular matrix, lactic acid production, and structure and live/dead biofilm cells (confocal laser scanning microscopy-CLSM). Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Fisher LSD’s test (α = 0.05). IONPs-CS carrying MCZ or FLZ were the most effective treatments in reducing CFUs compared to either an antifungal agent alone for C. albicans and MCZ for C. glabrata. Significant reductions in mutans streptococci and Lactobacillus spp. were shown, though mainly for the MCZ nanocarrier. Antifungals and their nanocarriers also showed significantly higher proportions of dead cells compared to untreated biofilm by CLSM (p < 0.001), and promoted significant reductions in lactic acid, while simultaneously showing increases in some components of the extracellular matrix. These findings reinforce the use of nanocarriers as effective alternatives to fight oral fungal infections.

TARGETING CYCLIN B1 WITH ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLETOTIDES- COATED SUPERPARAMAGNETIC IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosam Zaghloul ◽  
Doaa A. Shahin ◽  
Ibrahim El- Dosoky ◽  
Mahmoud E. El-awady ◽  
Fardous F. El-Senduny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Cellular Uptake ◽  
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide ◽  
Cyclin B1 ◽  
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Mcf7 Cells ◽  
M Phase ◽  
The Impact

Antisense oligonucleotides (ASO) represent an attractive trend as specific targeting molecules but sustain poor cellular uptake meanwhile superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) offer stability of ASO and improved cellular uptake. In the present work we aimed to functionalize SPIONs with ASO targeting the mRNA of Cyclin B1 which represents a potential cancer target and to explore its anticancer activity. For that purpose, four different SPIONs-ASO conjugates, S-M (1–4), were designated depending on the sequence of ASO and constructed by crosslinking carboxylated SPIONs to amino labeled ASO. The impact of S-M (1–4) on the level of Cyclin B1, cell cycle, ROS and viability of the cells were assessed by flowcytometry. The results showed that S-M3 and S-M4 reduced the level of Cyclin B1 by 35 and 36%, respectively. As a consequence to downregulation of Cyclin B1, MCF7 cells were shown to be arrested at G2/M phase (60.7%). S-M (1–4) led to the induction of ROS formation in comparison to the untreated control cells. Furthermore, S-M (1–4) resulted in an increase in dead cells compared to the untreated cells and SPIONs-treated cells. In conclusion, targeting Cyclin B1 with ASO-coated SPIONs may represent a specific biocompatible anticancer strategy.

Ferrozine Assay for Simple and Cheap Iron Analysis of Silica-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hattie Ring ◽  
Zhe Gao ◽  
Nathan D. Klein ◽  
Michael Garwood ◽  
John C. Bischof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Hydrofluoric Acid ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Silica Shell ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Plasma Methods ◽  
Iron Analysis

The Ferrozinen assay is applied as an accurate and rapid method to quantify the iron content of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) and can be used in biological matrices. The addition of ascorbic aqcid accelerates the digestion process and can penetrate an IONP core within a mesoporous and solid silica shell. This new digestion protocol avoids the need for hydrofluoric acid to digest the surrounding silica shell and provides and accessible alternative to inductively coupled plasma methods. With the updated digestion protocol, the quantitative range of the Ferrozine assay is 1 - 14 ppm. <br>

Ferrozine Assay for Simple and Cheap Iron Analysis of Silica-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hattie Ring ◽  
Zhe Gao ◽  
Nathan D. Klein ◽  
Michael Garwood ◽  
John C. Bischof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Hydrofluoric Acid ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Silica Shell ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Plasma Methods ◽  
Iron Analysis

The Ferrozinen assay is applied as an accurate and rapid method to quantify the iron content of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) and can be used in biological matrices. The addition of ascorbic aqcid accelerates the digestion process and can penetrate an IONP core within a mesoporous and solid silica shell. This new digestion protocol avoids the need for hydrofluoric acid to digest the surrounding silica shell and provides and accessible alternative to inductively coupled plasma methods. With the updated digestion protocol, the quantitative range of the Ferrozine assay is 1 - 14 ppm. <br>

EB PVD synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles and their biological activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (3) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
S.E. Litvin ◽  
◽  
Yu.A. Kurapov ◽  
E.M. Vazhnichaya ◽  
Ya.A. Stel’makh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: An Insight into their Biomedical Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 1808-1828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Couto ◽  
Marisa Freitas ◽  
Felix Carvalho ◽  
Eduarda Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
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