In vivo biodistribution of nanoparticles

Nanoparticles have potential applications in diagnostics, imaging, gene and drug delivery and other types of therapy. Iron oxide nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles and quantum dots have all generated substantial interest and their properties and applications have been thoroughly studied. Yet, metal-containing particles raise biodistribution and toxicity concerns because they can be quickly cleared from the blood by the reticuloendothelial system and can remain in organs, such as the liver and spleen, for prolonged periods of time. Design considerations, such as size, shape, surface coating and dosing, can be manipulated to prolong blood circulation and enhance treatment efficacy, but nonspecific distribution has thus far been unavoidable. Renal excretion of nanoparticles is possible and is size dependent, but the need to incorporate coatings to particles for increased circulation can hinder such excretion. Further long-term studies are needed because recent work has shown varying degrees of in vivo toxicity as well as varying levels of nanoparticle excretion over time. The interaction of these particles with immune cells and their effect on the innate and adaptive immune response also needs further characterization. Finally, more systematic in vitro approaches are needed to both guide in vivo work and better correlate nanoparticle properties to their biological effects.

Media Type:

Electronic Article

Year of Publication:

2011

Publication:

2011

Contained In:

To Main Record - volume:6

Contained In:

Nanomedicine (London, England) - 6(2011), 5 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 815-35

Language:

English

Contributors:

Almeida, Joao Paulo Mattos [Author]
Chen, Allen L [Author]
Foster, Aaron [Author]
Drezek, Rebekah [Author]

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Volltext

Keywords:

1K09F3G675
7440-57-5
Ferric Compounds
Ferric oxide
Gold
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Review

Notes:

Date Completed 05.12.2011

Date Revised 16.03.2022

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2217/nnm.11.79

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PPN (Catalogue-ID):

NLM210284218