Multi-stimuli-responsive chitosan-functionalized magnetite/poly(ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles as theranostic platforms for combined tumor magnetic resonance imaging and chemotherapy

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Chitosan-functionalized magnetite/poly(ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles were formulated by interfacial polymer disposition plus coacervation, and loaded with gemcitabine. That (core/shell)/shell nanostructure was confirmed by electron microscopy, elemental analysis, electrophoretic, and Fourier transform infrared characterizations. A short-term stability study proved the protection against particle aggregation provided by the chitosan shell. Superparamagnetic properties of the nanoparticles were characterized in vitro, while the definition of the longitudinal and transverse relaxivities was an initial indication of their capacity as T2 contrast agents. Safety of the particles was demonstrated in vitro on HFF-1 human fibroblasts, and ex vivo on SCID mice. The nanoparticles demonstrated in vitro pH- and heat-responsive gemcitabine release capabilities. In vivo magnetic resonance imaging studies and Prussian blue visualization of iron deposits in tissue samples defined the improvement in nanoparticle targeting into the tumor when using a magnetic field. This tri-stimuli (magnetite/poly(ε-caprolactone))/chitosan nanostructure could find theranostic applications (biomedical imaging & chemotherapy) against tumors.

Media Type:

Electronic Article

Year of Publication:

2023

Publication:

2023

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To Main Record - volume:52

Contained In:

Nanomedicine : nanotechnology, biology, and medicine - 52(2023) vom: 15. Aug., Seite 102695

Language:

English

Contributors:

García-García, Gracia [Author]
Caro, Carlos [Author]
Fernández-Álvarez, Fátima [Author]
García-Martín, María Luisa [Author]
Arias, José L [Author]

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Keywords:

24980-41-4
9012-76-4
Chitosan
Dual pH- and heat-triggered drug release
Ferrosoferric Oxide
Gemcitabine
Journal Article
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetite
Magnetite Nanoparticles
Poly(ε-caprolactone)
Polycaprolactone
XM0M87F357

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Date Completed 01.09.2023

Date Revised 01.09.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.nano.2023.102695

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PPN (Catalogue-ID):

NLM359010199