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The synthesis, in vitro, and in vivo behavior of tumor-homing magnetic nanoworms (NW) are described. The particles consist of a chainlike aggregation of iron oxide (IO) cores in a dextran coating. When conjugated with a tumor-targeting peptide, they interact more effectively with a tumor-based target in vitro relative to spherical nanoparticles. Untargeted NW display similar in vivo circulation times and enhanced passive accumulation in mouse xenograft tumors relative to untargeted spherical IO

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There is currently considerable effort to incorporate both diagnostic and therapeutic functions into a single nanoscale system for the more effective treatment of cancer. Nanoparticles have great potential to achieve such dual functions, particularly if more than one type of nanostructure can be incorporated in a nanoassembly, referred to in this review as a hybrid nanoparticle. Here we review recent developments in the synthesis and evaluation of such hybrid nanoparticles based on two design st

Multimodal nanoassemblies that contain magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, and the anticancer drug doxorubicin within a single PEG–phospholipid micelle were prepared (see scheme; PEG=poly(ethylene glycol)). When equipped with the targeting peptide F3, these nanostructures enable simultaneous targeted drug delivery and dual-mode imaging of tumor tissues by near-infrared fluorescence and NMR spectroscopy.

A significant barrier to the clinical translation of systemically administered therapeutic nanoparticles is their tendency to be removed from circulation by the mononuclear phagocyte system. The addition of a targeting ligand that selectively interacts with cancer cells can improve the therapeutic efficacy of nanomaterials, although these systems have met with only limited success. Here, we present a cooperative nanosystem consisting of two discrete nanomaterials. The first component is gold nan

In the design of nanoparticles that can target disease tissue in vivo, parameters such as targeting ligand density, type of target receptor, and nanoparticle shape can play an important role in determining the extent of accumulation. Herein, a systematic study of these parameters for the targeting of mouse xenograft tumors is performed using superparamagnetic iron oxide as a model nanoparticle system. The type of targeting peptide (recognizing cell surface versus extracellular matrix), the surfa

Atherosclerotic plaques exhibit high deposition of cholesterol and macrophages. These are not only the main components of the plaques but also key inflammation-triggering sources. However, no existing therapeutics can achieve effective removal of both components within the plaques. Here, we report cargo-switching nanoparticles (CSNP) that are physicochemically designed to bind to cholesterol and release anti-inflammatory drug in the plaque microenvironment. CSNP have a core-shell structure with

Multimodale Nanoassoziate aus magnetischen Nanopartikeln, Quantenpunkten und dem Tumortherapeutikum Doxorubicin in einer einzigen PEG-Phospholipid-Micelle wurden hergestellt (siehe Schema; PEG=Polyethylenglycol). Wenn diese Nanostrukturen das Zielpeptid F3 enthielten, ermöglichten sie simultan die gezielte Wirkstofffreigabe und das duale Abbilden von Tumorgewebe durch Nah-IR-Fluoreszenz und NMR-Spektroskopie.

The kinetics of the isoprene−OH/OD reaction in the presence of O2 and NO have been studied using laser photolysis/laser-induced fluorescence. We report pressure and temperature-dependent rate constants for the addition of OH/OD to isoprene are in good agreement with previous studies. On the basis of simulations to OH cycling curves, we find a value of (9.0 ± 3.0) × 10-12 molecule-1 cm3 s-1 for the overall reaction rate constant of hydroxy peroxy radical with NO at 298 K. We report a rate constan