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Surface Functionalization of Single Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Targeted Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Amstad, Esther, Zurcher, Stefan, Mashaghi, Alireza, Wong, Joyce Y., Textor, Marcus, Reimhult, Erik·2009·Small

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a non‐invasive, non‐radiative technique, is thought to lead to cellular or even molecular resolution if optimized targeted MR contrast agents are introduced. This would allow diagnosing progressive diseases in early stages. Here, it is shown that the high binding affinity of poly(ethylene glycol)‐gallol (PEG‐gallol) allows freeze drying and re‐dispersion of 9 ± 2‐nm iron oxide cores individually stabilized with ≈9‐nm‐thick stealth coatings, yielding particle stability for at least 20 months. Particle size, stability, and magnetic properties of PEGylated particles are compared to Feridex, a commercially available untargeted negative MR contrast agent. Biotin‐PEG(3400)‐gallol/methoxy‐PEG(550)‐gallol stabilized nanoparticles are further functionalized with biotinylated human anti‐VCAM‐1 antibodies using the biotin–neutravidin linkage. Binding kinetics and excellent specificity of these nanoparticles are demonstrated using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM‐D). These MR contrast agents can be functionalized with any biotinylated ligand at controlled ligand surface density, rendering them a versatile research tool.

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Authors
Amstad, E., Zurcher, S., Mashaghi, A., Wong, J. Y., Textor, M., & Reimhult, E.
Venue
Small
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2009-06-02
Volume
5
Issue
11
Pages
1334-1342
ISSN
  • 1613-6810 (ISSN-L)
  • 1613-6829
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W2095993498
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224
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3
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14.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Amstad, E., Zurcher, S., Mashaghi, A., Wong, J. Y., Textor, M., & Reimhult, E. (2009). Surface Functionalization of Single Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Targeted Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Small. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.200801328

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