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Intracellular nanoparticle coating stability determines nanoparticle diagnostics efficacy and cell functionality

  • Stefaan J.H. Soenen
  • , Uwe Himmelreich
  • , Nele Nuytten
  • , Thomas R. Pisanic
  • , Aldo Ferrari
  • , Marcel De Cuyper

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Abstract

Intracellular nanoparticle degradation affects cell functionality and inhibits MR signals. Four commonly used iron oxide nanoparticles show clear pH-dependent degradation, the extent of which is governed by the nature of the coating material. Lipid-coated particles provide the best resistance and display extensive intracellular clustering, which enhances MR contrast and increases the durability of the label.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2136-2145
Number of pages10
JournalSmall
Volume6
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • General Chemistry
  • Biomaterials
  • General Materials Science
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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