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What is the primary purpose of silanization when functionalizing IONPs?
What is the primary purpose of silanization when functionalizing IONPs?
Which of the following materials is NOT typically used for ligand encapsulation?
Which of the following materials is NOT typically used for ligand encapsulation?
What is a significant drawback of the majority of approved IONP formulations?
What is a significant drawback of the majority of approved IONP formulations?
How do IONPs affect tumor cells compared to normal cells?
How do IONPs affect tumor cells compared to normal cells?
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The coating of IONPs with silica serves multiple purposes. Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?
The coating of IONPs with silica serves multiple purposes. Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?
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In the context of drug delivery, which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the toxicity of IONPs in tumor cells?
In the context of drug delivery, which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the toxicity of IONPs in tumor cells?
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Which application of IONPs has seen the most clinical testing?
Which application of IONPs has seen the most clinical testing?
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What role does an external magnetic field play in the use of IONPs for cancer treatment?
What role does an external magnetic field play in the use of IONPs for cancer treatment?
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What effect does oxidation have on iron nanoparticles?
What effect does oxidation have on iron nanoparticles?
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Which of the following metal oxide nanoparticles is NOT mentioned as commonly synthesized?
Which of the following metal oxide nanoparticles is NOT mentioned as commonly synthesized?
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What is a critical requirement for metal oxide nanoparticles used as drug carriers?
What is a critical requirement for metal oxide nanoparticles used as drug carriers?
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Which nanoparticle property allows for targeted therapy and imaging?
Which nanoparticle property allows for targeted therapy and imaging?
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What distinguishes superparamagnetic iron oxides from other iron oxide nanoparticles?
What distinguishes superparamagnetic iron oxides from other iron oxide nanoparticles?
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Which of the following statements is true about the safety of metal oxide nanoparticles for mammals?
Which of the following statements is true about the safety of metal oxide nanoparticles for mammals?
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What factor is crucial to consider in the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles?
What factor is crucial to consider in the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles?
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Why are iron oxide nanoparticles particularly useful in biological applications?
Why are iron oxide nanoparticles particularly useful in biological applications?
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What is the main limitation of physical methods in the synthesis of SPION?
What is the main limitation of physical methods in the synthesis of SPION?
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Which of the following factors is NOT significant in the co-precipitation technique for synthesizing SPION?
Which of the following factors is NOT significant in the co-precipitation technique for synthesizing SPION?
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Which synthesis method is generally considered to be more eco-friendly?
Which synthesis method is generally considered to be more eco-friendly?
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What is a common size range for SPION particles produced using the co-precipitation method?
What is a common size range for SPION particles produced using the co-precipitation method?
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What is the primary definition of nanotechnology?
What is the primary definition of nanotechnology?
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What is a major drawback of biosynthetic methods for producing SPION?
What is a major drawback of biosynthetic methods for producing SPION?
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Which of the following best describes the thermal decomposition method of SPION synthesis?
Which of the following best describes the thermal decomposition method of SPION synthesis?
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What advantage do nanoparticles have due to their significant surface-area-to-volume ratio?
What advantage do nanoparticles have due to their significant surface-area-to-volume ratio?
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Which type of nanoparticles are characterized as non-toxic and biodegradable?
Which type of nanoparticles are characterized as non-toxic and biodegradable?
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Which of the following statements about the chemical synthesis methods of SPION is true?
Which of the following statements about the chemical synthesis methods of SPION is true?
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Which factor significantly influences the co-precipitation process for synthesizing SPION?
Which factor significantly influences the co-precipitation process for synthesizing SPION?
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Inorganic nanoparticles include which of the following characteristics?
Inorganic nanoparticles include which of the following characteristics?
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What is a key feature of metal-oxide nanoparticles in the context of drug delivery?
What is a key feature of metal-oxide nanoparticles in the context of drug delivery?
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Which of the following best describes carbon-based nanoparticles?
Which of the following best describes carbon-based nanoparticles?
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What role does nanomedicine play in healthcare?
What role does nanomedicine play in healthcare?
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Metal-based nanoparticles are categorized under which classification of nanoparticles?
Metal-based nanoparticles are categorized under which classification of nanoparticles?
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What is a primary benefit of using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in drug delivery systems?
What is a primary benefit of using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in drug delivery systems?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with ferumoxytol?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with ferumoxytol?
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What kind of therapeutic applications are investigated with the use of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs)?
What kind of therapeutic applications are investigated with the use of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs)?
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What is a significant property of MNPs that makes them suitable for hyperthermia treatments?
What is a significant property of MNPs that makes them suitable for hyperthermia treatments?
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What is the main safety concern with intravenous iron treatments like ferumoxytol?
What is the main safety concern with intravenous iron treatments like ferumoxytol?
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What size range defines ferumoxytol nanoparticles?
What size range defines ferumoxytol nanoparticles?
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Which treatment is ferumoxytol primarily approved for by the FDA in adults?
Which treatment is ferumoxytol primarily approved for by the FDA in adults?
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Which of the following statements about the administration of MNPs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the administration of MNPs is correct?
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What effect does increasing the solvent to TEOS ratio have on particle size in Stöber type processes?
What effect does increasing the solvent to TEOS ratio have on particle size in Stöber type processes?
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Which surfactant is commonly incorporated in the modified Stöber’s method for synthesizing mesoporous nanoparticles?
Which surfactant is commonly incorporated in the modified Stöber’s method for synthesizing mesoporous nanoparticles?
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What is the typical pore size range achieved in modified Stöber's method for mesoporous nanoparticles?
What is the typical pore size range achieved in modified Stöber's method for mesoporous nanoparticles?
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In the microemulsion technique for synthesizing silicon nanoparticles, what role do micelles play?
In the microemulsion technique for synthesizing silicon nanoparticles, what role do micelles play?
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How does functionalization typically affect the surface properties of SiO2 nanoparticles?
How does functionalization typically affect the surface properties of SiO2 nanoparticles?
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What mechanism primarily underlies the functionalization of SiO2 nanoparticles?
What mechanism primarily underlies the functionalization of SiO2 nanoparticles?
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In the microemulsion technique, what effect does the volume of nanoreactors have on the nanoparticles?
In the microemulsion technique, what effect does the volume of nanoreactors have on the nanoparticles?
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What is one common application of mesoporous nanoparticles synthesized via modified Stöber’s method?
What is one common application of mesoporous nanoparticles synthesized via modified Stöber’s method?
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Study Notes
Metal-oxide Nanoparticles (MONPs)
- MONPs are nanoparticles of metal oxides
- Nanotechnology involves the creation of new objects, with nanoscale dimensions between 1.0 and 100.0 nm
- Nanoscience involves research at a nanoscale
- A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter.
- Nanoparticles have a high surface area-to-volume ratio, allowing them to absorb large amounts of medication and move quickly through the bloodstream.
Nanomedicine
- Nanomedicine utilizes nanotechnology for human health and wellbeing.
- Nanoparticles are designed and used for diagnostics, therapeutics, and biomedical tools for research.
- Nanomaterials are significant in healthcare due to their ability to hold, carry, protect, and deliver therapeutic agents to target tissues.
- This can reduce dose size and frequency of medication administrations.
- Many nanomaterials show potential effects on drug delivery.
Nanoparticles' Properties
- Nanoparticles have a significant surface area to volume ratio due to their small size.
- This allows them to absorb large amounts of medicine and move quickly through the bloodstream.
- The increased surface area enhances their mechanical, magnetic, optical, and catalytic qualities.
- This makes them useful in pharmaceutical applications.
Nanoparticles' Classification
- Nanoparticles (NPs) are classified by chemical composition.
- Organic Nanoparticles are biodegradable and non-toxic.
- Carbon-based Nanoparticles are made entirely of carbon.
- Inorganic Nanoparticles are non-toxic, hydrophilic, biocompatible, and highly stable, compared to organic materials. These include elemental metals and metal oxides.
Types of Nanoparticles
- Organic nanoparticles
- Dendrimers
- Micelles
- Liposomes
- Inorganic nanoparticles
- Metal oxides
- Metallic
- Carbon-based nanoparticles
Inorganic Nanoparticles - Metal Based
- Nanoparticles are synthesized from metals to nanometric sizes.
- Common metals used for nanoparticle synthesis include aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), gold (Au), iron (Fe), silver (Ag), and zinc (Zn).
Inorganic Nanoparticles - Metal Oxides
- Metal oxide-based nanoparticles are synthesized to modify the properties of their respective metal-based nanoparticles.
- For example, iron (Fe) nanoparticles instantly oxidize to iron oxide (Fe2O3) in the presence of oxygen at room temperature, increasing reactivity.
Metal-oxide NPs
- Metal oxide nanoparticles are synthesized mainly due to increased reactivity and efficiency.
- Common examples include iron oxide (Fe2O3), magnetite (Fe3O4), silicon dioxide (SiO2), and zinc oxide (ZnO).
- For specific applications, MONPs should meet certain requirements, including biodegradability.
- Some, like TiO2, ZnO, CuO, ferric oxide (Fe2O3), and ferrous oxide (Fe3O4), appear comparatively safe for mammals.
Iron-oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs)
- IONPs are either superparamagnetic iron oxides (SPIO) or ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxides (USPIO).
- IONPs are used for biological applications.
- IONPs have a significant advantage due to
- innate magnetic responsiveness for targeted delivery, imaging, and localized heating.
- innate biocompatibility and biodegradability.
IONPs Synthesis Methods
- Chemical Synthesis approaches are most common
- Physical methods have limitations in controlling size at the nanoscale
- Biological methods (green synthesis) rely on reduction-oxidation reactions.
- Techniques include co-precipitation, thermal decomposition, and sol-gel.
IONPs Synthesis Methods - Co-precipitation
- Co-precipitation involves simultaneous precipitation of Fe2+ and Fe3+ solutions via the addition of a base
IONPs Synthesis Methods - Thermal Decomposition
- Synthesis of IONPs involves high control over size and shape.
- This method is generally via decomposition of organoiron precursors in high-boiling point organic solvents
IONPs Synthesis Methods - Sol-Gel
- This method is based on the formation of colloidal solutions.
- It involves hydrolysis and condensation reactions, typically using TEOS, ethanol, 30% aqueous H2O2, and Fe+3 solutions.
Functionalization of IONPs
- Magnetism causes intrinsic instability by agglomeration.
- Biofunctional coatings improve dispersibility, protect compounds against degradation, and guide biokinetics and biodistribution.
- Common techniques include ligand exchange, ligand encapsulation, and silanization.
Functionalization of IONPs - Ligand Exchange
- Converting hydrophobic nature to hydrophilic by modifying the surface properties of IONPs.
- Bonds tightly to the surface of the IONP and increases water solubility
- Uses ligands such as amines, carboxylic acids, dopamine, or phosphine for colloidal stability.
Functionalization of IONPs - Ligand Encapsulation
- Creates hydrophilic and biocompatible IONPs through encapsulation within self-assembled polymers.
- Common materials used include amphiphilic ligands, water-soluble polymer matrices, and hydrophilic inorganic substances.
- This method often uses biodegradable polymers like polysaccharides, chitosan, dextran, and PEG, and inorganic materials like silica
Functionalization of IONPs - Silanization
- Uses silica to reduce toxicity and improve stability in water to enhance the stability and magnetic properties.
- Coating with silica also enables the attachment of drug molecules and various ligands.
- Some compounds include therapeutic agents, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and quantum dots.
Applications of IONPs
- Drug delivery,
- Anticancer,
- In-vitro studies
- Bioimaging and biosensing
Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles (SiNPs)
- SiNPs are naturally occurring in quartz.
- They have high surface areas.
- They possess significant physicochemical properties.
- Common forms include spherical, short rod-shaped, long rod-shaped, and mesoporous forms
SiNPs Synthesis Methods
- Stober's method
- TEOS is employed, with ethanol. Ammonium hydroxide, and surfactant creating non-porous SiNPs
- Modified Stober's method
- Incorporation of surfactants
- Creates mesoporous nanoparticles
- Microemulsion technique
- Oil-in-water or water-in-oil micelles help stabilize nanoparticle sizes
SiNPs Functionalization
- This process is used to alter properties like morphology, size distribution, wettability.
- It's done with surfactants and polymeric substances
- Two main methods include Co-condensation and post-synthetic grafting
SiNPs Applications
- Drug delivery
- Bioimaging
- Biosensing
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This quiz explores the functionalization and application of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) in cancer treatment and drug delivery. Test your knowledge on silanization, ligand encapsulation, and the effects of IONPs on tumor cells. Discover key properties and clinical applications of these innovative nanoparticles.
