Recent Development and Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Cell Labeling and Imaging

Title: Recent Development and Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Cell Labeling and Imaging

Volume: 10 Issue: 3

Author(s): Chao Zhang, Tao Liu, Jining Gao, Yongping Su and Chunmeng Shi

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Keywords: Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, cell tracking, cytotoxicity, targeted imaging

Abstract: Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have attracted extensive interest as novel contrast agents for biomedical imaging owing to their capability of deep-tissue imaging, non-invasiveness and low toxicity. This mini-review will provide an overview on the recent synthesis methods, influencing factors and potential applications of magentic nanoparticles for cell labeling and imaging.

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Zhang Chao, Liu Tao, Gao Jining, Su Yongping and Shi Chunmeng, Recent Development and Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Cell Labeling and Imaging, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2010; 10(3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955710791185073