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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Review on the implication of magnetic nanoparticles in the fields of cancer nanotheranostics

This review describes the use of Magnetofection for in vivo appliations in cancer field and highlights the interest of in vivo PolyMag, in vivo DogtorMag and in vivo ViroMag for in vivo cell transfection.

article reference: Drug Discov Today. 2013 Oct 16

Magnetic nanoparticles: a novel platform for cancer theranostics.

Abstract

Multifunctional nanoplatforms represent a cutting edge tool in biomedical applications as a result of their applicability in the concurrent monitoring of medical treatment. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have generated great interest in the field of cancer nanotheranostics owing to their intrinsic magnetic property that enables them to be used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging and as a therapeutic system in conjunction with hyperthermia. In addition, the physical properties and biocompatibility of MNPs help them to act as efficient drug carriers for targeted therapeutic regimes. In this review, we have discussed the different theranostic applications of MNPs. Further, we have raised the current challenges associated with the clinical translation of MNPs along with future opportunities in this field.

In vivo MagnetoFection™ has been developed for in vivo targeted transfection of various types of nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA, oligonucleotides or transduction with any viral vectors.

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