Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle-aptamer bioconjugates for combined prostate cancer imaging and therapy

Andrew Z. Wang, Vaishali Bagalkot, Christophoros C. Vasilliou, Frank Gu, Frank Alexis, Liangfang Zhang, Mariam Shaikh, Kai Yuet, Michael J. Cima, Robert Langer, Philip W. Kantoff, Neil H. Bander, Sangyong Jon, Omid C. Farokhzad

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) Multifunctional superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: Herein we report a novel, targeted, iron oxide nanoparticle for combined prostate cancer imaging and therapy. By conjugating an aptamer to a thermally stable iron oxide nanoparticle, we have demonstrated that bioconjugates can detect prostate cancer cells with high sensitivity and specificity. Furthermore, the bioconjugates can be used to deliver targeted chemotherapy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1311-1315
Number of pages5
JournalChemMedChem
Volume3
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 15 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Doxorubicin
  • Nanoparticles
  • Superparamagnetic
  • TCL-SPION

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)
  • Organic Chemistry

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