Magnetic
nanoparticles of Fe
3
O
4
doped by
different amounts of Y
3+
(0, 0.1, 1, and 10%) ions were
designed to obtain maximum heating efficiency in magnetic hyperthermia
for cancer treatment. Single-phase formation was evident by X-ray
diffraction measurements. An improved magnetization value was obtained
for the Fe
3
O
4
sample with 1% Y
3+
doping.
The specific absorption rate (SAR) and intrinsic loss of power (ILP)
values for prepared colloids were obtained in water. The best results
were estimated for Fe
3
O
4
with 0.1% Y
3+
ions (SAR = 194 W/g and ILP = 1.85 nHm
2
/kg for a magnetic
field of 16 kA/m with the frequency of 413 kHz). The excellent biocompatibility
with low cell cytotoxicity of Fe
3
O
4
:Y nanoparticles
was observed. Immediately after magnetic hyperthermia treatment with
Fe
3
O
4
:0.1%Y, a decrease in 4T1 cells’
viability was observed (77% for 35 μg/mL and 68% for 100 μg/mL).
These results suggest that nanoparticles of Fe
3
O
4
doped by Y
3+
ions are suitable for biomedical applications,
especially for hyperthermia treatment.
Cellular senescence may contribute to aging and age-related diseases and senolytic drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may delay aging and promote healthspan. More recently, several categories of senolytics have been established, namely HSP90 inhibitors, Bcl-2 family inhibitors and natural compounds such as quercetin and fisetin. However, senolytic and senostatic potential of nanoparticles and surface-modified nanoparticles has never been addressed. In the present study, quercetin surface functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles (MNPQ) were synthesized and their senolytic and senostatic activity was evaluated during oxidative stress-induced senescence in human fibroblasts in vitro. MNPQ promoted AMPK activity that was accompanied by non-apoptotic cell death and decreased number of stress-induced senescent cells (senolytic action) and the suppression of senescence-associated proinflammatory response (decreased levels of secreted IL-8 and IFN-β, senostatic action). In summary, we have shown for the first time that MNPQ may be considered as promising candidates for senolytic- and senostatic-based anti-aging therapies.
The PRHD@MnFe2O4 binary hybrids have shown a potential for applications in the biomedical field. The polymer cover/shell provides sufficient surface protection of magnetic nanoparticles against adverse effects on the biological systems, e.g., it protects against Fenton’s reactions and the generation of highly toxic radicals. The heating ability of the PRHD@MnFe2O4 was measured as a laser optical density (LOD) dependence either for powders as well as nanohybrid dispersions. Dry hybrids exposed to the action of NIR radiation (808 nm) can effectively convert energy into heat that led to the enormous temperature increase ΔT 170 °C (>190 °C). High concentrated colloidal suspensions (5 mg/mL) can generate ΔT of 42 °C (65 °C). Further optimization of the nanohybrids amount and laser parameters provides the possibility of temperature control within a biologically relevant range. Biological interactions of PRHD@MnFe2O4 hybrids were tested using three specific cell lines: macrophages (RAW 264.7), osteosarcoma cells line (UMR-106), and stromal progenitor cells of adipose tissue (ASCs). It was shown that the cell response was strongly dependent on hybrid concentration. Antimicrobial activity of the proposed composites against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was confirmed, showing potential in the exploitation of the fabricated materials in this field.
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