In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis

This study evaluated the biodistribution of gum arabic-functionalized gold nanoparticles (GA-AuNPs) in Balb/C Nude mice following intravenous administration. Two activity regimens (200 µCi and 600 µCi) were analyzed at two different time points (3 and 24 hours post-injection). The results showed pre...

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Main Authors: Angélica Barbezan, Wilmmer Alexander Rosero, Luis Fernando Almeida, Maria Eduarda Rigo, Fabio Fernando Silva, Maria Elisa Rostelato
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Published: Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2602
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author Angélica Barbezan
Wilmmer Alexander Rosero
Luis Fernando Almeida
Maria Eduarda Rigo
Fabio Fernando Silva
Maria Elisa Rostelato
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Luis Fernando Almeida
Maria Eduarda Rigo
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description This study evaluated the biodistribution of gum arabic-functionalized gold nanoparticles (GA-AuNPs) in Balb/C Nude mice following intravenous administration. Two activity regimens (200 µCi and 600 µCi) were analyzed at two different time points (3 and 24 hours post-injection). The results showed predominant accumulation of GA-AuNPs in the liver, spleen, and gallbladder, suggesting hepatobiliary excretion as the primary clearance route. A reduction in liver uptake after 24 hours indicates potential nanoparticle metabolism or elimination. Although this study focused on intravenous delivery, previous work from our group using BSA-coated AuNPs administered intratumorally demonstrated higher tumor retention and reduced systemic accumulation, reinforcing the importance of administration route and surface coating in defining nanoparticle biodistribution. These findings contribute to the understanding of how delivery strategy influences nanoparticle bioavailability and support the development of safer and more targeted therapeutic platforms.
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spelling doaj-art-5379bf6738c54b4dadef09577da5ac6a2025-08-20T03:12:31ZengBrazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR)Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences2319-06122025-06-01124A (Suppl.)10.15392/2319-0612.2024.26022227In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysisAngélica Barbezan0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7615-9091Wilmmer Alexander Rosero1Luis Fernando Almeida2Maria Eduarda Rigo3Fabio Fernando Silva4Maria Elisa Rostelato5Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENThis study evaluated the biodistribution of gum arabic-functionalized gold nanoparticles (GA-AuNPs) in Balb/C Nude mice following intravenous administration. Two activity regimens (200 µCi and 600 µCi) were analyzed at two different time points (3 and 24 hours post-injection). The results showed predominant accumulation of GA-AuNPs in the liver, spleen, and gallbladder, suggesting hepatobiliary excretion as the primary clearance route. A reduction in liver uptake after 24 hours indicates potential nanoparticle metabolism or elimination. Although this study focused on intravenous delivery, previous work from our group using BSA-coated AuNPs administered intratumorally demonstrated higher tumor retention and reduced systemic accumulation, reinforcing the importance of administration route and surface coating in defining nanoparticle biodistribution. These findings contribute to the understanding of how delivery strategy influences nanoparticle bioavailability and support the development of safer and more targeted therapeutic platforms. https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2602Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)NanobrachytherapyGum Arabic (GA)Biodistribution
spellingShingle Angélica Barbezan
Wilmmer Alexander Rosero
Luis Fernando Almeida
Maria Eduarda Rigo
Fabio Fernando Silva
Maria Elisa Rostelato
In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
Nanobrachytherapy
Gum Arabic (GA)
Biodistribution
title In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis
title_full In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis
title_fullStr In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis
title_full_unstemmed In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis
title_short In Vivo distribution dynamics of Gold Nanoparticles: A quantitative analysis
title_sort in vivo distribution dynamics of gold nanoparticles a quantitative analysis
topic Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
Nanobrachytherapy
Gum Arabic (GA)
Biodistribution
url https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2602
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