Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) have demonstrated potential biomedical application, mainly for cancer treatment. In this work, SPION were successfully synthesized by the coprecipitation method, followed by coating and functionalization with 3-aminopropyl- triethoxysilane (APTES)....

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Main Authors: Viviana Sandoval-Flores, J Angelica Ortega-Cardenas, Eva Ramon-Gallegos, Gustavo F Gutiérrez-López, David Ravelo-Acuña, Hernani Yee-Madeira, Rosalva Mora-Escobedo
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author Viviana Sandoval-Flores
J Angelica Ortega-Cardenas
Eva Ramon-Gallegos
Gustavo F Gutiérrez-López
David Ravelo-Acuña
Hernani Yee-Madeira
Rosalva Mora-Escobedo
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J Angelica Ortega-Cardenas
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Gustavo F Gutiérrez-López
David Ravelo-Acuña
Hernani Yee-Madeira
Rosalva Mora-Escobedo
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description Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) have demonstrated potential biomedical application, mainly for cancer treatment. In this work, SPION were successfully synthesized by the coprecipitation method, followed by coating and functionalization with 3-aminopropyl- triethoxysilane (APTES). The synthesized samples (SPION and SPION@APTES) were characterized by their microscopic morphology, electrical charge, composition, and their superparamagnetic behavior was confirmed by SQUID analysis. The aqueous stability of SPION and SPION@APTES was significantly improved upon APTES coating, enhancing their potential as therapeutic molecules. Evaluation of cell viability upon exposure to SPION was assessed through 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in three cell- lines (non-tumoral HaCaT, tumoral cervical HeLa, and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer). HeLa cells showed greater tolerance to both samples of SPION than the other cell lines. Conversely, MDA- MB-231 and HaCaT cells showed significant differences between SPION and SPION@APTES. A dose-dependent decrease in cell viability was observed in the three cell-lines at concentrations >200 μg ml ^−1 for both samples SPION and SPION@APTES. It was demonstrated that dosage, exposure time, and the use of specific cell-lines must be considered when assessing SPION toxicity and its therapeutic potential.
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spelling doaj-art-ff7c7218a0c14a06ae84ff7872d921412025-08-20T03:52:11ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912025-01-0112505540110.1088/2053-1591/add098Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-linesViviana Sandoval-Flores0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8558-3713J Angelica Ortega-Cardenas1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6678-4109Eva Ramon-Gallegos2Gustavo F Gutiérrez-López3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8171-5977David Ravelo-Acuña4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6315-7721Hernani Yee-Madeira5Rosalva Mora-Escobedo6https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3197-1187Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Campus Zacatenco, Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP. 07738, MexicoInstituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Campus Zacatenco, Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP. 07738, MexicoInstituto Politécnico Nacional Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Campus Zacatenco, Laboratorio de Citopatología Ambiental, Departamento de Morfología, Ciudad de México, CDMX CP. 07738, MexicoInstituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Campus Zacatenco, Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP. 07738, MexicoCentro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados, Zacatenco, CDMX, CP. 07360, MexicoInstituto Politécnico Nacional Escuela Superior de Física y Matemáticas, Laboratorio de Espectroscopia Mössbauer y Técnicas Complementarias, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP. 07738, MexicoInstituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Campus Zacatenco, Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP. 07738, MexicoSuperparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) have demonstrated potential biomedical application, mainly for cancer treatment. In this work, SPION were successfully synthesized by the coprecipitation method, followed by coating and functionalization with 3-aminopropyl- triethoxysilane (APTES). The synthesized samples (SPION and SPION@APTES) were characterized by their microscopic morphology, electrical charge, composition, and their superparamagnetic behavior was confirmed by SQUID analysis. The aqueous stability of SPION and SPION@APTES was significantly improved upon APTES coating, enhancing their potential as therapeutic molecules. Evaluation of cell viability upon exposure to SPION was assessed through 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in three cell- lines (non-tumoral HaCaT, tumoral cervical HeLa, and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer). HeLa cells showed greater tolerance to both samples of SPION than the other cell lines. Conversely, MDA- MB-231 and HaCaT cells showed significant differences between SPION and SPION@APTES. A dose-dependent decrease in cell viability was observed in the three cell-lines at concentrations >200 μg ml ^−1 for both samples SPION and SPION@APTES. It was demonstrated that dosage, exposure time, and the use of specific cell-lines must be considered when assessing SPION toxicity and its therapeutic potential.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/add098antioxidant activitycancersuperparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles
spellingShingle Viviana Sandoval-Flores
J Angelica Ortega-Cardenas
Eva Ramon-Gallegos
Gustavo F Gutiérrez-López
David Ravelo-Acuña
Hernani Yee-Madeira
Rosalva Mora-Escobedo
Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines
Materials Research Express
antioxidant activity
cancer
superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles
title Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines
title_full Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines
title_fullStr Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines
title_full_unstemmed Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines
title_short Characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non-cancerous cell-lines
title_sort characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their effect on viability in cancer and non cancerous cell lines
topic antioxidant activity
cancer
superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/add098
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