Novel Fe3O4@YPO4:Re (Re = Tb, Eu) multifunctional magnetic-fluorescent hybrid spheres for biomedical applications

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Jul 28;46(28):5100-2. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00262c. Epub 2010 Jun 15.

Abstract

Novel Fe(3)O(4)@YPO(4):Re (Re = Tb, Eu) magnetic-fluorescent hybrid spheres are prepared and present a sustained release behavior for the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) and successful labeling of human cervical carcinoma Hela cells, suggesting promising potential as multifunctional biosensors for biomedical applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / chemistry
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / pharmacology
  • Doxorubicin / chemistry
  • Doxorubicin / pharmacology
  • Europium / chemistry*
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide / chemistry*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Magnetics
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Terbium / chemistry*
  • Yttrium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Terbium
  • Europium
  • Yttrium
  • Doxorubicin
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide