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Superparamagnetic relaxometry (SPMR) for sensitive detection of HER-2 positive tumors in mice

  • Giulio Paciotti
  • , Kayla E. Minser
  • , Caroline L. Weldon
  • , Andrew Gomez
  • , Todor Karaulanov
  • , Helen J. Hathaway
  • , William H. Anderson
  • , Christopher P. Nettles
  • , Dale L. Huber
  • , Erika C. Vreeland

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

Superparamagnetic relaxometry (SPMR) is a noninvasive technique that utilizes superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) detectors to localize and quantify the magnetization of superparamagnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (NPs) specifically bound to cancerous tumors. In an SPMR measurement, polyethylene glycol (PEG) coated NPs are functionalized with a tumor-targeting monoclonal antibody and injected intravenously. NPs that reach and bind to the target tissue are measured by the MRX™ instrument, while unbound nanoparticles, such as those freely circulating in the bloodstream, are not detected. Here, we demonstrate the use of SPMR for specific detection of HER2 positive tumors in mice using long-circulating anti-HER2 antibody conjugated PrecisionMRX® NPs in vitro and in vivo.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials - TechConnect Briefs 2017
Pages167-170
Number of pages4
Volume1
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

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