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¹Nanotechnology Research Center and Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Mahmoudi-M@TUMS.ac.ir

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Temperature significantly impacts nanoparticle protein corona formation and uptake. Controlling temperature is crucial for accurate studies of nanoparticle-biological interactions and their fate in vivo.

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Area of Science:

Nanomedicine
Biomaterials Science
Surface Chemistry

Background:

Nanoparticles (NPs) interact with biological fluids, forming a protein corona on their surface.
The protein corona dictates the biological fate and interactions of NPs.
Factors influencing protein corona composition are well-studied, but temperature's role is less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of temperature on protein corona formation and composition.
To explore how temperature influences nanoparticle uptake.
To determine the significance of temperature control in bionano interaction studies.

Main Methods:

Studied NPs with varying surface chemistries and electric charges.
Analyzed protein adsorption and corona composition at different temperatures.
Quantified NP uptake at various temperatures.

Main Results:

Protein coverage and corona composition are temperature-dependent.
Nanoparticle uptake is significantly affected by the formation temperature.
Different NP surface properties influenced the extent of temperature effects.

Conclusions:

Temperature is a critical, often overlooked, parameter in protein corona formation.
Precise temperature control is essential for reproducible and quantitative bionano interaction research.
Understanding temperature's influence is vital for designing safe and effective nanomedicines.