Recent development for biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science

Background:

• Engineered nanoparticles are increasingly used across diverse fields, raising public concerns.
• Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) offer unique properties driving applications in medicine, pharmacology, and bio-sensing.
• Recent research highlights MNPs' significant progress and achievements in biomedical engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs).
• To highlight key biomedical applications of MNPs.
• To discuss the development of MNPs for diagnosing and treating diseases, including COVID-19.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent studies on magnetic nanoparticles.
• Analysis of MNP properties and applications in biomedicine.
• Focus on advancements in diagnostics, imaging, drug delivery, and antiviral therapies.

Main Results:

• MNPs demonstrate significant potential in disease diagnosis and molecular imaging.
• Applications in drug delivery, gene therapy, and hyperthermia are rapidly advancing.
• MNPs exhibit notable antiviral activity, including against SARS-CoV-2.

Conclusions:

• Magnetic nanoparticles are versatile tools with expanding biomedical applications.
• Further research into MNPs offers promising solutions for disease treatment and diagnosis.
• MNPs represent a key area of innovation in nanotechnology for healthcare.