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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in clinical applications: current status and future perspectives
Zhanhang Guo1, Dongfang Liu2, Haiyan Zhang3
1Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Cardiovascular Information and Health Engineering Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
Ebiomedicine
|December 4, 2025
Summary
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) show promise in precision medicine for MRI, cancer, and iron deficiency. Advances address manufacturing and safety, paving the way for next-generation therapies.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) possess unique magnetic properties and good biocompatibility, making them suitable for medical applications.
- IONPs are being explored for various clinical uses, including diagnostic imaging and therapeutic interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the clinical applications of IONPs in precision medicine.
- To examine design parameters, challenges, and recent advances in IONP translation.
- To evaluate the potential of emerging IONP-based technologies.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of established and emerging IONP applications.
- Analysis of critical design parameters influencing IONP performance, safety, and biodistribution.
- Evaluation of challenges in clinical translation and recent advancements.
Main Results:
- IONPs are established in MRI contrast enhancement, oncology, and iron deficiency treatment.
- Key challenges include synthetic reproducibility, scalable manufacturing, and long-term biosafety.
- Emerging applications like magnetic particle imaging (MPI) and advanced iron supplementation show significant promise.
Conclusions:
- IONPs hold transformative potential for next-generation precision medicine.
- Overcoming translational hurdles is crucial for widespread clinical adoption.
- Integration with multimodal imaging and personalized medicine will enhance IONP utility.
