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superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle

Term ID
CHEBI:139547
Synonyms
  • SPION
  • SPIONs
  • superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles
Definition
An iron oxide nanoparticle consisting of a magnetic iron oxide core (usually magnetite, Fe3O4, or maghemite, gamma-Fe2O3). They may be coated with a biocompatible polymer or precipitated within the pores of a porous biocompatible polymer, which can be attached to cytotoxic drugs or antibodies. These can be targeted to the required area using external magnets; after the external magnetic field is removed, the particles no longer show magnetic interaction.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle
Phenotype where environments contain superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle
Phenotype modified by environments containing superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle
Human Disease Model
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