The aim of this original review is to highlight and analyze the most recent progress and
challenges in the synthesis and surface modifications of superparamagnetic iron oxide …

Cancer is a global epidemic and is considered a leading cause of death. Various cancer
treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy are available for the cure but …

In recent years, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have demonstrated marked progress in the
field of oncology. General nanoparticles are widely used in tumor targeting, and the intrinsic …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools in the
clinic. To improve imaging quality, MRI contrast agents, which can modulate local T 1 and T …

Magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) is in the spotlight of nanomedical research for the treatment of
cancer employing magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their intrinsic capability for heat …

Cancer is a life-threatening disease killing millions of people globally. Among various
medical treatments, nano-medicines are gaining importance continuously. Many …

Owing to the unique structural characteristics and abundant amine groups, polyethylenimine
(PEI) plays a remarkable role in the construction of multifunctional nanosystems for versatile …

We report a convenient approach to prepare ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs)
functionalized with an arginylglycylaspartic acid (RGD) peptide for in vitro and in vivo …

We herein report the development of multifunctional folic acid (FA)-targeted Fe3O4@ Au
nanostars (NSs) for targeted multi-mode magnetic resonance (MR)/computed tomography …

Highlights•Various synthetic strategies used to synthesize USIO NPs are
summarized.•Diverse surface modification and assembly methods of USIO NPs are …