Magnetic nanoparticles in bacteria and human cells: the key to understand diseases and generate treatments

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Published 18-12-2025
Alicia Gascon Gubieda Alaine Urrutia Ana Abad Díaz de Cerio

Abstract

The interaction between magnetic nanoparticles and human cells is a complex process influenced by various factors, including the composition of the nanoparticles, their surface coating, and the cellular environment. Although it was previously believed that the ability to synthesize nanoparticles was exclusive to magnetotactic bacteria, human cells have demonstrated a high capacity to degrade iron nanoparticles and synthesize new particles using the released iron. Therefore, this discovery offers valuable insights into iron metabolism and cellular detoxification. Research on the evolution of magnetic nanoparticles provides a deeper understanding of their potential for diagnosis and therapy, especially in cancer treatment and the field of neurodegeneration. Studies conducted on magnetotactic bacteria can help us understand how these processes occur in human cells.

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Keywords

magnetic nanoparticle, biodegradation, biosynthesis of nanoparticles, magnetotactic bacteria

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