摘要 |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing water-soluble and dispersed iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles and application thereof, characterized in which two-stage additions of protective agent and chemical co-precipitation are employed in the process. In the first stage, Fe3O4 nanoparticles are obtained using absorbent-reactant coexistence technology. In the second stage, proper amount of adherent is added to cover the nanoparticle surface entirely. The resulting water-soluble and dispersed Fe3O4 nanoparticles can easily bind with thiols or biomolecules, such as nucleic acid and peptide. The Fe3O4 nanoparticles of the present invention may be used as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent and used in magnetic guiding related biomolecular technologies for clinical testing, diagnosis and treatment.
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