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1	Biomedical applications of cobalt-spinel ferrite nanoparticles for cancer cell extraction and drug delivery Scarberry, Kenneth Edward 06 April 2009 (has links) In this presentation it is demonstrated that the unique magnetic properties of superparamagnetic cobalt-spinel ferrite nanoparticles can be employed in several novel applications. A method to selectively capture and remove pathogens from infected organisms to improve longevity is presented. Evidence is provided to show that automated methods using modified forms of hemofiltration or peritoneal dialysis could be used to eliminate the particle/pathogen or particle/infected cell conjugates from the organism postoperatively. It is shown that disparately functionalized nanoparticles can be used in concert as drug carrier and release mechanisms. Lastly, we provide preliminary evidence to support the use of magnetic nanoparticles for controlling reaction kinetics. Nanotechnology Chemiluminescence Biochemistry Peptide Aptamer HIV Drug delivery Cancer Magnetic nanoparticles Nanobiotechnology Magnetic materials Ferrites (Magnetic materials) Chemiluminescence Diagnostic use Nanomedicine Nanoparticles Drug delivery systems Cobalt Spinel group