Tailored Bacterial Magnetic Nanoparticles For Biomedical Imaging

This project aims to revolutionize biomedical applications by developing high-quality, biocompatible magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles using genetically engineered microbes for enhanced functionality and sustainability.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

Of tremendous biomedical and clinical interest are magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNP) that can be tailored to fulfill specific functions, for instance as actuated drug carriers, tracers for magnetic imaging modalities, or heat generators in magnetic hyperthermia for cancer therapy.

Challenges in Current Applications

However, their use in real-world applications has been hampered by:

  • Lack of precise size control and magnetic tunability
  • Poor biocompatibility associated with their conventional synthesis

Proposed Solution

I propose a step-change approach for the light-powered bioproduction of high-quality magnetic nanoparticles by novel synthetic microbes generated in ERC-AdG Syntomagx, crafted precisely for their use in biomedical applications.

Advantages of Novel Bacterial MNP

Compared to commercial, chemically synthesized MNP, these novel bacterial MNP are expected to exhibit superior applicability and versatility, owing to:

  1. Genetically tuned and uniform physicochemical and magnetic characteristics
  2. High cost-efficiency
  3. Sustainable manufacturing conditions

Production and Assessment

First, bacterial production and purification of the particles will be set up at large lab scale. In addition, their anticipated superior biocompatibility will be thoroughly assessed.

Collaboration and Demonstration

Then, we will explore and demonstrate their performance in collaboration with various biomedical end users. As proof-of-concept, we will deliver a formulation of bacterial MNP tailored as potent tracers in high-resolution magnetic particle imaging (MPI).

Long-term Goals

With respect to the long-term goal of future commercial exploitation, we will explore patenting options and thoroughly assess the demand for such high-quality biogenic MNP.

Vision for the Future

I envision that our idea will revolutionize the biomedical MNP market by opening it for the wealth of genetically tailored and highly functionalized bacterial MNP, suitable for a wide range of applications.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-11-2023
Einddatum30-4-2025
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • UNIVERSITAT BAYREUTHpenvoerder

Land(en)

Germany

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