The Reparative Potential of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Obesity Induced Secondary Hypogonadism: A Review Based on Recent Biomolecular Invivo Study | ||||
Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||||
Volume 68, Issue 4, April 2025, Page 429-436 PDF (431.41 K) | ||||
Document Type: Review Articles | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.299071.9896 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Hanaa Refaat ![]() | ||||
1Department of biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, 44519 Zagazig, Egypt | ||||
2Department of biochemistry and Molecular biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519 Zagazig, Egypt | ||||
3Department of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519 Zagazig, Egypt | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Abstract In recent years, the rapid renaissance in nanotechnology domain has bred a great evolution in medical research outcomes and clinical treatments. One notable example is superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, or SPIONs. By virtue of their features; superparamagnetism, adjustable size, considerable surface area, biocompatibility, non-toxicity and eco-friendliness, SPIONs become an excellent option for diverse biomedical domains as a diagnostic imaging, therapeutic or theranostic agent. SPIONs have disclosed remarkable efficiencies in the management of obesity and its correlated complications. This review aims to provide an overview on the recent advancements achieved in synthesis, coatings, characterization and theranostic actions of SPIONs, focusing on our recent experimental study concerning the SPIONs’ exceptional potential in the management of obesity and male obesity associated secondary hypogonadism (MOSH) syndrome via modulating expressions of the pivotal genes involved in hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular (HPT) –axis pathway. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Keywords: SPIONs; chemical co-precipitation; magnetic nanoparticles; coating material; obesity; HPT-axis pathway | ||||
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