Quantification of the interaction of colloidal nanoparticles with biological environment
Wolfgang Parak a
a University of Hamburg, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Hamburg, Germany
Proceedings of Internet NanoGe Conference on Nanocrystals (iNCNC)
Online, Spain, 2021 June 28th - July 2nd
Organizers: Maksym Kovalenko, Maria Ibáñez, Peter Reiss and Quinten Akkerman
Invited Speaker, Wolfgang Parak, presentation 003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29363/nanoge.incnc.2021.003
Publication date: 8th June 2021

In solution, nanoparticles may be conceptually compartmentalized into cores and engineered surface coatings. Recent advances allow for simple and accurate characterization of nanoparticle cores and surface shells. After introduction into complex biological environment, adsorption of biological molecules to the nanoparticle surface as well as a loss of original surface components occur. Thus, colloidal nanoparticles in the context of biological environment are hybrid materials with complex structure, which may result in different chemical, physical, and biological outcomes as compared to the original engineered nanoparticles. In this perspective, the way to synthesize selected inorganic nanoparticles, as a model for discussion, will be highlighted. Then, we will discuss the environmental changes upon exposure of these nanoparticles to biological media and their uptake by cells. Finally, the intracellular fate of nanoparticles and their degradation will be discussed.

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