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Magnetite Nanoparticles MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Magnetite Nanoparticles
Tree Number(s)
J01.637.512.600.500.144.500
Unique ID
D058185
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D058185
Scope Note
Synthesized magnetic particles under 100 nanometers used in many biomedical applications including DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS and CONTRAST AGENTS. The particles are usually coated with a variety of polymeric compounds.
Entry Term(s)
Magnetite SPIONs
Magnetite Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Superparamagnetic Magnetite Nanoparticles
Pharm Action
Contrast Media
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2011; see FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE 2010
History Note
2011; use FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE 2010
Date Introduced
2011/01/01
Last Updated
2020/06/12
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