Mishra S., Katiyar V.K., Arora V.
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, IN
Keywords: blood flow, capillary, magnetic force, magnetic nanoparticles, nano-drug targeting
Magnetism is one of the major contributors in biological and biomedical research. Efficient drug targeting is vital for the medical treatment of various diseases. In magnetically targeted therapy, a cytotoxic drug is attached to a biocompatible magnetic nanoparticle carrier. These drug/carrier complexes are injected into the patient via the circulatory system. When the particles have entered the blood stream, external, high-gradient magnetic fields are used to concentrate the complex at a specific target site within the body. A mathematical model is proposed to study the velocity profiles i.e. velocity of magnetic nanoparticles (diameter 20 nm) as drug carrier and blood in the presence of uniform external magnetic field inside the capillary region. The volumetric flow rate and skin friction are also taken into account and the analytic expressions are also developed.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2008: Life Sciences, Medicine & Bio Materials – Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 2
Published: June 1, 2008
Pages: 45 - 48
Industry sector: Medical & Biotech
Topics: Biomaterials, Cancer Nanotechnology
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8504-4