Superparamagnetic nanoparticles functionalized with dopamine as nanocarriers of metal drugs and biomolecules

• Grant number: 22/05404-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2022
• End date: April 30, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: Henrique Eisi Toma
• Grantee: Ana Luiza de Castro Pereira de Brito
• Host Institution: Instituto de Química (IQ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 18/21489-1 - Supramolecular nanotechnology: design, materials and devices, AP.TEM

Abstract

Superparamagnetic nanoparticles exhibit a high affinity for dopamine, yielding functionalized systems capable of interacting with inorganic compounds and biomolecules. Their association with enzymes and drugs will be explored for catalysis and drug delivery applications. (AU)