Abstract
In the present study, Co0·8Mn0.2R0.02Fe1·98O4 (CoMnRFe) (R = Ce, Eu, Tb, Tm, or Gd) nanoparticles (NPs) have been prepared and coated with BaTiO3 (BTO) using sonochemical and sol-gel methods to form various core-shell CoMnRFe@BTO magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENs). The structure and morphologies of CoMnRFe@BTO MENs were assessed by XRD, SEM, TEM, HRTEM, EDX, XPS, and zeta potential techniques. The formation of core-shell CoMnRFe@BTO MENs was approved by XRD and HRTEM. SEM analysis of core-shell MENs revealed aggregation of spherical grains. The impact of CoMnRFe NPs and CoMnRFe@BTO MENs on human colon cancer cells (HCT-116) were examined and compared to normal non-cancerous cells (HEK-293) by using MTT assay and DAPI staining. After 48 h of treatment, it was found that CoMnRFe NPs showed a significant inhibitory effect on HCT-116 cells. Also, HEK-293 cells showed inhibitory action, but the percentage of cells viability was higher than HCT-116 cells. When HCT-116 cells are treated with CoMnRFe@BTO MENs, it showed a better cytotoxic effect compared to HEK-293 cells. In addition, CoMnRFe NPs and CoMnRFe@BTO MENs induced apoptotic cell death as revealed by DAPI staining. Our results suggest that CoMnRFe NPs and CoMnRFe@BTO MENs possess anti-colon cancer capabilities, but CoMnRFe@BTO MENs are safe materials as they do not cause any significant cytotoxic effect on HEK-293 cells compared to CoMnRFe NPs.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 14640-14651 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Ceramics International |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 15 May 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Anti-Cancer activity
- Colon cancer
- Magnetoelectric nanoparticles
- Morphology
- Sonochemical and sol-gel methods
- Structure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry