journal article·2026-02Open access

Cold Quad‐Modal Nanocomplex for Precise and Quantitative In Vivo Stem Cell Tracking

Ali Shakeri‐Zadeh, Chao Wang, Shreyas Kuddannaya, Saleem Yousf, Jeff W. M. Bulte

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 17

Abstract

Abstract Current single imaging modalities typically lack the ability to simultaneously offer detailed anatomical visualization and quantitative cellular information, which is crucial for evaluating and improving therapeutic efficacy. This work develops a cold (non‐radioactive) quad‐modal imaging nanocomplex for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic particle imaging (MPI), computed tomography (CT), and multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) within a single nanoplatform, that is, Albumin‐Bismuth‐Superparamagnetic iron oxide or ABS. The chemically engineered complex is composed of bovine serum albumin as biocompatible matrix, superparamagnetic iron oxide as MRI and MPI agents, and optoradiopaque bismuth sulfide as CT and MSOT agents. This work demonstrates here its first use for high‐resolution, real‐time, and quantitative in vivo imaging of mesenchymal stem cells transplanted in mouse brain. This versatile nanocomplex may find applications for non‐invasive monitoring cell transfer and cell transplantation in vivo using multiple imaging approaches.
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OpenAlex topics: Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging · Characterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles · Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications

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Affiliations

The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science Division of MR Research The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD 21205 USA

Cellular Imaging Section and Vascular Biology Program Institute for Cell Engineering The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD 21205 USA

The Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science Division of Cancer Imaging Research The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD 21205 USA

Department of Biomedical Engineering The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD 21205 USA

Department of Oncology The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD 21287 USA

Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering Baltimore MD 21218 USA

Funding

National Institutes of Health · Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund · National Cancer Institute

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