title: Multifunctional ferromagnetic disks for modulating cell function.
abstract: In this work, we focus on the methods for controlling cell function with ferromagnetic disk-shaped particles. We will first review the history of magnetically assisted modulation of cell behavior and applications of magnetic particles for studying physical properties of a cell. Then, we consider the biological applications of the microdisks such as the method for induction of cancer cell apoptosis, controlled drug release, hyperthermia and MRI imaging.
authors.affiliation: Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, 60439, USA ; The Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, 60439, USA.
authors.forename: Elina A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Vitol
authors.forename: Valentyn
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Novosad
authors.forename: Elena A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Rozhkova
keywords: MRI; biomagnetics; ferromagnetic disks; hyperthermia; magneto-mechanical cell actuation