Manogna K Sai, Kusuma K, Reddy G Rajasekhara, Raju B Deva Prasad, Sushma N John
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, (Women's University), Tirupati, 517 502, India.
School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea.
Biotechnol Rep (Amst). 2025 Aug 15;48:e00916. doi: 10.1016/j.btre.2025.e00916. eCollection 2025 Dec.
Neodymium (Nd³⁺) doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (Han: Nd³⁺ NPs) were synthesized and systematically characterized to evaluate their structural and functional properties for biomedical applications. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the crystalline phase retention post-doping, while x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed the successful incorporation of Nd³⁺ ions. The doping altered the optical and electronic properties, potentially enhancing bioactivity and imaging capabilities. Preliminary cytotoxicity assessments on MCF7 and 4T1 breast cancer cell lines indicated dose-dependent effects, with IC50 values of 36.13 µg/mL and 64.38 µg/mL, respectively. The study concludes that Han: Nd³⁺ NPs offer promise as multifunctional platforms for cytotoxic response and structural stability, with potential for future application in imaging and targeted breast cancer therapy.
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