17 billion iron oxide nanoparticles in just one milliliter of magnetic liquid
The product NanoTherm® is a so called ferrofluid, meaning a liquid that reacts to the presence of a magnetic field. The liquid's magnetic characteristic stems from its iron-oxide nanoparticles. Despite an average diameter of approximately only 15 nanometers (one nanometer is one billionth of a millimeter), the nanoparticles possess a strong magnetic character (referred to as superparamagnetism).
Due to their special aminosilane coating, these small magnets can be finely dispersed in water, forming a colloidal solution that is dispensable with a syringe. Once inside the alternating magnetic field applicator, NanoActivatorTM, these specifically designed nanoparticles are responsible for the production of warmth. As a "transducer" the nanoparticles can very efficiently change magnetic field energy into warmth and, due to their coating structure, remain in the tumor tissue as a stable depot. The unique characteristics of NanoTherm® are the foundation for the NanoTherm® therapy.
