Advancement in the field of magnetic fluids for drug discovery, medicine and biotechnology

Abstract

Techniques based on magnetic separation have become increasingly popular among the biological community. Magnetic separation technique offers advantage in terms of subjecting, analyte to very little mechanical stress compared to other methods, they are rapid, often highly scalable, low cost and avoid use of hazardous toxic reagents. Techniques employing magnetism are more amenable to automation and miniaturization. This paper reviews the advancement made in the field of medicine, biotechnology and drug discovery using magnetic particles technology.