Surface decoration of catanionic vesicles with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: a model system for triggered release under moderate temperature conditions.

We report the design of new catanionic vesicles decorated with iron oxide nanoparticles, which could be used as a model system to illustrate controlled delivery of small solutes under mild hyperthermia. Efficient release of fluorescent dye rhodamine 6G was observed when samples were exposed to an oscillating magnetic field. Our system provides direct evidence for reversible permeability upon magnetic stimulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]