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Iavicoli I, Fontana L, Nordberg G. The effects of nanoparticles on the renal system. Crit Rev Toxicol 2016; 46:490-560. [DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2016.1181047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Ivo Iavicoli
- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene INAIL-Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority, Monte Porzio Catone (Rome), Italy
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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Moe B, Yuan C, Li J, Du H, Gabos S, Le XC, Li XF. Real-Time Cell-Electronic Sensing of Coal Fly Ash Particulate Matter for Toxicity-Based Air Quality Monitoring. Chem Res Toxicol 2016; 29:972-80. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.6b00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Birget Moe
- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
- Alberta Centre for Toxicology, Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4N1
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- School of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, Hebei Province 071003, China
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
- Department
of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130021, China
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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Tungsten Oxide Nanoplates; the Novelty in Targeting Metalloproteinase-7 Gene in Both Cervix and Colon Cancer Cells. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2016; 180:623-637. [PMID: 27193257 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-016-2120-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this study, we synthesized tungsten oxide (WO3) nanoplates, both crystallographic phases and the morphology of the samples were determined by powder x-ray diffraction and the scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The obtained data clarified that, the all prepared WO3·H2O samples were composed of large quantity of nanoplates. The cytotoxicity patterns of nanoplates were checked on both normal and cancer mammalian cell lines. Both nanoplates cytotoxicity did not exceed the 50 % inhibitory concentration (IC50) on the all normal tested cells even by using concentrations up to 1 mg/ml. In addition, orthorhombic tungsten oxide nanoplate was more potent against both Caco2 and Hela cells by showing inhibition percentages in cellular viability 64.749 and 72.27, respectively, and with cancer selectivity index reached 3.2 and 2.6 on both colon and cervix cancer, respectively. The anticancer effects of nanoplates were translated to alteration in both pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic genes expressions. Tungsten oxide nanoplates down regulated the expression of B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and metalloproteinase-7 (MMP7) genes. In addition, orthorhombic tungsten oxide nanoplates showed more potentiation in IL2 and IL8 induction (40.43 pg/ml) and upregulation of TNF-α gene expression but with lower folds than Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induction.
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Petersen EJ, Flores-Cervantes DX, Bucheli TD, Elliott LCC, Fagan JA, Gogos A, Hanna S, Kägi R, Mansfield E, Montoro Bustos AR, Plata DL, Reipa V, Westerhoff P, Winchester MR. Quantification of Carbon Nanotubes in Environmental Matrices: Current Capabilities, Case Studies, and Future Prospects. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2016; 50:4587-605. [PMID: 27050152 PMCID: PMC4943226 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b05647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have numerous exciting potential applications and some that have reached commercialization. As such, quantitative measurements of CNTs in key environmental matrices (water, soil, sediment, and biological tissues) are needed to address concerns about their potential environmental and human health risks and to inform application development. However, standard methods for CNT quantification are not yet available. We systematically and critically review each component of the current methods for CNT quantification including CNT extraction approaches, potential biases, limits of detection, and potential for standardization. This review reveals that many of the techniques with the lowest detection limits require uncommon equipment or expertise, and thus, they are not frequently accessible. Additionally, changes to the CNTs (e.g., agglomeration) after environmental release and matrix effects can cause biases for many of the techniques, and biasing factors vary among the techniques. Five case studies are provided to illustrate how to use this information to inform responses to real-world scenarios such as monitoring potential CNT discharge into a river or ecotoxicity testing by a testing laboratory. Overall, substantial progress has been made in improving CNT quantification during the past ten years, but additional work is needed for standardization, development of extraction techniques from complex matrices, and multimethod comparisons of standard samples to reveal the comparability of techniques.
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- Elijah J. Petersen
- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Agroscope, Institute of Sustainability Sciences ISS, 8046 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Agroscope, Institute of Sustainability Sciences ISS, 8046 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, United States
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- School of Sustainable Engineering and The Built Environment, Arizona State University, Box 3005, Tempe, Arizona 85278-3005, United States
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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Guadagnini R, Halamoda Kenzaoui B, Walker L, Pojana G, Magdolenova Z, Bilanicova D, Saunders M, Juillerat-Jeanneret L, Marcomini A, Huk A, Dusinska M, Fjellsbø LM, Marano F, Boland S. Toxicity screenings of nanomaterials: challenges due to interference with assay processes and components of classic in vitro tests. Nanotoxicology 2016; 9 Suppl 1:13-24. [PMID: 23889211 DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2013.829590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Given the multiplicity of nanoparticles (NPs), there is a requirement to develop screening strategies to evaluate their toxicity. Within the EU-funded FP7 NanoTEST project, a panel of medically relevant NPs has been used to develop alternative testing strategies of NPs used in medical diagnostics. As conventional toxicity tests cannot necessarily be directly applied to NPs in the same manner as for soluble chemicals and drugs, we determined the extent of interference of NPs with each assay process and components. In this study, we fully characterized the panel of NP suspensions used in this project (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-polyethylene oxide [PLGA-PEO], TiO2, SiO2, and uncoated and oleic-acid coated Fe3O4) and showed that many NP characteristics (composition, size, coatings, and agglomeration) interfere with a range of in vitro cytotoxicity assays (WST-1, MTT, lactate dehydrogenase, neutral red, propidium iodide, (3)H-thymidine incorporation, and cell counting), pro-inflammatory response evaluation (ELISA for GM-CSF, IL-6, and IL-8), and oxidative stress detection (monoBromoBimane, dichlorofluorescein, and NO assays). Interferences were assay specific as well as NP specific. We propose how to integrate and avoid interference with testing systems as a first step of a screening strategy for biomedical NPs.
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- Rina Guadagnini
- Univ Paris Diderot, (Sorbonne Paris Cité), UMR 8251 CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology (BFA), Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Responses to Xenobiotics (RMCX) , 75205 Paris cedex 13 , France
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Lehmann C, Sieg H, Lampen A, Braeuning A. Disturbance of firefly luciferase-based bioassays by different aluminum species. Anal Biochem 2016; 504:27-9. [PMID: 27059752 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2016.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Luciferase-dependent assays, important for biochemical analyses of cytotoxicity and reporter genes, may be perturbed by compounds interfering with the luciferase reaction. We analyzed the impact of different aluminum (Al) species on a luciferase-based assay for determination of cellular adenosine triphosphate. Al(0) nanoparticles (Al(0)-NPs) but not Al2O3-NPs decreased luminescence, correlated to high absorbance of Al(0)-NPs. By contrast, Al ions increased the luminescent signal. Data demonstrate that luciferase-dependent assays can be reciprocally disturbed by Al-NPs or Al ions in a specific manner, depending on the particular Al species. Careful interpretation of data from such experiments is essential in order to obtain conclusive results.
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- Caroline Lehmann
- Department of Food Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Food Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Food Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Food Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 10589 Berlin, Germany.
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Yao MZ, Hu YL, Sheng XX, Lin J, Ling D, Gao JQ. Toxicity analysis of various Pluronic F-68-coated carbon nanotubes on mesenchymal stem cells. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 250:47-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 02/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Zhao P, Chen L, Shao H, Zhang Y, Sun Y, Ke Y, Ramakrishna S, He L, Xue W. Cytotoxic and adhesion-associated response of NIH-3T3 fibroblasts to COOH-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Biomed Mater 2016; 11:015021. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/11/1/015021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Chan KW, Liao CZ, Wong HM, Kwok Yeung KW, Tjong SC. Preparation of polyetheretherketone composites with nanohydroxyapatite rods and carbon nanofibers having high strength, good biocompatibility and excellent thermal stability. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra22134j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The WST-1 assay shows that the PEEK/15 vol% nHA–1.9 vol% CNF hybrid composite has excellent biocompatibility.
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- Kai Wang Chan
- Department of Physics and Materials Science
- City University of Hong Kong
- Kowloon
- Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- South University of Science and Technology of China
- Shenzhen
- China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science
- City University of Hong Kong
- Kowloon
- Hong Kong
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Ulusoy M, Lavrentieva A, Walter JG, Sambale F, Green M, Stahl F, Scheper T. Evaluation of CdTe/CdS/ZnS core/shell/shell quantum dot toxicity on three-dimensional spheroid cultures. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2016; 5:126-135. [PMID: 30090332 PMCID: PMC6060716 DOI: 10.1039/c5tx00236b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this work, three-dimensional (3D) spheroid cultures of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs), with tissue-mimetic morphology through well developed cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions and distinct diffusion/transport characteristics, were assessed for dose-dependent toxic effects of red-emitting CdTe/CdS/ZnS quantum dots (Qdots). Morphological investigations and time-resolved microscopy analysis in addition to cell metabolic activity studies revealed that 3D spheroid cultures are more resistant to Qdot-induced cytotoxicity in comparison to conventional 2D cultures. The obtained results suggest the presence of two distinct cell populations in 2D cultures with different sensitivity to Qdots, however that effect wasn't observed in 3D spheroids. Our investigations were aimed to improve the prediction of nanotoxicity of Qdot on tissue-level and provide the essential screening steps prior to any in vivo application. Moreover, penetration ability of highly fluorescent Qdots to densely-packed spheroids will fortify the biological application of developed Qdots in tissue-like structures.
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- Mehriban Ulusoy
- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover , Institute of Technical Chemistry , 30167 Hanover , Germany . ; Tel: +49 (0)511 762-2968
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- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover , Institute of Technical Chemistry , 30167 Hanover , Germany . ; Tel: +49 (0)511 762-2968
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- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover , Institute of Technical Chemistry , 30167 Hanover , Germany . ; Tel: +49 (0)511 762-2968
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- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover , Institute of Technical Chemistry , 30167 Hanover , Germany . ; Tel: +49 (0)511 762-2968
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- King's College London , Department of Physics , The Strand , WC2R LS London , UK . ; Tel: +44 (0)2078 48212
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- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover , Institute of Technical Chemistry , 30167 Hanover , Germany . ; Tel: +49 (0)511 762-2968
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- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover , Institute of Technical Chemistry , 30167 Hanover , Germany . ; Tel: +49 (0)511 762-2968
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Schramm F, Lange M, Hoppmann P, Heutelbeck A. Cytotoxicity of carbon nanohorns in different human cells of the respiratory system. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2016; 79:1085-1093. [PMID: 27924712 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2016.1219594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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One of the new synthetic carbon-based nanomaterials is carbon nanohorns (CNH). A potential risk for employees of production processes is an unintentional intake of these nanomaterials via inhalation. Once taken up, nanoparticles might interact with cells of different tissues as well as with intercellular substances. These interactions may have far-reaching consequences for human health. Currently, many gaps in available information on the CNH toxicological profile remain. The aim of this study was to determine the cytotoxicity of CNH particles on human epithelial cells of the respiratory system with special consideration given to different particle sizes. In all cell lines, cell viability was reduced after 24 h of exposure up to 60% and metabolic activity as evidenced by mitochondrial activity was lowered to 9% at a concentration of 1 g/L. The three respiratory cell lines differed in their sensitivity. The most robust cells were the bronchial epithelial cells. Further, particle size fractions induced different adverse effect strength, whereby no correlation between particle size fraction and toxicity was found. These findings demonstrate the need for further information regarding the behavior and effect strength of nanomaterial. To avoid the production of new harmful materials, a more comprehensive integration of results from toxicity studies in the development processes of engineered nanomaterials is recommended not only from an occupational viewpoint but also from an environmental perspective.
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- Franziska Schramm
- a Department of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine , Georg-August-University Göttingen , Göttingen , Germany
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- a Department of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine , Georg-August-University Göttingen , Göttingen , Germany
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- a Department of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine , Georg-August-University Göttingen , Göttingen , Germany
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- a Department of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine , Georg-August-University Göttingen , Göttingen , Germany
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Dobrovolskaia MA. Pre-clinical immunotoxicity studies of nanotechnology-formulated drugs: Challenges, considerations and strategy. J Control Release 2015; 220:571-83. [PMID: 26348388 PMCID: PMC4688153 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2015.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2015] [Revised: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Assorted challenges in physicochemical characterization, sterilization, depyrogenation, and in the assessment of pharmacology, safety, and efficacy profiles accompany pre-clinical development of nanotechnology-formulated drugs. Some of these challenges are not unique to nanotechnology and are common in the development of other pharmaceutical products. However, nanoparticle-formulated drugs are biochemically sophisticated, which causes their translation into the clinic to be particularly complex. An understanding of both the immune compatibility of nanoformulations and their effects on hematological parameters is now recognized as an important step in the (pre)clinical development of nanomedicines. An evaluation of nanoparticle immunotoxicity is usually performed as a part of a traditional toxicological assessment; however, it often requires additional in vitro and in vivo specialized immuno- and hematotoxicity tests. Herein, I review literature examples and share the experience with the NCI Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory assay cascade used in the early (discovery-level) phase of pre-clinical development to summarize common challenges in the immunotoxicological assessment of nanomaterials, highlight considerations and discuss solutions to overcome problems that commonly slow or halt the translation of nanoparticle-formulated drugs toward clinical trials. Special attention will be paid to the grand-challenge related to detection, quantification and removal of endotoxin from nanoformulations, and practical considerations related to this challenge.
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- Marina A Dobrovolskaia
- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, NCI at Frederick, Frederick, MD 21702, United States.
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Sá MA, Ribeiro HJ, Valverde TM, Sousa BR, Martins-Júnior PA, Mendes RM, Ladeira LO, Resende RR, Kitten GT, Ferreira AJ. Single-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with sodium hyaluronate enhance bone mineralization. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 49:e4888. [PMID: 26648087 PMCID: PMC4712487 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20154888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of sodium hyaluronate (HY),
single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and HY-functionalized SWCNTs (HY-SWCNTs) on
the behavior of primary osteoblasts, as well as to investigate the deposition of
inorganic crystals on titanium surfaces coated with these biocomposites. Primary
osteoblasts were obtained from the calvarial bones of male newborn Wistar rats (5
rats for each cell extraction). We assessed cell viability using the
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide assay and by
double-staining with propidium iodide and Hoechst. We also assessed the formation of
mineralized bone nodules by von Kossa staining, the mRNA expression of bone repair
proteins, and the deposition of inorganic crystals on titanium surfaces coated with
HY, SWCNTs, or HY-SWCNTs. The results showed that treatment with these biocomposites
did not alter the viability of primary osteoblasts. Furthermore, deposition of
mineralized bone nodules was significantly increased by cells treated with HY and
HY-SWCNTs. This can be partly explained by an increase in the mRNA expression of type
I and III collagen, osteocalcin, and bone morphogenetic proteins 2 and 4.
Additionally, the titanium surface treated with HY-SWCNTs showed a significant
increase in the deposition of inorganic crystals. Thus, our data indicate that HY,
SWCNTs, and HY-SWCNTs are potentially useful for the development of new strategies
for bone tissue engineering.
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- M A Sá
- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Ian L. Gunsolus
- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 207 Pleasant
Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 207 Pleasant
Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Potthoff A, Weil M, Meißner T, Kühnel D. Towards sensible toxicity testing for nanomaterials: proposal for the specification of test design. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2015; 16:065006. [PMID: 27877848 PMCID: PMC5069992 DOI: 10.1088/1468-6996/16/6/065006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/13/2015] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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During the last decade, nanomaterials (NM) were extensively tested for potential harmful effects towards humans and environmental organisms. However, a sound hazard assessment was so far hampered by uncertainties and a low comparability of test results. The reason for the low comparability is a high variation in the (1) type of NM tested with regard to raw material, size and shape and (2) procedures before and during the toxicity testing. This calls for tailored, nanomaterial-specific protocols. Here, a structured approach is proposed, intended to lead to test protocols not only tailored to specific types of nanomaterials, but also to respective test system for toxicity testing. There are existing standards on single procedures involving nanomaterials, however, not all relevant procedures are covered by standards. Hence, our approach offers a detailed way of weighting several plausible alternatives for e.g. sample preparation, in order to decide on the procedure most meaningful for a specific nanomaterial and toxicity test. A framework of several decision trees (DT) and flow charts to support testing of NM is proposed as a basis for further refinement and in-depth elaboration. DT and flow charts were drafted for (1) general procedure-physicochemical characterisation, (2) choice of test media, (3) decision on test scenario and application of NM to liquid media, (4) application of NM to the gas phase, (5) application of NM to soil and sediments, (6) dose metrics, (S1) definition of a nanomaterial, and (S2) dissolution. The applicability of the proposed approach was surveyed by using experimental data retrieved from studies on nanoscale CuO. This survey demonstrated the DT and flow charts to be a convenient tool to systematically decide upon test procedures and processes, and hence pose an important step towards harmonisation of NM testing.
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- Annegret Potthoff
- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems, Winterbergstrasse 28, D-01277 Dresden, Germany
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- ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH, Boettgerstrasse 2-14, D-65439 Floersheim, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems, Winterbergstrasse 28, D-01277 Dresden, Germany
- Present address: Institut für Korrosionsschutz Dresden GmbH, Gostritzer Strasse 65, D-01217 Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research—UFZ, Dept. Bioanalytical Ecotoxicology, Permoserstrasse 15, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany
- Author to whom any correspondence should be addressed
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Ye S, Zhou T, Cheng K, Chen M, Wang Y, Jiang Y, Yang P. Carboxylic Acid Fullerene (C60) Derivatives Attenuated Neuroinflammatory Responses by Modulating Mitochondrial Dynamics. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2015; 10:953. [PMID: 26058514 PMCID: PMC4481245 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-015-0953-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/21/2015] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Fullerene (C60) derivatives, a unique class of compounds with potent antioxidant properties, have been reported to exert a wide variety of biological activities including neuroprotective properties. Mitochondrial dynamics are an important constituent of cellular quality control and function, and an imbalance of the dynamics eventually leads to mitochondria disruption and cell dysfunctions. This study aimed to assess the effects of carboxylic acid C60 derivatives (C60-COOH) on mitochondrial dynamics and elucidate its associated mechanisms in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 microglial cell model. Using a cell-based functional screening system labeled with DsRed2-mito in BV-2 cells, we showed that LPS stimulation led to excessive mitochondrial fission, increased mitochondrial localization of dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), both of which were markedly suppressed by C60-COOH pretreatment. LPS-induced mitochondria reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and collapse of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) were also significantly inhibited by C60-COOH. Moreover, we also found that C60-COOH pretreatment resulted in the attenuation of LPS-mediated activation of nuclear factor (NF)-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, as well as the production of pro-inflammatory mediators. Taken together, these findings demonstrated that carboxylic acid C60 derivatives may exert neuroprotective effects through regulating mitochondrial dynamics and functions in microglial cells, thus providing novel insights into the mechanisms of the neuroprotective properties of carboxylic acid C60 derivatives.
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- Shefang Ye
- />Research Center of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005 People’s Republic of China
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- />Research Center of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005 People’s Republic of China
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- />Research Center of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005 People’s Republic of China
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- />Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005 People’s Republic of China
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- />Research Center of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005 People’s Republic of China
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- />Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361003 People’s Republic of China
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- />Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361003 People’s Republic of China
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Figarol A, Pourchez J, Boudard D, Forest V, Akono C, Tulliani JM, Lecompte JP, Cottier M, Bernache-Assollant D, Grosseau P. In vitro toxicity of carbon nanotubes, nano-graphite and carbon black, similar impacts of acid functionalization. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 30:476-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/12/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Simkó M, Tischler S, Mattsson MO. Pooling and Analysis of Published in Vitro Data: A Proof of Concept Study for the Grouping of Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:26211-36. [PMID: 26540047 PMCID: PMC4661813 DOI: 10.3390/ijms161125954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2015] [Revised: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The study aim was to test the applicability of pooling of nanomaterials-induced in vitro data for identifying the toxic capacity of specific (SiO₂, TiO₂, ZnO, CuO, CeO₂ and carbon nanotubes, [CNT]) nanoparticles (NP) and to test the usefulness for grouping purposes. Publication selection was based on specific criteria regarding experimental conditions. Two relevant biological endpoints were selected; generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and viability above 90%. The correlations of the ROS ratios with the NP parameters' size, concentration, and exposure time were analysed. The obtained data sets were then analysed with multiple regression analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey post-hoc test. The results show that this method is applicable for the selected metal oxide NP, but might need reconsideration and a larger data set for CNT. Several statistically significant correlations and results were obtained, thus validating the method. Furthermore, the relevance of the combination of ROS release with a cell viability test was shown. The data also show that it is advisable to compare ROS production of professional phagocytic with non-phagocytic cells. In conclusion, this is the first systematic analysis showing that pooling of available data into groups is a useful method for evaluation of data regarding NP induced toxicity in vitro.
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- Myrtill Simkó
- Health & Environment Department, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln 3430, Austria.
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- Health & Environment Department, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln 3430, Austria.
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- Health & Environment Department, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln 3430, Austria.
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Kumar G, Degheidy H, Casey BJ, Goering PL. Flow cytometry evaluation of in vitro cellular necrosis and apoptosis induced by silver nanoparticles. Food Chem Toxicol 2015; 85:45-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2015.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Qu H, Bhattacharyya S, Ducheyne P. Silicon oxide based materials for controlled release in orthopedic procedures. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2015; 94:96-115. [PMID: 26032046 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2015.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Revised: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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By virtue of excellent tissue responses in bone tissue, silicon oxide (silica) based materials have been used for bone tissue engineering. Creating nanoscale porosity within silica based materials expands their applications into the realm of controlled release area. This additional benefit of silica based materials widens their application in the orthopedic fields in a major way. This review discusses the various chemical and physical forms of silica based controlled release materials, the release mechanisms, the applications in orthopedic procedures and their overall biocompatibility.
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Ojer P, Iglesias T, Azqueta A, Irache J, López de Cerain A. Toxicity evaluation of nanocarriers for the oral delivery of macromolecular drugs. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 97:206-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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M JF, P L. Apoptotic efficacy of biogenic silver nanoparticles on human breast cancer MCF-7 cell lines. Prog Biomater 2015; 4:113-121. [PMID: 26566469 PMCID: PMC4636515 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-015-0042-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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This article describes the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the aqueous extract of Alternanthera sessilis as a reducing agent by sonication, espousing green chemistry principles. Biologically synthesized nanoparticle-based drug
delivery systems have significant potential in the field of biopharmaceutics due to its smaller size entailing high surface area and synergistic effects of embedded biomolecules. In the present work the cytotoxic effect of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles studied by MTT assay against breast cancer cells (MCF-7 cell line) showed significant cytotoxic activity with IC50 value 3.04 μg/mL compared to that of standard cisplatin. The superior activity of the silver nanoparticles may be due to the spherical shape and smaller particle size 10–30 nm as confirmed from transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis. The data obtained in the study reveal the potent therapeutic value of biogenic silver nanoparticles and the scope for further development of anticancer drugs.
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- Jannathul Firdhouse M
- Department of Chemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, 641043 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, 641043 Tamil Nadu India
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Boyles MS, Young L, Brown DM, MacCalman L, Cowie H, Moisala A, Smail F, Smith PJ, Proudfoot L, Windle AH, Stone V. Multi-walled carbon nanotube induced frustrated phagocytosis, cytotoxicity and pro-inflammatory conditions in macrophages are length dependent and greater than that of asbestos. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 29:1513-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2014] [Revised: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Lalwani G, Gopalan A, D’Agati M, Sankaran JS, Judex S, Qin YX, Sitharaman B. Porous three-dimensional carbon nanotube scaffolds for tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res A 2015; 103:3212-25. [PMID: 25788440 PMCID: PMC4552611 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Assembly of carbon nanomaterials into three-dimensional (3D) architectures is necessary to harness their unique physiochemical properties for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Herein, we report the fabrication and comprehensive cytocompatibility assessment of 3D chemically crosslinked macrosized (5-8 mm height and 4-6 mm diameter) porous carbon nanotube (CNT) scaffolds. Scaffolds prepared via radical initiated thermal crosslinking of single- or multiwalled CNTs (SWCNTs and MWCNTs) possess high porosity (>80%), and nano-, micro-, and macroscale interconnected pores. MC3T3 preosteoblast cells on MWCNT and SWCNT scaffolds showed good cell viability comparable to poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) scaffolds after 5 days. Confocal live cell and immunofluorescence imaging showed that MC3T3 cells were metabolically active and could attach, proliferate, and infiltrate MWCNT and SWCNT scaffolds. SEM imaging corroborated cell attachment and spreading and suggested that cell morphology is governed by scaffold surface roughness. MC3T3 cells were elongated on scaffolds with high surface roughness (MWCNTs) and rounded on scaffolds with low surface roughness (SWCNTs). The surface roughness of scaffolds may be exploited to control cellular morphology and, in turn, govern cell fate. These results indicate that crosslinked MWCNTs and SWCNTs scaffolds are cytocompatible, and open avenues toward development of multifunctional all-carbon scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.
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- Gaurav Lalwani
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281
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Wang X, Mansukhani ND, Guiney LM, Ji Z, Chang CH, Wang M, Liao YP, Song TB, Sun B, Li R, Xia T, Hersam MC, Nel AE. Differences in the Toxicological Potential of 2D versus Aggregated Molybdenum Disulfide in the Lung. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2015; 11:5079-87. [PMID: 26237579 PMCID: PMC4600460 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201500906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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2D molybdenum disulfide (MoS2 ) has distinct optical and electronic properties compared to aggregated MoS2 , enabling wide use of these materials for electronic and biomedical applications. However, the hazard potential of MoS2 has not been studied extensively. Here, a comprehensive analysis of the pulmonary hazard potential of three aqueous suspended forms of MoS2 -aggregated MoS2 (Agg-MoS2 ), MoS2 exfoliated by lithiation (Lit-MoS2 ), and MoS2 dispersed by Pluronic F87 (PF87-MoS2 )-is presented. No cytotoxicity is detected in THP-1 and BEAS-2B cell lines. However, Agg-MoS2 induces strong proinflammatory and profibrogenic responses in vitro. In contrast, Lit- and PF87-MoS2 have little or no effect. In an acute toxicity study in mice, Agg-MoS2 induces acute lung inflammation, while Lit-MoS2 and PF87-MoS2 have little or no effect. In a subchronic study, there is no evidence of pulmonary fibrosis in response to all forms of MoS2 . These data suggest that exfoliation attenuates the toxicity of Agg-MoS2 , which is an important consideration toward the safety evaluation and use of nanoscale MoS2 materials for industrial and biological applications.
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- Xiang Wang
- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, and Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, and Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- California NanoSystems Institute; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- California NanoSystems Institute; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, and Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute; University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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Ursini CL, Maiello R, Ciervo A, Fresegna AM, Buresti G, Superti F, Marchetti M, Iavicoli S, Cavallo D. Evaluation of uptake, cytotoxicity and inflammatory effects in respiratory cells exposed to pristine and -OH and -COOH functionalized multi-wall carbon nanotubes. J Appl Toxicol 2015; 36:394-403. [PMID: 26370214 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2015] [Revised: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Toxic effects were reported for pristine-multi-wall carbon nanotubes (p-MWCNTs) while the role of the functionalization on MWCNT-induced toxicity is not yet well defined. We evaluated on human alveolar (A549) epithelial cells and normal bronchial (BEAS-2B) cells exposed to p-MWCNTs, MWCNTs-OH and MWCNTs-COOH: uptake by TEM, cell viability by different assays, membrane damage by the LDH assay and cytokine release by ELISA. The aims of the present study were to: (i) confirm MWCNT cytotoxicity mechanisms hypothesized in our previous studies; (ii) identify the most reliable viability assay to screen MWCNT toxicity; and (iii) to test our model to clarify the role of functionalization on MWCNT-induced toxicity. In A549 cells, p-MWCNTs and MWCNTs-OH were localized free in the cytoplasm and inside vacuoles whereas MWCNTs-COOH were confined inside filled cytoplasmic vesicles. WST-1 and Trypan blue assays showed in A549 cells a similar slight viability reduction for all MWCNTs whereas in BEAS-2B cells WST1 showed a high viability reduction at the highest concentrations, particularly for MWCNTs-COOH. The MTT assay showed a false cytotoxicity as a result of MWCNTs-interference. Pristine and MWCNTs-COOH induced membrane damage, particularly in BEAS-2B cells. MWCNTs-COOH induced interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-8 release in A549 cells whereas p-MWCNTs induced IL-8 release in BEAS-2B cells. MWCNTs intracellular localization in A549 cells confirms the toxicity mechanisms previously hypothesized, with p-MWCNTs disrupting the membrane and vesicle-confined MWCNTs-COOH inducing inflammation. WST-1 was more reliable than MTT to test MWCNT-toxicity. BEAS-2B cells were more susceptible then A549 cells, particularly to MWCNT-COOH cytotoxicity. Our results confirm the toxicity of p-MWCNTs and demonstrate, also for the two kinds of tested functionalized MWCNTs toxic effects with a different mechanism of action.
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- Cinzia Lucia Ursini
- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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- ISS- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Department of Technology and Health, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- ISS- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Department of Technology and Health, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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- INAIL-Italian Workers' Compensation Authority - Research Area, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00040, Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy
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Ménard-Moyon C, Ali-Boucetta H, Fabbro C, Chaloin O, Kostarelos K, Bianco A. Controlled Chemical Derivatisation of Carbon Nanotubes with Imaging, Targeting, and Therapeutic Capabilities. Chemistry 2015; 21:14886-92. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201501993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Gao X, Wang Y, Peng S, Yue B, Fan C, Chen W, Li X. Comparative toxicities of bismuth oxybromide and titanium dioxide exposure on human skin keratinocyte cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2015; 135:83-93. [PMID: 25917605 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.03.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2014] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/14/2015] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Nano-sized bismuth oxybromide (BiOBr) particles are being considered for applications within the semiconductor industry. However, little is known about their potential impact on human health. In this study, we comparatively investigated the cytotoxicity of BiOBr and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) using human skin keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT) as a research model. Results indicate that lamellar-shaped BiOBr (length: 200 nm, width: 150 nm, and an average thickness: around 15 nm) has less toxic effects on cell viability and intracellular organelles than TiO2 (P25) NPs. BiOBr mainly induced late cell apoptosis, while for TiO2, both early apoptosis and late apoptosis were involved. Cell cycle arrest was found in cells on both NPs exposure, and more prominent in TiO2-treated cells. More cellular uptake was achieved after TiO2 exposure, particularly at 10 μg mL(-1), presence of TiO2 resulted in more than 2-fold increase in cellular granularity compared with BiOBr. Furthermore, TiO2 had a high potential to generate intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells, where a 2.7-fold increase in TiO2 group and 2.0-fold increase in BiOBr group at the same concentration of 25 μg mL(-1). Higher cellular uptake and ROS stimulation should contribute to the more hazards of TiO2 than BiOBr NPs. This knowledge is a crucial component in the environmental and human hazard assessment of BiOBr and TiO2 NPs.
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- Xiaoya Gao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China.
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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Søndergaard RV, Christensen NM, Henriksen JR, Kumar EKP, Almdal K, Andresen TL. Facing the Design Challenges of Particle-Based Nanosensors for Metabolite Quantification in Living Cells. Chem Rev 2015; 115:8344-78. [PMID: 26244372 DOI: 10.1021/cr400636x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Rikke V Søndergaard
- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark , Produktionstorvet 423, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark , Produktionstorvet 423, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark , Produktionstorvet 423, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark , Produktionstorvet 423, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark , Produktionstorvet 423, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark , Produktionstorvet 423, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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Rodríguez-Yáñez Y, Bahena-Uribe D, Chávez-Munguía B, López-Marure R, González-Monroy S, Cisneros B, Albores A. Commercial single-walled carbon nanotubes effects in fibrinolysis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 29:1201-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Revised: 02/11/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Costa C, Brandão F, Bessa MJ, Costa S, Valdiglesias V, Kiliç G, Fernández-Bertólez N, Quaresma P, Pereira E, Pásaro E, Laffon B, Teixeira JP. In vitro cytotoxicity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on neuronal and glial cells. Evaluation of nanoparticle interference with viability tests. J Appl Toxicol 2015. [PMID: 26212026 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (ION) have attracted great interest for use in several biomedical fields. In general, they are considered biocompatible, but little is known of their effects on the human nervous system. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of two ION (magnetite), coated with silica and oleic acid, previously determining the possible interference of the ION with the methodological procedures to assure the reliability of the results obtained. Human neuroblastoma SHSY5Y and glioblastoma A172 cells were exposed to different concentrations of ION (5-300 µg ml(-1)), prepared in complete and serum-free cell culture medium for three exposure times (3, 6 and 24 h). Cytotoxicity was evaluated by means of the MTT, neutral red uptake and alamar blue assays. Characterization of the main physical-chemical properties of the ION tested was also performed. Results demonstrated that both ION could significantly alter absorbance readings. To reduce these interferences, protocols were modified by introducing additional washing steps and cell-free systems. Significant decreases in cell viability were observed for both cell lines in specific conditions by all assays. In general, oleic acid-coated ION were less cytotoxic than silica-coated ION; besides, a serum-protective effect was observed for both ION studied and cell lines. These results contribute to increase the knowledge of the potential harmful effects of ION on the human nervous system. Understanding these effects is essential to establish satisfactory regulatory policies on the safe use of magnetite nanoparticles in biomedical applications.
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- Carla Costa
- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Porto, Portugal.,EPIUnit - Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Porto, Portugal.,EPIUnit - Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruna, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña, Spain
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruna, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña, Spain.,Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, A Coruña, Spain
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruna, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña, Spain.,Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, A Coruña, Spain
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- REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruna, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña, Spain
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruna, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Porto, Portugal.,EPIUnit - Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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As the research in nanotechnology progresses, there will eventually be an influx in the number of commercial products containing different types of nanomaterials. This phenomenon might damage our health and environment if the nanomaterials used are found to be toxic and they are released into the waters when the products degrade. In this study, we investigated the cytotoxicity of fluorinated nanocarbons (CXFs), a group of nanomaterials which can find applications in solid lubricants and lithium primary batteries. Our cell viability findings indicated that the toxicological effects induced by the CXF are dependent on the dose, size, shape, and fluorine content of the CXF. In addition, we verified that CXFs have insignificant interactions with the cell viability assays-methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and water-soluble tetrazolium salt (WST-8), thus suggesting that the cytotoxicity data obtained are unlikely to be affected by CXF-induced artifacts and the results will be reliable.
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- Wei Zhe Teo
- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371 (Singapore)
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- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371 (Singapore)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6 (Czech Republic)
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- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371 (Singapore).
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Esposito EX, Hopfinger AJ, Shao CY, Su BH, Chen SZ, Tseng YJ. Exploring possible mechanisms of action for the nanotoxicity and protein binding of decorated nanotubes: interpretation of physicochemical properties from optimal QSAR models. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2015. [PMID: 26200234 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes have become widely used in a variety of applications including biosensors and drug carriers. Therefore, the issue of carbon nanotube toxicity is increasingly an area of focus and concern. While previous studies have focused on the gross mechanisms of action relating to nanomaterials interacting with biological entities, this study proposes detailed mechanisms of action, relating to nanotoxicity, for a series of decorated (functionalized) carbon nanotube complexes based on previously reported QSAR models. Possible mechanisms of nanotoxicity for six endpoints (bovine serum albumin, carbonic anhydrase, chymotrypsin, hemoglobin along with cell viability and nitrogen oxide production) have been extracted from the corresponding optimized QSAR models. The molecular features relevant to each of the endpoint respective mechanism of action for the decorated nanotubes are also discussed. Based on the molecular information contained within the optimal QSAR models for each nanotoxicity endpoint, either the decorator attached to the nanotube is directly responsible for the expression of a particular activity, irrespective of the decorator's 3D-geometry and independent of the nanotube, or those decorators having structures that place the functional groups of the decorators as far as possible from the nanotube surface most strongly influence the biological activity. These molecular descriptors are further used to hypothesize specific interactions involved in the expression of each of the six biological endpoints.
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- Emilio Xavier Esposito
- exeResearch, LLC, 32 University Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA; The Chem21 Group, Inc., 1780 Wilson Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA.
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- The Chem21 Group, Inc., 1780 Wilson Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA; College of Pharmacy MSC09 5360, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan; Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan.
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Nanomaterials are commonly defined as engineered structures with at least one dimension of 100 nm or less. Investigations of their potential toxicological impact on biological systems and the environment have yet to catch up with the rapid development of nanotechnology and extensive production of nanoparticles. High-throughput methods are necessary to assess the potential toxicity of nanoparticles. The omics techniques are well suited to evaluate toxicity in both in vitro and in vivo systems. Besides genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic profiling, metabolomics holds great promises for globally evaluating and understanding the molecular mechanism of nanoparticle–organism interaction. This manuscript presents a general overview of metabolomics techniques, summarizes its early application in nanotoxicology and finally discusses opportunities and challenges faced in nanotoxicology.
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Bhattacharjee S, Brayden DJ. Development of nanotoxicology: implications for drug delivery and medical devices. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2015; 10:2289-305. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm.15.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Current nanotoxicology research suffers from suboptimal in vitro models, lack of in vitro–in vivo correlations, variability within in vitro protocols, deficits in both material purity and physicochemical characterization. Reliable nanomaterial toxicity and mechanistic insights are required for health and toxicity risk assessments. Much in vitro toxicological data is inconclusive in designating whether nanomaterials for drug delivery and medical device implants are truly safe. A critique is presented to analyze the interface between toxicology and nanopharmaceuticals. Deficiencies of existing practices in toxicology are reviewed and useful emerging techniques (e.g., lab-on-a-chip, tissue engineering, atomic force microscopy, high-content analysis) are highlighted. Cross-fertilization between disciplines will aid development of biocompatible delivery and implant platforms while improvements are being suggested for better translation of nanotoxicology.
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- Conway Institute, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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Garvas M, Testen A, Umek P, Gloter A, Koklic T, Strancar J. Protein Corona Prevents TiO2 Phototoxicity. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0129577. [PMID: 26083725 PMCID: PMC4470505 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0129577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background & Aim TiO2 nanoparticles have generally low toxicity in the in vitro systems although some toxicity is expected to originate in the TiO2-associated photo-generated radical production, which can however be modulated by the radical trapping ability of the serum proteins. To explore the role of serum proteins in the phototoxicity of the TiO2 nanoparticles we measure viability of the exposed cells depending on the nanoparticle and serum protein concentrations. Methods & Results Fluorescence and spin trapping EPR spectroscopy reveal that the ratio between the nanoparticle and protein concentrations determines the amount of the nanoparticles’ surface which is not covered by the serum proteins and is proportional to the amount of photo-induced radicals. Phototoxicity thus becomes substantial only at the protein concentration being too low to completely coat the nanotubes’ surface. Conclusion These results imply that TiO2 nanoparticles should be applied with ligands such as proteins when phototoxic effects are not desired - for example in cosmetics industry. On the other hand, the nanoparticles should be used in serum free medium or any other ligand free medium, when phototoxic effects are desired – as for efficient photodynamic cancer therapy.
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- Maja Garvas
- Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- NAMASTE Center of Excellence, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- NAMASTE Center of Excellence, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris Sud, CNRS UMR 8502, F-91405, Orsay, France
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- NAMASTE Center of Excellence, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- * E-mail: (TK); (JS)
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- NAMASTE Center of Excellence, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- * E-mail: (TK); (JS)
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Corradi S, Dakou E, Yadav A, Thomassen LCJ, Kirsch-Volders M, Leyns L. Morphological observation of embryoid bodies completes the in vitro evaluation of nanomaterial embryotoxicity in the embryonic stem cell test (EST). Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 29:1587-96. [PMID: 26093180 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2015] [Revised: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The wide and frequent use of engineered nanomaterials (NMs) raises serious concerns about their safety for human health. Our aim is to evaluate the embryotoxic potential of silver, uncoated and coated zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and silica NMs through the embryonic stem cell test (EST). EST is a validated in vitro assay that permits classification of chemicals into three classes (non, weakly or strongly embryotoxic). Because of the peculiar physico-chemical characteristics of NMs, we first adapted and simplified the differentiation protocol. To verify the efficiency of this adapted protocol we screened 3 well-characterized chemicals (5-fluorouracil, hydroxyurea and saccharin). Next, we assessed the embryotoxic potential of NMs. Our data showed that silver NM is classified as a strong embryotoxic compound, while coated and uncoated zinc oxide, titanium and silica NMs as weak embryotoxic compounds. In addition, we observed daily the formation and growth of embryoid bodies (EBs). We showed that multiple EBs formed in each well starting from 50 μg/ml of SiO2 while EB formation was inhibited starting from 20 μg/ml of ZnO NMs. This has never been reported with chemicals and could pose a risk of wrongly evaluating the NMs embryotoxic potential. For NMs, morphological observation of EBs can provide valuable information on early differentiation effects. Finally, we suggest that the prediction model should be revised for the assessment of NMs embryotoxicity.
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- Sara Corradi
- Laboratory of Cell Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel, Belgium
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- Lab4U, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan gebouw B, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel, Belgium.
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Nanoparticles (NPs) present in the environment and in consumer products can cause immunotoxic effects. The immune system is very complex, and in vivo studies are the gold standard for evaluation. Due to the increased amount of NPs that are being developed, cellular screening assays to decrease the amount of NPs that have to be tested in vivo are highly needed. Effects on the unspecific immune system, such as effects on phagocytes, might be suitable for screening for immunotoxicity because these cells mediate unspecific and specific immune responses. They are present at epithelial barriers, in the blood, and in almost all organs. This review summarizes the effects of carbon, metal, and metal oxide NPs used in consumer and medical applications (gold, silver, titanium dioxide, silica dioxide, zinc oxide, and carbon nanotubes) and polystyrene NPs on the immune system. Effects in animal exposures through different routes are compared to the effects on isolated phagocytes. In addition, general problems in the testing of NPs, such as unknown exposure doses, as well as interference with assays are mentioned. NPs appear to induce a specific immunotoxic pattern consisting of the induction of inflammation in normal animals and aggravation of pathologies in disease models. The evaluation of particle action on several phagocyte functions in vitro may provide an indication on the potency of the particles to induce immunotoxicity in vivo. In combination with information on realistic exposure levels, in vitro studies on phagocytes may provide useful information on the health risks of NPs.
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- Eleonore Fröhlich
- Center for Medical Research, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Connolly M, Fernandez-Cruz ML, Quesada-Garcia A, Alte L, Segner H, Navas JM. Comparative Cytotoxicity Study of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) in a Variety of Rainbow Trout Cell Lines (RTL-W1, RTH-149, RTG-2) and Primary Hepatocytes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2015; 12:5386-405. [PMID: 26006119 PMCID: PMC4454974 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph120505386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2015] [Revised: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Among all classes of nanomaterials, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have potentially an important ecotoxicological impact, especially in freshwater environments. Fish are particularly susceptible to the toxic effects of silver ions and, with knowledge gaps regarding the contribution of dissolution and unique particle effects to AgNP toxicity, they represent a group of vulnerable organisms. Using cell lines (RTL-W1, RTH-149, RTG-2) and primary hepatocytes of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) as in vitro test systems, we assessed the cytotoxicity of the representative AgNP, NM-300K, and AgNO3 as an Ag+ ion source. Lack of AgNP interference with the cytotoxicity assays (AlamarBlue, CFDA-AM, NRU assay) and their simultaneous application point to the compatibility and usefulness of such a battery of assays. The RTH-149 and RTL-W1 liver cell lines exhibited similar sensitivity as primary hepatocytes towards AgNP toxicity. Leibovitz’s L-15 culture medium composition (high amino acid content) had an important influence on the behaviour and toxicity of AgNPs towards the RTL-W1 cell line. The obtained results demonstrate that, with careful consideration, such an in vitro approach can provide valuable toxicological data to be used in an integrated testing strategy for NM-300K risk assessment.
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- Mona Connolly
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Carretera de la Coruña Km 7.5, E-38040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Carretera de la Coruña Km 7.5, E-38040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Carretera de la Coruña Km 7.5, E-38040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Carretera de la Coruña Km 7.5, E-38040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Faculty of Vetsuisse, Centre for Fish and Wildlife Health, University of Berne, Länggassstr. 122, Postfach 8466, CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland,.
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Carretera de la Coruña Km 7.5, E-38040 Madrid, Spain.
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Agrawal U, Gupta M, Jadon RS, Sharma R, Vyas SP. Multifunctional nanomedicines: potentials and prospects. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2015; 3:479-97. [PMID: 25788355 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-012-0123-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Nanotechnology is considered to be significant innovative revolution that have found wide spectrum of applications in the fields ranging from medicine, diagnostics, electronics, and communications. Currently used pharmaceutical nanocarriers, such as dendrimers, micelles, nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, microspheres, and many of the nanocarriers particularly in the area of drug delivery, offer a wide variety of useful properties, such as longevity in the blood allowing for their accumulation in pathological areas particularly those with compromised vasculature; specific targeting to certain disease sites; enhanced intracellular penetration of nanomaterial with contrast properties allowing for the direct visualization of carrier in vivo, and stimuli sensitivity allowing for triggered drug release from the carriers under certain physiological conditions. Some of the pharmaceutical carriers have already made their way into clinic, while others are still under preclinical development. Moreover, the engineering of multifunctional nanocarriers with several useful properties can significantly enhance the efficacy of many therapeutic and diagnostic protocols. These novel materials operate at the nanoscale range and provide new and powerful cutting edge tools for imaging, diagnosis, and therapy. This review considers current standing and possible future directions in the emerging area of multifunctional nanocarriers with primary attention on the combination of such properties as longevity, targetability, intracellular penetration, and contrast loading.
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- Udita Agrawal
- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. H. S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, 470003, India
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Goodwin DG, Marsh KM, Sosa IB, Payne JB, Gorham JM, Bouwer EJ, Fairbrother DH. Interactions of microorganisms with polymer nanocomposite surfaces containing oxidized carbon nanotubes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:5484-5492. [PMID: 25811739 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b00084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In many environmental scenarios, the fate and impact of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) that contain carbon nanotubes (CNT/PNCs) will be influenced by their interactions with microorganisms, with implications for antimicrobial properties and the long-term persistence of PNCs. Using oxidized single-wall (O-SWCNTs) and multi-wall CNTs (O-MWCNTs), we explored the influence that CNT loading (mass fraction≤0.1%-10%) and type have on the initial interactions of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with O-CNT/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH) nanocomposites containing well-dispersed O-CNTs. LIVE/DEAD staining revealed that, despite oxidation, the inclusion of O-SWCNTs or O-MWCNTs caused PNC surfaces to exhibit antimicrobial properties. The fraction of living cells deposited on both O-SWCNT and O-MWCNT/PNC surfaces decreased exponentially with increasing CNT loading, with O-SWCNTs being approximately three times more cytotoxic on a % w/w basis. Although not every contact event between attached microorganisms and CNTs led to cell death, the cytotoxicity of the CNT/PNC surfaces scaled with the total contact area that existed between the microorganisms and CNTs. However, because the antimicrobial properties of CNT/PNC surfaces require direct CNT-microbe contact, dead cells were able to shield living cells from the cytotoxic effects of CNTs, allowing biofilm formation to occur on CNT/PNCs exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa for longer time periods.
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- David G Goodwin
- †Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
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- †Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
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- ‡Centro de Química, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas (IVIC), Altos de Pipe, Caracas 1020-A, Miranda, Venezuela
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- §Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
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- ∥Materials Measurement Science Division, NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- §Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
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- †Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
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High-throughput, quantitative assessment of the effects of low-dose silica nanoparticles on lung cells: grasping complex toxicity with a great depth of field. BMC Genomics 2015; 16:315. [PMID: 25895662 PMCID: PMC4404697 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-015-1521-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background The toxicity of manufactured fumed silica nanoparticles (NPs) remains poorly investigated compared to that of crystalline silica NPs, which have been associated with lung diseases after inhalation. Amorphous silica NPs are a raw material for manufactured nanocomposites, such as cosmetics, foods, and drugs, raising concerns about their potential toxicity. Results The size of the NPs was determined by dynamic light scattering and their shape was visualized by atomic force microscopy (10 ± 4 nm). The pertinent toxicological concentration and dynamic ranges were determined using viability tests and cellular impedance. We combined transcriptomics and proteomics to assess the cellular and molecular effects of fumed silica in A549 human alveolar epithelial cells. The “no observed transcriptomic adverse effect level” (NOTEL) was set to 1.0 μg/cm2, and the “lowest observed adverse transcriptional effect level” (LOTEL) was set at 1.5 μg/cm2. We carried out genome-wide expression profiles with microarrays and identified, by shotgun proteomics, the exoproteome changes in lung cells after exposure to NP doses (0.1, 1.0, 1.5, 3.0, and 6.0 μg/cm2) at two time points (24 h and 72 h). The data revealed a hierarchical, dose-dependent cellular response to silica NPs. At 1.5 μg/cm2, the Rho signaling cascade, actin cytoskeleton remodeling, and clathrin-mediated endocytosis were induced. At 3.0 μg/cm2, many inflammatory mediators were upregulated and the coagulation system pathway was triggered. Lastly, at 6.0 μg/cm2, oxidative stress was initiated. The proteins identified in the extracellular compartment were consistent with these findings. Conclusions The alliance of two high-throughput technologies allowed the quantitative assessment of the cellular effects and molecular consequences of exposure of lung cells to low doses of NPs. These results were obtained using a pathway-driven analysis instead of isolated genes. As in photography, toxicogenomics allows, at the same time, the visualization of a wide spectrum of biological responses and a “zoom in” to the details with a great depth of field. This study illustrates how such an approach based on human cell culture models is a valuable predictive screening tool to evaluate the toxicity of many potentially harmful emerging substances, alone or in mixtures, in the framework of future regulatory reinforcements. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12864-015-1521-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Horie M, Kato H, Endoh S, Fujita K, Komaba LK, Nishio K, Nakamura A, Miyauchi A, Yamamoto K, Kinugasa S, Hagihara Y, Yoshida Y, Iwahashi H. Cellular effects of industrial metal nanoparticles and hydrophilic carbon black dispersion. J Toxicol Sci 2015; 39:897-907. [PMID: 25421968 DOI: 10.2131/jts.39.897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The effects of five types of metal nanoparticles, gold (Au), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), Au-polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) colloid, and Pt-PVP colloid, and two types of hydrophilic carbon black on cell behavior were examined. Stable nanoparticle dispersions were prepared and applied to the culture medium of human keratinocyte (HaCaT) and human lung carcinoma (A549) cells for 6 and 24 hr. Then, the mitochondrial activity (MTT assay) and the induction of cellular oxidative stress were examined. The exposure to Au and Ag decreased mitochondrial activity. The exposure to Pt nanoparticles induced an increase in the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. In contrast, Au-PVP, Pt-PVP, and hydrophilic carbon black did not exhibit any effects. The observed increase in the ROS level induced by the Pt nanoparticles in this study contradicted our previous findings, in which Pt did not produce chemically reactive molecules. Some nanoparticle dispersions included chemicals as the dispersant, which is used in industrial applications. In some cases, the dispersing agent may have caused some cellular effects. Adsorption of agents on the surface of the nanoparticles may be an important factor here. Hence, the cellular effects of industrial nanoparticles should be evaluated carefully.
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- Masanori Horie
- Health Research Institute (HRI), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
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Eldawud R, Wagner A, Dong C, Rojansakul Y, Zoica Dinu C. Electronic platform for real-time multi-parametric analysis of cellular behavior post-exposure to single-walled carbon nanotubes. Biosens Bioelectron 2015; 71:269-277. [PMID: 25913448 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Revised: 04/10/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) implementation in a variety of biomedical applications from bioimaging, to controlled drug delivery and cellular-directed alignment for muscle myofiber fabrication, has raised awareness of their potential toxicity. Nanotubes structural aspects which resemble asbestos, as well as their ability to induce cyto and genotoxicity upon interaction with biological systems by generating reactive oxygen species or inducing membrane damage, just to name a few, have led to focused efforts aimed to assess associated risks prior their user implementation. In this study, we employed a non-invasive and real-time electric cell impedance sensing (ECIS) platform to monitor behavior of lung epithelial cells upon exposure to a library of SWCNTs with user-defined physico-chemical properties. Using the natural sensitivity of the cells, we evaluated SWCNT-induced cellular changes in relation to cell attachment, cell-cell interactions and cell viability respectively. Our methods have the potential to lead to the development of standardized assays for risk assessment of other nanomaterials as well as risk differentiation based on the nanomaterials surface chemistry, purity and agglomeration state.
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- Reem Eldawud
- Department of Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, WV 26506, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, WV 26506, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, WV 26506, United States
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, West Virginia University, WV 26505, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, WV 26506, United States; Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, West Virginia University, WV 26505, United States.
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Fujita K, Fukuda M, Endoh S, Maru J, Kato H, Nakamura A, Shinohara N, Uchino K, Honda K. Size effects of single-walled carbon nanotubes on in vivo and in vitro pulmonary toxicity. Inhal Toxicol 2015; 27:207-23. [PMID: 25865113 PMCID: PMC4487552 DOI: 10.3109/08958378.2015.1026620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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To elucidate the effect of size on the pulmonary toxicity of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), we prepared two types of dispersed SWCNTs, namely relatively thin bundles with short linear shapes (CNT-1) and thick bundles with long linear shapes (CNT-2), and conducted rat intratracheal instillation tests and in vitro cell-based assays using NR8383 rat alveolar macrophages. Total protein levels, MIP-1α expression, cell counts in BALF, and histopathological examinations revealed that CNT-1 caused pulmonary inflammation and slower recovery and that CNT-2 elicited acute lung inflammation shortly after their instillation. Comprehensive gene expression analysis confirmed that CNT-1-induced genes were strongly associated with inflammatory responses, cell proliferation, and immune system processes at 7 or 30 d post-instillation. Numerous genes were significantly upregulated or downregulated by CNT-2 at 1 d post-instillation. In vitro assays demonstrated that CNT-1 and CNT-2 SWCNTs were phagocytized by NR8383 cells. CNT-2 treatment induced cell growth inhibition, reactive oxygen species production, MIP-1α expression, and several genes involved in response to stimulus, whereas CNT-1 treatment did not exert a significant impact in these regards. These results suggest that SWCNTs formed as relatively thin bundles with short linear shapes elicited delayed pulmonary inflammation with slower recovery. In contrast, SWCNTs with a relatively thick bundle and long linear shapes sensitively induced cellular responses in alveolar macrophages and elicited acute lung inflammation shortly after inhalation. We conclude that the pulmonary toxicity of SWCNTs is closely associated with the size of the bundles. These physical parameters are useful for risk assessment and management of SWCNTs.
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- Katsuhide Fujita
- Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability (RISS), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , Tsukuba, Ibaraki , Japan
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Forest V, Figarol A, Boudard D, Cottier M, Grosseau P, Pourchez J. Adsorption of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme on carbon nanotubes: how to get accurate results for the cytotoxicity of these nanomaterials. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2015; 31:3635-3643. [PMID: 25768724 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.5b00631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Carbon nanotube (CNT) cytotoxicity is frequently investigated using in vitro classical toxicology assays. However, these cellular tests, usually based on the use of colorimetric or fluorimetric dyes, were designed for chemicals and may not be suitable for nanosized materials. Indeed, because of their unique physicochemical properties CNT can interfere with the assays and bias the results. To get accurate data and draw reliable conclusions, these artifacts should be carefully taken into account. The aim of this study was to evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively the interferences occurring between CNT and the commonly used lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay. Experiments under cell-free conditions were performed, and it was clearly demonstrated that artifacts occurred. They were due to the intrinsic absorbance of CNT on one hand and the adsorption of LDH at the CNT surface on the other hand. The adsorption of LDH on CNT was modeled and was found to fit the Langmuir model. The K(ads) and n(eq) constants were defined, allowing the correction of results obtained from cellular experiments to get more accurate data and lead to proper conclusions on the cytotoxicity of CNT.
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- Valérie Forest
- †Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, CIS, Saint-Etienne, France
- ‡LINA, EA4624, Saint-Etienne, France
- §SFR IFRESIS, Saint-Etienne, France
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- ‡LINA, EA4624, Saint-Etienne, France
- §SFR IFRESIS, Saint-Etienne, France
- ∥Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, SPIN, CNRS: UMR 5307, LGF, Saint-Etienne, France
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- ‡LINA, EA4624, Saint-Etienne, France
- §SFR IFRESIS, Saint-Etienne, France
- ⊥Faculté de Médecine J. Lisfranc, Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
- #PRES Lyon, France
- ∇CHU, Saint-Etienne, France
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- ‡LINA, EA4624, Saint-Etienne, France
- §SFR IFRESIS, Saint-Etienne, France
- ⊥Faculté de Médecine J. Lisfranc, Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
- #PRES Lyon, France
- ∇CHU, Saint-Etienne, France
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- ∥Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, SPIN, CNRS: UMR 5307, LGF, Saint-Etienne, France
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- †Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, CIS, Saint-Etienne, France
- ‡LINA, EA4624, Saint-Etienne, France
- §SFR IFRESIS, Saint-Etienne, France
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Golbamaki N, Rasulev B, Cassano A, Marchese Robinson RL, Benfenati E, Leszczynski J, Cronin MTD. Genotoxicity of metal oxide nanomaterials: review of recent data and discussion of possible mechanisms. NANOSCALE 2015; 7:2154-98. [PMID: 25580680 DOI: 10.1039/c4nr06670g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Nanotechnology has rapidly entered into human society, revolutionized many areas, including technology, medicine and cosmetics. This progress is due to the many valuable and unique properties that nanomaterials possess. In turn, these properties might become an issue of concern when considering potentially uncontrolled release to the environment. The rapid development of new nanomaterials thus raises questions about their impact on the environment and human health. This review focuses on the potential of nanomaterials to cause genotoxicity and summarizes recent genotoxicity studies on metal oxide/silica nanomaterials. Though the number of genotoxicity studies on metal oxide/silica nanomaterials is still limited, this endpoint has recently received more attention for nanomaterials, and the number of related publications has increased. An analysis of these peer reviewed publications over nearly two decades shows that the test most employed to evaluate the genotoxicity of these nanomaterials is the comet assay, followed by micronucleus, Ames and chromosome aberration tests. Based on the data studied, we concluded that in the majority of the publications analysed in this review, the metal oxide (or silica) nanoparticles of the same core chemical composition did not show different genotoxicity study calls (i.e. positive or negative) in the same test, although some results are inconsistent and need to be confirmed by additional experiments. Where the results are conflicting, it may be due to the following reasons: (1) variation in size of the nanoparticles; (2) variations in size distribution; (3) various purities of nanomaterials; (4) variation in surface areas for nanomaterials with the same average size; (5) differences in coatings; (6) differences in crystal structures of the same types of nanomaterials; (7) differences in size of aggregates in solution/media; (8) differences in assays; (9) different concentrations of nanomaterials in assay tests. Indeed, due to the observed inconsistencies in the recent literature and the lack of adherence to appropriate, standardized test methods, reliable genotoxicity assessment of nanomaterials is still challenging.
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- Nazanin Golbamaki
- Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology at the Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Milan, Italy.
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Niska K, Pyszka K, Tukaj C, Wozniak M, Radomski MW, Inkielewicz-Stepniak I. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles enhance production of superoxide anion and alter the antioxidant system in human osteoblast cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2015; 10:1095-107. [PMID: 25709434 PMCID: PMC4327568 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s73557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are manufactured worldwide for a variety of engineering and bioengineering applications. TiO2NPs are frequently used as a material for orthopedic implants. However, to the best of our knowledge, the biocompatibility of TiO2NPs and their effects on osteoblast cells, which are responsible for the growth and remodeling of the human skeleton, have not been thoroughly investigated. In the research reported here, we studied the effects of exposing hFOB 1.19 human osteoblast cells to TiO2NPs (5–15 nm) for 24 and 48 hours. Cell viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, cellular uptake of NPs, cell morphology, superoxide anion (O2•−2) generation, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and protein level, sirtuin 3 (SIR3) protein level, correlation between manganese (Mn) SOD and SIR, total antioxidant capacity, and malondialdehyde were measured following exposure of hFOB 1.19 cells to TiO2NPs. Exposure of hFOB 1.19 cells to TiO2NPs resulted in: (1) cellular uptake of NPs; (2) increased cytotoxicity and cell death in a time- and concentration-dependent manner; (3) ultrastructure changes; (4) decreased SOD and ALP activity; (5) decreased protein levels of SOD1, SOD2, and SIR3; (6) decreased total antioxidant capacity; (7) increased O2•− generation; and (8) enhanced lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde level). The linear relationship between the protein level of MnSOD and SIR3 and between O2•− content and SIR3 protein level was observed. Importantly, the cytotoxic effects of TiO2NPs were attenuated by the pretreatment of hFOB 1.19 cells with SOD, indicating the significant role of O2•− in the cell damage and death observed. Thus, decreased expression of SOD leading to increased oxidizing stress may underlie the nanotoxic effects of TiO2NPs on human osteoblasts.
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- Karolina Niska
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Electron Microscopy, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, The University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland ; Kardio-Med Silesia, Zabrze, Poland ; Silesian Medical University, Zabrze, Poland
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Charbgoo F, Behmanesh M, Nikkhah M. Enhanced reduction of single-wall carbon nanotube cytotoxicity in vitro: Applying a novel method of arginine functionalization. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2015; 62:598-605. [PMID: 25347997 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Biomedical applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted a lot of attention in recent years. However, the applications of CNTs in these fields of research are challenged by some properties such as their insolubility and cytotoxicity. To improve their solubility in physiological solutions or to reduce cytotoxicity, a variety of engineered biologically active molecules through functionalization processes are being designed. Application of appropriate biomolecules has become an interesting research area these days from both fundamental and application standpoints. In the present report, arginine amino acids were used for single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) functionalization because of their bulky and polar side chain. The efficiency of SWCNTs conjugation with arginine was demonstrated by Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectroscopies and Sakaguchi assay. Cytotoxicity of functionalized CNTs was investigated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay on three different cell lines. Results indicated that functionalization of SWCNTs with arginine reduced their cytotoxicity extremely and hence make them more appropriate for biomedical applications. Moreover, it was concluded that sensitivity to CNT cytotoxicity depends on the type of tissue and cell line. Here, an impressive and novel method for biological functionalization of CNTs has been introduced.
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- Fahimeh Charbgoo
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Djurišić AB, Leung YH, Ng AMC, Xu XY, Lee PKH, Degger N, Wu RSS. Toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles: mechanisms, characterization, and avoiding experimental artefacts. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2015; 11:26-44. [PMID: 25303765 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201303947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 204] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2013] [Revised: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Metal oxide nanomaterials are widely used in practical applications and represent a class of nanomaterials with the highest global annual production. Many of those, such as TiO2 and ZnO, are generally considered non-toxic due to the lack of toxicity of the bulk material. However, these materials typically exhibit toxicity to bacteria and fungi, and there have been emerging concerns about their ecotoxicity effects. The understanding of the toxicity mechanisms is incomplete, with different studies often reporting contradictory results. The relationship between the material properties and toxicity appears to be complex and diifficult to understand, which is partly due to incomplete characterization of the nanomaterial, and possibly due to experimental artefacts in the characterization of the nanomaterial and/or its interactions with living organisms. This review discusses the comprehensive characterization of metal oxide nanomaterials and the mechanisms of their toxicity.
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