1
|
Balraadjsing S, J G M Peijnenburg W, Vijver MG. Building species trait-specific nano-QSARs: Model stacking, navigating model uncertainties and limitations, and the effect of dataset size. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 188:108764. [PMID: 38788418 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
A strong need exists for broadly applicable nano-QSARs, capable of predicting toxicological outcomes towards untested species and nanomaterials, under different environmental conditions. Existing nano-QSARs are generally limited to only a few species but the inclusion of species characteristics into models can aid in making them applicable to multiple species, even when toxicity data is not available for biological species. Species traits were used to create classification- and regression machine learning models to predict acute toxicity towards aquatic species for metallic nanomaterials. Afterwards, the individual classification- and regression models were stacked into a meta-model to improve performance. Additionally, the uncertainty and limitations of the models were assessed in detail (beyond the OECD principles) and it was investigated whether models would benefit from the addition of more data. Results showed a significant improvement in model performance following model stacking. Investigation of model uncertainties and limitations highlighted the discrepancy between the applicability domain and accuracy of predictions. Data points outside of the assessed chemical space did not have higher likelihoods of generating inadequate predictions or vice versa. It is therefore concluded that the applicability domain does not give complete insight into the uncertainty of predictions and instead the generation of prediction intervals can help in this regard. Furthermore, results indicated that an increase of the dataset size did not improve model performance. This implies that larger dataset sizes may not necessarily improve model performance while in turn also meaning that large datasets are not necessarily required for prediction of acute toxicity with nano-QSARs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Surendra Balraadjsing
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, PO Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands.
| | - Willie J G M Peijnenburg
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, PO Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands; Centre for Safety of Substances and Products, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), PO Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, the Netherlands
| | - Martina G Vijver
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, PO Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Sorensen RM, Kanwar RS, Jovanovi B. Past, present, and possible future policies on plastic use in the United States, particularly microplastics and nanoplastics: A review. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 2023; 19:474-488. [PMID: 36036190 DOI: 10.1002/ieam.4678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
As the levels of plastic use in global society have increased, it has become crucial to regulate plastics of all sizes including both microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs). Here, the published literature on the current laws passed by the US Congress and regulations developed by various federal agencies such as the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that could be used to regulate MPs and NPs have been reviewed and analyzed. Statutes such as the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Clean Air Act can all be used to address plastic pollution. These statutes have not been invoked for MP and NP waste in water or air. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act provides guidance on how the FDA should evaluate plastics use in food, food packaging, cosmetics, drug packaging, and medical devices. The FDA has recommended that acceptable levels of ingestible contaminant from recycled plastic are less than 1.5 µg/person/day, which is 476 000 times less than the possible ingested daily dose. Plastic regulation is present at the state level. States have banned plastic bags, and several cities have banned plastic straws. California is the only state beginning to focus on monitoring MPs in drinking water. The future of MP regulation in the USA should use TSCA to test the safety of plastics. The other statutes need to include MPs in their definitions. For the FDA, MPs should be redefined as contaminants-allowing tolerances to be set for MPs in food and beverages. Through minor changes in how MPs are classified, it is possible to begin to use the current statutes to understand and begin to minimize the possible effects of MPs on human health and the environment. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;19:474-488. © 2022 The Authors. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rachel M Sorensen
- Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
| | - Rameshwar S Kanwar
- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
| | - Boris Jovanovi
- Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Martin N, Wassmur B, Slomberg D, Labille J, Lammel T. Influence of TiO 2 nanocomposite UV filter surface chemistry and their interactions with organic UV filters on uptake and toxicity toward cultured fish gill cells. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 243:113984. [PMID: 35988383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Aquatic environments have been found to be contaminated with a variety of inorganic and organic UV filters. This includes novel nano-sized titanium dioxide (TiO2) composite particles, which have been increasingly developed and incorporated into commercial sunscreens in recent years. So far, relatively little is known about the effects of this novel class of UV filters on aquatic life. Therefore, this study aimed to determine and compare the toxicity of three such nanoparticulate TiO2 UV filters with different surface coatings, namely Eusolex® T-Avo (SiO2-coated), T-Lite™ SF (Al(OH)3/PDMS-coated), and Eusolex® T-S (Al2O3/stearic acid-coated) either alone, or in the presence of selected organic UV filters (octinoxate, avobenzone, octocrylene), toward fish using RTgill-W1 cell cultures as an in vitro experimental model. Besides standard exposure protocols, alternative approaches (i.e., exposure to water accommodated fractions (WAFs), hanging-drop exposure) were explored to account for nanoparticle (NP)-specific fate in the medium and obtain additional/complementary information on their toxicity in different conditions. The AlamarBlue, CFDA-AM and Neutral Red Retention (NR) assays were used to measure effects on different cellular endpoints. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to examine NP uptake. Our results showed that none of the TiO2 NP UV filters were cytotoxic at the concentrations tested (0.1-10 µg/mL; 24 h) but there were differences in their uptake by the cells. Thus, only the hydrophilic T-AVO was detected inside cells, but the hydrophobic T-Lite SF and T-S were not. In addition, our results show that the presence of NPs (or the used dispersant) tended to decrease organic UV filter toxicity. The level of combination effect depended on both NP-type (surface chemistry) and concentration, suggesting that the reduced toxicity resulted from reduced availability of the organic UV filters due to their adsorption to the NP surface. Thus, mixtures of TiO2 NP UV filters and organic UV filters may have a different toxicological profile compared to the single substances, but probably do not pose an increased hazard.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nicolas Martin
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Britt Wassmur
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Danielle Slomberg
- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, IRD, INRAe, Coll. France, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
| | - Jérôme Labille
- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, IRD, INRAe, Coll. France, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
| | - Tobias Lammel
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
do Amaral DF, Guerra V, Almeida KL, Signorelli L, Rocha TL, de Melo E Silva D. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles as a risk factor for the health of Neotropical tadpoles: a case study of Dendropsophus minutus (Anura: Hylidae). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:50515-50529. [PMID: 35229265 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19098-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The production and use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are increasing worldwide. The release of this substance into the environment can induce toxic effects in aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates, although the exact nature of its impacts on Neotropical amphibians is still poorly understood. In this context, the present study evaluated the toxicity of TiO2 nanoparticles and their counterpart-dissolved titanium dioxide (TiO2)-in the tadpoles of Dendropsophus minutus. The biometric parameters, DNA damage, and behavioral changes were verified in tadpoles exposed to three different concentrations (0.1 mg·L-1, 1.0 mg·L-1, and 10 mg·L-1) of TiO2 nanoparticles and dissolved TiO2 for 7 days. We verified significant DNA damage in the D. minutus tadpoles exposed to both forms of Ti, in comparison with the control group. We also identified a reduction in total size, body length, and width, and the height of the musculature of the tail of the tadpoles exposed to all concentrations of both substances in comparison with the control. In the behavioral test, the tadpoles exposed to nanoparticles and dissolved TiO2 presented reduced mobility and a tendency to be less aggregated than normal. Here, the simultaneous use of multiple biomarkers was fundamental for the reliable assessment of the adverse effects of nanomaterials on anuran amphibians and the establishment of a systematic approach to the biomonitoring of aquatic ecosystems. The present study expands our understanding of the genotoxic, morphological, and behavioral effects of TiO2 nanoparticles and dissolved TiO2 on anuran amphibians, and contributes to the establishment of further research for the more systematic assessment of the environmental risk of nanomaterials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Diogo Ferreira do Amaral
- Laboratory of Mutagenesis, Department of Genetics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
| | - Vinicius Guerra
- Postgraduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources Management, Center for Biological and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Acre, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
- Boitatá Institute of Ethnobiology and Fauna Conservation, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
| | - Késsia Laurinho Almeida
- Laboratory of Mutagenesis, Department of Genetics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
| | - Luciana Signorelli
- Laboratory of Herpetology and Animal Behavior, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
| | - Thiago Lopes Rocha
- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
| | - Daniela de Melo E Silva
- Laboratory of Mutagenesis, Department of Genetics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Arora I, Chawla H, Chandra A, Sagadevan S, Garg S. Advances in the strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic activity of TiO2: conversion from UV-light active to visible-light active photocatalyst. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
6
|
Chen CA, Hsiao HC, Cheng YH, Wu PY, Hu PS. Phototoxicity effects of NIR-irradiated cesium tungsten oxide (Cs0.33WO3) nanoparticles on zebrafish embryos: a direct immersion study. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:1120-1129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
|
7
|
Park JH, Kim DJ, Park CY. Retinal cytotoxicity of silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:88-100. [PMID: 35237414 PMCID: PMC8882788 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfab117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The retina plays a key role in human vision. It is composed of cells that are essential for vision signal generation. Thus far, conventional medications have been ineffective for treating retinal diseases because of the intrinsic blood-retinal barrier. Nanoparticles (NPs) are promising effective platforms for ocular drug delivery. However, nanotoxicity in the retinal tissue has not received much attention. This study used R28 cells (a retinal precursor cell line that originated from rats) to investigate the safety of two commonly used types of NPs: silica nanoparticles (SiO2NPs, 100 nm) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs, 100 nm). Cellular viability and reactive oxygen species generation were measured after 24, 48, and 72 h of exposure to each NP. Cellular autophagy and the mTOR pathways were evaluated. The retinal toxicity of the NPs was investigated in vivo in rat models. Both types of NPs were found to induce significant dose-dependent toxicity on the R28 cells. A significant elevation of reactive oxygen species generation was also observed. Increased autophagy and decreased mTOR phosphorylation were observed after SiO2NPs and TiO2NPs exposure. The diffuse apoptosis of the retinal cellular layers was detected after intravitreal injection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joo-Hee Park
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 410-773, South Korea
| | - Dong Ju Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 410-773, South Korea
| | - Choul Yong Park
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 410-773, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Harun AM, Noor NFM, Shaari R, Ying LX, Yusoff ME, Alam MK. The toxicology properties of modified hydrothermal nanotitania extraction. Arch Med Sci 2022; 18:1338-1341. [PMID: 36160357 PMCID: PMC9479722 DOI: 10.5114/aoms/127086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The nanoparticle has become a part of world industry. This substance has been proven as potentially beneficial for its usage as a catalyst and semi-conductor due to its high surface area and the effects of the quantum size effect. It exhibits potential characteristics and would be applied in a wider scope of usage compared to bulk particles because the smaller the size of the particles, the more room for the extent of their usage. Nano titanium dioxide application as semi-conductors together with a catalyst is highly attributed to its high photochemical stability and ability to be produced at a low-cost. The consequence of this - exposure of nano titanium dioxide particles to humans - raises concerns regarding health and safety. Therefore, this research action works designed to offer a thorough analysis of toxicology impacts produced by our own synthesis modified hydrothermal in vitro experiments. MATERIAL AND METHODS Our nanotitania extraction with 0.05% silver was tested for its toxicity against L929 mouse cells. The cytotoxicity effect of nanotitania extract was evaluated by MTT assay. Cell viability (% CV) was calculated using a formula. RESULTS There are non-cytotoxicity activity of 0.05% nanotitania at concentrations 1.5, 3.1, 6.3, 12.5, and 25 mg/ml on L929 cell lines except at concentration 50 and 100 mg/ml. The result was related to the optical density reading. CONCLUSIONS There is no cytotoxic effect of nanotitania extraction with 0.05% silver in the growth inhibition test with L929 mouse with the exception of the 100 mg/ml extract.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmad Mukifza Harun
- Engineering Faculty, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
| | - Nor Farid Mohd Noor
- School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Ramizu Shaari
- School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Lio Xing Ying
- School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Mohamad Ezany Yusoff
- School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Mohammad Khursheed Alam
- Department of Orthodontic, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Bundschuh M, Zubrod JP, Konschak M, Baudy P, Frombold B, Schulz R. Photoactive titanium dioxide nanoparticles modify heterotrophic microbial functioning. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:49550-49558. [PMID: 33934305 PMCID: PMC8445855 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14090-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Nanoparticulate titanium dioxide (nTiO2) is frequently applied, raising concerns about potential side effects on the environment. While various studies have assessed structural effects in aquatic model ecosystems, its impact on ecosystem functions provided by microbial communities (biofilms) is not well understood. This is all the more the case when considering additional stressors, such as UV irradiation - a factor known to amplify nTiO2-induced toxicity. Using pairwise comparisons, we assessed the impact of UV (UV-A = 1.6 W/m2; UV-B = 0.7 W/m2) at 0, 20 or 2000 μg nTiO2/L on two ecosystem functions provided by leaf-associated biofilms: while leaf litter conditioning, important for detritivorous invertebrate nutrition, seems unaffected, microbial leaf decomposition was stimulated (up to 25%) by UV, with effect sizes being higher in the presence of nTiO2. Although stoichiometric and microbial analyses did not allow for uncovering the underlying mechanism, it seems plausible that the combination of a shift in biofilm community composition and activity together with photodegradation as well as the formation of reactive oxygen species triggered changes in leaf litter decomposition. The present study implies that the multiple functions a microbial community performs are not equally sensitive. Consequently, relying on one of the many functions realized by the same microbial community may be misleading for environmental management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mirco Bundschuh
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstraße 7, D-76829, Landau, Germany.
- Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Lennart Hjelms väg 9, SWE-75007, Uppsala, Sweden.
| | - Jochen P Zubrod
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstraße 7, D-76829, Landau, Germany
- Eußerthal Ecosystem Research Station, University of Koblenz-Landau, Birkenthalstraße 13, D-76857, Eußerthal, Germany
| | - Marco Konschak
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstraße 7, D-76829, Landau, Germany
| | - Patrick Baudy
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstraße 7, D-76829, Landau, Germany
| | - Bianca Frombold
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstraße 7, D-76829, Landau, Germany
| | - Ralf Schulz
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstraße 7, D-76829, Landau, Germany
- Eußerthal Ecosystem Research Station, University of Koblenz-Landau, Birkenthalstraße 13, D-76857, Eußerthal, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Kim IY, Lee TG, Reipa V, Heo MB. Titanium Dioxide Induces Apoptosis under UVA Irradiation via the Generation of Lysosomal Membrane Permeabilization-Dependent Reactive Oxygen Species in HaCat Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11081943. [PMID: 34443774 PMCID: PMC8400875 DOI: 10.3390/nano11081943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) have wide commercial applications, owing to their small size; however, the biosafety of TiO2 NPs should be evaluated further. In this study, we aimed to investigate the cytotoxicity of TiO2 NPs in the presence and absence of ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. TiO2 NPs did not significantly affect cell viability in the absence of UVA irradiation. Nonetheless, UVA-irradiated TiO2 NPs induced caspase-dependent apoptosis of HaCaT cells. Exposure of HaCaT cells to TiO2 NPs and UVA resulted in reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP); both effects were not observed in the absence of UVA irradiation. An analysis of the relationship between LMP and ROS, using CA-074 as a cathepsin inhibitor or NAC as an antioxidant, showed that LMP stimulates ROS generation under these conditions. These results imply that LMP-dependent oxidative stress plays a critical role in the UVA phototoxicity of TiO2 NPs in HaCaT cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- In Young Kim
- Nano-Safety Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea; (I.Y.K.); (T.G.L.)
| | - Tae Geol Lee
- Nano-Safety Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea; (I.Y.K.); (T.G.L.)
| | - Vytas Reipa
- Materials Measurement Laboratory, Biosystems and Biomaterials Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
- Correspondence: (V.R.); (M.B.H.); Tel.: +1-(301)-975-5056 (V.R.); +82-(042)-604-1052 (M.B.H.)
| | - Min Beom Heo
- Nano-Safety Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea; (I.Y.K.); (T.G.L.)
- Correspondence: (V.R.); (M.B.H.); Tel.: +1-(301)-975-5056 (V.R.); +82-(042)-604-1052 (M.B.H.)
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Xin X, Huang G, Zhang B. Review of aquatic toxicity of pharmaceuticals and personal care products to algae. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 410:124619. [PMID: 33248823 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) have been frequently detected in the environment around the world. Algae play a significant role in aquatic ecosystem, thus the influence on algae may affect the life of higher trophic organisms. This review provides a state-of-the-art overview of current research on the toxicity of PPCPs to algae. Nanoparticles, contained in personal care products, also have been considered as the ingredients of PPCPs. PPCPs could cause unexpected effects on algae and their communities. Chlorophyta and diatoms are more accessible and sensitive to PPCPs. Multiple algal endpoints should be considered to provide a complete evaluation on PPCPs toxicity. The toxicity of organic ingredients in PPCPs could be predicted through quantitative structure-activity relationship model, whereas the toxicity of nanoparticles could be predicted with limitations. Light irradiation can change the toxicity through affecting algae and PPCPs. pH and natural organic matter can affect the toxicity through changing the existence of PPCPs. For joint and tertiary toxicity, experiments could be conducted to reveal the toxic mechanism. For multiple compound mixture toxicity, concentration addition and independent addition models are preferred. However, there has no empirical models to study nanoparticle-contained mixture toxicity. Algae-based remediation is an emerging technology to prevent the release of PPCPs from water treatment plants. Although many individual algal species are identified for removing a few compounds from PPCPs, algal-bacterial photobioreactor is a preferable alternative, with higher chances for industrial applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaying Xin
- Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory, Civil Engineering, Memorial University, NL A1B 3X5, St. John's Canada; Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Regina, Canada
| | - Gordon Huang
- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Regina, Canada.
| | - Baiyu Zhang
- Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory, Civil Engineering, Memorial University, NL A1B 3X5, St. John's Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Roy R, Lüderwald S, Alawi Ahmed Maknoon A, Metreveli G, Schulz R, Bundschuh M. Effects of copper in Daphnia are modulated by nanosized titanium dioxide and natural organic matter: what is the impact of aging duration? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:13991-13999. [PMID: 33205277 PMCID: PMC7943511 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11578-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
During its aquatic life cycle, nanosized titanium dioxide (nTiO2) may interact with natural organic matter (NOM) ultimately altering the ecotoxicity of co-occurring chemical stressors such as heavy metals (e.g. copper (Cu)). In this context, the following hypotheses were tested: (1) aging of nTiO2 along with Cu reduces Cu toxicity, (2) nTiO2 agglomerates have a lower potential to reduce Cu toxicity and (3) aging of nTiO2 in presence of NOM reduces Cu toxicity further. A multifactorial test design crossing three nTiO2 levels (0.0, 0.6 and 3.0 mg/L) with two levels of NOM (0 versus 8 mg total organic carbon (TOC)/L) and seven nominal Cu concentrations (ranging from 0 to 1536 μg/L) aged in ASTM medium for 0, 1, 3 and 6 days was realised, while two aging scenarios were applied (type 1: nTiO2 jointly aged with Cu; type 2: Cu added after nTiO2 aging). Subsequently, Cu toxicity was assessed using the immobility of Daphnia magna after 48 h of exposure as response variable. The experiments revealed that neither aging duration nor the extent of agglomeration (type 1 vs. type 2 aging) has a substantial impact on Cu induced toxicity. Moreover, it was confirmed that the presence of NOM substantially reduced Cu induced toxicity, independent of the aging scenario and duration. More importantly, the data suggest the ingestion of Cu loaded nTiO2 as additional exposure pathway contributing to Cu toxicity. In conclusion, it seems unlikely that nTiO2 concentrations currently detected in or predicted for aquatic ecosystems, which are at least one order of magnitude below the concentration tested here, influence Cu toxicity meaningfully.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rajdeep Roy
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829, Landau, Germany.
| | - Simon Lüderwald
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829, Landau, Germany
| | - Asawer Alawi Ahmed Maknoon
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829, Landau, Germany
| | - George Metreveli
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829, Landau, Germany
| | - Ralf Schulz
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829, Landau, Germany
| | - Mirco Bundschuh
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829, Landau, Germany.
- Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Brinkmann BW, Beijk WF, Vlieg RC, van Noort SJT, Mejia J, Colaux JL, Lucas S, Lamers G, Peijnenburg WJGM, Vijver MG. Adsorption of titanium dioxide nanoparticles onto zebrafish eggs affects colonizing microbiota. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 232:105744. [PMID: 33535134 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Teleost fish embryos are protected by two acellular membranes against particulate pollutants that are present in the water column. These membranes provide an effective barrier preventing particle uptake. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that the adsorption of antimicrobial titanium dioxide nanoparticles onto zebrafish eggs nevertheless harms the developing embryo by disturbing early microbial colonization. Zebrafish eggs were exposed during their first day of development to 2, 5 and 10 mg TiO2 L-1 (NM-105). Additionally, eggs were exposed to gold nanorods to assess the effectiveness of the eggs' membranes in preventing particle uptake, localizing these particles by way of two-photon microscopy. This confirmed that particles accumulate onto zebrafish eggs, without any detectable amounts of particles crossing the protective membranes. By way of particle-induced X-ray emission analysis, we inferred that the titanium dioxide particles could cover 25-45 % of the zebrafish egg surface, where the concentrations of sorbed titanium correlated positively with concentrations of potassium and correlated negatively with concentrations of silicon. A combination of imaging and culture-based microbial identification techniques revealed that the adsorbed particles exerted antimicrobial effects, but resulted in an overall increase of microbial abundance, without any change in heterotrophic microbial activity, as inferred based on carbon substrate utilization. This effect persisted upon hatching, since larvae from particle-exposed eggs still comprised higher microbial abundance than larvae that hatched from control eggs. Notably, pathogenic aeromonads tolerated the antimicrobial properties of the nanoparticles. Overall, our results show that the adsorption of suspended antimicrobial nanoparticles on aquatic eggs can have cascading effects across different life stages of oviparous animals. Our study furthermore suggests that aggregation dynamics may occur that could facilitate the dispersal of pathogenic bacteria through aquatic ecosystems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bregje W Brinkmann
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands.
| | - Wouter F Beijk
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - Redmar C Vlieg
- Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - S John T van Noort
- Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - Jorge Mejia
- Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM), Synthesis, Irradiation and Analysis of Materials Platform (SIAM), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
| | - Julien L Colaux
- Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM), Synthesis, Irradiation and Analysis of Materials Platform (SIAM), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
| | - Stéphane Lucas
- Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM), Synthesis, Irradiation and Analysis of Materials Platform (SIAM), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
| | - Gerda Lamers
- Institute of Biology (IBL), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - Willie J G M Peijnenburg
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands; National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Center for Safety of Substances and Products, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
| | - Martina G Vijver
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Little S, Johnston HJ, Stone V, Fernandes TF. Acute waterborne and chronic sediment toxicity of silver and titanium dioxide nanomaterials towards the oligochaete, Lumbriculus variegatus. NANOIMPACT 2021; 21:100291. [PMID: 35559780 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2020.100291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The use of silver (Ag) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanomaterials (NMs) in industrial processes and consumer products has experienced considerable growth since the late 20th century. Throughout their lifecycle, both Ag NM and TiO2NM are released into the environment, with benthic systems anticipated to be the final sink. Their potential toxicity towards benthic species is therefore of major concern. This study investigated the toxicity of silver (Ag; NM-300 K) and titanium dioxide (TiO2; NM-104) NMs to the freshwater oligochaete, Lumbriculus variegatus in acute (0-96-h) waterborne and chronic (28-d) sediment studies. Toxicity was investigated via assessment of mortality, behaviour, and antioxidant enzyme activity. The 96-h LC50 for Ag NMs in water was 0.51 mg/l (95% CI, 0.45-0.56), with L. variegatus displaying inhibited predation-avoidance behaviour compared to controls (6.66 ± 10%) successful response at 24-h), as well as significant increases (p < 0.05) in catalase (CAT) activity at sub-lethal concentrations at 24-h. Behavioural improvement and the return of antioxidant enzymes to control levels was observed after 48 and 72-h. AgNO3 exposure proved more toxic than Ag NM (96-h LC50 = 0.034 mg/l, 95% CI, 0.031-0.037) but resulted in no changes to antioxidant enzymes following sub-lethal exposure. Furthermore, Ag dissolution from Ag NM (~2-4%) could not account for the full extent of toxicity observed, suggesting a nano-specific effect. Increased environmental relevance via the inclusion of Suwannee River Humic Acid (SRHA, 5 mg/l) alleviated sub-lethal Ag NM toxicity despite a comparable 96-h LC50 (0.54 mg/l, 95% CI, 0.51-0.57). Significant effects of Ag NMs in formulated sediments (mortality, biomass) were only recorded according to OECD 225 at the highest test concentration (1333 mg/kg) for Ag NM indicating a potential attenuating effect of sediments towards toxicity. No toxicity was observed for TiO2 NM in aquatic or sediment exposures up to concentrations of 2000 mg/l and 1333 mg/kg, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Simon Little
- Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
| | - Helinor J Johnston
- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
| | - Vicki Stone
- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
| | - Teresa F Fernandes
- Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Xiang W, Chen L. In light-sensitive drug delivery system nanoparticles mediate oxidative stress. Am J Transl Res 2020; 12:1469-1480. [PMID: 32509156 PMCID: PMC7270018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
In light-sensitive drug delivery systems, more and more nanoparticles were applied to load various drug molecules. However, few studies focused on their biomedical effects such as the regulation of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation which could influence cellular redox reaction. In the present article, through review of literature, analysis of high-throughput sequencing database, the mechanisms of drug delivery based on organic (poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG)) and inorganic (Au, ZnO, SiO2 and TiO2) nanoparticles were introduced briefly. Besides, it was also expounded that nuclear factor-erythroid 2 (NF-E2)-related factor 2/BTB domain and CNC homolog 1 (Nrf2/Bach1) might be involved in the regulation of HO-1 and the quantum effect of photon altered ROS generation. The exogenous nanoparticles certainly have various biomedical effects that even affect the pathogenesis of some diseases like atopic dermatitis. Thus, biomedical effect of nanoparticles depends on HO-1/ROS needs further research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Xiang
- Yangtze Normal University, College of Modern Agriculture and BioengineeringChongqing, China
| | - Long Chen
- Bioengineering Institute of Chongqing University174 Shazheng Street, Chongqing, China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Egambaram OP, Kesavan Pillai S, Ray SS. Materials Science Challenges in Skin UV Protection: A Review. Photochem Photobiol 2020; 96:779-797. [PMID: 31886889 DOI: 10.1111/php.13208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
UV radiation is one of the critical environmental stress factors for human skin, which can trigger various problems such as pruritus, burning, erythema, premature skin aging and skin cancer. Hence, UV protection has become an indispensable daily routine and the use of topical sunscreen products is rapidly increasing. However, there are emerging concerns over the efficiency and safety of existing chemical and physical UV filters used in consumer products. Furthermore, there is no universally approved method for assessing sun protection efficiency regardless of the immediate end user need to develop safer sunscreen products that afford broad-spectrum photoprotection. It is evident that the current organic and inorganic UV filters have significant unfavorable impacts on human, environmental, and marine safety. Therefore, effective alternative UV filters should be established. This article comprehensively reviews the properties, safety, health and ecological concerns of various UV filters including TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles as well as the limitations of the testing protocols and guidelines provided by major regulatory bodies. The photoreactivity of UV filters used in sunscreen remains a major challenge, and it is crucial to develop new sunscreen ingredients, which not only protect the consumer, but also the environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Orielia Pria Egambaram
- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI/CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa.,Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
| | - Sreejarani Kesavan Pillai
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
| | - Suprakas Sinha Ray
- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI/CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa.,Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
TiO 2 Nanomaterials Non-Controlled Contamination Could Be Hazardous for Normal Cells Located in the Field of Radiotherapy. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21030940. [PMID: 32023866 PMCID: PMC7037422 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21030940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Among nanomaterials (NMs), titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most manufactured NMs and can be found in many consumers' products such as skin care products, textiles and food (as E171 additive). Moreover, due to its most attractive property, a photoactivation upon non-ionizing UVA radiation, TiO2 NMs is widely used as a decontaminating agent. Uncontrolled contaminations by TiO2 NMs during their production (professional exposure) or by using products (consumer exposure) are rather frequent. So far, TiO2 NMs cytotoxicity is still a matter of controversy depending on biological models, types of TiO2 NMs, suspension preparation and biological endpoints. TiO2 NMs photoactivation has been widely described for UV light radiation exposure, it could lead to reactive oxygen species production, known to be both cyto- and genotoxic on human cells. After higher photon energy exposition, such as X-rays used for radiotherapy and for medical imaging, TiO2 NMs photoactivation still occurs. Importantly, the question of its hazard in the case of body contamination of persons receiving radiotherapy was never addressed, knowing that healthy tissues surrounding the tumor are indeed exposed. The present work focuses on the analysis of human normal bronchiolar cell response after co-exposition TiO2 NMs (with different coatings) and ionizing radiation. Our results show a clear synergistic effect, in terms of cell viability, cell death and oxidative stress, between TiO2 NMS and radiation.
Collapse
|
18
|
Ripolles-Avila C, Martinez-Garcia M, Hascoët AS, Rodríguez-Jerez JJ. Bactericidal efficacy of UV activated TiO2 nanoparticles against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria on suspension. CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2019.1590461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Carolina Ripolles-Avila
- Hygiene and Food Inspection Unit, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Facultat de Veterinària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Maria Martinez-Garcia
- Hygiene and Food Inspection Unit, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Facultat de Veterinària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Anne-Sophie Hascoët
- Hygiene and Food Inspection Unit, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Facultat de Veterinària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - José Juan Rodríguez-Jerez
- Hygiene and Food Inspection Unit, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Facultat de Veterinària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Gomes SIL, Roca CP, von der Kammer F, Scott-Fordsmand JJ, Amorim MJB. Mechanisms of (photo)toxicity of TiO 2 nanomaterials (NM103, NM104, NM105): using high-throughput gene expression in Enchytraeus crypticus. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:21960-21970. [PMID: 30444228 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr03251c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) based nanomaterials (NMs) are among the most produced NMs worldwide. When irradiated with light, particularly UV, TiO2 is photoactive, a property that is explored for several purposes. There are an increasing number of reports on the negative effects of photoactivated TiO2 on non-target organisms. We have here studied the effect of a suite of reference type TiO2 NMs (i.e. NM103, NM104, and NM105 and compared these to the bulk) with and without UV radiation to the oligochaete Enchytraeus crypticus. High-throughput gene expression was used to assess the molecular mechanisms, while also anchoring it to the known effects at the organism level (i.e., reproduction). Results showed that the photoactivity of TiO2 (UV exposed) played a major role in enhancing TiO2 toxicity, activating the transcription of oxidative stress, lysosome damage and apoptosis mechanisms. For non-UV activated TiO2, where toxicity at the organism level (reproduction) was lower, results showed potential for long-term effects (i.e., mutagenic and epigenetic). NM specific mechanisms were identified: NM103 affected transcription and translation, NM104_UV negatively affected the reproductive system/organs, and NM105_UV activated superoxide anion response. Results provided mechanistic information on UV-related phototoxicity of TiO2 materials and evidence for the potential long-term effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Susana I L Gomes
- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Savić-Zdravković D, Jovanović B, Đurđević A, Stojković-Piperac M, Savić A, Vidmar J, Milošević D. An environmentally relevant concentration of titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles induces morphological changes in the mouthparts of Chironomus tentans. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 211:489-499. [PMID: 30081221 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.07.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
The present study was carried out in order to assess the influence of environmentally relevant concentrations of TiO2 nanoparticles (E171 human food grade) toxicity on the freshwater midge Chironomus tentans. Tested concentrations were 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 mg of E171 TiO2 per 1 kg of sediment, for the experiment aiming at life trait toxicity observation; and 2.5, 25 and 250 mg of E171 TiO2 per 1 kg of sediment for the experiment aiming at mouthpart deformity observation. The experimental design was constructed for the sediment dwelling chironomid larvae according to OECD guidelines. For the first time, a geometric morphometric approach was used to assess the deformities in chironomid larvae as sublethal implications of nanoparticle exposure. The present study showed a concentration-response relationship between the TiO2 concentration in the substrate and the TiO2 intake. The mortality and emergence ratio was affected at concentrations >1000 mg/kg. Geometric Morphometrics revealed the tendency of the mentum teeth to narrow and elongate and the mandibles to widen, as well as the loss of the first inner tooth, with a TiO2 concentration rise. The variability of morphological changes observed in the mouthparts indicates that C. tentans could be used as a bioindicator in nano-TiO2 monitoring.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dimitrija Savić-Zdravković
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia.
| | - Boris Jovanović
- Department of Natural Resource Management and Ecology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
| | - Aca Đurđević
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
| | - Milica Stojković-Piperac
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
| | - Ana Savić
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
| | - Janja Vidmar
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - Djuradj Milošević
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Niska K, Zielinska E, Radomski MW, Inkielewicz-Stepniak I. Metal nanoparticles in dermatology and cosmetology: Interactions with human skin cells. Chem Biol Interact 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
22
|
JAK/STAT and TGF-ß activation as potential adverse outcome pathway of TiO 2NPs phototoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans. Sci Rep 2017; 7:17833. [PMID: 29259193 PMCID: PMC5736661 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-17495-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) are widely used nanoparticles, whose catalytic activity is mainly due to photoactivation. In this study, the toxicity of TiO2NPs was investigated on the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, with and without UV activation. Comparative analyses across the four treatments revealed that UV-activated TiO2NPs led to significant reproductive toxicity through oxidative stress. To understand the underlying molecular mechanism, transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses were conducted, followed by whole-genome network-based pathway analyses. Differential expression analysis from microarray data revealed only 4 DEGs by exposure to TiO2NPs alone, compared to 3,625 and 3,286 DEGs by UV alone and UV-activated TiO2NPs, respectively. Pathway analyses suggested the possible involvement of the JAK/STAT and TGF-ß pathways in the phototoxicity of TiO2NPs, which correlated with the observation of increased gene expression of those pathways. Comparative analysis of C. elegans response across UV activation and TiO2NPs exposure was performed using loss-of-function mutants of genes in these pathways. Results indicated that the JAK/STAT pathway was specific to TiO2NPs, whereas the TGF-ß pathway was specific to UV. Interestingly, crosstalk between these pathways was confirmed by further mutant analysis. We consider that these findings will contribute to understand the molecular mechanisms of toxicity of TiO2NPs in the natural environment.
Collapse
|
23
|
Bermejo-Nogales A, Connolly M, Rosenkranz P, Fernández-Cruz ML, Navas JM. Negligible cytotoxicity induced by different titanium dioxide nanoparticles in fish cell lines. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2017; 138:309-319. [PMID: 28062079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Revised: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/30/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) have a wide number of applications in cosmetic, solar and paint industries due to their photocatalyst and ultraviolet blocking properties. The continuous increase in the production of TiO2-NPs enhances the risk for this manufactured nanomaterial to enter water bodies through treated effluents or agricultural amendments. TiO2-NPs have shown very low toxicity in a number of aquatic organisms. However, there are no conclusive data about their deleterious effects and on their possible mechanisms of toxic action. At this level, in vitro cell culture systems are a useful tool to gain insight about processes underlying the toxicity of a wide variety of substances, including nanomaterials. Differences in the physiology of different taxa make advisable the use of cells coming from the taxon of interest, but collecting data from a variety of cellular types allows a better understanding of the studied processes. Taking all this into account, the aim of the present study was to assess the toxicity of three types of TiO2-NP, rutile hydrophobic (NM-103), rutile hydrophilic (NM-104) and rutile-anatase (NM-105), obtained from the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) repository, using various fish cell lines (RTG-2, PLHC-1, RTH-149, RTL-W1) and rainbow trout primary hepatocytes. For comparative purposes, the effect of different dispersion protocols, end-point assays and extended exposure time was studied in a fish cell line (RTG-2) and in the rat hepatoma cell line (H4IIE). TiO2-NPs dispersions showed a variable degree of aggregation in cell culture media. Disruption of mitochondrial metabolic activity, plasma membrane integrity and lysosome function was not detected in any cell line after exposure to TiO2-NPs at any time and concentration ranges tested. These results are indicative of a low toxicity of the TiO2-NPs tested and show the usefulness of fish cells maintained in vitro as high throughput screening methods that can facilitate further testing in the framework of integrated testing strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Azucena Bermejo-Nogales
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Ambiente, Carretera de la Coruña, Km 7.5, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
| | - Mona Connolly
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Ambiente, Carretera de la Coruña, Km 7.5, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Heriott-Watt University, School of Life Sciences, Edinburgh, UK.
| | - Philipp Rosenkranz
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Ambiente, Carretera de la Coruña, Km 7.5, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
| | - María-Luisa Fernández-Cruz
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Ambiente, Carretera de la Coruña, Km 7.5, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
| | - José M Navas
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Ambiente, Carretera de la Coruña, Km 7.5, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Ammendolia MG, Iosi F, Maranghi F, Tassinari R, Cubadda F, Aureli F, Raggi A, Superti F, Mantovani A, De Berardis B. Short-term oral exposure to low doses of nano-sized TiO 2 and potential modulatory effects on intestinal cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2017; 102:63-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2017.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
|
25
|
Kim MS, Stees M, Karuturi BVK, Vijayaraghavalu S, Peterson RE, Madsen GL, Labhasetwar V. Pro-NP™ protect against TiO2 nanoparticle-induced phototoxicity in zebrafish model: exploring potential application for skin care. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2017; 7:372-382. [DOI: 10.1007/s13346-017-0374-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
26
|
Simon M, Saez G, Muggiolu G, Lavenas M, Le Trequesser Q, Michelet C, Devès G, Barberet P, Chevet E, Dupuy D, Delville MH, Seznec H. In situ quantification of diverse titanium dioxide nanoparticles unveils selective endoplasmic reticulum stress-dependent toxicity. Nanotoxicology 2017; 11:134-145. [DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2017.1278803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Marina Simon
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| | - Gladys Saez
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| | - Giovanna Muggiolu
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| | - Magali Lavenas
- CNRS, UPR9048, Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), Pessac, France
- Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), Université de Bordeaux, Pessac, France
| | - Quentin Le Trequesser
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UPR9048, Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), Pessac, France
- Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), Université de Bordeaux, Pessac, France
| | - Claire Michelet
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| | - Guillaume Devès
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| | - Philippe Barberet
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| | - Eric Chevet
- INSERM, ERL440, "Oncogenesis Stress Signaling", Université Rennes 1, Rennes, France
- Centre de Lutte Contre le Cancer Eugène Marquis, Rennes, France
| | - Denis Dupuy
- INSERM, U869, IECB, Laboratoire ARNA, Bordeaux, France
- Université de Bordeaux, U869, IECB, Laboratoire ARNA, Bordeaux, France
| | - Marie-Hélène Delville
- CNRS, UPR9048, Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), Pessac, France
- Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux (ICMCB), Université de Bordeaux, Pessac, France
| | - Hervé Seznec
- Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Université de Bordeaux, Gradignan, France
- CNRS, UMR5797, Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires Bordeaux Gradignan (CENBG), Gradignan, France
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Johnson M, Ates M, Arslan Z, Farah I, Bogatu C. Assessment of Crystal Morphology on Uptake, Particle Dissolution, and Toxicity of Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide on Artemia salina. JOURNAL OF NANOTOXICOLOGY AND NANOMEDICINE 2017; 2:11-27. [PMID: 29333492 PMCID: PMC5761335 DOI: 10.4018/jnn.2017010102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
Knowledge of nanomaterial toxicity is critical to avoid adverse effects on human and environment health. In this study, the influences of crystal morphology on physico-chemical and toxic properties of nanoscale TiO2 (n-TiO2) were investigated. Artemia salina were exposed to anatase, rutile and mixture polymorphs of n-TiO2 in seawater. Short-term (24 h) and long-term (96 h) exposures were conducted in 1, 10 and 100 mg/L suspensions of n-TiO2 in the presence and absence of food. Anatase form had highest accumulation followed by mixture and rutile. Presence of food greatly reduced accumulation. n-TiO2 dissolution was not significant in seawater (p<0.05) nor was influenced from crystal structure. Highest toxic effects occurred in 96h exposure in the order of anatase > mixture > rutile. Mortality and oxidative stress levels increased with increasing n-TiO2 concentration and exposure time (p<0.05). Presence of food in the exposure medium alleviated the oxidative stress, indicating that deprivation from food could promote toxic effects of n-TiO2 under long-term exposure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martha Johnson
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217 USA
| | - Mehmet Ates
- Department of Bioengineering, Munzur University, Faculty of Engineering, Tunceli, 62000, Turkey
| | - Zikri Arslan
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217 USA
| | - Ibrahim Farah
- Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217
| | | |
Collapse
|
28
|
Tiwari M, Sharma NC, Fleischmann P, Burbage J, Venkatachalam P, Sahi SV. Nanotitania Exposure Causes Alterations in Physiological, Nutritional and Stress Responses in Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2017; 8:633. [PMID: 28484486 PMCID: PMC5399031 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
Abstract
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nanotitania: TiO2NPs) are used in a wide range of consumer products, paints, sunscreens, and cosmetics. The increased applications lead to the subsequent release of nanomaterials in environment that could affect the plant productivity. However, few studies have been performed to determine the overall effects of TiO2NPs on edible crops. We treated tomato plants with 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 g/L TiO2NPs in a hydroponic system for 2 weeks and examined physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes. The dual response was observed on growth and photosynthetic ability of plants depending on TiO2NPs concentrations. Low concentrations (0.5-2 g/L) of TiO2NPs boosted growth by approximately 50% and caused significant increase in photosynthetic parameters such as quantum yield, performance index, and total chlorophyll content as well as induced expression of PSI gene with respect to untreated plants. The high concentration (4 g/L) affected these parameters in negative manner. The catalase and peroxidase activities were also elevated in the exposed plants in a dose-dependent manner. Likewise, exposed plants exhibited increased expressions of glutathione synthase and glutathione S-transferase (nearly threefold increase in both roots and leaves), indicating a promising role of thiols in detoxification of TiO2NPs in tomato. The elemental analysis of tissues performed at 0.5, 1, and 2 g/L TiO2NPs indicates that TiO2NPs transport significantly affected the distribution of essential elements (P, S, Mg, and Fe) in roots and leaves displaying about threefold increases in P and 25% decrease in Fe contents. This study presents the mechanistic basis for the differential responses of titanium nanoparticles in tomato, and calls for a cautious approach for the application of nanomaterials in agriculture. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACTMovement of nanotitania in plant tissues.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Manish Tiwari
- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenKY, USA
| | - Nilesh C. Sharma
- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenKY, USA
| | - Paul Fleischmann
- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenKY, USA
| | - Jauan Burbage
- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenKY, USA
| | | | - Shivendra V. Sahi
- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenKY, USA
- *Correspondence: Shivendra V. Sahi,
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Friehs E, AlSalka Y, Jonczyk R, Lavrentieva A, Jochums A, Walter JG, Stahl F, Scheper T, Bahnemann D. Toxicity, phototoxicity and biocidal activity of nanoparticles employed in photocatalysis. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
30
|
Wilke CM, Tong T, Gaillard JF, Gray KA. Attenuation of Microbial Stress Due to Nano-Ag and Nano-TiO 2 Interactions under Dark Conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2016; 50:11302-11310. [PMID: 27635658 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b02271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are incorporated into thousands of commercial products, and their release into environmental systems creates complex mixtures with unknown toxicological outcomes. To explore this scenario, we probe the chemical and toxicological interactions of nanosilver (n-Ag) and nanotitania (n-TiO2) in Lake Michigan water, a natural aqueous medium, under dark conditions. We find that the presence of n-Ag induces a stress response in Escherichia coli, as indicated by a decrease in ATP production observed at low concentrations (in the μg L-1 range), with levels that are environmentally relevant. However, when n-Ag and n-TiO2 are present together in a mixture, n-TiO2 attenuates the toxicity of n-Ag at and below 20 μg L-1 by adsorbing Ag+(aq). We observe, however, that toxic stress cannot be explained by dissolved silver concentrations alone and, therefore, must also depend on silver associated with the nanoscale fraction. Although the attenuating effect of n-TiO2 on n-Ag's toxicity is limited, this study emphasizes the importance of probing the toxicity of ENM mixtures under environmental conditions to assess how chemical interactions between nanoparticles change the toxicological effects of single ENMs in unexpected ways.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carolyn M Wilke
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
| | - Tiezheng Tong
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
| | - Jean-François Gaillard
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
| | - Kimberly A Gray
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Horie M, Sugino S, Kato H, Tabei Y, Nakamura A, Yoshida Y. Does photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles correspond to photo-cytotoxicity? Cellular uptake of TiO2 nanoparticles is important in their photo-cytotoxicity. Toxicol Mech Methods 2016; 26:284-94. [DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2016.1175530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
|
32
|
Jovanović B, Bezirci G, Çağan AS, Coppens J, Levi EE, Oluz Z, Tuncel E, Duran H, Beklioğlu M. Food web effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in an outdoor freshwater mesocosm experiment. Nanotoxicology 2016; 10:902-12. [DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2016.1140242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Boris Jovanović
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chair for Fish Diseases and Fisheries Biology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany,
- Center for Nanoscience (CeNS), LMU, Munich, Germany,
| | - Gizem Bezirci
- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey,
| | - Ali Serhan Çağan
- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey,
| | - Jan Coppens
- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey,
| | - Eti E. Levi
- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey,
| | - Zehra Oluz
- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey, and
| | - Eylül Tuncel
- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey, and
| | - Hatice Duran
- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey, and
| | - Meryem Beklioğlu
- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey,
- Kemal Kurdaş Ecological Research and Training Stations, Lake Eymir, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Jovanović B, Cvetković VJ, Mitrović TL. Effects of human food grade titanium dioxide nanoparticle dietary exposure on Drosophila melanogaster survival, fecundity, pupation and expression of antioxidant genes. CHEMOSPHERE 2016; 144:43-49. [PMID: 26344147 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.08.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2015] [Revised: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 08/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
The fruitfly, Drosophila melanogaster was exposed to the human food grade of E171 titanium dioxide (TiO2). This is a special grade of TiO2 which is frequently omitted in nanotoxicology studies dealing with TiO2, yet it is the most relevant grade regarding oral exposure of humans. D. melanogaster larvae were exposed to 0.002 mg mL(-1), 0.02 mg mL(-1), 0.2 mg mL(-1), and 2 mg mL(-1) of TiO2 in feeding medium, and the survival, fecundity, pupation time, and expression of genes involved in oxidative stress response were monitored. TiO2 did not affect survival but significantly increased time to pupation (p < 0.001). Fecundity of D. melanogaster was unaffected by the treatment. Expression of the gene for catalase was markedly downregulated by the treatment, while the effect on the downregulation of superoxide dismutase 2 was less pronounced. After four days of dietary exposure TiO2 was present in a significant amount in larvae, but was not transferred to adults during metamorphosis. Two individuals with aberrant phenotype similar to previously described gold nanoparticles induced mutant phenotypes were detected in the group exposed to TiO2. In general, TiO2 showed little toxicity toward D. melanogaster at concentrations relevant to oral exposure of humans.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Boris Jovanović
- Chair for Fish Diseases and Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany; Center for Nanoscience (CeNS), LMU, Munich, Germany.
| | - Vladimir J Cvetković
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
| | - Tatjana Lj Mitrović
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Wyrwoll AJ, Lautenschläger P, Bach A, Hellack B, Dybowska A, Kuhlbusch TAJ, Hollert H, Schäffer A, Maes HM. Size matters--The phototoxicity of TiO2 nanomaterials. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 208:859-867. [PMID: 26613672 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2015.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2015] [Revised: 10/10/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
Under solar radiation several titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2) are known to be phototoxic for daphnids. We investigated the influence of primary particle size (10, 25, and 220 nm) and ionic strength (IS) of the test medium on the acute phototoxicity of anatase TiO2 particles to Daphnia magna. The intermediate sized particles (25 nm) showed the highest phototoxicity followed by the 10 nm and 220 nm sized particles (median effective concentrations (EC50): 0.53, 1.28, 3.88 mg/L). Photoactivity was specified by differentiating free OH radicals (therephthalic acid method) and on the other hand surface adsorbed, as well as free OH, electron holes, and O2(-) (electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, EPR). We show that the formation of free OH radicals increased with a decrease in primary particle size (terephthalic acid method), whereas the total measured ROS content was highest at an intermediate particle size of 25 nm, which consequently revealed the highest photoxicity. The photoactivities of the 10 and 220 nm particles as measured by EPR were comparable. We suggest that phototoxicity depends additionally on the particle-daphnia interaction area, which explains the higher photoxicity of the 10 nm particles compared to the 220 nm particles. Thus, phototoxicity is a function of the generation of different ROS and the particle-daphnia interaction area, both depending on particle size. Phototoxicity of the 10 nm and 25 nm sized nanoparticles decreased as IS of the test medium increased (EC50: 2.9 and 1.1 mg/L). In conformity with the Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) theory we suggest that the precipitation of nano-TiO2 was more pronounced in high than in low IS medium, causing a lower phototoxicity. In summary, primary particle size and IS of the medium were identified as factors influencing phototoxicity of anatase nano-TiO2 to D. magna.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anne J Wyrwoll
- Department of Environmental Biology and Chemodynamics, Institute for Environmental Research, RWTH-Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
| | - Petra Lautenschläger
- Department of Environmental Biology and Chemodynamics, Institute for Environmental Research, RWTH-Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
| | - Alexander Bach
- Department of Environmental Biology and Chemodynamics, Institute for Environmental Research, RWTH-Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
| | - Bryan Hellack
- Institute for Energy and Environmental Technology e.V., Bliersheimer Str. 58-60, 47229 Duisburg, Germany.
| | | | - Thomas A J Kuhlbusch
- Institute for Energy and Environmental Technology e.V., Bliersheimer Str. 58-60, 47229 Duisburg, Germany.
| | - Henner Hollert
- Department of Ecosystem Analysis, Institute for Environmental Research, RWTH-Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany; College of Resources and Environmental Science, Chongqing University, 1 Tiansheng Road, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, China.
| | - Andreas Schäffer
- Department of Environmental Biology and Chemodynamics, Institute for Environmental Research, RWTH-Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany; College of Resources and Environmental Science, Chongqing University, 1 Tiansheng Road, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, China.
| | - Hanna M Maes
- Department of Environmental Biology and Chemodynamics, Institute for Environmental Research, RWTH-Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Increase Superoxide Anion Production by Acting on NADPH Oxidase. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0144829. [PMID: 26714308 PMCID: PMC4699827 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) anatase nanoparticles (NPs) are metal oxide NPs commercialized for several uses of everyday life. However their toxicity has been poorly investigated. Cellular internalization of NPs has been shown to activate macrophages and neutrophils that contribute to superoxide anion production by the NADPH oxidase complex. Transmission electron micrososcopy images showed that the membrane fractions were close to the NPs while fluorescence indicated an interaction between NPs and cytosolic proteins. Using a cell-free system, we have investigated the influence of TiO2 NPs on the behavior of the NADPH oxidase. In the absence of the classical activator molecules of the enzyme (arachidonic acid) but in the presence of TiO2 NPs, no production of superoxide ions could be detected indicating that TiO2 NPs were unable to activate by themselves the complex. However once the NADPH oxidase was activated (i.e., by arachidonic acid), the rate of superoxide anion production went up to 140% of its value without NPs, this effect being dependent on their concentration. In the presence of TiO2 nanoparticles, the NADPH oxidase produces more superoxide ions, hence induces higher oxidative stress. This hyper-activation and the subsequent increase in ROS production by TiO2 NPs could participate to the oxidative stress development.
Collapse
|
36
|
Sánchez-Quiles D, Tovar-Sánchez A. Are sunscreens a new environmental risk associated with coastal tourism? ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2015; 83:158-70. [PMID: 26142925 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2015.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Revised: 06/08/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
The world coastal-zone population and coastal tourism are expected to grow during this century. Associated with that, there will be an increase in the use of sunscreens and cosmetics with UV-filters in their formulation, which will make coastal regions worldwide susceptible to the impact of these cosmetics. Recent investigations indicate that organic and inorganic UV-filters, as well as many other components that are constituents of the sunscreens, reach the marine environment--directly as a consequence of water recreational activities and/or indirectly from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) effluents. Toxicity of organic and inorganic UV filters has been demonstrated in aquatic organism. UV-filters inhibit growth in marine phytoplankton and tend to bioaccumulate in the food webs. These findings together with coastal tourism data records highlight the potential risk that the increasing use of these cosmetics would have in coastal marine areas. Nevertheless, future investigations into distribution, residence time, aging, partitioning and speciation of their main components and by-products in the water column, persistence, accumulation and toxicity in the trophic chain, are needed to understand the magnitude and real impact of these emerging pollutants in the marine system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- David Sánchez-Quiles
- Department of Global Change Research, Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies, IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Miguel Marqués 21, 07190 Esporles, Balearic Island, Spain.
| | - Antonio Tovar-Sánchez
- Department of Global Change Research, Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies, IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Miguel Marqués 21, 07190 Esporles, Balearic Island, Spain; Department of Ecology and Coastal Management, Andalusian Institute for Marine Science, ICMAN (CSIC), Campus Universitario Río San Pedro, 11510 Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Leite PEC, Pereira MR, Granjeiro JM. Hazard effects of nanoparticles in central nervous system: Searching for biocompatible nanomaterials for drug delivery. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 29:1653-60. [PMID: 26116398 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Revised: 06/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Nanostructured materials are widely used in many applications of industry and biomedical fields. Nanoparticles emerges as potential pharmacological carriers that can be applied in the regenerative medicine, diagnosis and drug delivery. Different types of nanoparticles exhibit ability to cross the brain blood barrier (BBB) and accumulate in several brain areas. Then, efforts have been done to develop safer nanocarrier systems to treat disorders of central nervous system (CNS). However, several in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that nanoparticles of different materials exhibit a wide range of neurotoxic effects inducing neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. For this reason, polymeric nanoparticles arise as a promisor alternative due to their biocompatible and biodegradable properties. After an overview of CNS location and neurotoxic effects of translocated nanoparticles, this review addresses the use of polymeric nanoparticles to the treatment of neuroinfectious diseases, as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and meningitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paulo Emílio Corrêa Leite
- Laboratory of Bioengineering and in Vitro Toxicology, Directory of Metrology Applied to Life Sciences - DIMAV, National Institute of Metrology Quality and Technology - INMETRO, 25250-020 Duque de Caxias, RJ, Brazil.
| | - Mariana Rodrigues Pereira
- Laboratory of Chemical Signaling in Nervous System, Biology Institute, Fluminense Federal University, 24020-141 Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
| | - José Mauro Granjeiro
- Laboratory of Bioengineering and in Vitro Toxicology, Directory of Metrology Applied to Life Sciences - DIMAV, National Institute of Metrology Quality and Technology - INMETRO, 25250-020 Duque de Caxias, RJ, Brazil; Dental School, Fluminense Federal University, 24020-140 Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|