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Chen L, He Y, Lan J, Li Z, Gu D, Nie W, Zhang T, Ding Y. Advancements in nano drug delivery system for liver cancer therapy based on mitochondria-targeting. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 180:117520. [PMID: 39395257 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 09/26/2024] [Accepted: 10/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024] Open
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Based on poor efficacy and non-specific toxic side effects of conventional drug therapy for liver cancer, nano-based drug delivery system (NDDS) offers the advantage of drug targeting delivery. Subcellular targeting of nanomedicines on this basis enables more precise and effective termination of tumor cells. Mitochondria, as the crucial cell powerhouse, possesses distinctive physical and chemical properties in hepatoma cells different from that in hepatic cells, and controls apoptosis, tumor metastasis, and cellular drug resistance in hepatoma cells through metabolism and dynamics, which serves as a good choice for drug targeting delivery. Thus, mitochondria-targeting NDDS have become a recent research focus, showcasing the design of cationic nanoparticles, metal nanoparticles, mitochondrial peptide modification and so on. Although many studies have shown good results regarding anti-tumor efficacy, it is a long way to go before the successful translation of clinical application. Based on these, we summarized the specificity and importance of mitochondria in hepatoma cells, and reviewed the current mitochondria-targeting NDDS for liver cancer therapy, aiming to provide a better understanding for current development process, strengths and weaknesses of mitochondria-targeting NDDS as well as informing subsequent improvements and developments.
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- Lixia Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; The MOE Innovation Centre for Basic Medicine Research on Qi-Blood TCM Theories, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; The MOE Innovation Centre for Basic Medicine Research on Qi-Blood TCM Theories, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; The MOE Innovation Centre for Basic Medicine Research on Qi-Blood TCM Theories, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; The MOE Innovation Centre for Basic Medicine Research on Qi-Blood TCM Theories, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Alcolea-Rodriguez V, Dumit V, Ledwith R, Portela R, Bañares MA, Haase A. Differentially Induced Autophagy by Engineered Nanomaterial Treatment Has an Impact on Cellular Homeostasis and Cytotoxicity. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:11793-11799. [PMID: 39271139 PMCID: PMC11440646 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Considering the increasing production of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), new approach methodologies (NAMs) are essential for safe-by-design approaches and risk assessment. Our aim was to enhance screening strategies with a focus on reactivity-triggered toxicities. We applied in vitro tests to 10 selected benchmark ENMs in two cell models, lung epithelial A549 and differentiated THP-1 macrophage-like cells. Previously, we categorized ENMs based on surface reactivity. Here we elucidated their reactivity-triggered cytotoxicity and mode of action using the WST-1 assay (metabolic activity), LDH assay (cell membrane integrity), autophagosome detection, and proteomics. Nonreactive SiO2 NM-200 showed no significant impact on cell viability. Conversely, highly reactive CuO and ZnO (NM-110 and NM-111) disrupted cell homeostasis. Interestingly, moderately reactive TiO2 (NM-101 and NM-105) and CeO2 (NM-211 and NM-212), apparently without an adverse effect, induced autophagosome formation, evidencing autophagy as a defensive mechanism. Our improved in vitro testing strategy, combined with state-of-the-art reactivity information, screens ENMs for potential reactivity-triggered toxicity.
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- Victor Alcolea-Rodriguez
- Department
of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal
Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin 10589, Germany
- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, ICP-CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Campus
Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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I. Dumit
- Department
of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal
Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin 10589, Germany
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- Department
of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal
Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin 10589, Germany
- Freie
Universität Berlin, Institute of Pharmacy, Berlin 14195, German
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- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, ICP-CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Campus
Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, ICP-CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Campus
Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department
of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal
Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin 10589, Germany
- Freie
Universität Berlin, Institute of Pharmacy, Berlin 14195, German
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Julaiti M, Guo H, Cui T, Nijiati N, Huang P, Hu B. Application of stem cells in the study of developmental and functional toxicity of endodermal-derived organs caused by nanoparticles. Toxicol In Vitro 2024; 98:105836. [PMID: 38702034 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2024.105836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Nanoparticles have unique properties that make them useful in biomedicine. However, their extensive use raises concerns about potential hazards to the body. Therefore, it is crucial to establish effective and robust toxicology models to evaluate the developmental and functional toxicity of nanoparticles on the body. This article discusses the use of stem cells to study the developmental and functional toxicity of organs of endodermal origin due to nanoparticles. The study discovered that various types of nanoparticles have varying effects on stem cells. The application of stem cell models can provide a possibility for studying the effects of nanoparticles on organ development and function, as they can more accurately reflect the toxic mechanisms of different types of nanoparticles. However, stem cell toxicology systems currently cannot fully reflect the effects of nanoparticles on entire organs. Therefore, the establishment of organoid models and other advanced assessment models is expected to address this issue.
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- Mulati Julaiti
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- Human anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, China.
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Cheng K, Pan Y, Yuan B. Cytotoxicity prediction of nano metal oxides on different lung cells via Nano-QSAR. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123405. [PMID: 38244905 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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In recent years, nanomaterials have found extensive applications across diverse domains owing to their distinctive physical and chemical characteristics. It is of great importance in theoretical and practical terms to carry out the relationship between structural characteristics of nanomaterials and different cytotoxicity and to achieve practical assessment and prediction of cytotoxicity. This study investigated the intrinsic quantitative constitutive relationships between the cytotoxicity of nano-metal oxides on human normal lung epithelial cells and human lung adenocarcinoma cells. We first employed quasi-SMILES-based nanostructural descriptors by selecting the five physicochemical properties that are most closely related to the cytotoxicity of nanometal oxides, then established SMILES-based descriptors that can effectively describe and characterize the molecular structure of nanometal oxides, and then built the corresponding Nano-Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (Nano-QSAR) prediction models, finally, combined with the theory of reactive oxygen species (ROS) biotoxicity, to reveal the mechanism of toxicity and differences between the two cell types. The established model can efficiently and accurately predict the properties of targets, reveal the corresponding toxicity mechanisms, and guide the safe design, synthesis, and application of nanometal oxides.
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- Kaixiao Cheng
- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, Jiangsu, PR China
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Boyadzhiev A, Wu D, Avramescu ML, Williams A, Rasmussen P, Halappanavar S. Toxicity of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Looking through the Lens of Toxicogenomics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:529. [PMID: 38203705 PMCID: PMC10779048 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The impact of solubility on the toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) requires further exploration to ascertain the impact of the dissolved and particulate species on response. In this study, FE1 mouse lung epithelial cells were exposed for 2-48 h to 4 MONPs of varying solubility: zinc oxide, nickel oxide, aluminum oxide, and titanium dioxide, in addition to microparticle analogues and metal chloride equivalents. Previously published data from FE1 cells exposed for 2-48 h to copper oxide and copper chloride were examined in the context of exposures in the present study. Viability was assessed using Trypan Blue staining and transcriptomic responses via microarray analysis. Results indicate material solubility is not the sole property governing MONP toxicity. Transcriptional signaling through the 'HIF-1α Signaling' pathway describes the response to hypoxia, which also includes genes associated with processes such as oxidative stress and unfolded protein responses and represents a conserved response across all MONPs tested. The number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in this pathway correlated with apical toxicity, and a panel of the top ten ranked DEGs was constructed (Hmox1, Hspa1a, Hspa1b, Mmp10, Adm, Serpine1, Slc2a1, Egln1, Rasd1, Hk2), highlighting mechanistic differences among tested MONPs. The HIF-1α pathway is proposed as a biomarker of MONP exposure and toxicity that can help prioritize MONPs for further evaluation and guide specific testing strategies.
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- Andrey Boyadzhiev
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Sutunkova MP, Klinova SV, Ryabova YV, Tazhigulova AV, Minigalieva IA, Shabardina LV, Solovyeva SN, Bushueva TV, Privalova LI. Comparative Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Effects of Metal Oxide and Metalloid Oxide Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098383. [PMID: 37176090 PMCID: PMC10178919 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Industrial production generates aerosols of complex composition, including an ultrafine fraction. This is typical for mining and metallurgical industries, welding processes, and the production and recycling of electronics, batteries, etc. Since nano-sized particles are the most dangerous component of inhaled air, in this study we aimed to establish the impact of the chemical nature and dose of nanoparticles on their cytotoxicity. Suspensions of CuO, PbO, CdO, Fe2O3, NiO, SiO2, Mn3O4, and SeO nanoparticles were obtained by laser ablation. The experiments were conducted on outbred female albino rats. We carried out four series of a single intratracheal instillation of nanoparticles of different chemical natures at doses ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 mg per animal. Bronchoalveolar lavage was taken 24 h after the injection to assess its cytological and biochemical parameters. At a dose of 0.5 mg per animal, cytotoxicity in the series of nanoparticles changed as follows (in decreasing order): CuO NPs > PbO NPs > CdO NPs > NiO NPs > SiO2 NPs > Fe2O3 NPs. At a lower dose of 0.25 mg per animal, we observed a different pattern of cytotoxicity of the element oxides under study: NiO NPs > Mn3O4 NPs > CuO NPs > SeO NPs. We established that the cytotoxicity increased non-linearly with the increase in the dose of nanoparticles of the same chemical element (from 0 to 0.5 mg per animal). An increase in the levels of intracellular enzymes (amylase, AST, ALT, LDH) in the supernatant of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid indicated a cytotoxic effect of nanoparticles. Thus, alterations in the cytological parameters of the bronchoalveolar lavage and the biochemical characteristics of the supernatant can be used to predict the danger of new nanomaterials based on their comparative assessment with the available tested samples of nanoparticles.
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- Marina P Sutunkova
- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, 30 Popov Street, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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Bruhns T, Timm S, Sokolova IM. Metabolomics-based assessment of nanoparticles (nZnO) toxicity in an infaunal marine annelid, the lugworm Arenicola marina (Annelida: Sedentaria). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:160039. [PMID: 36356734 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanopollutants such as nZnO gain importance as contaminants of emerging concern due to their high production volume and potential toxicity. Coastal sediments serve as sinks for nanoparticles but the impacts and the toxicity mechanisms of nZnO in sediment-dwelling organisms are not well understood. We used metabolomics to assess the effects of nZnO-contaminated sediments on a benthic ecosystem engineer, an infaunal polychaete Arenicola marina. The worms were exposed to unpolluted (control) sediment or to the sediment spiked with 100 or 1000 μg Zn kg-1 of nZnO. Oxidative lesions (lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyls) were measured in the body wall as traditional biomarkers of nanopollutant toxicity. Metabolite profiles (including amino acids, tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and urea cycle intermediates) were determined in the body wall and the coelomic fluid. Exposure to nZnO altered metabolism of the lugworms via suppression of the metabolism of gluconeogenic and aromatic amino acids, and altered the TCA cycle likely via suppression of fumarase activity. These metabolic changes may negatively affect carbohydrate metabolism and energy storage, and impair hormonal signaling in the worms. The total pool of free amino acids was depleted in nZnO exposures with potentially negative consequences for osmoregulation and protein synthesis. Exposure to nZnO led to accumulation of the lipid peroxidation products demonstrating high susceptibility of the cellular membranes to nZnO-induced oxidative stress. The nZnO-induced shifts in the metabolite profiles were more pronounced in the coelomic fluid than the body wall. This finding emphasizes the important metabolic role of the coelomic fluid as well as its suitability for assessing the toxic impacts of nZnO and other metabolic disruptors. The metabolic disruptions caused by environmentally relevant concentrations of nZnO can have negative effects on the organisms' fitness impairing growth and reproduction of the populations of marine bioturbators like the lugworms in nanoparticle-polluted sediments.
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- Torben Bruhns
- Department of Marine Biology, Institute for Biological Sciences, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Sciences, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Marine Biology, Institute for Biological Sciences, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany; Department of Maritime Systems, Interdisciplinary Faculty, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
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Bozoglu S, Arvas MB, Varlı HS, Ucar B, Acar T, Karatepe N. Agglomerated serum albumin adsorbed protocatechuic acid coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as a theranostic agent. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:145602. [PMID: 36623313 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acb15b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Iron oxide nanoparticles have been one of the most widely used nanomaterials in biomedical applications. However, the incomplete understanding of the toxicity mechanisms limits their use in diagnosis and treatment processes. Many parameters are associated with their toxicity such as size, surface modification, solubility, concentration and immunogenicity. Further research needs to be done to address toxicity-related concerns and to increase its effectiveness in various applications. Herein, colloidally stable nanoparticles were prepared by coating magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONPs) with protocatechuic acid (PCA) which served as a stabilizer and a linkage for a further functional layer. A new perfusion agent with magnetic imaging capability was produced by the adsorption of biocompatible passivating agent macro-aggregated albumin (MAA) on the PCA-coated MIONPs. PCA-coated MIONPs were investigated using infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and dynamic light scattering while adsorption of MAA was analysed by transmission electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction methods. Magnetic measurements of samples indicated that all samples showed superparamagnetic behaviour. Cytotoxicity results revealed that the adsorption of MAA onto PCA-coated MIONPs provided an advantage by diminishing their toxicity against the L929 mouse fibroblast cell line compared to bare Fe3O4.
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- Serdar Bozoglu
- Institute of Energy, Renewable Energy Division, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Science and Technology Application and Research Center, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Energy, Renewable Energy Division, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Avramescu ML, Chénier M, Beauchemin S, Rasmussen P. Dissolution Behaviour of Metal-Oxide Nanomaterials in Various Biological Media. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:26. [PMID: 36615936 PMCID: PMC9824292 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Toxicological effects of metal-oxide-engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are closely related to their distinct physical-chemical properties, especially solubility and surface reactivity. The present study used five metal-oxide ENMs (ZnO, MnO2, CeO2, Al2O3, and Fe2O3) to investigate how various biologically relevant media influenced dissolution behaviour. In both water and cell culture medium (DMEM), the metal-oxide ENMs were more soluble than their bulk analogues, with the exception that bulk-MnO2 was slightly more soluble in water than nano-MnO2 and Fe2O3 displayed negligible solubility across all tested media (regardless of particle size). Lowering the initial concentration (10 mg/L vs. 100 mg/L) significantly increased the relative solubility (% of total concentration) of nano-ZnO and nano-MnO2 in both water and DMEM. Nano-Al2O3 and nano-CeO2 were impacted differently by the two media (significantly higher % solubility at 10 mg/L in DMEM vs. water). Further evaluation of simulated interstitial lung fluid (Gamble's solution) and phagolysosomal simulant fluid (PSF) showed that the selection of aqueous media significantly affected agglomeration and dissolution behaviour. The solubility of all investigated ENMs was significantly higher in DMEM (pH = 7.4) compared to Gamble's (pH 7.4), attributable to the presence of amino acids and proteins in DMEM. All ENMs showed low solubility in Gamble's (pH = 7.4) compared with PSF (pH = 4.5), attributable to the difference in pH. These observations are relevant to nanotoxicology as increased nanomaterial solubility also affects toxicity. The results demonstrated that, for the purpose of grouping and read-across efforts, the dissolution behaviour of metal-oxide ENMs should be evaluated using aqueous media representative of the exposure pathway being considered.
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- Mary-Luyza Avramescu
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECS Branch, Health Canada, 251 Sir Frederick Banting Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECS Branch, Health Canada, 251 Sir Frederick Banting Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECS Branch, Health Canada, 251 Sir Frederick Banting Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECS Branch, Health Canada, 251 Sir Frederick Banting Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, 140 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Serov DA, Baimler IV, Burmistrov DE, Baryshev AS, Yanykin DV, Astashev ME, Simakin AV, Gudkov SV. The Development of New Nanocomposite Polytetrafluoroethylene/Fe 2O 3 NPs to Prevent Bacterial Contamination in Meat Industry. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14224880. [PMID: 36433009 PMCID: PMC9695638 DOI: 10.3390/polym14224880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The bacterial contamination of cutting boards and other equipment in the meat processing industry is one of the key reasons for reducing the shelf life and consumer properties of products. There are two ways to solve this problem. The first option is to create coatings with increased strength in order to prevent the formation of micro damages that are favorable for bacterial growth. The second possibility is to create materials with antimicrobial properties. The use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coatings with the addition of metal oxide nanoparticles will allow to the achieving of both strength and bacteriostatic effects at the same time. In the present study, a new coating based on PTFE and Fe2O3 nanoparticles was developed. Fe2O3 nanoparticles were synthesized by laser ablation in water and transferred into acetone using the developed procedures. An acetone-based colloidal solution was mixed with a PTFE-based varnish. Composites with concentrations of Fe2O3 nanoparticles from 0.001-0.1% were synthesized. We studied the effect of the obtained material on the generation of ROS (hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radicals), 8-oxoguanine, and long-lived active forms of proteins. It was found that PTFE did not affect the generation of all the studied compounds, and the addition of Fe2O3 nanoparticles increased the generation of H2O2 and hydroxyl radicals by up to 6 and 7 times, respectively. The generation of 8-oxoguanine and long-lived reactive protein species in the presence of PTFE/Fe2O3 NPs at 0.1% increased by 2 and 3 times, respectively. The bacteriostatic and cytotoxic effects of the developed material were studied. PTFE with the addition of Fe2O3 nanoparticles, at a concentration of 0.001% or more, inhibited the growth of E. coli by 2-5 times compared to the control or PTFE without NPs. At the same time, PTFE, even with the addition of 0.1% Fe2O3 nanoparticles, did not significantly impact the survival of eukaryotic cells. It was assumed that the resulting composite material could be used to cover cutting boards and other polymeric surfaces in the meat processing industry.
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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Toxicity in H9c2 Rat Cardiomyoblasts. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232112940. [PMID: 36361726 PMCID: PMC9658273 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232112940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are widely used in the cosmetic industry. They are nano-optical and nano-electrical devices, and their antimicrobial properties are applied in food packaging and medicine. ZnO NPs penetrate the body through inhalation, oral, and dermal exposure and spread through circulation to various systems and organs. Since the cardiovascular system is one of the most vulnerable systems, in this work, we studied ZnO NPs toxicity in H9c2 rat cardiomyoblasts. Cardiac cells were exposed to different concentrations of ZnO NPs, and then the morphology, proliferation, viability, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), redox state, and protein expression were measured. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and hematoxylin–eosin (HE) staining showed strong morphological damage. ZnO NPs were not observed inside cells, suggesting that Zn2+ ions were internalized, causing the damage. ZnO NPs strongly inhibited cell proliferation and MTT reduction at 10 and 20 μg/cm2 after 72 h of treatment. ZnO NPs at 20 μg/cm2 elevated DCF fluorescence, indicating alterations in the cellular redox state associated with changes in ΔΨm and cell death. ZnO NPs also reduced the intracellular expression of troponin I and atrial natriuretic peptide. ZnO NPs are toxic for cardiac cells; therefore, consumption of products containing them could cause heart damage and the development of cardiovascular diseases.
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Badetti E, Brunelli A, Faraggiana E, Kalman J, Bettiol C, Izzo FC, Navas JM, Marcomini A. Cytotoxicity inhibition of catechol's type molecules by grafting on TiO 2 and Fe 2O 3 nanoparticles surface. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 251:106291. [PMID: 36099779 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The potential toxicity deriving from the interaction between chemicals and manufactured nanoparticles (NPs) represents an emerging threat to the environment and human health. Several studies have focused on the risks and (eco)toxicity of manufactured NPs as a consequence of their extensive use in recent years, however, there is still a limited understanding of the combined effects caused by manufactured NPs in the presence of other environmental contaminants. This is particularly relevant to aquatic environments, where many types of pollutants are inevitably released and can be involved in many kinds of reactions. In this context, the interaction between catecholate type ligands and two different nanomaterials, namely TiO2 and Fe2O3 NPs, was investigated by performing cytotoxicity assays with the topminnow fish hepatoma cell line (PLHC-1) using: i) the original organic molecules, ii) pristine NPs alone, and iii) modified NPs obtained by grafting the ligands on the NPs surface. Cytotoxic effects were explored at three different levels, specifically on cellular metabolism, membrane integrity and lysosomal activity. The outcomes from these assays showed cytotoxicity only for the free catechol type ligands, while in general no significant decrease in cell viability was observed for pristine NPs, as well as for the modified NPs, regardless the initial cytotoxicity level of the organic ligands These results suggest that the binding of catechols on the NPs' surface inhibited their cytotoxicity, indicating that TiO2 and Fe2O3 NPs may act as sorbents of these contaminants, thus reducing their possible detrimental effects.
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- Elena Badetti
- DAIS - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venice Mestre, Italy.
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- DAIS - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venice Mestre, Italy
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- DAIS - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venice Mestre, Italy
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- INIA - Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria, Crta. de la Coruña, km 7, 5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- DAIS - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venice Mestre, Italy
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- DAIS - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venice Mestre, Italy
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- INIA - Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria, Crta. de la Coruña, km 7, 5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- DAIS - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venice Mestre, Italy
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Kad A, Pundir A, Arya SK, Puri S, Khatri M. Meta-analysis of in-vitro cytotoxicity evaluation studies of zinc oxide nanoparticles: Paving way for safer innovations. Toxicol In Vitro 2022; 83:105418. [PMID: 35724836 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2022.105418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Nano-based products have shown their daunting presence in several sectors. Among them, Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles wangled the reputation of providing "next-generation solutions" and are being utilized in plethora of products. Their widespread application has led to increased exposure of these particles, raising concerns regarding toxicological repercussions to the human health and environment. The diversity, complexity, and heterogeneity in the available literature, along with correlation of befitting attributes, makes it challenging to develop one systematic framework to predict this toxicity. The present study aims at developing predictive modelling framework to tap the prospective features responsible for causing cytotoxicity in-vitro on exposure to ZnO nanoparticles. Rigorous approach was used to mine the information from complete body of evidence published to date. The attributes, features and experimental conditions were systematically extracted to unmask the effect of varied features. 1240 data points from 76 publications were obtained, containing 14 qualitative and quantitative attributes, including physiochemical properties of nanoparticles, cell culture and experimental parameters to perform meta-analysis. For the first time, the efforts were made to investigate the degree of significance of attributes accountable for causing cytotoxicity on exposure to ZnO nanoparticles. We show that in-vitro cytotoxicity is closely related with dose concentration of nanoparticles, followed by exposure time, disease state of the cell line and size of these nanoparticles among other attributes.
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- Anaida Kad
- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh 160014, India; Wellcome trustTrust/DBT IA Early Career Fellow Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Sonochemical-Assisted Biogenic Synthesis of Theophrasite β-Ni(OH)2 Nanocluster Using Chia Seeds Extract: Characterization and Anticancer Activity. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12111919. [PMID: 35683774 PMCID: PMC9182536 DOI: 10.3390/nano12111919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Theophrasite β-Ni(OH)2 nanocluster were fabricated via the sonochemical-assisted biogenic method using chia seeds extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The optical and morphological feature of the synthesized nanocluster was characterized using UV-Vis, FTIR, FE-SEM-EDS, HR-TEM, DLS, XPS, and XRD analysis. According to FE-SEM and HR-TEM images of the synthesized materials, β-Ni(OH)2 nanocluster illustrates the hexagonal particle shape with an average size of 5.8 nm, while the EDS results confirm the high purity of the synthesized nanocluster. Moreover, the XRD pattern of the synthesized materials shows typical peaks that match the reference pattern of the Theophrasite form of β-Ni(OH)2 with a hexagonal crystal system. The XPS analysis illustrates that the prepared samples exhibit both Ni2+ and Ni3+ with the predominance of Ni2+ species. Additionally the in-vitro cytotoxic activity of β-Ni(OH)2 nanocluster is tested against the MCF7 cell lines (breast cancer cells). The MTT assay results proved that the synthesized β-Ni(OH)2 nanocluster has potent cytotoxic activity against breast cancer cell lines (IC50: 62.7 μg/mL).
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Al-Zoubi MS, Al-Zoubi RM. Nanomedicine Tactics in Cancer Treatment: Challenge and Hope. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2022; 174:103677. [DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Zanette RDSS, Fayer L, de Oliveira ER, Almeida CG, Oliveira CR, de Oliveira LFC, Maranduba CMC, Alvarenga ÉC, Brandão HM, Munk M. Cytocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth with cotton cellulose nanofibers for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:627-650. [PMID: 34807809 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.2008787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are natural polymers with physical-chemical properties that make them very attractive for modulating stem cell differentiation, a crucial step in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Although cellulose is cytocompatible, when materials are in nanoscale, they become more reactive, needing to evaluate its potential toxic effect to ensure safe application. This study aimed to investigate the cytocompatibility of cotton CNF and its differentiation capacity induction on stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth. First, the cotton CNF was characterized. Then, the cytocompatibility and the osteogenic differentiation induced by cotton CNF were examined. The results revealed that cotton CNFs have about 6-18 nm diameters, and the zeta potential was -10 mV. Despite gene expression alteration, the cotton CNF shows good cytocompatibility. The cotton CNF induced an increase in phosphatase alkaline activity and extracellular matrix mineralization. The results indicate that cotton CNF has good cytocompatibility and can promote cell differentiation without using chemical inducers, showing great potential as a new differentiation inductor for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
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- Rafaella de S S Zanette
- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Biology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Biology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Biology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Nanotechnology for Animal Production and Health, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- National Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Agriculture, Embrapa Instrumentation, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics and Cell Therapy, Department of Biology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Federal University of São João Del Rei, São João del Rei, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Nanotechnology for Animal Production and Health, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Biology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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Kulthong K, Hooiveld GJEJ, Duivenvoorde LPM, Miro Estruch I, Bouwmeester H, van der Zande M. Comparative study of the transcriptomes of Caco-2 cells cultured under dynamic vs. static conditions following exposure to titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanomaterials. Nanotoxicology 2022; 15:1233-1252. [PMID: 35077654 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2021.2012609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Due to the widespread application of food-relevant inorganic nanomaterials, the gastrointestinal tract is potentially exposed to these materials. Gut-on-chip in vitro systems are proposed for the investigation of compound toxicity as they better recapitulate the in vivo human intestinal environment than static models, due to the added shear stresses associated with the flow of the medium. We aimed to compare cellular responses of intestinal epithelial Caco-2 cells at the gene expression level upon TiO2 (E171) and ZnO (NM110) nanomaterial exposure when cultured under dynamic and conventionally applied static conditions. Whole-genome transcriptome analyses upon exposure of the cells to TiO2 and ZnO nanomaterials revealed differentially expressed genes and related biological processes that were culture condition specific. The total number of differentially expressed genes (p < 0.01) and affected pathways (p < 0.05 and FDR < 0.25) after nanomaterial exposure was higher under dynamic culture conditions than under static conditions for both nanomaterials. The observed increase in nanomaterial-induced responses in the gut-on-chip model indicates that shear stress might be a major factor in cell susceptibility. This is the first report on the application of a gut-on-chip system in which gene expression responses upon TiO2 and ZnO nanomaterial exposure are evaluated and compared to a static system. It extends current knowledge on nanomaterial toxicity assessment and the influence of a dynamic environment on cellular responses. Application of the gut-on-chip system resulted in higher sensitivity of the cells and might thus be an attractive system for use in the toxicological hazard characterization of nanomaterials.
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- Kornphimol Kulthong
- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands.,Wageningen Food Safety Research, Part of Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands.,National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Genomics Group, Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Wageningen Food Safety Research, Part of Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Wageningen Food Safety Research, Part of Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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Fernández-Bertólez N, Costa C, Brandão F, Teixeira JP, Pásaro E, Valdiglesias V, Laffon B. Toxicological Aspects of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1357:303-350. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-88071-2_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In vitro impact preliminary assessment of airborne particulate from metalworking and woodworking industries. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20181. [PMID: 34642423 PMCID: PMC8511069 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99815-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Inhalation is the main route of exposure to airborne pollutants. To evaluate the safety and assess the risks of occupational hazards different testing approaches are used. 3D airway epithelial tissues allow to mimic exposure conditions in vitro, generates human-relevant toxicology data, allows to elucidate the mode of action of pollutants. Gillian3500 pumps were used to collect the airborne particulate from woodworking and metalworking environments. EpiAirway tissues were used to model half working day (4 h), full working day (8 h), and 3 working day exposures to occupational pollutants. Tissue viability was assessed using an MTT assay. For preliminary assessment, RT-qPCR analyses were performed to analyze the expression of gelsolin, caspase-3, and IL-6. Tissue morphology was assessed by hematoxylin/eosin staining. An effect on the proliferation of lung epithelial cell line A549 was assessed. Acute exposure to workspace pollutants slightly affected tissue viability and did not change the morphology. No inhibiting effect was observed on the proliferation of A549 cells. Preliminary analysis showed that both types of particles suppressed the expression of gelsolin, with the effect of metalworking samples being more pronounced. A slight reduction in caspase-3 expression was observed. Particles from metalworking suppressed IL-6 expression.
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Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Biomedical Application: Nanotoxicology. J Toxicol 2021; 2021:9954443. [PMID: 34422042 PMCID: PMC8376461 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9954443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles are of great importance in development and research because of their application in industries and biomedicine. The development of nanoparticles requires proper knowledge of their fabrication, interaction, release, distribution, target, compatibility, and functions. This review presents a comprehensive update on nanoparticles' toxic effects, the factors underlying their toxicity, and the mechanisms by which toxicity is induced. Recent studies have found that nanoparticles may cause serious health effects when exposed to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact without caution. The extent to which toxicity is induced depends on some properties, including the nature and size of the nanoparticle, the surface area, shape, aspect ratio, surface coating, crystallinity, dissolution, and agglomeration. In all, the general mechanisms by which it causes toxicity lie on its capability to initiate the formation of reactive species, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and neurotoxicity, among others.
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García-Torra V, Cano A, Espina M, Ettcheto M, Camins A, Barroso E, Vazquez-Carrera M, García ML, Sánchez-López E, Souto EB. State of the Art on Toxicological Mechanisms of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and Strategies to Reduce Toxicological Risks. TOXICS 2021; 9:195. [PMID: 34437513 PMCID: PMC8402504 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9080195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Metal nanoparticles have been extensively investigated for different types of pharmaceutical applications. However, their use has raised some concerns about their toxicity involving the increase of reactive oxygen species causing cellular apoptosis. Therefore, in this review we summarize the most relevant toxicity mechanisms of gold, silver, copper and copper oxide nanoparticles as well as production methods of metal nanoparticles. Parameters involved in their toxicity such as size, surface charge and concentration are also highlighted. Moreover, a critical revision of the literature about the strategies used to reduce the toxicity of this type of nanoparticles is carried out throughout the review. Additionally, surface modifications using different coating strategies, nanoparticles targeting and morphology modifications are deeply explained.
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- Victor García-Torra
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (V.G.-T.); (A.C.); (M.E.); (M.L.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (V.G.-T.); (A.C.); (M.E.); (M.L.G.)
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Networking Research Centre of Neurodegenerative Disease (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain; (M.E.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (V.G.-T.); (A.C.); (M.E.); (M.L.G.)
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Networking Research Centre of Neurodegenerative Disease (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain; (M.E.); (A.C.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.V.-C.)
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- Networking Research Centre of Neurodegenerative Disease (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain; (M.E.); (A.C.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.V.-C.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.V.-C.)
- Networking Research Centre of Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (E.B.); (M.V.-C.)
- Networking Research Centre of Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (V.G.-T.); (A.C.); (M.E.); (M.L.G.)
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Networking Research Centre of Neurodegenerative Disease (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain; (M.E.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (V.G.-T.); (A.C.); (M.E.); (M.L.G.)
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Networking Research Centre of Neurodegenerative Disease (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28031 Madrid, Spain; (M.E.); (A.C.)
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- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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Elassy N, El-Dafrawy S, Abd El-Azim AO, El-Khawaga OAY, Negm A. Zinc oxide nanoparticles augment CD4, CD8, and GLUT-4 expression and restrict inflammation response in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. IET Nanobiotechnol 2021; 14:680-687. [PMID: 33108324 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the biochemical, molecular, and histopathological mechanisms involved in the hypoglycaemic effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) in experimental diabetic rats. ZnONPs were prepared by the sol-gel method and characterised by scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). To explore the possible hypoglycaemic and antioxidant effect of ZnONPs, rats were grouped as follows: control group, ZnONPs treated group, diabetic group, and diabetic + ZnONPs group. Upon treatment with ZnONPs, a significant alteration in the activities of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and the levels of insulin, haemoglobin A1c, and the expression of cluster of differentiation 4+ (CD4+), CD8+ T cells, glucose transporter type-4 (GLUT-4), tumour necrosis factor, and interleukin-6 when compared to diabetic and their control rats. ZnONPs administration to the diabetic group showed eminent blood glucose control and restoration of the biochemical profile. This raises their active role in controlling pancreas functions to improve glycaemic status as well as the inflammatory responses. Histopathological investigations showed the non-toxic and therapeutic effect of ZnONPs on the pancreas. TEM of pancreatic tissues displayed restoration of islets of Langerhans and increased insulin-secreting granules. This shows the therapeutic application of ZnONPs as a safe anti-diabetic agent and to have a potential for the control of diabetes.
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- Norhan Elassy
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982 Saudi Arabia.
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Nanoparticles as a Tool in Neuro-Oncology Theranostics. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13070948. [PMID: 34202660 PMCID: PMC8309086 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13070948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The rapid growth of nanotechnology and the development of novel nanomaterials with unique physicochemical characteristics provides potential for the utility of nanomaterials in theranostics, including neuroimaging, for identifying neurodegenerative changes or central nervous system malignancy. Here we present a systematic and thorough review of the current evidence pertaining to the imaging characteristics of various nanomaterials, their associated toxicity profiles, and mechanisms for enhancing tropism in an effort to demonstrate the utility of nanoparticles as an imaging tool in neuro-oncology. Particular attention is given to carbon-based and metal oxide nanoparticles and their theranostic utility in MRI, CT, photoacoustic imaging, PET imaging, fluorescent and NIR fluorescent imaging, and SPECT imaging.
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Boyadzhiev A, Avramescu ML, Wu D, Williams A, Rasmussen P, Halappanavar S. Impact of copper oxide particle dissolution on lung epithelial cell toxicity: response characterization using global transcriptional analysis. Nanotoxicology 2021; 15:380-399. [PMID: 33507836 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2021.1872114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The in vitro and in vivo toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) is attributed to both particle and dissolved copper ion species. However, a clear understanding of (1) the specific cellular responses that are modulated by the two species and (2) the temporal dynamics in toxicity, as the proportional amount of particulate and ionic forms change over time, is lacking. In the current study, in vitro responses to microparticulate CuO (CuO MPs), CuO NPs, and dissolved Cu2+ were characterized in order to elucidate particle and ion-induced kinetic effects. Particle dissolution experiments were carried out in a relevant cell culture medium, using CuO NPs and MPs. Mouse lung epithelial cells were exposed for 2-48 h with 1-25 µg/mL CuO MPs, CuO NPs, or 7 and 54 µg/mL CuCl2. Cellular viability and genome-wide transcriptional responses were assessed. Dose and time-dependent cytotoxicity were observed in CuO NP exposed cells, which was delayed and subtle in CuCl2 and not observed in CuO MPs treated cells. Analyses of differentially expressed genes and associated pathway perturbations showed that dissolved ions released by CuO NPs in the extracellular medium are insufficient to account for the observed potency and cytotoxicity. Further organization of gene expression results in an Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) framework revealed a series of key events potentially involved in CuO NPs toxicity. The AOP is applicable to toxicity induced by metal oxide nanoparticles of varying solubility, and thus, can facilitate the development of in vitro alternative strategies to screen their toxicity.
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- Andrey Boyadzhiev
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada.,Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada.,Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada.,Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Verdon R, Gillies SL, Brown DM, Henry T, Tran L, Tyler CR, Rossi AG, Stone V, Johnston HJ. Neutrophil activation by nanomaterials in vitro: comparing strengths and limitations of primary human cells with those of an immortalized (HL-60) cell line. Nanotoxicology 2020; 15:1-20. [PMID: 33272088 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1834635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Assessment of nanomaterial (NM) induced inflammatory responses has largely relied on rodent testing via measurement of leukocyte accumulation in target organs. Despite observations that NMs activate neutrophil driven inflammatory responses in vivo, a limited number of studies have investigated neutrophil responses to NMs in vitro. We compared responses between the human neutrophil-like HL-60 cell line and human primary neutrophils following exposure to silver (Ag), zinc oxide (ZnO), copper oxide (CuO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) NMs. NM cytotoxicity and neutrophil activation were assessed by measuring cellular metabolic activity, cytokine production, respiratory burst, and release of neutrophil extracellular traps. We observed a similar pattern of response between HL-60 cells and primary neutrophils, however we report that some neutrophil functions are compromised in the cell line. Ag NMs were consistently observed to stimulate neutrophil activation, with CuO NMs inducing similar though weaker responses. TiO2 NMs did not induce a neutrophil response in either cell type. Interestingly, ZnO NMs readily induced activation of HL-60 cells but did not appear to activate primary cells. Our findings are relevant to the development of a tiered testing strategy for NM hazard assessment which promotes the use of non-rodent models. Whilst we acknowledge that HL-60 cells may not be a perfect substitute for primary cells and require further investigation regarding their ability to predict neutrophil activation, we recommend their use for initial screening of NM-induced inflammation. Primary human neutrophils can then be used for more focused assessments of neutrophil activation before progressing to in vivo models where necessary.
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- Rachel Verdon
- Nano-Safety Research Group, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Nano-Safety Research Group, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Nano-Safety Research Group, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Statistics and Toxicology Section, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Edinburgh, UK
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Nano-Safety Research Group, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
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Liu Z, Cheng Q, Wang Y, Zheng A, Li K, Zhang J. Three-body aggregation of Fe2O3 nanoparticles: A molecular dynamics simulation. Chem Phys Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2020.137901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Carbon nanotube filler enhances incinerated thermoplastics-induced cytotoxicity and metabolic disruption in vitro. Part Fibre Toxicol 2020; 17:40. [PMID: 32787867 PMCID: PMC7424660 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-020-00371-1] [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: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Engineered nanomaterials are increasingly being incorporated into synthetic materials as fillers and additives. The potential pathological effects of end-of-lifecycle recycling and disposal of virgin and nano-enabled composites have not been adequately addressed, particularly following incineration. The current investigation aims to characterize the cytotoxicity of incinerated virgin thermoplastics vs. incinerated nano-enabled thermoplastic composites on two in vitro pulmonary models. Ultrafine particles released from thermally decomposed virgin polycarbonate or polyurethane, and their carbon nanotube (CNT)-enabled composites were collected and used for acute in vitro exposure to primary human small airway epithelial cell (pSAEC) and human bronchial epithelial cell (Beas-2B) models. Post-exposure, both cell lines were assessed for cytotoxicity, proliferative capacity, intracellular ROS generation, genotoxicity, and mitochondrial membrane potential. Results The treated Beas-2B cells demonstrated significant dose-dependent cellular responses, as well as parent matrix-dependent and CNT-dependent sensitivity. Cytotoxicity, enhancement in reactive oxygen species, and dissipation of ΔΨm caused by incinerated polycarbonate were significantly more potent than polyurethane analogues, and CNT filler enhanced the cellular responses compared to the incinerated parent particles. Such effects observed in Beas-2B were generally higher in magnitude compared to pSAEC at treatments examined, which was likely attributable to differences in respective lung cell types. Conclusions Whilst the effect of the treatments on the distal respiratory airway epithelia remains limited in interpretation, the current in vitro respiratory bronchial epithelia model demonstrated profound sensitivity to the test particles at depositional doses relevant for occupational cohorts.
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Zhong W, Zhang X, Zhao M, Wu J, Lin D. Advancements in nanotechnology for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:4692-4711. [PMID: 32779645 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm00772b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Multiple myeloma (MM), known as a tumor of plasma cells, is not only refractory but also has a high relapse rate, and is the second-most common hematologic tumor after lymphoma. It is often accompanied by multiple osteolytic damage, hypercalcemia, anemia, and renal insufficiency. In terms of diagnosis, conventional detection methods have many limitations, such as it is invasive and time-consuming and has low accuracy. Measures to change these limitations are urgently needed. At the therapeutic level, although the survival of MM continues to prolong with the advent of new drugs, MM remains incurable and has a high recurrence rate. With the development of nanotechnology, nanomedicine has become a powerful way to improve the current diagnosis and treatment of MM. In this review, the research progress and breakthroughs of nanomedicine in MM will be presented. Meanwhile, both superiorities and challenges of nanomedicine were discussed. As a new idea for the diagnosis and treatments of MM, nanomedicine will play a very important role in the research field of MM.
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- Wenhao Zhong
- Department of Hematology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, P.R. China.
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Cytotoxicity of NiO and Ni(OH) 2 Nanoparticles Is Mediated by Oxidative Stress-Induced Cell Death and Suppression of Cell Proliferation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21072355. [PMID: 32231169 PMCID: PMC7178005 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The use of nanomaterial-based products continues to grow with advancing technology. Understanding the potential toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) is important to ensure that products containing them do not impose harmful effects to human or environmental health. In this study, we evaluated the comparative cytotoxicity between nickel oxide (NiO) and nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) in human bronchoalveolar carcinoma (A549) and human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines. Cellular viability studies revealed cell line-specific cytotoxicity in which nickel NPs were toxic to A549 cells but relatively nontoxic to HepG2 cells. Time-, concentration-, and particle-specific cytotoxicity was observed in A549 cells. NP-induced oxidative stress triggered dissipation of mitochondrial membrane potential and induction of caspase-3 enzyme activity. The subsequent apoptotic events led to reduction in cell number. In addition to cell death, suppression of cell proliferation played an essential role in regulating cell number. Collectively, the observed cell viability is a function of cell death and suppression of proliferation. Physical and chemical properties of NPs such as total surface area and metal dissolution are in agreement with the observed differential cytotoxicity. Understanding the properties of NPs is essential in informing the design of safer materials.
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Keerthana S, Kumar A. Potential risks and benefits of zinc oxide nanoparticles: a systematic review. Crit Rev Toxicol 2020; 50:47-71. [PMID: 32186437 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2020.1726282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- S. Keerthana
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Tolliver LM, Holl NJ, Hou FYS, Lee HJ, Cambre MH, Huang YW. Differential Cytotoxicity Induced by Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles is a Function of Cell Killing and Suppression of Cell Proliferation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21051731. [PMID: 32138333 PMCID: PMC7084189 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21051731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The application of nanoparticles (NPs) in industry is on the rise, along with the potential for human exposure. While the toxicity of microscale equivalents has been studied, nanoscale materials exhibit different properties and bodily uptake, which limits the prediction ability of microscale models. Here, we examine the cytotoxicity of seven transition metal oxide NPs in the fourth period of the periodic table of the chemical elements. We hypothesized that NP-mediated cytotoxicity is a function of cell killing and suppression of cell proliferation. To test our hypothesis, transition metal oxide NPs were tested in a human lung cancer cell model (A549). Cells were exposed to a series of concentrations of TiO2, Cr2O3, Mn2O3, Fe2O3, NiO, CuO, or ZnO for either 24 or 48 h. All NPs aside from Cr2O3 and Fe2O3 showed a time- and dose-dependent decrease in viability. All NPs significantly inhibited cellular proliferation. The trend of cytotoxicity was in parallel with that of proliferative inhibition. Toxicity was ranked according to severity of cellular responses, revealing a strong correlation between viability, proliferation, and apoptosis. Cell cycle alteration was observed in the most toxic NPs, which may have contributed to promoting apoptosis and suppressing cell division rate. Collectively, our data support the hypothesis that cell killing and cell proliferative inhibition are essential independent variables in NP-mediated cytotoxicity.
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- Larry M. Tolliver
- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA;
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- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: 1-573-341-6589
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles induce human multiple myeloma cell death via reactive oxygen species and Cyt-C/Apaf-1/Caspase-9/Caspase-3 signaling pathway in vitro. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 122:109712. [PMID: 31918281 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Human multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant and incurable B cell tumor. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been widely used in biomedical fields including anti-bacterial and anti-tumor. However, the influence of ZnO NPs on MM cells is still unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of ZnO NPs on MM cell (a human myeloma-derived RPMI8226 cell line) death in vitro and the underlying mechanism. METHODS The morphology of ZnO NPs was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the inhibitory and apoptotic effect of ZnO NPs on human MM cells was monitored by a CCK-8 method and an Annexin V-FITC/PI assay. Meanwhile, the morphological change in the cells after exposure to ZnO NPs was observed by a light field microscope. Moreover, the effects of ZnO NPs on the ATP level, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and apoptosis were separately explored by the DCFH-DA fluorescent probe, flow cytometry, and ATP bioluminescence assay. Moreover, the expression of cytochrome C (Cyt-C), Apaf-1, Caspase-9 and Caspase-3 at mRNA and protein levels was further determined by using quantitative PCR (Q-PCR) and western blotting. In the present study, the human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were used as normal control samples for the relevant experiment. RESULTS The results indicated that ZnO NPs could significantly inhibit human MM cell proliferation and cell death in a time- and dose-dependent manner in vitro, and this outcome can be confirmed by cell morphology and apoptosis assay. Meanwhile, the results also showed that ZnO NPs could effectively increase ROS production and decrease ATP levels in human MM cells. ZnO NPs could also significantly elevate the expression of Cyt-C, Apaf-1, Caspase-9 and Caspase-3 at mRNA and protein levels, leading to cell death. By contrast, ZnO NPs showed little cytotoxic influence on PBMCs. CONCLUSION ZnO NPs can significantly induce human MM cell death in a time- and dose-dependent manner in vitro, decrease the ATP production and enhance the ROS generation. ZnO NPs can also increase Cyt-C, Apaf-1, Caspase-9 and Caspase-3 expression at mRNA and protein levels in human MM cells, and initiate MM cell apoptosis, indicating that Cyt-C, Apaf-1, Caspase-9 and Caspase-3 play crucial roles in ZnO NPs-induced, mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in human MM cells. Overall, ZnO NPs may be a potential agent in treating human multiple myeloma in clinical practice.
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Pereira da Costa Araújo A, Lima VS, Emmanuela de Andrade Vieira J, Mesak C, Malafaia G. First report on the mutagenicity and cytotoxicity of Zno nanoparticles in reptiles. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 235:556-564. [PMID: 31276868 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.06.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Understanding how human activities affect animal biodiversity is essential to investigations about the biological effects of several pollutants and contaminants dispersed in the environment. This is the case of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), which are emerging pollutants whose effect on reptiles' health is completely unknown. Thus, the objective of the present study is to evaluate the possible damages induced by these NPs in Podocnemis expansa juveniles (Amazon turtle) by using morphological changes of circulating erythrocytes as nuclear toxicity biomarker. The animals were exposed to the intramuscular administration of 440 μg/kg and 440,000 μg/kg of ZnO NPs, for 10 consecutive days. The micronuclei assay and other nuclear abnormalities were performed at the end of the experiment, as well as different morphometric measurements applied to the erythrocytes. Based on the current data, ZnO NPs induced nuclear abnormalities such as micronuclei and binucleation, which are associated with carcinogenic processes and with flaws in the mitotic machinery. The low "nuclear area: erythrocyte area" ratio and larger cytoplasmic area observed for animals exposed to NPs evidenced erythrocytic change induction likely related to negative energy balance/metabolism interferences and/or to oxygen transportation efficiency by erythrocytes. This is the first report on the mutagenic and cytotoxic effect induced by NPs on representatives of a group of reptiles. This outcome suggests that further investigations must focus on better understanding the (eco)toxicological potential of ZnO NPs.
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- Amanda Pereira da Costa Araújo
- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil.
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Emmanuela de Andrade Vieira J, de Oliveira Ferreira R, Marcel Dos Reis Sampaio D, Pereira da Costa Araújo A, Malafaia G. An insight on the mutagenicity and cytotoxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in Gallus gallus domesticus (Phasianidae). CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 231:10-19. [PMID: 31128343 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.05.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Although the toxicity of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) is known in several experimental models, little is known about their effects on bird representatives. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to evaluate the mutagenic and cytotoxic potential of ZnO NPs in chicks belonging to species Gallus gallus domesticus, as well as to analyze the role played by nuclear and erythrocyte morphological changes as biomarkers of the toxicity of these nanopollutants. Two doses of ZnO NPs (0.245 mg k-1 and 245.26 mg kg-1) were herein tested; they were determined based on the predictive environmental concentration of these NPs (760 μg L-1), on the body biomass of the analyzed animals and on the mean daily water intake/bird. Birds were subjected to two intraperitoneal applications (one per day) of solution containing ZnO NPs; they were euthanized 48 h after the first application. The herein collected data have shown that NPs were capable of inducing the formation of different types of erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities, such as micronucleus, binucleate erythrocytes, blebbed, reniform and multilobulated nuclei, as well as symmetric and asymmetric constriction. In addition, changes in the size and shape of erythrocytes were observed in birds exposed to ZnO NPs. Zn bioaccumulation analysis conducted in brain tissues confirmed the association between these changes and animal exposure to ZnO NPs. Thus, besides confirming the toxicological potential of ZnO NPs, to the best of our knowledge, the current study is the first report on the mutagenic and cytotoxic effects of these NPs on bird representatives.
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- Julya Emmanuela de Andrade Vieira
- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil.
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Oliveira VR, Uriarte JJ, Falcones B, Jorba I, Zin WA, Farré R, Navajas D, Almendros I. Biomechanical Response of Lung Epithelial Cells to Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1047. [PMID: 31474879 PMCID: PMC6707084 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Increasing evidence shows that lungs can be damaged by inhalation of nanoparticles (NPs) at environmental and occupational settings. Recent findings have associated the exposure to iron oxide (Fe2O3) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) – NPs widely used in biomedical and clinical research – with pulmonary oxidative stress and inflammation. Although changes on cellular mechanics could contribute to pulmonary inflammation, there is no information regarding the effects of Fe2O3 and TiO2 on alveolar epithelial cell biomechanics. The aim was to investigate the NPs-induced biomechanical effects in terms of cell stiffness and traction forces exerted by human alveolar epithelial cells. Cell Young’s modulus (E) measured by atomic force microscopy in alveolar epithelial cells significantly decreased after exposure to Fe2O3 and TiO2 (∼28 and ∼25%, respectively) compared to control conditions. Moreover, both NPs induced a similar reduction in the traction forces exerted by the alveolar epithelial cells in comparison to the control conditions. Accordingly, immunofluorescence images revealed a reduction of actomyosin stress fibers in response to the exposure to NPs. However, no inflammatory response was detected. In conclusion, an acute exposure of epithelial pulmonary cells to Fe2O3 and TiO2 NPs, which was mild since it was non-cytotoxic and did not induce inflammation, modified cell biomechanical properties which could be translated into damage of the epithelial barrier integrity, suggesting that mild environmental inhalation of Fe2O3 and TiO2 NPs could not be innocuous.
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- Vinícius Rosa Oliveira
- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Laboratório de Fisiologia da Respiração, Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia da Respiração, Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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Lim SL, Ng CT, Zou L, Lu Y, Chen J, Bay BH, Shen HM, Ong CN. Targeted metabolomics reveals differential biological effects of nanoplastics and nanoZnO in human lung cells. Nanotoxicology 2019; 13:1117-1132. [DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2019.1640913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Swee Ling Lim
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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The antibacterial and anticancer properties of zinc oxide coated iron oxide nanotextured composites. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 177:512-519. [PMID: 30818244 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Core-shell α-Fe2O3-ZnO structures of different nanotextured morphology were synthesized through wet chemical routes using different solvents like ethanol, ethanolamine, water and acetaldehyde. Morphological tuning using different solvents resulted in the formation of different shapes, such as disc, spindle, rod and sphere (abbreviated as FZ-ND, FZ-NSP, FZ-NR and FZ-NS, respectively). Structural, morphological and compositional characterization of these nanoparticles (NPs) has been carried out. Antibacterial efficacy of the synthesized NPs was checked against Gram negative V. cholerae N16961 (VcN16961) and Gram positive S. aureus bacteria by recording optical density (OD) at different time points. Among the NPs tested, FZ-NSP was found to be the most effective against VcN16961, while FZ-NR showed maximum efficacy against S. aureus, implying the importance of nanotextured surface as well as the morphology in the manifestation of antibacterial activity. The kinetics of growth for both the bacteria has been modelled using logistic approach. Cytotoxicity was evaluated through MTT (3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay against human breast adenocarcinoma cell line (MCF-7), human hepatocarcinoma cell line (HepG2) and against normal human embryonic kidney cell line (HEK-293). The lesser toxicity of α-Fe2O3-ZnO towards HEK-293 and the potent anticancer activity against MCF-7 and HepG2 cells underline its applicability as anticancer agent. With continued improvement of nanotechnology, this study may pave the way for designing and construction of various morphologically diverse, nanotextured materials with desired functional attributes.
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Shin TH, Seo C, Lee DY, Ji M, Manavalan B, Basith S, Chakkarapani SK, Kang SH, Lee G, Paik MJ, Park CB. Silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles induce glucose metabolic dysfunction in vitro via the generation of reactive oxygen species. Arch Toxicol 2019; 93:1201-1212. [DOI: 10.1007/s00204-019-02402-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Singh S. Zinc oxide nanoparticles impacts: cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, developmental toxicity, and neurotoxicity. Toxicol Mech Methods 2019; 29:300-311. [DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2018.1553221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Sanjiv Singh
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Education, Raebareli, India
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Rozmysłowska-Wojciechowska A, Karwowska E, Poźniak S, Wojciechowski T, Chlubny L, Olszyna A, Ziemkowska W, Jastrzębska AM. Influence of modification of Ti3C2 MXene with ceramic oxide and noble metal nanoparticles on its antimicrobial properties and ecotoxicity towards selected algae and higher plants. RSC Adv 2019; 9:4092-4105. [PMID: 35520208 PMCID: PMC9060548 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra07633b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The number of investigations regarding the application of 2D nanosheets of MXenes in different technological areas is growing rapidly. Different surface modifications of MXenes have been introduced to date in order to tailor their properties. As a result, surface-modified MXenes could be released in the environment from filtration membranes, adsorbents, or photocatalysts. On the other hand, assessment of their environmental impact is practically unexplored. In the present study, we examined how modification of the antimicrobial Ti3C2 MXene with ceramic oxide and noble metal nanoparticles affects its toxic behavior. The expanded 2D sheets of the Ti3C2 MXene phase were modified with Al2O3/Ag, SiO2/Ag, and SiO2/Pd nanoparticles using the sol–gel method and extensively characterized. The obtained 2D nanocomposite structures were characterized by antibacterial properties. The ecotoxicological assays considered green algae (Desmodesmus quadricauda) as well as two higher plants: sorghum (Sorghum saccharatum) and charlock (Sinapis alba). Our results revealed that obtained nanomaterials can cause both stimulating and inhibiting effects towards algae, and the ecotoxicity depended on the concentration and the type of modification. The study reveals the intriguing property of pristine Ti3C2 which highly stimulated green algae growth at low concentrations. It also shows that modification of pristine Ti3C2 MXene with different nanoparticles changes the ecotoxicological effects of the resulting nanocomposite 2D structures. We have also indicated nanocomposite structures that does not revealed the toxic effect on tested organisms i.e. the Ti3C2 MXene surface-modified with Al2O3/Ag was not phyto- and eco-toxic. This work helps with better understanding of the reactivity of surface-modified MXenes towards chosen organisms, giving more information concerning the potential impact of tested nanocomposites on the ecosystems. Schematic representation of the concept of present study. The flowchart shows the process of surface-modification of Ti3C2 MXene and the subsequent ecotoxicological analyses employed.![]()
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- Warsaw University of Technology
- Faculty of Building Services, Hydro and Environmental Engineering
- 00-653 Warsaw
- Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
- 02-507 Warsaw
- Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- 00-664 Warsaw
- Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
- 30-059 Krakow
- Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
- 02-507 Warsaw
- Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- 00-664 Warsaw
- Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
- 02-507 Warsaw
- Poland
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Ghasemi A, Jafari S, saeidi J, mohtashami M, Salehi I. Synthesis and characterization of polyglycerol coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and cytotoxicity evaluation on normal human cell lines. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Cellular and Molecular Toxicity of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1048:199-213. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72041-8_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Huang YW, Cambre M, Lee HJ. The Toxicity of Nanoparticles Depends on Multiple Molecular and Physicochemical Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18122702. [PMID: 29236059 PMCID: PMC5751303 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18122702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is an emerging discipline that studies matters at the nanoscale level. Eventually, the goal is to manipulate matters at the atomic level to serve mankind. One growing area in nanotechnology is biomedical applications, which involve disease management and the discovery of basic biological principles. In this review, we discuss characteristics of nanomaterials, with an emphasis on transition metal oxide nanoparticles that influence cytotoxicity. Identification of those properties may lead to the design of more efficient and safer nanosized products for various industrial purposes and provide guidance for assessment of human and environmental health risk. We then investigate biochemical and molecular mechanisms of cytotoxicity that include oxidative stress-induced cellular events and alteration of the pathways pertaining to intracellular calcium homeostasis. All the stresses lead to cell injuries and death. Furthermore, as exposure to nanoparticles results in deregulation of the cell cycle (i.e., interfering with cell proliferation), the change in cell number is a function of cell killing and the suppression of cell proliferation. Collectively, the review article provides insights into the complexity of nanotoxicology.
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- Yue-Wern Huang
- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, 143 Schrenk Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, 143 Schrenk Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
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- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan.
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Martin A, Sarkar A. Overview on biological implications of metal oxide nanoparticle exposure to human alveolar A549 cell line. Nanotoxicology 2017; 11:713-724. [PMID: 28830283 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2017.1366574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Metal oxides (MeOx) are exponentially being used in a wide range of applications and are the largest class of commercially produced nanomaterials. This presents unprecedented human exposure. Thus, understanding nanoparticle induced cellular stress can greatly help design strategies to combat them. Scores of studies have been carried out to understand the effects of MeOx nanoparticle exposure on human alveolar cells, which are highly susceptible to aerosolized matter. There is a huge redundancy of information generated, also, a lack of a comprehensive conglomeration of this information. We have built here in a sincere summary of the cellular responses reported till date as a direct consequence of MeOx nanoparticle exposure on human alveolar (A549) cells. Detailed accounts of cellular morphology modulation, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress, inflammation and cytokine release, genotoxic and epi-genotoxic insults, toxicological trend, nanoparticle internalization, modes of cell death, protein synthesis, and membrane damage among others are discussed. Finally, to aid predictability of the highly dynamic and multifactorial nature of this toxicity, we have hypothesized models that describe the ensuing mechanisms based on common patterns discovered throughout our literature survey.
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- Ansie Martin
- a Department of Biological Sciences , CMBL, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus , Zuarinagar , India
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- a Department of Biological Sciences , CMBL, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus , Zuarinagar , India
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Feng Y, Min L, Zhang W, Liu J, Hou Z, Chu M, Li L, Shen W, Zhao Y, Zhang H. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Influence Microflora in Ileal Digesta and Correlate Well with Blood Metabolites. Front Microbiol 2017. [PMID: 28626453 PMCID: PMC5454036 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are used widely in consumer and industrial products, however, their influence on gut microbiota and metabolism and their mutual interactions are not fully understood. In this study, the effects of ZnO NPs on ileal bacterial communities, plasma metabolites, and correlations between them were investigated. Hens were fed with different concentrations of ZnO NPs [based on Zn; 0 mg/kg (control), 25 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg, and 100 mg/kg] for 9 weeks. Subsequently, ileal digesta and blood plasma were collected for analysis of microflora and metabolites, respectively. The V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene of ileal digesta microbiota was sequenced using the Illumina HiSeq 2500 platform. The predominant bacterial community in the ileum belongs to the phylum Firmicutes. The richness of the bacterial community was negatively correlated with increasing amounts of ZnO NPs (r = -0.636, P < 0.01); when ZnO NP levels were at 100 mg/kg, microbiota diversity was significantly decreased (P < 0.05). The community structure determined by LEfSe analysis indicated that Bacilli, Fusobacteria, and Proteobacteria were changed, and Lactobacillus was reduced by ZnO NPs. Moreover, metabolism as analyzed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) indicated that glucose, some amino acids, and other metabolites were changed by ZnO NPs. Choline, lactate, and methionine were positively correlated with bacterial richness. In summary, ZnO NPs could influence the levels of microflora in ileal digesta, particularly Lactobacillus. Furthermore, the richness of the microbiota was related to changes in choline, lactate, and methionine metabolism.
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- Yanni Feng
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- Core Laboratories of Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural UniversityQingdao, China.,State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesBeijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesBeijing, China
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Kermanizadeh A, Jantzen K, Ward MB, Durhuus JA, Juel Rasmussen L, Loft S, Møller P. Nanomaterial-induced cell death in pulmonary and hepatic cells following exposure to three different metallic materials: The role of autophagy and apoptosis. Nanotoxicology 2017; 11:184-200. [DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2017.1279359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Ali Kermanizadeh
- Department of Public Health, Section of Environmental Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Environmental Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Leeds Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy (LEMAS) Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Center for Healthy Aging, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Center for Healthy Aging, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Environmental Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Environmental Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Han Z, Yan Q, Ge W, Liu ZG, Gurunathan S, De Felici M, Shen W, Zhang XF. Cytotoxic effects of ZnO nanoparticles on mouse testicular cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:5187-5203. [PMID: 27785022 PMCID: PMC5066861 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s111447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Nanoscience and nanotechnology are developing rapidly, and the applications of nanoparticles (NPs) have been found in several fields. At present, NPs are widely used in traditional consumer and industrial products, however, the properties and safety of NPs are still unclear and there are concerns about their potential environmental and health effects. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential toxicity of ZnO NPs on testicular cells using both in vitro and in vivo systems in a mouse experimental model. Methods ZnO NPs with a crystalline size of 70 nm were characterized with various analytical techniques, including ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. The cytotoxicity of the ZnO NPs was examined in vitro on Leydig cell and Sertoli cell lines, and in vivo on the testes of CD1 mice injected with single doses of ZnO NPs. Results ZnO NPs were internalized by Leydig cells and Sertoli cells, and this resulted in cytotoxicity in a time- and dose-dependent manner through the induction of apoptosis. Apoptosis likely occurred as a consequence of DNA damage (detected as γ-H2AX and RAD51 foci) caused by increase in reactive oxygen species associated with loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. In addition, injection of ZnO NPs in male mice caused structural alterations in the seminiferous epithelium and sperm abnormalities. Conclusion These results demonstrate that ZnO NPs have the potential to induce apoptosis in testicular cells likely through DNA damage caused by reactive oxygen species, with possible adverse consequences for spermatogenesis and therefore, male fertility. This suggests that evaluating the potential impacts of engineered NPs is essential prior to their mass production, to address both the environmental and human health concerns and also to develop sustainable and safer nanomaterials.
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- Zhe Han
- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Reproduction and Germplasm Enhancement in Universities of Shandong, College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Reproduction and Germplasm Enhancement in Universities of Shandong, College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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Li X, Zhang C, Bian Q, Gao N, Zhang X, Meng Q, Wu S, Wang S, Xia Y, Chen R. Integrative functional transcriptomic analyses implicate specific molecular pathways in pulmonary toxicity from exposure to aluminum oxide nanoparticles. Nanotoxicology 2016; 10:957-69. [PMID: 26830206 DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2016.1149632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Gene expression profiling has developed rapidly in recent years and it can predict and define mechanisms underlying chemical toxicity. Here, RNA microarray and computational technology were used to show that aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) were capable of triggering up-regulation of genes related to the cell cycle and cell death in a human A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line. Gene expression levels were validated in Al2O3 NPs exposed A549 cells and mice lung tissues, most of which showed consistent trends in regulation. Gene-transcription factor network analysis coupled with cell- and animal-based assays demonstrated that the genes encoding PTPN6, RTN4, BAX and IER play a role in the biological responses induced by the nanoparticle exposure, which caused cell death and cell cycle arrest in the G2/S phase. Further, down-regulated PTPN6 expression demonstrated a core role in the network, thus expression level of PTPN6 was rescued by plasmid transfection, which showed ameliorative effects of A549 cells against cell death and cell cycle arrest. These results demonstrate the feasibility of using gene expression profiling to predict cellular responses induced by nanomaterials, which could be used to develop a comprehensive knowledge of nanotoxicity.
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- Xiaobo Li
- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- b Department of Toxicology and Function Assessment , Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control , Nanjing , China
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- c Institute of Bioinformatics, Heinrich Heine University , Dusseldorf , Germany
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- d Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University , Nanjing , China , and
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , China .,e State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics , Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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Scimeca M, Pietroiusti A, Milano F, Anemona L, Orlandi A, Marsella LT, Bonanno E. Elemental analysis of histological specimens: a method to unmask nano asbestos fibers. Eur J Histochem 2016; 60:2573. [PMID: 26972714 PMCID: PMC4800250 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2016.2573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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There is recent mounting evidence that nanoparticles may have enhanced toxicological potential in comparison to the same material in the bulk form. The aim of this study was to develop a new method for unmask asbestos nanofibers from Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded tissue. There is an increasing amount of evidence that nanoparticles may enhance toxicological potential in comparison to the same material in the bulk form. The aim of this study was to develop a new method to unmask asbestos nanofibers from Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissue. For the first time, in this study we applied Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) microanalysis through transmission electron microscopy to demonstrate the presence of asbestos nanofibers in histological specimens of patients with possible occupational exposure to asbestos. The diagnostic protocol was applied to 10 randomly selected lung cancer patients with no history of previous asbestos exposure. We detected asbestos nanofibers in close contact with lung cancer cells in two lung cancer patients with previous possible occupational exposure to asbestos. We were also able to identify the specific asbestos iso-type, which in one of the cases was the same rare variety used in the workplace of the affected patient. By contrast, asbestos nanofibers were not detected in lung cancer patients with no history of occupational asbestos exposure. The proposed technique can represent a potential useful tool for linking the disease to previous workplace exposure in uncertain cases. Furthermore, Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissues stored in the pathology departments might be re-evaluated for possible etiological attribution to asbestos in the case of plausible exposure. Since diseases acquired through occupational exposure to asbestos are generally covered by workers' insurance in most countries, the application of the protocol used in this study may have also relevant social and economic implications.
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Omlor AJ, Nguyen J, Bals R, Dinh QT. Nanotechnology in respiratory medicine. Respir Res 2015; 16:64. [PMID: 26021823 PMCID: PMC4456054 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-015-0223-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Like two sides of the same coin, nanotechnology can be both boon and bane for respiratory medicine. Nanomaterials open new ways in diagnostics and treatment of lung diseases. Nanoparticle based drug delivery systems can help against diseases such as lung cancer, tuberculosis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Moreover, nanoparticles can be loaded with DNA and act as vectors for gene therapy in diseases like cystic fibrosis. Even lung diagnostics with computer tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) profits from new nanoparticle based contrast agents. However, the risks of nanotechnology also have to be taken into consideration as engineered nanomaterials resemble natural fine dusts and fibers, which are known to be harmful for the respiratory system in many cases. Recent studies have shown that nanoparticles in the respiratory tract can influence the immune system, can create oxidative stress and even cause genotoxicity. Another important aspect to assess the safety of nanotechnology based products is the absorption of nanoparticles. It was demonstrated that the amount of pulmonary nanoparticle uptake not only depends on physical and chemical nanoparticle characteristics but also on the health status of the organism. The huge diversity in nanotechnology could revolutionize medicine but makes safety assessment a challenging task.
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- Albert Joachim Omlor
- Department of Experimental Pneumology and Allergology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Kirrberger Strasse, Geb. 61.4, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, SUNY Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine V, Pneumology, Allergology and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Pneumology and Allergology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Kirrberger Strasse, Geb. 61.4, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Germany. .,Department of Internal Medicine V, Pneumology, Allergology and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
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