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Tyumentseva A, Khilazheva E, Petrova V, Stolyar S. Effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on the gene expression profiles of cerebral endotheliocytes and astrocytes. Toxicol In Vitro 2024; 98:105829. [PMID: 38615722 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2024.105829] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are considered as the most biocompatible magnetic materials suitable for biomedical applications. Nevertheless, there are many evidences of their toxicity for living organisms and partially neurotoxicity. The central nervous system is protected from undesirable substances circulating in the bloodstream by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). And even if being small enough, some nanoparticles could be able to penetrate cell membranes in other cells but will often be delayed by the BBB cells. However, the neurotoxicity of iron oxide is described even in the cases when IONPs should not uptake to the nervous system by experimental design. The aim of this study was to investigate what molecular changes in the cells-components of BBB - endotheliocytes and underlying astrocytes - may be caused by IONPs in the blood vessels of the brain. For this, a two-layer in vitro BBB model was created, consisting of rat cerebral endothelial cells and astrocytes. It was revealed that 100 and 200 mg/L of the nanoparticles induce metabolism alteration in the cells under study. Using RNA-sequencing, the up-regulation of pro-inflammatory chemokines encoding genes and changes in the expression of genes associated with detoxification in the endotheliocytes were demonstrated under the influence of 100 mg/L IONPs.
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- Anna Tyumentseva
- Federal Research Center, Krasnoyarsk Science Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akademgorodok st. 50, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia.
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- Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Professor V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 660022, Partizana Zheleznyaka St. 1, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Krasnoyarsk Science Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akademgorodok st. 50, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Krasnoyarsk Science Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akademgorodok st. 50, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia.
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Vidya Balakrishnan PV, Gajski G, Chitra KC. The effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on antioxidant capacity and response to oxidative stress in Mozambique tilapia ( Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters 1852). Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2024; 75:125-136. [PMID: 38963142 PMCID: PMC11223512 DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3826] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Recent research has raised concern about the biocompatibility of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs), as they have been reported to induce oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, whilst prolonged exposure to high IONP concentrations may lead to cyto-/genotoxicity. Besides, there is concern about its environmental impact. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of IONPs on the antioxidant defence system in freshwater fish Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters 1852). The fish were exposed to IONP concentration of 15 mg/L over 1, 3, 4, 15, 30, and 60 days and the findings compared to a control, unexposed group. In addition, we followed up the fish for 60 days after exposure had stopped to estimate the stability of oxidative stress induced by IONPs. Exposure affected the activity of antioxidant and marker enzymes and increased the levels of hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxidation in the gill, liver, and brain tissues of the fish. Even after 60 days of depuration, adverse effects remained, indicating long-term nanotoxicity. Moreover, IONPs accumulated in the gill, liver, and brain tissues. Our findings underscore the potential health risks posed to non-target organisms in the environment, and it is imperative to establish appropriate guidelines for safe handling and disposal of IONPs to protect the aquatic environment.
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Division of Toxicology, Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Calicut, Department of Zoology, Endocrinology and Toxicology Laboratory, Malappuram, India
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López-Martín R, Aranda-Sobrino N, De Enciso-Campos N, Sánchez EH, Castañeda-Peñalvo G, Lee SS, Binns C, Ballesteros-Yáñez I, De Toro JA, Castillo-Sarmiento CA. Toxicity and magnetometry evaluation of the uptake of core-shell maghemite-silica nanoparticles by neuroblastoma cells. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2024; 11:231839. [PMID: 39100165 PMCID: PMC11296074 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.231839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Nanoparticle uptake by cells is a key parameter in their performance in biomedical applications. However, the use of quantitative, non-destructive techniques to obtain the amount of nanoparticles internalized by cells is still uncommon. We have studied the cellular uptake and the toxicity of core-shell maghemite-silica magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), with a core diameter of 9 nm and a shell thickness of 3 nm. The internalization of the nanoparticles by mouse neuroblastoma 2a cells was evaluated by sensitive and non-destructive Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometry and corroborated by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy. We were thus able to study the toxicity of the nanoparticles for well-quantified MNP uptake in terms of nanoparticle density within the cell. No significant variation in cell viability or growth rate was detected for any tested exposure. Yet, an increase in both the amount of mitochondrial superoxide and in the lysosomal activity was detected for the highest concentration (100 μg ml-1) and incubation time (24 h), suggesting the onset of a disruption in ROS homeostasis, which may lead to an impairment in antioxidant responses. Our results validate SQUID magnetometry as a sensitive technique to quantify MNP uptake and demonstrate the non-toxic nature of these core-shell MNPs under our culture conditions.
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- Raúl López-Martín
- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Medicine, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Medicine, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnología Química, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 31 Biopolis Way, #09-01, The Nanos, Singapore138669, Singapore
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Medicine, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
- BIomedicine Institute, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete02008, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real13071, Spain
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- BIomedicine Institute, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete02008, Spain
- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Physiotherapy and Nursing, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo45071, Spain
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Martin L, Lopez K, Fritz S, Easterling CP, Krawchuck JA, Poerwoprajitno AR, Xu W. Determination of the optical interference of iron oxide nanoparticles in fluorometric cytotoxicity assays. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25378. [PMID: 38322934 PMCID: PMC10845919 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25378] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Nanomaterials are known to exhibit unique interactions with light. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs), composed of magnetite (black iron oxide) specifically, are known to be highly absorptive throughout the visible portion of the spectrum. We sought to investigate and overcome optical interference of IONPs in colorimetric, fluorometric and luminescence assays by introducing additional controls and determining the concentration-dependent contribution to optical artifacts which could confound, skew, or invalidate results. We tested the in vitro cytotoxicity of ∼8 nm spherical magnetite nanoparticles capped with alginate on a human lung carcinoma (A549) cell line for different exposure periods and at various concentrations. We observed significant interference with both the MTT reagent and the absorption at 590 nm, a concentration-dependent reduction in the luminescence, fluorescence at ∼490 nm (viability marker), and fluorescence at 530 nm (cytotoxicity marker). After introducing an additional correction, we obtained more accurate results, including a clear decrease in viability at 12-h post-treatment, with apparent near complete recovery after 24-h in addition to a dose-independent, time-dependent alteration in the cell proliferation rate. A small increase in cytotoxicity was noted at the 24-h timepoint at the two highest concentrations. According to our results, the MTT reagents appear to interact substantially with IONPs at concentrations above 0.1 mg/mL, therefore, this assay is not recommended for IONP cytotoxicity assessment at higher concentrations.
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- Leisha Martin
- Department of Life Sciences, College of Science, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Science, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA
- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA
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- Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, 87185, USA
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- Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, 87185, USA
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- Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, 87185, USA
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Science, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA
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de la Fuente-Jiménez JL, Rodríguez-Rivas CI, Mitre-Aguilar IB, Torres-Copado A, García-López EA, Herrera-Celis J, Arvizu-Espinosa MG, Garza-Navarro MA, Arriaga LG, García JL, García-Gutiérrez DI, Dehesa AZ, Sharma A, Oza G. A Comparative and Critical Analysis for In Vitro Cytotoxic Evaluation of Magneto-Crystalline Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles Using MTT, Crystal Violet, LDH, and Apoptosis Assay. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12860. [PMID: 37629040 PMCID: PMC10454666 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612860] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZFO NPs) are a promising magneto-crystalline platform for nanomedicine-based cancer theranostics. ZFO NPs synthesized using co-precipitation method are characterized using different techniques. UV-visible spectroscopy exhibits absorption peaks specific for ZFO. Raman spectroscopy identifies Raman active, infrared active, and silent vibrational modes while Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopic (FTIR) spectra display IR active modes that confirm the presence of ZFO. X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) exhibits the crystalline planes of single-phase ZFO with a face-centered cubic structure that coincides with the selected area electron diffraction pattern (SAED). The average particle size according to high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) is 5.6 nm. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) signals confirm the chemical states of Fe, Zn, and O. A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) displays the magnetic response of ZFO NPs, showing a magnetic moment of 45.5 emu/gm at 70 kOe. These ZFO NPs were then employed for comparative cytotoxicity evaluation using MTT, crystal violet, and LDH assays on breast adenocarcinoma epithelial cell (MCF-7), triple-negative breast cancer lines (MDA-MB 231), and human embryonic kidney cell lines (HEK-293). Flow cytometric analysis of all the three cell lines were performed in various concentrations of ZFO NPs for automated cell counting and sorting based on live cells, cells entering in early or late apoptotic phase, as well as in the necrotic phase. This analysis confirmed that ZFO NPs are more cytotoxic towards triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) as compared to breast adenocarcinoma cells (MCF-7) and normal cell lines (HEK-293), thus corroborating that ZFO can be exploited for cancer therapeutics.
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- Juan Luis de la Fuente-Jiménez
- Centre of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro, Av. Epigmenio González, No. 500, Fracc. San Pablo, Querétaro 76130, Mexico; (J.L.d.l.F.-J.); (A.T.-C.); (M.G.A.-E.)
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- División de Investigación y Posgrado, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Cerro de Las Campanas S/N, Querétaro 76010, Mexico; (C.I.R.-R.); (J.L.G.)
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- Unidad de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Belisario Domínguez secc 16, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (I.B.M.-A.); (E.A.G.-L.)
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- Centre of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro, Av. Epigmenio González, No. 500, Fracc. San Pablo, Querétaro 76130, Mexico; (J.L.d.l.F.-J.); (A.T.-C.); (M.G.A.-E.)
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- Unidad de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Belisario Domínguez secc 16, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (I.B.M.-A.); (E.A.G.-L.)
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Parque Tecnológico, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro 76703, Mexico; (J.H.-C.); (L.G.A.); (G.O.)
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- Centre of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro, Av. Epigmenio González, No. 500, Fracc. San Pablo, Querétaro 76130, Mexico; (J.L.d.l.F.-J.); (A.T.-C.); (M.G.A.-E.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, FIME, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Av. Universidad S/N, Cd. Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Mexico; (M.A.G.-N.); (D.I.G.-G.)
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Parque Tecnológico, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro 76703, Mexico; (J.H.-C.); (L.G.A.); (G.O.)
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- División de Investigación y Posgrado, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Cerro de Las Campanas S/N, Querétaro 76010, Mexico; (C.I.R.-R.); (J.L.G.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, FIME, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Av. Universidad S/N, Cd. Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Mexico; (M.A.G.-N.); (D.I.G.-G.)
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- Unidad de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Belisario Domínguez secc 16, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (I.B.M.-A.); (E.A.G.-L.)
- Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Toxicología Ambiental, Programa Institucional de Cáncer de Mama, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas IIB & Red de Apoyo a la Investigación, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ave. Universidad 3000, Col. Copilco Universidad, Del. Coyoacán Ciudad de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Centre of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro, Av. Epigmenio González, No. 500, Fracc. San Pablo, Querétaro 76130, Mexico; (J.L.d.l.F.-J.); (A.T.-C.); (M.G.A.-E.)
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Parque Tecnológico, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro 76703, Mexico; (J.H.-C.); (L.G.A.); (G.O.)
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Valdiglesias V, Alba-González A, Fernández-Bertólez N, Touzani A, Ramos-Pan L, Reis AT, Moreda-Piñeiro J, Yáñez J, Laffon B, Folgueira M. Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Exposure on Human Glial Cells and Zebrafish Embryos. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12297. [PMID: 37569675 PMCID: PMC10418813 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are among the most widely used nanomaterials. They have multiple applications in cosmetics, textiles, paints, electronics and, recently, also in biomedicine. This extensive use of ZnO NPs notably increases the probability that both humans and wildlife are subjected to undesirable effects. Despite being among the most studied NPs from a toxicological point of view, much remains unknown about their ecotoxicological effects or how they may affect specific cell types, such as cells of the central nervous system. The main objective of this work was to investigate the effects of ZnO NPs on human glial cells and zebrafish embryo development and to explore the role of the released Zn2+ ions in these effects. The effects on cell viability on human A172 glial cells were assessed with an MTT assay and morphological analysis. The potential acute and developmental toxicity was assessed employing zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. To determine the role of Zn2+ ions in the in vitro and in vivo observed effects, we measured their release from ZnO NPs with flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Then, cells and zebrafish embryos were treated with a water-soluble salt (zinc sulfate) at concentrations that equal the number of Zn2+ ions released by the tested concentrations of ZnO NPs. Exposure to ZnO NPs induced morphological alterations and a significant decrease in cell viability depending on the concentration and duration of treatment, even after removing the overestimation due to NP interference. Although there were no signs of acute toxicity in zebrafish embryos, a decrease in hatching was detected after exposure to the highest ZnO NP concentrations tested. The ability of ZnO NPs to release Zn2+ ions into the medium in a concentration-dependent manner was confirmed. Zn2+ ions did not seem entirely responsible for the effects observed in the glial cells, but they were likely responsible for the decrease in zebrafish hatching rate. The results obtained in this work contribute to the knowledge of the toxicological potential of ZnO NPs.
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- Vanessa Valdiglesias
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (V.V.); (N.F.-B.); (A.T.); (L.R.-P.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Rúa As Carballeiras, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (J.Y.); (M.F.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (V.V.); (N.F.-B.); (A.T.); (L.R.-P.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (V.V.); (N.F.-B.); (A.T.); (L.R.-P.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (V.V.); (N.F.-B.); (A.T.); (L.R.-P.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal;
- Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Rua das Taipas 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo Química Analítica Aplicada (QANAP), Instituto Universitario Medio Ambiente (IUMA), Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain;
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Rúa As Carballeiras, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (J.Y.); (M.F.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Centro Interdisciplinar de Química e Bioloxía—CICA, Rúa As Carballeiras, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (J.Y.); (M.F.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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Farzanegan Z, Tahmasbi M. Evaluating the applications and effectiveness of magnetic nanoparticle-based hyperthermia for cancer treatment: A systematic review. Appl Radiat Isot 2023; 198:110873. [PMID: 37257266 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2023.110873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
Magnetic nanoparticle-based hyperthermia as a new cancer treatment technology has been applied for some kinds of tumors. To review the different applications and effectiveness of this new cancer treatment technique, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were explored up to November 2022, using the following keywords combined in different ways: "Magnetic Nanoparticles Based Hyperthermia", "Magnetic Nanoparticles" AND "Hyperthermia" AND "Cancer". The obtained results were screened for the title and abstract and the relevant papers were reviewed for further details. Finally, 24 papers were included in the study. These papers have evaluated the application of magnetic nanoparticle-based hyperthermia for treating different cancers including breast, liver, prostate, pancreas, colon, brain, lung, and stem cell. Various nanoparticles including Iron Oxide (Fe2O3, Fe3O4), Dextran Spermine, Iron Chloride, Magnetic nanoparticles conjugated with Liposomes (MCLs), and Variable Molecular Weight Nanoparticles (VMWNPs) were used in different reviewed studies. The results of reviewed studies revealed that the nanoparticle-based hyperthermia technique as a new progressive modality can significantly improve treatment outcomes for some special cancers. Increasing life expectancy by up to 30% using Iron Oxide magnetic nanoparticle-based hyperthermia for pancreatic cancer and increasing tumor ablation by about 33% for other cancers were reported in reviewed articles. However, further studies are required to extend this new treatment technique to other cancers and for providing more accurate information on nanoparticle-based hyperthermia's effectiveness as a complementary technique in cancer treatment.
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- Zahra Farzanegan
- Medical Physics and Radiotherapy Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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- Radiologic Technology Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Benayas E, Espinosa A, Portolés MT, Vila-del Sol V, Morales MP, Serrano MC. Cellular and Molecular Processes Are Differently Influenced in Primary Neural Cells by Slight Changes in the Physicochemical Properties of Multicore Magnetic Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:17726-17741. [PMID: 36976318 PMCID: PMC10103129 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Herein, we use two exemplary superparamagnetic iron oxide multicore nanoparticles (SPIONs) to illustrate the significant influence of slightly different physicochemical properties on the cellular and molecular processes that define SPION interplay with primary neural cells. Particularly, we have designed two different SPION structures, NFA (i.e., a denser multicore structure accompanied by a slightly less negative surface charge and a higher magnetic response) and NFD (i.e., a larger surface area and more negatively charged), and identified specific biological responses dependent on SPION type, concentration, exposure time, and magnetic actuation. Interestingly, NFA SPIONs display a higher cell uptake, likely driven by their less negative surface and smaller protein corona, more significantly impacting cell viability and complexity. The tight contact of both SPIONs with neural cell membranes results in the significant augmentation of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, and sphingomyelin and the reduction of free fatty acids and triacylglycerides for both SPIONs. Nonetheless, NFD induces greater effects on lipids, especially under magnetic actuation, likely indicating a preferential membranal location and/or a tighter interaction with membrane lipids than NFA, in agreement with their lower cell uptake. From a functional perspective, these lipid changes correlate with an increase in plasma membrane fluidity, again larger for more negatively charged nanoparticles (NFD). Finally, the mRNA expression of iron-related genes such as Ireb-2 and Fth-1 remains unaltered, while TfR-1 is only detected in SPION-treated cells. Taken together, these results demonstrate the substantial impact that minor physicochemical differences of nanomaterials may exert in the specific targeting of cellular and molecular processes. A denser multicore structure generated by autoclave-based production is accompanied by a slight difference in surface charge and magnetic properties that become decisive for the biological impact of these SPIONs. Their capacity to markedly modify the lipidic cell content makes them attractive as lipid-targetable nanomedicines.
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- Esther Benayas
- , Instituto de
Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de
Investigaciones Científicas, calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- , Instituto de
Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de
Investigaciones Científicas, calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Departamento
de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias
Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico
San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid 28040, Spain
- CIBER
de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (IDSCIII), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Hospital
Nacional de Parapléjicos, Servicio
de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM), Finca de la Peraleda s/n, Toledo 45071, Spain
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- , Instituto de
Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de
Investigaciones Científicas, calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- , Instituto de
Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de
Investigaciones Científicas, calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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Boinapalli Y, Shankar Pandey R, Singh Chauhan A, Sudheesh MS. Physiological relevance of in-vitro cell-nanoparticle interaction studies as a predictive tool in cancer nanomedicine research. Int J Pharm 2023; 632:122579. [PMID: 36603671 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122579] [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: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Cell uptake study is a routine experiment used as a surrogate to predict in vivo response in cancer nanomedicine research. Cell culture conditions should be designed in such a way that it emulates 'real' physiological conditions and avoid artefacts. It is critical to dissect the steps involved in cellular uptake to understand the physical, chemical, and biological factors responsible for particle internalization. The two-dimensional model (2D) of cell culture is overly simplistic to mimic the complexity of cancer tissues that exist in vivo. It cannot simulate the critical tissue-specific properties like cell-cell interaction and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interaction and its influences on the temporal and spatial distribution of nanoparticles (NPs). The three dimensional model organization of heterogenous cancer and normal cells with the ECM acts as a formidable barrier to NP penetration and cellular uptake. The three dimensional cell culture (3D) technology is a breakthrough in this direction that can mimic the barrier properties of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Herein, we discuss the physiological factors that should be considered to bridge the translational gap between in and vitro cell culture studies and in-vivo studies in cancer nanomedicine.
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- Yamini Boinapalli
- Dept. of Pharmaceutics, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Health Science Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekkara, Kochi 682041, India
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- SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G. 495009, India
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States.
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- Dept. of Pharmaceutics, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Health Science Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekkara, Kochi 682041, India.
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Fleming CL, Golzan M, Gunawan C, McGrath KC. Systematic and Bibliometric Analysis of Magnetite Nanoparticles and Their Applications in (Biomedical) Research. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2023; 7:2200009. [PMID: 36618105 PMCID: PMC9818080 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Recent reports show air pollutant magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Considering various field applications of MNPs because of developments in nanotechnology, the aim of this study is to identify major trends and data gaps in research on magnetite to allow for relevant environmental and health risk assessment. Herein, a bibliometric and systematic analysis of the published magnetite literature (n = 31 567) between 1990 to 2020 is completed. Following appraisal, publications (n = 244) are grouped into four time periods with the main research theme identified for each as 1990-1997 "oxides," 1998-2005 "ferric oxide," 2006-2013 "pathology," and 2014-2020 "animal model." Magnetite formation and catalytic activity dominate the first two time periods, with the last two focusing on the exploitation of nanoparticle engineering. Japan and China have the highest number of citations for articles published. Longitudinal analysis indicates that magnetite research for the past 30 years shifted from environmental and industrial applications, to biomedical and its potential toxic effects. Therefore, whilst this study presents the research profile of different countries, the development in research on MNPs, it also reveals that further studies on the effects of MNPs on human health is much needed.
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- Charlotte L. Fleming
- School of Life SciencesFaculty of ScienceUniversity of Technology SydneySydneyNSW2008Australia
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- Vision Science GroupGraduate School of HealthUniversity of Technology SydneySydneyNSW2008Australia
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- Australian Institute for Microbiology and InfectionUniversity of Technology SydneySydneyNSW2008Australia
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- School of Life SciencesFaculty of ScienceUniversity of Technology SydneySydneyNSW2008Australia
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Romero G, Park J, Koehler F, Pralle A, Anikeeva P. Modulating cell signalling in vivo with magnetic nanotransducers. NATURE REVIEWS. METHODS PRIMERS 2022; 2:92. [PMID: 38111858 PMCID: PMC10727510 DOI: 10.1038/s43586-022-00170-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Weak magnetic fields offer nearly lossless transmission of signals within biological tissue. Magnetic nanomaterials are capable of transducing magnetic fields into a range of biologically relevant signals in vitro and in vivo. These nanotransducers have recently enabled magnetic control of cellular processes, from neuronal firing and gene expression to programmed apoptosis. Effective implementation of magnetically controlled cellular signalling relies on careful tailoring of magnetic nanotransducers and magnetic fields to the responses of the intended molecular targets. This primer discusses the versatility of magnetic modulation modalities and offers practical guidelines for selection of appropriate materials and field parameters, with a particular focus on applications in neuroscience. With recent developments in magnetic instrumentation and nanoparticle chemistries, including those that are commercially available, magnetic approaches promise to empower research aimed at connecting molecular and cellular signalling to physiology and behaviour in untethered moving subjects.
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- Gabriela Romero
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Physics, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Alves Feitosa K, de Oliveira Correia R, Maragno Fattori AC, Albuquerque YR, Brassolatti P, Flores Luna G, de Almeida Rodolpho JM, T Nogueira C, Cancino Bernardi J, Speglich C, de Freitas Anibal F. Toxicological effects of the mixed iron oxide nanoparticle (Fe 3O 4 NP) on murine fibroblasts LA-9. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2022; 85:649-670. [PMID: 35469539 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2022.2068711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The increase in large-scale production of magnetic nanoparticles (NP) associated with the incomplete comprehensive knowledge regarding the potential risks of their use on environmental and human health makes it necessary to study the biological effects of these particles on organisms at the cellular level. The aim of this study to examine the cellular effects on fibroblast lineage LA-9 after exposure to mixed iron oxide NP (Fe3O4 NP). The following analyses were performed: field emission gun-scanning electron microscopy (SEM-FEG), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, ultraviolet/visible region spectroscopy (UV/VIS), and attenuated total reactance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy analyses for characterization of the NP. The assays included cell viability, morphology, clonogenic potential, oxidative stress as measurement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) levels, cytokines quantification interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF), NP uptake, and cell death. The size of Fe3O4 NP was 26.3 nm when evaluated in water through DLS. Fe3O4 NP did not reduce fibroblast cell viability until the highest concentration tested (250 µg/ml), which showed a decrease in clonogenic potential as well as small morphological changes after exposure for 48 and 72 hr. The NP concentration of 250 µg/ml induced enhanced ROS and NO production after 24 hr treatment. The uptake assay exhibited time-dependent Fe3O4 NP internalization at all concentrations tested with no significant cell death. Hence, exposure of fibroblasts to Fe3O4 NP-induced oxidative stress but not reduced cell viability or death. However, the decrease in the clonogenic potential at the highest concentration demonstrates cytotoxic effects attributed to Fe3O4 NP which occurred on the 7th day after exposure.
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- Karina Alves Feitosa
- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Leopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello Research Center CENPES/Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Inflammation and Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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Włodarczyk A, Gorgoń S, Radoń A, Bajdak-Rusinek K. Magnetite Nanoparticles in Magnetic Hyperthermia and Cancer Therapies: Challenges and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12111807. [PMID: 35683663 PMCID: PMC9182445 DOI: 10.3390/nano12111807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Until now, strategies used to treat cancer are imperfect, and this generates the need to search for better and safer solutions. The biggest issue is the lack of selective interaction with neoplastic cells, which is associated with occurrence of side effects and significantly reduces the effectiveness of therapies. The use of nanoparticles in cancer can counteract these problems. One of the most promising nanoparticles is magnetite. Implementation of this nanoparticle can improve various treatment methods such as hyperthermia, targeted drug delivery, cancer genotherapy, and protein therapy. In the first case, its feature makes magnetite useful in magnetic hyperthermia. Interaction of magnetite with the altered magnetic field generates heat. This process results in raised temperature only in a desired part of a patient body. In other therapies, magnetite-based nanoparticles could serve as a carrier for various types of therapeutic load. The magnetic field would direct the drug-related magnetite nanoparticles to the pathological site. Therefore, this material can be used in protein and gene therapy or drug delivery. Since the magnetite nanoparticle can be used in various types of cancer treatment, they are extensively studied. Herein, we summarize the latest finding on the applicability of the magnetite nanoparticles, also addressing the most critical problems faced by smart nanomedicine in oncological therapies.
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- Agnieszka Włodarczyk
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden;
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, Sowinskiego 5 St., 44-100 Gliwice, Poland;
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-32-208-8382
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Won H, Kim SH, Yang JY, Jung K, Jeong J, Oh JH, Lee JH. Colony-Forming Efficiency Assay to Assess Nanotoxicity of Graphene Nanomaterials. TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10050236. [PMID: 35622649 PMCID: PMC9146674 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10050236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The nano-market has grown rapidly over the past decades and a wide variety of products are now being manufactured, including those for biomedical applications. Despite the widespread use of nanomaterials in various industries, safety and health effects on humans are still controversial, and testing methods for nanotoxicity have not yet been clearly established. Nanomaterials have been reported to interfere with conventional cytotoxicity tests due to their unique properties, such as light absorption or light scattering. In this regard, the colony-forming efficacy (CFE) assay has been suggested as a suitable test method for testing some nanomaterials without these color-interferences. In this study, we selected two types of GNPs (Graphene nanoplatelets) as test nanomaterials and evaluated CFE assay to assess the cytotoxicity of GNPs. Moreover, for further investigation, including expansion into other cell types, GNPs were evaluated by the conventional cytotoxicity tests including the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS), Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), and Neutral red uptake (NRU) assay using MDCK, A549 and HepG2 cells. The results of CFE assay suggest that this test method for three cell lines can be applied for GNPs. In addition, the CFE assay was able to evaluate cytotoxicity regardless more accurately of color interference caused by residual nanomaterials.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-43-719-5106; Fax: +82-43-719-5100
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Berini F, Orlandi V, Gornati R, Bernardini G, Marinelli F. Nanoantibiotics to fight multidrug resistant infections by Gram-positive bacteria: hope or reality? Biotechnol Adv 2022; 57:107948. [PMID: 35337933 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.107948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The spread of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-positive pathogens represents a threat to human health. To counteract the current lack of novel antibiotics, alternative antibacterial treatments have been increasingly investigated. This review covers the last decade's developments in using nanoparticles as carriers for the two classes of frontline antibiotics active on multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens, i.e., glycopeptide antibiotics and daptomycin. Most of the reviewed papers deal with vancomycin nanoformulations, being teicoplanin- and daptomycin-carrying nanosystems much less investigated. Special attention is addressed to nanoantibiotics used for contrasting biofilm-associated infections. The status of the art related to nanoantibiotic toxicity is critically reviewed.
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- Francesca Berini
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy.
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Harvell-Smith S, Tung LD, Thanh NTK. Magnetic particle imaging: tracer development and the biomedical applications of a radiation-free, sensitive, and quantitative imaging modality. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:3658-3697. [PMID: 35080544 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05670k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is an emerging tracer-based modality that enables real-time three-dimensional imaging of the non-linear magnetisation produced by superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), in the presence of an external oscillating magnetic field. As a technique, it produces highly sensitive radiation-free tomographic images with absolute quantitation. Coupled with a high contrast, as well as zero signal attenuation at-depth, there are essentially no limitations to where that can be imaged within the body. These characteristics enable various biomedical applications of clinical interest. In the opening sections of this review, the principles of image generation are introduced, along with a detailed comparison of the fundamental properties of this technique with other common imaging modalities. The main feature is a presentation on the up-to-date literature for the development of SPIONs tailored for improved imaging performance, and developments in the current and promising biomedical applications of this emerging technique, with a specific focus on theranostics, cell tracking and perfusion imaging. Finally, we will discuss recent progress in the clinical translation of MPI. As signal detection in MPI is almost entirely dependent on the properties of the SPION employed, this work emphasises the importance of tailoring the synthetic process to produce SPIONs demonstrating specific properties and how this impacts imaging in particular applications and MPI's overall performance.
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- Stanley Harvell-Smith
- Biophysics Group, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetic and Nanomaterials Laboratories, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
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- Biophysics Group, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetic and Nanomaterials Laboratories, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
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- Biophysics Group, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetic and Nanomaterials Laboratories, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
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Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Nanomaterials. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040634. [PMID: 35214963 PMCID: PMC8875473 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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De Simone U, Croce AC, Pignatti P, Buscaglia E, Caloni F, Coccini T. Three dimensional spheroid cell culture of human MSC‐derived neuron‐like cells: new in vitro model to assess magnetite nanoparticle‐induced neurotoxicity effects. J Appl Toxicol 2022; 42:1230-1252. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.4292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Uliana De Simone
- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, and Pavia Poison Centre ‐ National Toxicology Information Centre, Toxicology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS Pavia Italy
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics, Italian National Research Council (CNR) Pavia Italy
- Department of Biology & Biotechnology University of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Allergy and Immunology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS Pavia Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, and Pavia Poison Centre ‐ National Toxicology Information Centre, Toxicology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS Pavia Italy
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- Department of Health, Animal Science and Food Safety Universitá degli Studi di Milano Milan Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, and Pavia Poison Centre ‐ National Toxicology Information Centre, Toxicology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS Pavia Italy
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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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Coating of Magnetite Nanoparticles with Fucoidan to Enhance Magnetic Hyperthermia Efficiency. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11112939. [PMID: 34835704 PMCID: PMC8623727 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles (NP), such as magnetite, have been the subject of research for application in the biomedical field, especially in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy (MHT), a promising technique for cancer therapy. NP are often coated with different compounds such as natural or synthetic polymers to protect them from oxidation and enhance their colloidal electrostatic stability while maintaining their thermal efficiency. In this work, the synthesis and characterization of magnetite nanoparticles coated with fucoidan, a biopolymer with recognized biocompatibility and antitumoral activity, is reported. The potential application of NP in MHT was evaluated through the assessment of Specific Loss Power (SLP) under an electromagnetic field amplitude of 14.7 kA m−1 and at 276 kHz. For fucoidan-coated NP, it was obtained SLP values of 100 and 156 W/g, corresponding to an Intrinsic Loss Power (ILP) of 1.7 and 2.6 nHm2kg−1, respectively. These values are, in general, higher than the ones reported in the literature for non-coated magnetite NP or coated with other polymers. Furthermore, in vitro assays showed that fucoidan and fucoidan-coated NP are biocompatible. The particle size (between ca. 6 to 12 nm), heating efficiency, and biocompatibility of fucoidan-coated magnetite NP meet the required criteria for MHT application.
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Domb AJ, Sharifzadeh G, Nahum V, Hosseinkhani H. Safety Evaluation of Nanotechnology Products. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101615. [PMID: 34683908 PMCID: PMC8539492 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials are now being used in a wide variety of biomedical applications. Medical and health-related issues, however, have raised major concerns, in view of the potential risks of these materials against tissue, cells, and/or organs and these are still poorly understood. These particles are able to interact with the body in countless ways, and they can cause unexpected and hazardous toxicities, especially at cellular levels. Therefore, undertaking in vitro and in vivo experiments is vital to establish their toxicity with natural tissues. In this review, we discuss the underlying mechanisms of nanotoxicity and provide an overview on in vitro characterizations and cytotoxicity assays, as well as in vivo studies that emphasize blood circulation and the in vivo fate of nanomaterials. Our focus is on understanding the role that the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials play in determining their toxicity.
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- Abraham J. Domb
- The Centers for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Alex Grass Center for Drug Design and Synthesis and Cannabinoids Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel;
- Correspondence: (A.J.D.); (H.H.)
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- The Centers for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Alex Grass Center for Drug Design and Synthesis and Cannabinoids Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel;
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- Innovation Center for Advanced Technology, Matrix, Inc., New York, NY 10029, USA
- Correspondence: (A.J.D.); (H.H.)
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Suitability of the In Vitro Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Test for Genotoxicity Assessment of TiO 2 Nanoparticles on SH-SY5Y Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168558. [PMID: 34445265 PMCID: PMC8395234 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Standard toxicity tests might not be fully adequate for evaluating nanomaterials since their unique features are also responsible for unexpected interactions. The in vitro cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) test is recommended for genotoxicity testing, but cytochalasin-B (Cyt-B) may interfere with nanoparticles (NP), leading to inaccurate results. Our objective was to determine whether Cyt-B could interfere with MN induction by TiO2 NP in human SH-SY5Y cells, as assessed by CBMN test. Cells were treated for 6 or 24 h, according to three treatment options: co-treatment with Cyt-B, post-treatment, and delayed co-treatment. Influence of Cyt-B on TiO2 NP cellular uptake and MN induction as evaluated by flow cytometry (FCMN) were also assessed. TiO2 NP were significantly internalized by cells, both in the absence and presence of Cyt-B, indicating that this chemical does not interfere with NP uptake. Dose-dependent increases in MN rates were observed in CBMN test after co-treatment. However, FCMN assay only showed a positive response when Cyt-B was added simultaneously with TiO2 NP, suggesting that Cyt-B might alter CBMN assay results. No differences were observed in the comparisons between the treatment options assessed, suggesting they are not adequate alternatives to avoid Cyt-B interference in the specific conditions tested.
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Valdiglesias V, Fernández-Bertólez N, Lema-Arranz C, Rodríguez-Fernández R, Pásaro E, Reis AT, Teixeira JP, Costa C, Laffon B. Salivary Leucocytes as In Vitro Model to Evaluate Nanoparticle-Induced DNA Damage. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1930. [PMID: 34443762 PMCID: PMC8400528 DOI: 10.3390/nano11081930] [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: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have a wide variety of applications in many consumer products and biomedical practices. As a result, human exposure to these nanomaterials is highly frequent, becoming an issue of concern to public health. Recently, human salivary leucocytes have been proposed as an adequate non-invasive alternative to peripheral blood leucocytes to evaluate genotoxicity in vitro. The present study focused on proving the suitability of salivary leucocytes as a biomatrix in the comet assay for in vitro nanogenotoxicity studies, by testing some of the metal oxide NPs most frequently present in consumer products, namely, titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), and cerium dioxide (CeO2) NPs. Primary and oxidative DNA damage were evaluated by alkaline and hOGG1-modified comet assay, respectively. Any possible interference of the NPs with the methodological procedure or the hOGG1 activity was addressed before performing genotoxicity evaluation. Results obtained showed an increase of both primary and oxidative damage after NPs treatments. These data support the use of salivary leucocytes as a proper and sensitive biological sample for in vitro nanogenotoxicity studies, and contribute to increase the knowledge on the impact of metal oxide NPs on human health, reinforcing the need for a specific regulation of the nanomaterials use.
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- Vanessa Valdiglesias
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), AE CICA-INIBIC, Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (R.R.-F.); (E.P.); (B.L.)
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), AE CICA-INIBIC, Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (R.R.-F.); (E.P.); (B.L.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), AE CICA-INIBIC, Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (R.R.-F.); (E.P.); (B.L.)
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), AE CICA-INIBIC, Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (R.R.-F.); (E.P.); (B.L.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), AE CICA-INIBIC, Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (R.R.-F.); (E.P.); (B.L.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (A.T.R.); (J.P.T.); (C.C.)
- EPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (A.T.R.); (J.P.T.); (C.C.)
- EPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; (A.T.R.); (J.P.T.); (C.C.)
- EPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), AE CICA-INIBIC, Oza, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (R.R.-F.); (E.P.); (B.L.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo DICOMOSA, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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Mylkie K, Nowak P, Rybczynski P, Ziegler-Borowska M. Polymer-Coated Magnetite Nanoparticles for Protein Immobilization. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:E248. [PMID: 33419055 PMCID: PMC7825442 DOI: 10.3390/ma14020248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Since their discovery, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have become materials with great potential, especially considering the applications of biomedical sciences. A series of works on the preparation, characterization, and application of MNPs has shown that the biological activity of such materials depends on their size, shape, core, and shell nature. Some of the most commonly used MNPs are those based on a magnetite core. On the other hand, synthetic biopolymers are used as a protective surface coating for these nanoparticles. This review describes the advances in the field of polymer-coated MNPs for protein immobilization over the past decade. General methods of MNP preparation and protein immobilization are presented. The most extensive section of this article discusses the latest work on the use of polymer-coated MNPs for the physical and chemical immobilization of three types of proteins: enzymes, antibodies, and serum proteins. Where possible, the effectiveness of the immobilization and the activity and use of the immobilized protein are reported. Finally, the information available in the peer-reviewed literature and the application perspectives for the MNP-immobilized protein systems are summarized as well.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (K.M.); (P.N.); (P.R.)
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Bag J, Mukherjee S, Ghosh SK, Das A, Mukherjee A, Sahoo JK, Tung KS, Sahoo H, Mishra M. Fe 3O 4 coated guargum nanoparticles as non-genotoxic materials for biological application. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:333-345. [PMID: 32980413 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The current study aims to check various behavioural, developmental, cytotoxic, and genotoxic effects of Fe3O4-GG nanocomposite (GGNCs) on Drosophila melanogaster. Fe3O4 nanoparticles were prepared by the chemical co-precipitation method and cross-linked with guargum nanoparticles to prepare the nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were characterized by using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and FTIR techniques. To investigate the biomolecular interaction, GGNCs was further tagged with Fluorescein isothiocyanate. Various concentrations of nanocomposites were mixed with the food and flies were allowed to complete the life cycle. The life cycle of the flies was studied as a function of various concentrations of GGNCs. The 1st instar larvae after hatching from the egg start eating the food mixed with GGNCs. The 3rd instar larvae were investigated for various behavioural and morphological abnormalities within the gut. The 3rd instar larva has defective crawling speed, crawling path, and more number of micronuclei within the gut. Similarly, in adult flies thermal sensitivity, climbing behaviour was found to be altered. In adult flies, a significant reduction in body weight was found which is further correlated with variation of protein, carbohydrate, triglyceride, and antioxidant enzymes. Altogether, the current study suggests GGNCs as a non-genotoxic nanoparticle for various biological applications.
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- Janmejaya Bag
- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal 700009, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal 700009, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal 700009, India; Department of Biotechnology, MaulanaAbulKalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal 741249, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India; Department of Basic Science and Humanities, GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha 765022, India
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- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India; Centre for Nanomaterials, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India; Centre for Nanomaterials, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India.
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Khang MK, Kuriakose AE, Nguyen T, Co CMD, Zhou J, Truong TTD, Nguyen KT, Tang L. Enhanced Endothelial Cell Delivery for Repairing Injured Endothelium via Pretargeting Approach and Bioorthogonal Chemistry. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:6831-6841. [PMID: 33320611 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Arterial wall injury often leads to endothelium cell activation, endothelial detachment, and atherosclerosis plaque formation. While abundant research efforts have been placed on treating the end stages of the disease, no cure has been developed to repair injured and denude endothelium often occurred at an early stage of atherosclerosis. Here, a pretargeting cell delivery strategy using combined injured endothelial targeting nanoparticles and bioorthogonal click chemistry approach was developed to deliver endothelial cells to replenish the injured endothelium via a two-step process. First, nanoparticles bearing glycoprotein 1b α (Gp1bα) proteins and tetrazine (Tz) were fabricated to provide a homogeneous nanoparticle coating on an injured arterial wall via the interactions between Gp1bα and von Willebrand factor (vWF), a ligand that is present on denuded endothelium. Second, transplanted endothelium cells bearing transcyclooctene (TCO) would be quickly immobilized on the surfaces of nanoparticles via TCO:Tz reactions. In vitro binding studies under both static and flow conditions confirmed that our novel Tz-labeled Gp1bα-conjugated poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles can successfully pretargeted toward the injured site and support rapid adhesion of endothelial cells from the circulation. Ex vivo results also confirm that such an approach is highly efficient in mediating the local delivery of endothelial cells at the sites of arterial injury. The results support that this pretargeting cell delivery approach may be used for repairing injured endothelium in situ at its early stage.
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- Min Kyung Khang
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19138, Arlington, Texas 76010, United States
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Domi B, Bhorkar K, Rumbo C, Sygellou L, Yannopoulos SN, Quesada R, Tamayo-Ramos JA. Fate assessment of commercial 2D MoS 2 aqueous dispersions at physicochemical and toxicological level. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:445101. [PMID: 32674094 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aba6b3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The physicochemical properties and the toxicological potential of commercially available MoS2 nanoparticles with different lateral size and degradation stage were studied in the present research work. To achieve this, the structure and stoichiometry of fresh and old aqueous suspensions of micro-MoS2 and nano-MoS2 was analyzed by Raman, while x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy allowed to identify more quantitatively the nature of the formed oxidized species. A, the toxicological impact of the nanomaterials under analysis was studied using adenocarcinomic human alveolar basal epithelial cells (A549 cells) and the unicellular fungus S. cerevisiae as biological models. Cell viability assays and reactive oxygen species (ROS) determinations demonstrated different toxicity levels depending on the cellular model used and in function of the degradation state of the selected commercial nanoproducts. Both MoS2 nanoparticle types induced sublethal damage on the A549 cells though the increase of intracellular ROS levels, while comparable concentrations reduced the viability of yeast cells. In addition, the old MoS2 nanoparticles suspensions exhibited a higher toxicity for both human and yeast cells than the fresh ones. Our findings demonstrate that the fate assessment of nanomaterials is a critical aspect to increase the understanding on their characteristics and on their potential impact on biological systems along their life cycle.
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- Brixhilda Domi
- International Research Centre in Critical Raw Materials-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Banuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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Abbas HS, Krishnan A. Magnetic Nanosystems as a Therapeutic Tool to Combat Pathogenic Fungi. Adv Pharm Bull 2020; 10:512-523. [PMID: 33072531 PMCID: PMC7539303 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2020.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The overuse of antibiotics is the main reason for the expansion of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, especially, pathogenic fungi, such as Candida albicans and others. Nanotechnology provides an excellent therapeutic tool for pathogenic fungi. Several reports focused on metal oxide nanoparticles, especially, iron oxide nanoparticles due to their extensive applications such as targeted drug delivery. Using biological entities for iron oxide nanoparticle synthesis attracted many concerns for being eco-friendly, and inexpensive. The fusion of biologically active substances reduced and stabilized nanoparticles. Recently, the advancement and challenges for surface engineered magnetic nanoparticles are reviewed for improving their properties and compatibility. Other metals on the surface nanoparticles can enhance their biological and antimicrobial activities against pathogenic fungi. Furthermore, conjugation of antifungal drugs to magnetic nanoparticulate increases their antifungal effect, antibiofilm properties, and reduces their undesirable effects. In this review, we discuss different routes for the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles, surface coating manipulation, their applications as antimicrobials, and their mode of action.
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- Heba Salah Abbas
- National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Cairo, Egypt.,Scientist Under Scheme of Asian Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country (RTF-DCS), FICCI, NewDelhi, India.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli-620024. Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli-620024. Tamilnadu, India
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da Silva NDG, Carneiro CEA, Campos EVR, de Oliveira JL, Risso WE, Fraceto LF, Zaia DAM, Martinez CBR. Interference of goethite in the effects of glyphosate and Roundup® on ZFL cell line. Toxicol In Vitro 2020; 65:104755. [PMID: 31881238 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.104755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Goethite (α-FeOOH) brings important perspectives in environmental remediation, as, due to its physicochemical properties, this iron oxide can adsorb a wide variety of compounds, including glyphosate. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of goethite nanoparticles (NPs), glyphosate (Gly), Roundup® (Rd), and co-exposures (Gly + NPs and Rd + NPs) on zebrafish liver cell line (ZFL). ZFL cells were exposed to NPs (1, 10, and 100 mg L-1), Gly (3.6 mg L-1), Rd (10 mg L-1), and co-exposures (Gly + NPs and Rd + NPs), or only to saline for 1, 6, and 12 h. Cell viability was assessed by Trypan blue, MTT, and neutral red assays. The generation of reactive oxygen species and total antioxidant capacity were also determined, while genotoxicity was quantified by the comet assay. Both NPs and Rd in isolation produced cytotoxic effects at 6 h and genotoxic effects at 1 and 6 h. Rd + NPs resulted in synergistic effects, intensifying the toxicity. Cells exposed to Gly did not present toxic effects and Gly + NPs resulted in the suppression of toxic effects observed for NPs. The presence of other components in Roundup® seems to favor its toxicity compared to the active ingredient. In conclusion, according to the in vitro model, the concentrations used were not safe for the ZFL lineage.
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- Natara D G da Silva
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Ambiental, Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Ambiental, Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Ambiental, Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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Agrawal M, Saraf S, Saraf S, Dubey SK, Puri A, Patel RJ, Ajazuddin, Ravichandiran V, Murty US, Alexander A. Recent strategies and advances in the fabrication of nano lipid carriers and their application towards brain targeting. J Control Release 2020; 321:372-415. [PMID: 32061621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In last two decades, the lipid nanocarriers have been extensively investigated for their drug targeting efficiency towards the critical areas of the human body like CNS, cardiac region, tumor cells, etc. Owing to the flexibility and biocompatibility, the lipid-based nanocarriers, including nanoemulsion, liposomes, SLN, NLC etc. have gained much attention among various other nanocarrier systems for brain targeting of bioactives. Across different lipid nanocarriers, NLC remains to be the safest, stable, biocompatible and cost-effective drug carrier system with high encapsulation efficiency. Drug delivery to the brain always remains a challenging issue for scientists due to the complex structure and various barrier mechanisms surrounding the brain. The application of a suitable nanocarrier system and the use of any alternative route of drug administration like nose-to-brain drug delivery could overcome the hurdle and improves the therapeutic efficiency of CNS acting drugs thereof. NLC, a second-generation lipid nanocarrier, upsurges the drug permeation across the BBB due to its unique structural properties. The biocompatible lipid matrix and nano-size make it an ideal drug carrier for brain targeting. It offers many advantages over other drug carrier systems, including ease of manufacturing and scale-up to industrial level, higher drug targeting, high drug loading, control drug release, compatibility with a wide range of drug substances, non-toxic and non-irritant behavior. This review highlights recent progresses towards the development of NLC for brain targeting of bioactives with particular reference to its surface modifications, formulations aspects, pharmacokinetic behavior and efficacy towards the treatment of various neurological disorders like AD, PD, schizophrenia, epilepsy, brain cancer, CNS infection (viral and fungal), multiple sclerosis, cerebral ischemia, and cerebral malaria. This work describes in detail the role and application of NLC, along with its different fabrication techniques and associated limitations. Specific emphasis is given to compile a summary and graphical data on the area explored by scientists and researchers worldwide towards the treatment of neurological disorders with or without NLC. The article also highlights a brief insight into two prime approaches for brain targeting, including drug delivery across BBB and direct nose-to-brain drug delivery along with the current global status of specific neurological disorders.
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- Mukta Agrawal
- Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka-Kurud Road, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490024, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India
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- RNA Structure and Design Section, RNA Biology Laboratory (RBL), Center for Cancer Research, NCI-Frederick, NIH, Frederick, USA
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP), Charotar University of Sciences and Technology (CHARUSAT), Gujarat 388421, India
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- Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka-Kurud Road, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490024, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Kolkata), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Chunilal Bhawan 168, Maniktala Main Road, Kolkata 700054, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Guwahati), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, NH 37, NITS Mirza, Kamrup, 781125 Guwahati, Assam, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Guwahati), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, NH 37, NITS Mirza, Kamrup, 781125 Guwahati, Assam, India.
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Borgese M, Rossi F, Bonfanti P, Colombo A, Mantecca P, Valdatta L, Bernardini G, Gornati R. Recovery ability of human adipose stem cells exposed to cobalt nanoparticles: outcome of dissolution. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:453-465. [PMID: 32031036 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2019-0195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Aim: To demonstrate that cobalt nanoparticles doses are safe for use in humans and to understand the consequences of the particulate effects, which may persist inside the cells. Materials & methods: Human adipose stem cells were used. We evaluated cell recovery by viability test, morphology and ultrastructure using electronic and optical microscopy, while gene expression was assessed utilizing real-time PCR. Results: After exposure, most stem cells recovered their normal function. Co3O4-nanoparticles remained inside the cell for the entirety of the considered time. A slight modification of gene expression was observed in the exposed cells. Conclusion: After exposure to 100 M cobalt nanoparticles, most cells returned to normal function. Nanoparticle toxicity was due to ions released by dissolution as well as from the nanoparticles themselves.
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- Marina Borgese
- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie e Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, V. J. H. Dunant 3, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie e Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, V. J. H. Dunant 3, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Ambiente e della Terra, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, P.zza della Scienza 1, 20126, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Ambiente e della Terra, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, P.zza della Scienza 1, 20126, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Ambiente e della Terra, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, P.zza della Scienza 1, 20126, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie e Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, V. J. H. Dunant 3, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie e Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, V. J. H. Dunant 3, 21100, Varese, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie e Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, V. J. H. Dunant 3, 21100, Varese, Italy
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Putz AM, Ianăși C, Dudás Z, Coricovac D, Watz C(F, Len A, Almásy L, Sacarescu L, Dehelean C. SiO 2-PVA-Fe(acac) 3 Hybrid Based Superparamagnetic Nanocomposites for Nanomedicine: Morpho-textural Evaluation and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assay. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25030653. [PMID: 32033018 PMCID: PMC7038086 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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A facile sol-gel route has been applied to synthesize hybrid silica-PVA-iron oxide nanocomposite materials. A step-by-step calcination (processing temperatures up to 400 °C) was applied in order to oxidize the organics together with the iron precursor. Transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, small angle neutron scattering, and nitrogen porosimetry were used to determine the temperature-induced morpho-textural modifications. In vitro cytotoxicity assay was conducted by monitoring the cell viability by the means of MTT assay to qualify the materials as MRI contrast agents or as drug carriers. Two cell lines were considered: the HaCaT (human keratinocyte cell line) and the A375 tumour cell line of human melanoma. Five concentrations of 10 µg/mL, 30 µg/mL, 50 µg/mL, 100 µg/mL, and 200 µg/mL were tested, while using DMSO (dimethylsulfoxid) and PBS (phosphate saline buffer) as solvents. The HaCaT and A375 cell lines were exposed to the prepared agent suspensions for 24 h. In the case of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) suspensions, the effect on human keratinocytes migration and proliferation were also evaluated. The results indicate that only the concentrations of 100 μg/mL and 200 μg/mL of the nanocomposite in DMSO induced a slight decrease in the HaCaT cell viability. The PBS based in vitro assay showed that the nanocomposite did not present toxicity on the HaCaT cells, even at high doses (200 μg/mL agent).
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- Ana-Maria Putz
- ”Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Mihai Viteazul Bd., No. 24, 300223 Timişoara, Romania; (A.-M.P.); (C.I.)
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- ”Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Mihai Viteazul Bd., No. 24, 300223 Timişoara, Romania; (A.-M.P.); (C.I.)
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- Wigner Research Centre for Physics, POB 49 1525 Budapest, Hungary
- Correspondence:
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- Pharmacy II Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes ¸” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.C.)
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- Pharmacy II Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes ¸” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.C.)
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- Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege 29-33, 1121 Budapest, Hungary;
- University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information technology, Boszorkány St. 2, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Wigner Research Centre for Physics, POB 49 1525 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry “Petru Poni”, Aleea Grigore Ghica Voda, nr. 41A 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Pharmacy II Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes ¸” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.C.)
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Fernández-Bertólez N, Costa C, Brandão F, Duarte JA, Teixeira JP, Pásaro E, Valdiglesias V, Laffon B. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity induced by oleic acid-coated iron oxide nanoparticles in human astrocytes. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2019; 60:816-829. [PMID: 31415110 DOI: 10.1002/em.22323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (ION) are gaining importance as diagnostic and therapeutic tool of central nervous system diseases. Although oleic acid-coated ION (O-ION) have been described as stable and biocompatible, their potential neurotoxicity was scarcely evaluated in human nervous cells so far. The primary aim of this work was to assess the molecular and cellular effects of O-ION on human astrocytes (A172 cells) under different experimental conditions. An extensive set of cyto- and genotoxicity tests was carried out, including lactate dehydrogenase release assay, cell cycle alterations, and cell death production, as well as comet assay, γH2AX assay, and micronucleus (MN) test, considering also iron ion release capacity and alterations in DNA repair ability. Results showed a moderate cytotoxicity related to cell cycle arrest and cell death promotion, regardless of serum presence. O-ION induced genotoxic effects, namely primary DNA damage, as detected by the comet assay and H2AX phosphorylation, but A172 cells were able to repair this particular damage because no chromosome alterations were found (confirmed by MN test results). Accordingly, no effects on the DNA repair ability were observed. The presence of serum proteins did not influence O-ION toxicity. Iron ions released from the O-ION surface seemed not to be responsible for the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects observed. Environ. Mol. Mutagen. 2019. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Natalia Fernández-Bertólez
- Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidade da Coruña, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- CIAFEL, Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal
- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
- EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
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De Simone U, Spinillo A, Caloni F, Avanzini MA, Coccini T. In vitro evaluation of magnetite nanoparticles in human mesenchymal stem cells: comparison of different cytotoxicity assays. Toxicol Mech Methods 2019; 30:48-59. [PMID: 31364912 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2019.1650151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This work was aimed at defining the suitable test for evaluating Fe3O4 NPs cytotoxicity after short-term exposure in human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) using different viability tests, namely NRU, MTT and TB assays, paralleled by cell morphology analyses for cross checking. MTT and NRU data (culture medium with/without hMSCs plus Fe3O4NPs) indicated artificial/false increments in cell viability after Fe3O4NPs. These observations did not fit with the morphological analyses showing reduced cell density, loss of monolayer features, and morphological alterations at Fe3O4NPs ≥50 μg/ml. Fe3O4NPs alone induced a substantial increased absorbance at the wavelength required for MTT and NRU. A significant death (25%) of hMSC at Fe3O4NPs ≥10 μg/ml, with a maximum effect (45%) at 300 μg/ml after 24 h, exacerbated after 48 h, was observed when applying TB test. These results paralleled the effects on cell morphology. The optical properties and stability of Fe3O4NP suspension (tendency to agglomerate in a specific culture medium) represent factors that limit in vitro result interpretation. These findings suggest the non applicability of the spectrophotometric assays for hMSC culture conditions, while TB is an accurate method for determining cell viability after Fe3O4NP exposure in this model. In relation to NPs safety assessment: cell-based assays must be considered on case-by-case basis; selection of relevant cell models is also important for predictive toxicological studies; application of a testing strategy is fundamental for understanding the toxicity pathways driving cellular responses.
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- Uliana De Simone
- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, Toxicology Unit, ICS Maugeri SpA-SB, IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine (DIMEVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Transplant Immunology/Cell Factory, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, Toxicology Unit, ICS Maugeri SpA-SB, IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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Askri D, Cunin V, Béal D, Berthier S, Chovelon B, Arnaud J, Rachidi W, Sakly M, Amara S, Sève M, Lehmann SG. Investigating the toxic effects induced by iron oxide nanoparticles on neuroblastoma cell line: an integrative study combining cytotoxic, genotoxic and proteomic tools. Nanotoxicology 2019; 13:1021-1040. [PMID: 31132913 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2019.1621399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Nanomaterials have gained much attention for their use and benefit in several fields. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs) have been used in Biomedicine as contrast agents for imaging cancer cells. However, several studies reported the potential toxicity of those nanoparticles in different models, especially in cells. Therefore, in our present study, we investigated the effects of IONPs on the SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell line. We carried out cytotoxic and genotoxic studies to evaluate the phenotypic effects, and proteomic investigation to evaluate the molecular effects and the mechanisms by which this kind of NPs could induce toxicity. Our results showed that the use of three different sizes of IONPs (14, 22 and 30 nm) induced cell detachment, cell morphological changes, size, and concentration-dependent IONP internalization and cell mortality. IONPs induced slight genotoxic damage assayed by modified comet assay without affecting cell cycle, mitochondrial function, membrane integrity, intracellular calcium level, and without inducing ROS generation. All the studies were performed to compare also the effects of IONPs to the ferric iron by incubating cells with equivalent concentration of FeCl3. In all tests, the NPs exhibited more toxicity than the ferric iron. The proteomic analysis followed by gene ontology and pathway analysis evidenced the effects of IONPs on cytoskeleton, cell apoptosis, and cancer development. Our findings provided more information about IONP effects on human cells and especially on cancer cell line.
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- Dalel Askri
- PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform, BEeSy, Grenoble Alpes University , Grenoble , France.,LBFA Inserm U1055, PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform , Grenoble , France.,CHU de Grenoble Alpes, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie , Grenoble, France.,Unit of Research in Integrated Physiology, College of Sciences of Bizerte, Carthage University , Bizerte , Tunisia
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- PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform, BEeSy, Grenoble Alpes University , Grenoble , France.,LBFA Inserm U1055, PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform , Grenoble , France.,CHU de Grenoble Alpes, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie , Grenoble, France
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- SyMMES/CIBEST UMR 5819 UGA-CNRS-CEA, INAC/CEA-Grenoble LAN, University Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France
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- Cytometry Platform, Pole Biology, University Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France
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- CHU de Grenoble Alpes, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie , Grenoble, France.,DPM UMR 5063, University Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France
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- LBFA Inserm U1055, PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform , Grenoble , France.,CHU de Grenoble Alpes, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie , Grenoble, France
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- SyMMES/CIBEST UMR 5819 UGA-CNRS-CEA, INAC/CEA-Grenoble LAN, University Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France
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- Unit of Research in Integrated Physiology, College of Sciences of Bizerte, Carthage University , Bizerte , Tunisia
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- Unit of Research in Integrated Physiology, College of Sciences of Bizerte, Carthage University , Bizerte , Tunisia
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- PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform, BEeSy, Grenoble Alpes University , Grenoble , France.,LBFA Inserm U1055, PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform , Grenoble , France.,CHU de Grenoble Alpes, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie , Grenoble, France
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- PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform, BEeSy, Grenoble Alpes University , Grenoble , France.,LBFA Inserm U1055, PROMETHEE Proteomic Platform , Grenoble , France.,CHU de Grenoble Alpes, Institut de Biologie et Pathologie , Grenoble, France.,CNRS, IRD, IFSTTAR, ISTerre, University Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France.,CNRS, IRD, IFSTTAR, ISTerre, University Savoie Mont Blanc , Grenoble , France
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Manganese oxide nanoparticles induce genotoxicity and DNA hypomethylation in the moss Physcomitrella patens. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2019; 842:146-157. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Magnetic Particle Imaging in Neurosurgery. World Neurosurg 2019; 125:261-270. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Pagano G, Thomas PJ, Di Nunzio A, Trifuoggi M. Human exposures to rare earth elements: Present knowledge and research prospects. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2019; 171:493-500. [PMID: 30743241 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The extensive use of rare earth elements (REEs) in a number of technologies is expected to impact on human health, including occupational and environmental REE exposures. A body of experimental evidence on REE-associated toxicity has been accumulated in recent decades, thus providing extensive background information on the adverse effects of REE exposures. Unlike experimental studies, the consequences of REE exposures to human health have been subjected to relatively fewer investigations. Geographical studies have been conducted on residents in REE mining districts, reporting on REE bioaccumulation, and associations between REE residential exposures and adverse health effects. A recent line of studies has associated tobacco smoking and indoor smoke with increased levels of some REEs in exposed residents. A body of literature has been focused on occupational REE exposures, with the observation of respiratory tract damage. The occupations related to REE mining and processing have shown REE bioaccumulation in scalp hair, excess REE urine levels, and defective gene expression. As for other REE occupational exposures, mention should be made of: a) jobs exposing to REE aerosol, such as movie operator; b) e-waste processing and, c) diesel engine repair and maintenance, with exposures to exhaust microparticulate (containing nanoCeO2 as a catalytic additive). Diesel exhaust microparticulate has been studied in animal models, leading to evidence of several pathological effects in animals exposed by respiratory or systemic routes. A working hypothesis for REE occupational exposures is raised on REE-based supermagnet production and manufacture, by reviewing experimental studies that suggest several pathological effects of static magnetic fields, and warrant further investigations.
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- Giovanni Pagano
- Federico II Naples University, Department of Chemical Sciences, via Cinthia, I-80126 Naples, Italy.
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Science & Technology Branch, National Wildlife Research Center - Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0H3
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- Federico II Naples University, Department of Chemical Sciences, via Cinthia, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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- Federico II Naples University, Department of Chemical Sciences, via Cinthia, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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Ma W, Gehret PM, Hoff RE, Kelly LP, Suh WH. The Investigation into the Toxic Potential of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Utilizing Rat Pheochromocytoma and Human Neural Stem Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E453. [PMID: 30889833 PMCID: PMC6474111 DOI: 10.3390/nano9030453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Magnetic iron oxide (Magnetite, Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles are widely utilized in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and drug delivery applications due to their superparamagnetism. Surface coatings are often employed to change the properties of the magnetite nanoparticles or to modulate their biological responses. In this study, magnetite nanoparticles were fabricated through hydrothermal synthesis. Hydrophobicity is often increased by surface modification with oleic acid. In this study, however, hydrophobicity was introduced through surface modification with n-octyltriethoxysilane. Both the uncoated (hydrophilic) and coated (hydrophobic) individual nanoparticle sizes measured below 20 nm in diameter, a size range in which magnetite nanoparticles exhibit superparamagnetism. Both types of nanoparticles formed aggregates which were characterized by SEM, TEM, and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The coating process significantly increased both individual particle diameter and aggregate sizes. We tested the neurotoxicity of newly synthesized nanoparticles with two mammalian cell lines, PC12 (rat pheochromocytoma) and ReNcell VM (human neural stem cells). Significant differences were observed in cytotoxicity profiles, which suggests that the cell type (rodent versus human) or the presence of serum matters for nanoparticle toxicology studies. Differences in nanoparticle associations/uptake between the two cell types were observed with Prussian Blue staining. Finally, safe concentrations which did not significantly affect neuronal differentiation profiles were identified for further development of the nanoparticles.
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- Weili Ma
- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
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Ansari SAMK, Ficiarà E, Ruffinatti FA, Stura I, Argenziano M, Abollino O, Cavalli R, Guiot C, D'Agata F. Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Functionalization for Biomedical Applications in the Central Nervous System. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E465. [PMID: 30717431 PMCID: PMC6384775 DOI: 10.3390/ma12030465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Magnetic Nanoparticles (MNPs) are of great interest in biomedicine, due to their wide range of applications. During recent years, one of the most challenging goals is the development of new strategies to finely tune the unique properties of MNPs, in order to improve their effectiveness in the biomedical field. This review provides an up-to-date overview of the methods of synthesis and functionalization of MNPs focusing on Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs). Firstly, synthesis strategies for fabricating IONPs of different composition, sizes, shapes, and structures are outlined. We describe the close link between physicochemical properties and magnetic characterization, essential to developing innovative and powerful magnetic-driven nanocarriers. In conclusion, we provide a complete background of IONPs functionalization, safety, and applications for the treatment of Central Nervous System disorders.
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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Fernández-Bertólez N, Costa C, Bessa MJ, Park M, Carriere M, Dussert F, Teixeira JP, Pásaro E, Laffon B, Valdiglesias V. Assessment of oxidative damage induced by iron oxide nanoparticles on different nervous system cells. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2018; 845:402989. [PMID: 31561889 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2018.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (ION) have received much attention for their utility in biomedical applications, such as magnetic resonance imaging, drug delivery and hyperthermia, but concerns regarding their potential harmful effects are also growing. Even though ION may induce different toxic effects in a wide variety of cell types and animal systems, there is a notable lack of toxicological data on the human nervous system, particularly important given the increasing number of applications on this specific system. An important mechanism of nanotoxicity is reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and oxidative stress. On this basis, the main objective of this work was to assess the oxidative potential of silica-coated (S-ION) and oleic acid-coated (O-ION) ION on human SH-SY5Y neuronal and A172 glial cells. To this aim, ability of ION to generate ROS (both in the absence and presence of cells) was determined, and consequences of oxidative potential were assessed (i) on DNA by means of the 8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanine DNA glycosylase (OGG1)-modified comet assay, and (ii) on antioxidant reserves by analyzing ratio of reduced glutathione (GSH) to oxidized glutathione (GSSG). Conditions tested included a range of concentrations, two exposure times (3 and 24 h), and absence and presence of serum in the cell culture media. Results confirmed that, even though ION were not able to produce ROS in acellular environments, ROS formation was increased in the neuronal and glial cells by ION exposure, and was parallel to induction of oxidative DNA damage and, only in the case of neuronal cells treated with S-ION, to decreases in the GSH/GSSG ratio. Present findings suggest the production of oxidative stress as a potential action mechanism leading to the previously reported cellular effects, and indicate that ION may pose a health risk to human nervous system cells by generating oxidative stress, and thus should be used with caution.
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- Natalia Fernández-Bertólez
- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain; Universidade da Coruña, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
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- Portuguese National Institute of Health, Department of Environmental Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; Universidade do Porto, EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Portuguese National Institute of Health, Department of Environmental Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; Universidade do Porto, EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Health Protection, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, INAC-SyMMES, Chimie Interface Biologie pour l'Environnement, la Santé et la Toxicologie (CIBEST), 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, INAC-SyMMES, Chimie Interface Biologie pour l'Environnement, la Santé et la Toxicologie (CIBEST), 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Portuguese National Institute of Health, Department of Environmental Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal; Universidade do Porto, EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain.
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071-A Coruña, Spain; Universidade do Porto, EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Rua das Taipas, 135, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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Pem B, González-Mancebo D, Moros M, Ocaña M, Becerro AI, Pavičić I, Selmani A, Babič M, Horák D, Vinković Vrček I. Biocompatibility assessment of up-and down-converting nanoparticles: implications of interferences with in vitro assays. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2018; 7:014001. [DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/aae9c8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Wen J, Zhao Z, Tong R, Huang L, Miao Y, Wu J. Prussian Blue Nanoparticle-Labeled Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Evaluation of Cell Viability, Proliferation, Migration, Differentiation, Cytoskeleton, and Protein Expression In Vitro. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2018; 13:329. [PMID: 30350300 PMCID: PMC6197343 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-018-2730-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been used for the treatment of various human diseases. To better understand the mechanism of this action and the fate of these cells, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used for the tracking of transplanted stem cells. Prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) have been demonstrated to have the ability of labeling cells to visualize them as an effective MRI contrast agent. In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficiency and biological effects of labeled MSCs using PBNPs. We first synthesized and characterized the PBNPs. Then, iCELLigence real-time cell analysis system revealed that PBNPs did not significantly alter cell viability, proliferation, and migration activity in PBNP-labeled MSCs. Oil Red O staining and Alizarin Red staining revealed that labeled MSCs also have a normal differentiation capacity. Phalloidin staining showed no negative effect of PBNPs on the cytoskeleton. Western blot analysis indicated that PBNPs also did not change the expression of β-catenin and vimentin of MSCs. In vitro MRI, the pellets of the MSCs incubated with PBNPs showed a clear MRI signal darkening effect. In conclusion, PBNPs can be effectively used for the labeling of MSCs and will not influence the biological characteristics of MSCs.
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- Jirui Wen
- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, No17, 3rd section, Renmin Nanlu Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Department of Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, No17, 3rd section, Renmin Nanlu Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China
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- West China School of Stomatology Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Chengdu, China. .,Deep Undergroud Space Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.17, 3rd Section, Renmin Nanlu Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, No17, 3rd section, Renmin Nanlu Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China. .,Deep Undergroud Space Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.17, 3rd Section, Renmin Nanlu Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Willmann W, Dringen R. Monitoring of the Cytoskeleton-Dependent Intracellular Trafficking of Fluorescent Iron Oxide Nanoparticles by Nanoparticle Pulse-Chase Experiments in C6 Glioma Cells. Neurochem Res 2018; 43:2055-2071. [PMID: 30196349 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-018-2627-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are used for various biomedical and therapeutic approaches. To investigate the uptake and the intracellular trafficking of IONPs in neural cells we have performed nanoparticle pulse-chase experiments to visualize the internalization and the fate of fluorescent IONPs in C6 glioma cells and astrocyte cultures. Already a short exposure to IONPs for 10 min at 4 °C (nanoparticle pulse) allowed binding of substantial amounts of nanoparticles to the cells, while internalization of IONPs into the cell was prevented. The uptake of bound IONPs and the intracellular trafficking was started by increasing the temperature to 37 °C (chase period). While hardly any cellular fluorescence nor any iron staining was detectable directly after the nanoparticle pulse, dotted cellular fluorescence and iron patterns appeared already within a few minutes after start of the chase incubation and became intensified in the perinuclear region during further incubation for up to 90 min. Longer chase incubations resulted in separation of the fluorescent coat from the core of the internalized IONPs. Disruption of actin filaments in C6 cells strongly impaired the internalization of IONPs, whereas destabilization of microtubules traped IONP-containing vesicles to the plasma membrane. In conclusion, nanoparticle pulse-chase experiments allowed to synchronize the cellular uptake of fluorescent IONPs and to identify for C6 cells an actin-dependent early and a microtubule-dependent later process in the intracellular trafficking of fluorescent IONPs.
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- Wiebke Willmann
- Center for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, Faculty 2 (Biology/Chemistry), University of Bremen, PO. Box 330440, 28334, Bremen, Germany
- Center for Environmental Research and Sustainable Technology, Leobener Strasse, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, Faculty 2 (Biology/Chemistry), University of Bremen, PO. Box 330440, 28334, Bremen, Germany.
- Center for Environmental Research and Sustainable Technology, Leobener Strasse, 28359, Bremen, Germany.
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Evaluation of Toxicity and Neural Uptake In Vitro and In Vivo of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19092613. [PMID: 30177657 PMCID: PMC6163798 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19092613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIO-NPs) have great potential to be used in different pharmaceutical applications, due to their unique and versatile physical and chemical properties. The aim of this study was to quantify in vitro cytotoxicity of dextran 70,000-coated SPIO-NPs labelled/unlabelled with rhodamine 123, in C6 glioma cells and primary hippocampal neural cells. In addition, we analyzed the in vitro and in vivo cellular uptake of labelled SPIO-NPs. The nanoparticles, with average size of 10–50 nm and polydispersity index of 0.37, were synthesized using Massart’s co-precipitation method. The concentration-dependent cytotoxicity was quantified by using tetrazolium dye 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT). Intracellular localization of SPIO-NPs was detected by confocal laser microscopy. In vivo confocal neuroimaging (ICON) was performed on male Wistar rats after intravitreal injection followed by ex vivo retina whole mount analysis. When used for in vitro testing concentrations in the range of diagnostic and therapeutic dosages, SPIO-NPs proved to be non-cytotoxic on C6 glioma cells for up to 24 h incubation time. The hippocampal cell culture also did not show impaired viability at low doses after 24 h incubation. Our results indicate that our dextran-coated SPIO-NPs have the potential for in vivo drug delivery applications.
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Willmann W, Dringen R. How to Study the Uptake and Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Cultured Brain Cells: The Dos and Don't Forgets. Neurochem Res 2018; 44:1330-1345. [PMID: 30088236 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-018-2598-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Due to their exciting properties, engineered nanoparticles have obtained substantial attention over the last two decades. As many types of nanoparticles are already used for technical and biomedical applications, the chances that cells in the brain will encounter nanoparticles have strongly increased. To test for potential consequences of an exposure of brain cells to engineered nanoparticles, cell culture models for different types of neural cells are frequently used. In this review article we will discuss experimental strategies and important controls that should be used to investigate the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles for the cell incubation conditions applied as well as for studies on the biocompatibility and the cellular uptake of nanoparticles in neural cells. The main focus of this article will be the interaction of cultured neural cells with iron oxide nanoparticles, but similar considerations are important for studying the consequences of an exposure of other types of cultured cells with other types of nanoparticles. Our article aims to improve the understanding of the special technical challenges of working with nanoparticles on cultured neural cells, to identify potential artifacts and to prevent misinterpretation of data on the potential adverse or beneficial consequences of a treatment of cultured cells with nanoparticles.
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- Wiebke Willmann
- Center for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, Faculty 2 (Biology/Chemistry), University of Bremen, P.O. Box 330440, 28334, Bremen, Germany.,Center for Environmental Research and Sustainable Technology, Leobener Strasse, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, Faculty 2 (Biology/Chemistry), University of Bremen, P.O. Box 330440, 28334, Bremen, Germany. .,Center for Environmental Research and Sustainable Technology, Leobener Strasse, 28359, Bremen, Germany.
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Fernández-Bertólez N, Costa C, Brandão F, Kiliç G, Teixeira JP, Pásaro E, Laffon B, Valdiglesias V. Neurotoxicity assessment of oleic acid-coated iron oxide nanoparticles in SH-SY5Y cells. Toxicology 2018; 406-407:81-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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De Simone U, Roccio M, Gribaldo L, Spinillo A, Caloni F, Coccini T. Human 3D Cultures as Models for Evaluating Magnetic Nanoparticle CNS Cytotoxicity after Short- and Repeated Long-Term Exposure. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19071993. [PMID: 29986546 PMCID: PMC6073335 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19071993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Since nanoparticles (NPs) can translocate to the brain and impact the highly vulnerable central nervous system (CNS), novel in vitro tools for the assessment of NP-induced neurotoxicity are advocated. In this study, two types of CNS spheroids have been developed from human D384 astrocyte- and SH-SY5Y neuronal-like cells, and optimized in combination with standard assays (viability readout and cell morphology) to test neurotoxic effects caused by Fe3O4NPs, as NP-model, after short- (24–48 h; 1–100µg/ml) and long-term repeated exposure (30days; 0.1–25µg/ml). Short-term exposure of 3D-spheroids to Fe3O4NP induced cytotoxicity at 10 µg/mL in astrocytes and 25 µg/mL neurons. After long-term repeated dose regimen, spheroids showed concentration- and time-dependent cell mortality at 10 µg/mL for D384 and 0.5 µg/mL for SH-SY5Y, indicating a higher susceptibility of neurons than astrocytes. Both spheroid types displayed cell disaggregation after the first week of treatment at ≥0.1 µg/mL and becoming considerably evident at higher concentrations and over time. Recreating the 3D-spatial environment of the CNS allows cells to behave in vitro more closely to the in vivo situations, therefore providing a model that can be used as a stand-alone test or as a part of integrated testing strategies. These models could drive an improvement in the species-relevant predictivity of toxicity testing.
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- Uliana De Simone
- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, Toxicology Unit, ICS Maugeri SpA-BC, IRCCS Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Foundation Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- European Commission, Directorate General Joint Research Centre, Directorate F-Health, Consumers and Reference Materials, Chemicals Safety and Alternative Methods Unit, 21027 Ispra, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Foundation Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria (DIMEVET), 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Toxicology, Toxicology Unit, ICS Maugeri SpA-BC, IRCCS Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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Tsoukalas C, Psimadas D, Kastis GA, Koutoulidis V, Harris AL, Paravatou-Petsotas M, Karageorgou M, Furenlid LR, Moulopoulos LA, Stamopoulos D, Bouziotis P. A Novel Metal-Based Imaging Probe for Targeted Dual-Modality SPECT/MR Imaging of Angiogenesis. Front Chem 2018; 6:224. [PMID: 29974048 PMCID: PMC6019489 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2018.00224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles with well-integrated multimodality imaging properties have generated increasing research interest in the past decade, especially when it comes to the targeted imaging of tumors. Bevacizumab (BCZM) on the other hand is a well-known and widely applied monoclonal antibody recognizing VEGF-A, which is overexpressed in angiogenesis. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to develop a dual-modality nanoplatform for in vivo targeted single photon computed emission tomography (SPECT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of tumor vascularization. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have been coated with dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), for consequent functionalization with the monoclonal antibody BCZM radiolabeled with 99mTc, via well-developed surface engineering. The IONPs were characterized based on their size distribution, hydrodynamic diameter and magnetic properties. In vitro cytotoxicity studies showed that our nanoconstruct does not cause toxic effects in normal and cancer cells. Fe3O4-DMSA-SMCC-BCZM-99mTc were successfully prepared at high radiochemical purity (>92%) and their stability in human serum and in PBS were demonstrated. In vitro cell binding studies showed the ability of the Fe3O4-DMSA-SMCC-BCZM-99mTc to bind to the VEGF-165 isoform overexpressed on M-165 tumor cells. The ex vivo biodistribution studies in M165 tumor-bearing SCID mice showed high uptake in liver, spleen, kidney and lungs. The Fe3O4-DMSA-SMCC-BCZM-99mTc demonstrated quick tumor accumulation starting at 8.9 ± 1.88%ID/g at 2 h p.i., slightly increasing at 4 h p.i. (16.21 ± 2.56%ID/g) and then decreasing at 24 h p.i. (6.01 ± 1.69%ID/g). The tumor-to-blood ratio reached a maximum at 24 h p.i. (~7), which is also the case for the tumor-to-muscle ratio (~18). Initial pilot imaging studies on an experimental gamma-camera and a clinical MR camera prove our hypothesis and demonstrate the potential of Fe3O4-DMSA-SMCC-BCZM-99mTc for targeted dual-modality imaging. Our findings indicate that Fe3O4-DMSA-SMCC-BCZM-99mTc IONPs could serve as an important diagnostic tool for biomedical imaging as well as a promising candidate for future theranostic applications in cancer.
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- Charalampos Tsoukalas
- Radiochemical Studies Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”, Athens, Greece
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- Radiochemical Studies Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”, Athens, Greece
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- Radiochemical Studies Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”, Athens, Greece
- Research Center of Mathematics, Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Radiochemical Studies Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”, Athens, Greece
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- Radiochemical Studies Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”, Athens, Greece
- Department of Solid State Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Center for Gamma-Ray Imaging, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- First Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Solid State Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”Athens, Greece
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- Radiochemical Studies Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,”, Athens, Greece
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Arias LS, Pessan JP, Vieira APM, Lima TMTD, Delbem ACB, Monteiro DR. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: A Perspective on Synthesis, Drugs, Antimicrobial Activity, and Toxicity. Antibiotics (Basel) 2018; 7:antibiotics7020046. [PMID: 29890753 PMCID: PMC6023022 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics7020046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 302] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Medical applications and biotechnological advances, including magnetic resonance imaging, cell separation and detection, tissue repair, magnetic hyperthermia and drug delivery, have strongly benefited from employing iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) due to their remarkable properties, such as superparamagnetism, size and possibility of receiving a biocompatible coating. Ongoing research efforts focus on reducing drug concentration, toxicity, and other side effects, while increasing efficacy of IONPs-based treatments. This review highlights the methods of synthesis and presents the most recent reports in the literature regarding advances in drug delivery using IONPs-based systems, as well as their antimicrobial activity against different microorganisms. Furthermore, the toxicity of IONPs alone and constituting nanosystems is also addressed.
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- Laís Salomão Arias
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (Unesp), 16015-050 Araçatuba/São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (Unesp), 16015-050 Araçatuba/São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (Unesp), 16015-050 Araçatuba/São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry (GPD-Master's Degree), University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), 19050-920 Presidente Prudente/São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (Unesp), 16015-050 Araçatuba/São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry (GPD-Master's Degree), University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), 19050-920 Presidente Prudente/São Paulo, Brazil.
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