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Yao Y, Zhang T, Tang M. Toxicity mechanism of engineered nanomaterials: Focus on mitochondria. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123231. [PMID: 38154775 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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With the rapid development of nanotechnology, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are widely used in various fields. This has exacerbated the environmental pollution and human exposure of ENMs. The study of toxicity of ENMs and its mechanism has become a hot research topic in recent years. Mitochondrial damage plays an important role in the toxicity of ENMs. This paper reviews the structural damage, dysfunction, and molecular level perturbations caused by different ENMs to mitochondria, including ZnO NPs, Ag NPs, TiO2 NPs, iron oxide NPs, cadmium-based quantum dots, CuO NPs, silica NPs, carbon-based nanomaterials. Among them, mitochondrial quality control plays an important role in mitochondrial damage. We further summarize the cellular level outcomes caused by mitochondrial damage, mainly including, apoptosis, ferroptosis, pyroptosis and inflammation response. In addition, we concluded that reducing mitochondrial damage at source as well as accelerating recovery from mitochondrial damage through ENMs modification and pharmacological intervention are two feasible strategies. This review further provides new insights into the mitochondrial toxicity mechanisms of ENMs and provides a new foothold for predicting human health and environmental risks of ENMs.
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- Yongshuai Yao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China.
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Liu N, Li M, Pang H, Tiantian T, Li X, Su Y, Jin M, Wu H, Qian C, Sun M. Bioinformatics-driven discovery of silica nanoparticles induces apoptosis and renal damage via the unfolded protein response in NRK-52E cells and rat kidney. Comput Biol Med 2024; 168:107816. [PMID: 38064850 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107816] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are nanomaterials with widespread applications in drug delivery and disease diagnosis. Despite their utility, SiNPs can cause chronic kidney disease, hindering their clinical translation. The molecular mechanisms underlying SiNP-induced renal toxicity are complex and require further investigation. To address this challenge, we employed bioinformatics tools to predict the potential mechanisms underlying renal damage caused by SiNPs. We identified 1627 upregulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 1334 downregulated DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis and protein-protein interaction network revealed that SiNP-induced renal damage is associated with apoptosis. Subsequently, we verified that SiNPs induced apoptosis in an in vitro model of NRK-52E cells via the unfolded protein response (UPR) in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, in an in vivo rat model, high-dose SiNP administration via tracheal drip caused hyalinization of the renal tubules, renal interstitial lymphocytic infiltration, and collagen fiber accumulation. Concurrently, we observed an increase in UPR-related protein levels at the onset of renal damage. Thus, our study confirmed that SiNPs induce apoptosis and renal damage through the UPR, adding to the theoretical understanding of SiNP-related kidney damage and offering a potential target for preventing and treating kidney injuries in SiNP clinical applications.
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- Naimeng Liu
- Breast Surgery Department, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Street Xinmin 1, Changchun, China.
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, NO.1163 Xinmin Street, Changchun, China.
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, NO.1163 Xinmin Street, Changchun, China.
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, NO.1163 Xinmin Street, Changchun, China.
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, NO.1163 Xinmin Street, Changchun, China.
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- School of Artificial Intelligence, Jilin University, No.2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, China.
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, NO.1163 Xinmin Street, Changchun, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Street Xinmin 1, Changchun, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Street Xinmin 1, Changchun, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Street Xinmin 1, Changchun, China.
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Ning X, Li X, Ma K, Pang H, Tian T, Hao H, Hou Q, Li M, Liu T, Hou S, Du H, Song X, Sun Z, Zhao C, Jin M. VDAC1 Protein Regulation of Oxidative Damage and Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Mediated Cytotoxicity by Silica Nanoparticles in SH-SY5Y Cells. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:6542-6555. [PMID: 37458989 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03491-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely used in industry, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, it is also widely used in medicine, tumor treatment and diagnosis, as well as other biomedical and biotechnology fields. The opportunities for people to contact SiNPs through iatrogenic, occupational, and environmental exposures are gradually increasing. The damage and biological effects of SiNPs on the nervous system have attracted widespread attention in the field of toxicology. Central nerve cells are rich in mitochondria. It is suggested that the effects of SiNPs on mitochondrial damage of nerve cells may involve the maintenance of neuronal membrane potential, the synthesis and operation of neurotransmitters, and the transmission of nerve pulses, and so on. We established an experimental model of SH-SY5Y cells to detect the cell survival rate, apoptosis, changes of reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial membrane potential, and the expression of mitochondrial function-related enzymes and proteins, so as to reveal the possible mechanism of SiNPs on neuronal mitochondrial damage. It was found that SiNPs could cause oxidative damage to cells and mitochondria, destroy some normal functions of mitochondria, and induce apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells. The voltage-dependent anion channel 1(VDAC1) protein inhibitor DIDS could effectively reduce intracellular oxidative stress, such as the reduction of ROS content, and could also usefully restore some functional proteins of mitochondria to normal levels. The inhibition of VDAC1 protein may play an important role in the oxidative damage and dysfunction of neuronal mitochondria induced by SiNPs.
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- Xiaofan Ning
- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China.
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Stachyra K, Kiepura A, Suski M, Ulatowska-Białas M, Kuś K, Wiśniewska A, Czepiel K, Majka G, Olszanecki R. Changes in the liver proteome in apoE knockout mice exposed to inhalation of silica nanoparticles indicate mitochondrial damage and impairment of ER stress responses associated with microvesicular steatosis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:699-709. [PMID: 35906520 PMCID: PMC9813169 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22179-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The adverse effects of air pollution on the cardiovascular system have been well documented. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. However, the influence of exposure to airborne particles on the development of NAFLD is less recognised. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) on the development of liver steatosis. We used molecular and proteomic SWATH-MS methods to investigate the changes in the liver proteome of apolipoprotein E-knockout mice (apoE-/- mice) exposed to SiNPs for 4 months in a whole-body exposure chamber. Exposure to SiNPs evoked microvesicular liver steatosis in apoE-/- mice. Quantitative liver proteomics showed significant downregulation of ribosomal proteins and endoplasmic reticulum proteins. Gene expression analysis revealed a reduced level of proteins related to endoplasmic reticulum stress. Treatment with SiNPs decreased mitochondrial membrane potential and increased the production of reactive oxygen species in cultured HepG2 cells. This is the first report that inhalation exposure to SiNPs induces microvesicular steatosis and significant changes in the liver proteome in vivo. Our results highlight the important role of silica and point to the ER stress response and mitochondrial dysfunction as potential mechanisms responsible for the increase in fatty liver by SiNPs.
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- Kamila Stachyra
- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Pathomorphology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 18 Czysta Street, 31-121, Krakow, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka Street, 31-531, Krakow, Poland.
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Hou S, Li C, Wang Y, Sun J, Guo Y, Ning X, Ma K, Li X, Shao H, Cui G, Jin M, Du Z. Silica Nanoparticles Cause Activation of NLRP3 Inflammasome in-vitro Model-Using Microglia. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:5247-5264. [PMID: 36388872 PMCID: PMC9661917 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s372485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely used in food, cosmetics, medicine and other fields; however, there have been growing concerns regarding their potential adverse effects on health. A large number of studies have confirmed that SiNPs with small particle diameters can pass through the blood brain barrier, causing irreversible damage to the nervous system. This study aims to further explore the molecular mechanism of neurotoxicity of SiNPs and provide a toxicological basis for the medical application of SiNPs. METHODS We conducted an in vitro study using neuroimmune cells (mouse microglial cells, BV2) of the central nervous system to study inflammation and ferroptosis after exposure to SiNPs. We detected cell viability, morphology and ultrastructure, antioxidant function, inflammation, and ferroptosis-related proteins to explore the role of pyroptosis and ferroptosis in the damage of BV2 cells induced by SiNPs. We further explored the relationship between the inflammatory response and ferroptosis induced by SiNPs by silencing the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) gene and inhibiting ferroptosis. RESULTS The results showed that SiNPs could invade the cytoplasm, change the ultrastructure, activate NLRP3 inflammasomes, release a large number of inflammatory factors, and trigger inflammatory reaction. We also found that SiNPs could disrupt cellular antioxidant function, increase intracellular ferrous ion level and induce ferroptosis. In addition, both inflammation and ferroptosis are alleviated in NLRP3 gene-silenced cells. CONCLUSION SiNPs could induce BV2 cytotoxicity through inflammatory response and ferroptosis, which may be mediated by the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasomes.
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- Shanshan Hou
- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, the People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250062, the People’s Republic of China
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- Chemical Institute of Chemical Industry, Xinjiang University of Science and Technology, Korla, Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 841000, the People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250062, the People’s Republic of China
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- Navel Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, the People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, the People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, the People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, the People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250062, the People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Ji’nan, Shandong Province, 250022, the People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, the People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250062, the People’s Republic of China
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Li B, Zhang T, Tang M. Toxicity mechanism of nanomaterials: Focus on endoplasmic reticulum stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 834:155417. [PMID: 35472346 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Over the years, although the broad application of nanomaterials has not brought convenience to people's life, growing concern surrounds their safety. Recently, much emphasis has been placed on exploring the toxicity mechanism of nanoparticles. Currently established toxic mechanisms include oxidative stress, inflammatory response, autophagy, and DNA damage. In recent years, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) has gained widespread attention as another toxic mechanism of nanomaterials. It is widely acknowledged that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an important site for protein synthesis, and lipids and Ca+ storage, playing an esseential role in the normal operation of the body functions. When the body's internal environment is damaged, the structure and function of the endoplasmic reticulum are destroyed, leading to a series of biological reactions called endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS.) This paper reviews the mechanism of ERS in nanomaterial-associated toxicity. The process of ERS and its related unfolded protein response were briefly introduced, summarizing the factors affecting the nanoparticle ability to induce ERS and expounding on the changes of ER morphology after exposure to nanoparticles. Finally, the specific role and molecular mechanism of ERS under the action of different nanoparticles were comprehensively analyzed, including the relationship between ERS and inflammation, oxidative stress, lipid metabolism and apoptosis. This review provides a foothold for future studies on the toxic mechanism of nanoparticles, and provides novel insights into the safe application of nanoparticles and the treatment of diseases.
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- Binjing Li
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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Hou S, Zhang X, Ning X, Wu H, Li X, Ma K, Hao H, Lv C, Li C, Du Z, Du H, Jin M. Methylmercury induced apoptosis of human neuroblastoma cells through the reactive oxygen species mediated caspase and poly ADP-ribose polymerase/apoptosis-inducing factor dependent pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:1891-1901. [PMID: 35396826 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Methylmercury (MeHg) is an environmental neurotoxic substance, which can easily cross the blood-brain barrier, causing irreversible damage to the human central nervous system. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in various ways of intracellular physiological or pathological processes including neuronal apoptosis. This study attempted to explore the role of ROS-mediated poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP)/apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) apoptosis signaling pathway in the process of MeHg-induced cell death of human neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y). Here, we found that SH-SY5Y cells underwent apoptosis in response to MeHg, which was accompanied by the increased levels of ROS and calcium ion, and the activation of caspase cascades and PARP. Inhibiting the production of ROS can reduce the apoptosis rate to a certain extent. PARP/AIF apoptotic pathway is independent of caspase dependent signaling pathway and regulates it. In conclusion, these results suggest that ROS mediated activation of caspase pathway and PARP/AIF signaling pathway are involved in MeHg induced apoptosis, and these two pathways interact with each other.
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- Shanshan Hou
- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Li Y, Zhu Y, Zhao B, Yao Q, Xu H, Lv S, Wang J, Sun Z, Li Y, Guo C. Amorphous silica nanoparticles caused lung injury through the induction of epithelial apoptosis via ROS/Ca 2+/DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission signaling. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:713-732. [PMID: 36441139 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2144774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The adverse effects of amorphous silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) exposure on the respiratory system were increasingly recognized, however, its potential pathogenesis still remains not fully elucidated. So, this study aimed to explore its effects on pulmonary injury, and to investigate related mechanisms. Histological investigations illustrated SiNPs triggered the lung injury, mainly manifested as alveolar structure destruction, collagen deposition, and mitochondrial ultrastructural injury. In particular, SiNPs greatly enhanced pulmonary ROS and TUNEL positive rate in lungs, both of which were positively correlated with lung impairments. Further, the underlying mechanisms were investigated in cultured human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE). Consistent with the in vivo findings, SiNPs caused the impairments on mitochondrial structure, as well as the activation of ROS generation and oxidative injury. Upon SiNPs stimuli, mitochondrial respiration was greatly inhibited, while Ca2+ overload in cytosol and mitochondria owing to ER calcium release was noticed, resulting in mitochondrial-dependent epithelial apoptosis. More importantly, mitochondrial dynamics was imbalanced toward a fission type, as evidenced by upregulated DRP1 and its phosphorylation at Ser616 (DRP1s616), while downregulated DRP1s637, and also MFN1, MFN2. Mechanistic investigations revealed that the activation of ROS/Ca2+ signaling promoted DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission by SiNPs, forming a vicious cycle, and ultimately contributing to apoptosis in 16HBE. In summary, our results disclosed SiNPs caused pulmonary injury through the induction of epithelial apoptosis via a ROS/Ca2+/DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission axis.
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- Yan Li
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Huang Y, Li P, Zhao R, Zhao L, Liu J, Peng S, Fu X, Wang X, Luo R, Wang R, Zhang Z. Silica nanoparticles: Biomedical applications and toxicity. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113053. [PMID: 35594717 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are composed of silicon dioxide, the most abundant compound on Earth, and are used widely in many applications including the food industry, synthetic processes, medical diagnosis, and drug delivery due to their controllable particle size, large surface area, and great biocompatibility. Building on basic synthetic methods, convenient and economical strategies have been developed for the synthesis of SiNPs. Numerous studies have assessed the biomedical applications of SiNPs, including the surface and structural modification of SiNPs to target various cancers and diagnose diseases. However, studies on the in vitro and in vivo toxicity of SiNPs remain in the exploratory stage, and the toxicity mechanisms of SiNPs are poorly understood. This review covers recent studies on the biomedical applications of SiNPs, including their uses in drug delivery systems to diagnose and treat various diseases in the human body. SiNP toxicity is discussed in terms of the different systems of the human body and the individual organs in those systems. This comprehensive review includes both fundamental discoveries and exploratory progress in SiNP research that may lead to practical developments in the future.
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- Yanmei Huang
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai 264005, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China.
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Assessing the neurotoxicity of airborne nano-scale particulate matter in human iPSC-derived neurons using a transcriptomics benchmark dose model. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 449:116109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hou Z, Wang L, Su D, Cai W, Zhu Y, Liu D, Huang S, Xu J, Pan Z, Tao J. Global MicroRNAs Expression Profile Analysis Reveals Possible Regulatory Mechanisms of Brain Injury Induced by Toxoplasma gondii Infection. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:827570. [PMID: 35360170 PMCID: PMC8961362 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.827570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an obligate intracellular parasitic protozoan that can cause toxoplasmosis in humans and other endotherms. T. gondii can manipulate the host gene expression profile by interfering with miRNA expression, which is closely associated with the molecular mechanisms of T. gondii-induced brain injury. However, it is unclear how T. gondii manipulates the gene expression of central nervous system (CNS) cells through modulation of miRNA expression in vivo during acute and chronic infection. Therefore, high-throughput sequencing was used to investigate expression profiles of brain miRNAs at 10, 25, and 50 days post-infection (DPI) in pigs infected with the Chinese I genotype T. gondii strain in this study. Compared with the control group 87, 68, and 135 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) were identified in the infected porcine brains at 10, 25, and 50 DPI, respectively. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis showed that a large number significantly enriched GO terms and KEGG pathways were found, and were mostly associated with stimulus or immune response, signal transduction, cell death or apoptosis, metabolic processes, immune system or diseases, and cancers. miRNA–gene network analysis revealed that the crucial connecting nodes, including DEMs and their target genes, might have key roles in the interactions between porcine brain and T. gondii. These results suggest that the regulatory strategies of T. gondii are involved in the modulation of a variety of host cell signaling pathways and cellular processes, containing unfolded protein response (UPR), oxidative stress (OS), autophagy, apoptosis, tumorigenesis, and inflammatory responses, by interfering with the global miRNA expression profile of CNS cells, allowing parasites to persist in the host CNS cells and contribute to pathological damage of porcine brain. To our knowledge, this is the first report on miRNA expression profile in porcine brains during acute and chronic T. gondii infection in vivo. Our results provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying T. gondii-induced brain injury during different infection stages and novel targets for developing therapeutic agents against T. gondii.
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- Zhaofeng Hou
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianping Tao,
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Ren L, Jiang J, Huang J, Zang Y, Huang Q, Zhang L, Wei J, Lu H, Wu S, Zhou X. Maternal exposure to PM2.5 induces the testicular cell apoptosis in offspring triggered by the UPR-mediated JNK pathway. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:226-234. [PMID: 35237427 PMCID: PMC8882805 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfab116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Contemporary exposure to PM2.5 has been reported to disrupt spermatogenesis. However, the subsequent toxicological responses and the mechanisms of male reproductive damage in offspring induced by maternal exposure to PM2.5 remain largely unknown. For the first time, this study aimed to explore the apoptotic response in spermatogenesis of male offspring following maternal exposure to PM2.5 and its mechanisms. The C57BL/6 mice with vaginal plugs were randomly divided into four groups. Mice in the PM2.5 groups were intratracheally exposed to PM2.5 (4.8 mg/kg body weight, 43.2 mg/kg body weight) during pregnancy (every 3 days, six times in total). The mice in the membrane control group were treated similarly to the PM2.5 groups, applying only PM2.5 sampling membrane, while mice in the control group were kept untreated. The results showed that maternal exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy resulted in structural lesions of the testis, reduced numbers of primary spermatocytes and spermatids, decreased sperm count and quality, shortened diameter of seminiferous tubules, and reduced testosterone and ABP in the offspring testes. Furthermore, cell apoptosis was increased and protein expression of IRE-1/P-JNK/cleaved caspase-12/cleaved caspase-3 was activated. These findings suggested that maternal exposure to PM2.5 may affect spermatogenesis by increasing apoptosis through activation of UPR-mediated JNK apoptotic pathway in offspring testicles and by reducing testosterone secretion.
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- Lihua Ren
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, BinZhou Medical University, Yan Tai 264003, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Correspondence address. Department of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China. Tel: +86-10-82805277; E-mail:
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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Gene expression profiles of two testicular somatic cell lines respond differently to 4-nitrophenol mediating vary reproductive toxicity. Toxicology 2021; 463:152991. [PMID: 34673133 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2021.152991] [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: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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4-Nitrophenol (PNP) has been extensively used in manufacturing for several decades. Its toxic effects on the male reproductive system have been reported, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we utilized two testicular somatic cell lines (TM3 and TM4 cells) to explore the possible toxic effects of PNP on the male reproductive system. The activity of the cells after exposure to different doses of PNP (0.01, 0.1, 1, 10 and 100 μM) was evaluated. PNP treatment at 10 μM significantly inhibited cell viability, and 10 μM PNP was thus selected for subsequent experiments. Although PNP (10 μM) inhibited cell proliferation, promoted cell apoptosis, and changed the cell cycle distribution and ultrastructure in both types of cells, these effects were more significant in the TM4 cells. In addition, an Agilent mouse mRNA array was used to identify the gene expression differences between the control and PNP (10 μM) exposed TM3 and TM4 cells. The microarray analysis identified 67 and 1372 differentially expressed genes mainly concentrated in endothelial cell morphogenesis and anatomical structure development in TM3 cells and associated with cardiovascular system development and circulatory system development in TM4 cells. Moreover, a pathway analysis revealed that PNP not only predominately affected meiotic recombination and meiosis in TM3 cells, but also influenced axon guidance and developmental biology in TM4 cells. These results suggest that TM3 and TM4 cells exhibit different responses to PNP, which might mediate different toxic mechanisms.
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Quan JH, Gao FF, Chu JQ, Cha GH, Yuk JM, Wu W, Lee YH. Silver nanoparticles induce apoptosis via NOX4-derived mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and endoplasmic reticulum stress in colorectal cancer cells. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:1357-1375. [PMID: 34008419 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Aim: To investigate the anticancer mechanisms of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in colorectal cancer. Methods: Anticancer effects of AgNPs were determined in colorectal cancer HCT116 cells and xenograft mice using cellular and molecular methods. Results: AgNPs induced mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production, mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress responses through NOX4 and led to HCT116 cell apoptosis. Pretreatment with DPI or 4-PBA significantly inhibited mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production, apoptosis, ER stress response, NOX4 expression and mitochondrial dysfunction in AgNP-treated HCT116 cells. AgNPs also significantly suppressed HCT116 cell-based xenograft tumor growth in nude mice by inducing apoptosis and ER stress responses. Conclusion: AgNPs exert anticancer effects against colorectal cancer via ROS- and ER stress-related mitochondrial apoptosis pathways.
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- Juan-Hua Quan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524-001, People's Republic of China
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- Brain Korea 21 Four Project for Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.,Departments of Medical Science and Department of Infection Biology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Stem Cell Research & Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524-001, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Medical Science and Department of Infection Biology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Brain Korea 21 Four Project for Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.,Departments of Medical Science and Department of Infection Biology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524-001, People's Republic of China
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- Brain Korea 21 Four Project for Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.,Departments of Medical Science and Department of Infection Biology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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