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Kaur K, Narang RK, Singh S. Neuroprotective potential of Betulinic acid against TIO 2NP induced neurotoxicity in zebrafish. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112604. [PMID: 38968863 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Betulinic acid (BA) is a natural triterpenoid extracted from Bacopa monnieri. BA has been reported to be used as a neuroprotective agent, but their molecular mechanisms are still unknown. Therefore, in this study, we attempted to investigate the precise mechanism of BA for its protective effect against Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NP) induced neurotoxicity in zebrafish. Hence, our study observation showed that 10 µg/ml dose of TiO2NP caused a rigorous behavioral deficit in zebrafish. Further, biochemical analysis revealed TiO2NP significantly decreased GSH, and SOD, and increased MDA, AChE, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels, suggesting it triggers oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. However, BA at doses of 2.5,5,10 mg/kg improved behavioral as well as biochemical changes in zebrafish brain. Moreover, BA also significantly raised the levels of DA, NE, 5-HT, and GABA and decreased glutamate levels in TiO2NP-treated zebrafish brain. Our histopathological analysis proved that TiO2NP causes morphological changes in the brain. These changes were expressed by increasing pyknotic neurons, which were dose-dependently reduced by Betulinic acid. Likewise, BA upregulated the levels of NRF-2 and HO-1, which can reduce oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. Thus, our study provides evidence for the molecular mechanism behind the neuroprotective effect of Betulinic acid. Rendering to the findings, we can consider BA as a suitable applicant for the treatment of AD-like symptoms.
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- Karamjeet Kaur
- Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India, 142001; Research Scholar, I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar Punjab, India, 144603
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- Nanomedicine Research Centre, Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India, 142001
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India, 142001.
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Gao M, Yang Z, Zhang Z, Chen L, Xu B. Nervous system exposure of different classes of nanoparticles: A review on potential toxicity and mechanistic studies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 259:119473. [PMID: 38908667 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are generally defined as very small particles in the size range of 1-100 nm. Due to the rapid development of modern society, many new materials have been developed. The widespread use of NPs in medical applications, the food industry and the textile industry has led to an increase in NPs in the environment and the possibility of human contact, which poses a serious threat to human health. The nervous system plays a leading role in maintaining the integrity and unity of the body and maintaining a harmonious balance with the external environment. Therefore, based on two categories of organic and inorganic NPs, this paper systematically summarizes the toxic effects and mechanisms of NPs released into the nervous system. The results showed that exposure to NPs may damage the nervous system, decrease learning and cognitive ability, and affect embryonic development. Finally, a remediation scheme for NPs entering the body via the environment is also introduced. This scheme aims to reduce the neurotoxicity caused by NPs by supplementing NPs with a combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. The results provide a valuable reference for future research in this field.
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- Mingyang Gao
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300211, China; Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300211, China.
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Elmetwally MA, Helmy A, Balboula A, Eladl M, Hamed B, Lashen S, Rezk S, Yaseen A, Sharawy H, Hussien M, Zabel S, Montaser A, Halawa A. Fructose improves titanium dioxide nanoparticles induced alterations in developmental competence of mouse oocytes. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:135. [PMID: 38570796 PMCID: PMC10988840 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03963-7] [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: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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AIMS We investigated the effects of intraperitoneal injections of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs, 100 mg/kg) for 5 consecutive days on the developmental competence of murine oocytes. Furthermore, study the effects of TiO2 NPs on antioxidant and oxidative stress biomarkers, as well as their effects on expression of apoptotic and hypoxia inducing factor-1α (HIF1A) protein translation. Moreover, the possible ameliorating effects of intraperitoneal injections of fructose (2.75 mM/ml) was examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty sexually mature (8-12 weeks old; ~ 25 g body weight) female mice were used for the current study. The female mice were assigned randomly to three treatment groups: Group1 (G1) mice were injected intraperitoneal (ip) with deionized water for 5 consecutive days; Group 2 (G2) mice were injected ip with TiO2 NPs (100 mg/kg BW) for 5 consecutive days; Group 3 (G3) mice were injected ip with TiO2 NPs (100 mg/kg BW + fructose (2.75 mM) for 5 consecutive days. RESULTS Nano-titanium significantly decreased expression of GSH, GPx, and NO, expression of MDA and TAC increased. The rates of MI, MII, GVBD and degenerated oocytes were significantly less for nano-titanium treated mice, but the rate of activated oocytes was significantly greater than those in control oocytes. TiO2 NPs significantly increased expression of apoptotic genes (BAX, Caspase 3 and P53) and HIF1A. Intraperitoneal injection of fructose (2.75 mM/kg) significantly alleviated the detrimental effects of TiO2 NPs. Transmission electron microscopy indicated that fructose mitigated adverse effects of TiO2 NPs to alter the cell surface of murine oocytes. CONCLUSION Results of this study suggest that the i/p infusion of fructose for consecutive 5 days enhances development of murine oocytes and decreases toxic effects of TiO2 NPs through positive effects on oxidative and antioxidant biomarkers in cumulus-oocyte complexes and effects to inhibit TiO2-induced increases in expression of apoptotic and hypoxia inducing factors.
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- Mohammed A Elmetwally
- Department of Theriogenology, Center for Reproductive Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Fertility care center, Obstetrics and Gynecology department, faculty of medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of animal science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
- Center for Reproductive Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Medical research center, faculty of medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Fertility care center, Obstetrics and Gynecology department, faculty of medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Center for Reproductive Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Boulain M, Morin D, Juvin L. Multigenerational inheritance of breathing deficits following perinatal exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles in the offspring of mice. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:16. [PMID: 38261116 PMCID: PMC10805760 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03927-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The utilization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TIO2NPs) has experienced a significant surge in recent decades, and these particles are now commonly found in various everyday consumer products. Due to their small size, TIO2NPs can penetrate biological barriers and elicit adverse interactions with biological tissues. Notably, exposure of pregnant females to TIO2NPs during the perinatal period has been shown to disrupt the growth of offspring. Furthermore, this exposure induces epigenetic modifications in the DNA of newborns, suggesting the possibility of multigenerational effects. Thus, perinatal exposure to TIO2NPs may induce immediate metabolic impairments in neonates, which could be transmitted to subsequent generations in the long term. RESULTS In this study, we utilized perinatal exposure of female mice to TIO2NPs through voluntary food intake and observed impaired metabolism in newborn male and female F1 offspring. The exposed newborn mice exhibited reduced body weight gain and a slower breathing rate compared to non-exposed animals. Additionally, a higher proportion of exposed F1 newborns experienced apneas. Similar observations were made when the exposure was limited to the postnatal period, highlighting lactation as a critical period for the adverse effects of TIO2NPs on postnatal metabolism. Importantly, the breathing deficits induced by TIO2NPs were transmitted from F1 females to the subsequent F2 generation. Moreover, re-exposure of adult F1 females to TIO2NPs exacerbated the breathing deficits in newborn F2 males. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate that perinatal exposure to TIO2NPs disrupts postnatal body weight gain and respiration in the offspring, and these deficits are transmissible to future generations.
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- Marie Boulain
- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, INCIA, UMR 5287, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, INCIA, UMR 5287, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, INCIA, UMR 5287, 33000, Bordeaux, France.
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Ganapathy K, Rastogi V, Lora CP, Suriyaprakash J, Alarfaj AA, Hirad AH, Indumathi T. Biogenic synthesis of dopamine/carboxymethyl cellulose/TiO 2 nanoparticles using Psidium guajava leaf extract with enhanced antimicrobial and anticancer activities. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:131-143. [PMID: 38103080 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-023-02954-6] [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: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) has garnered considerable attention from researchers due to its utilization of eco-friendly solvents during synthesis and cost-effective approaches. This study focuses on the synthesis of titanium oxide (TiO2) and dopamine (DA) carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-doped TiO2 (DA/CMC/TiO2) NP using Psidium guajava leaf extract, while also investigating the structural, optical, and morphological and biocidal potential of the prepared NPs. Significantly larger zones of inhibition were observed for DA/CMC/TiO2 NPs compared to TiO2 against various pathogens. Moreover, the MTT assay was carried out to evaluate the anticancer activity of the prepared samples against MG-63 cells, and the results revealed that DA/CMC/TiO2 NPs exhibited significantly higher level of anticancer activity compared to TiO2. The experimental results demonstrated that DA/CMC/TiO2 NPs exhibited enhanced anticancer activity in a dose-dependent manner when compared to TiO2 NPs.
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- Kavina Ganapathy
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, 560027, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, 244001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box.2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box.2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India.
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Zhang X, Song Y, Gong H, Wu C, Wang B, Chen W, Hu J, Xiang H, Zhang K, Sun M. Neurotoxicity of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:7183-7204. [PMID: 38076727 PMCID: PMC10710240 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s442801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The increasing use of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) across various fields has led to a growing concern regarding their environmental contamination and inevitable human exposure. Consequently, significant research efforts have been directed toward understanding the effects of TiO2 NPs on both humans and the environment. Notably, TiO2 NPs exposure has been associated with multiple impairments of the nervous system. This review aims to provide an overview of the documented neurotoxic effects of TiO2 NPs in different species and in vitro models. Following exposure, TiO2 NPs can reach the brain, although the specific mechanism and quantity of particles that cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remain unclear. Exposure to TiO2 NPs has been shown to induce oxidative stress, promote neuroinflammation, disrupt brain biochemistry, and ultimately impair neuronal function and structure. Subsequent neuronal damage may contribute to various behavioral disorders and play a significant role in the onset and progression of neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative diseases. Moreover, the neurotoxic potential of TiO2 NPs can be influenced by various factors, including exposure characteristics and the physicochemical properties of the TiO2 NPs. However, a systematic comparison of the neurotoxic effects of TiO2 NPs with different characteristics under various exposure conditions is still lacking. Additionally, our understanding of the underlying neurotoxic mechanisms exerted by TiO2 NPs remains incomplete and fragmented. Given these knowledge gaps, it is imperative to further investigate the neurotoxic hazards and risks associated with exposure to TiO2 NPs.
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- Xing Zhang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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Suthar JK, Rakesh B, Vaidya A, Ravindran S. Comprehensive Analysis of Titanium Oxide Nanoparticle Size and Surface Properties on Neuronal PC-12 Cells: Unraveling Cytotoxicity, Dopaminergic Gene Expression, and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition. J Xenobiot 2023; 13:662-684. [PMID: 37987444 PMCID: PMC10660528 DOI: 10.3390/jox13040043] [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: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Titanium oxide nanoparticles can penetrate the blood-brain barrier, infiltrate the central nervous system, and induce neurotoxicity. One of the most often utilized nanoparticles has been investigated for their neurotoxicity in many studies. Nonetheless, there remains an unexplored aspect regarding the comparative analysis of particles varying in size and nanoparticles of identical dimensions, both with and devoid of surface coating. In the current study, we synthesized two differently sized nanoparticles, TiO2-10 (10 nm) and TiO2-22 (22 nm), and nanoparticles of the same size but with a polyvinylpyrrolidone surface coating (TiO2-PVP, 22 nm) and studied their toxic effects on neural PC-12 cells. The results highlighted significant dose- and time-dependent cytotoxicity at concentrations ≥10 μg/mL. The exposure of TiO2 nanoparticles significantly elevated reactive oxygen and nitrogen species levels, IL-6 and TNF-α levels, altered the mitochondrial membrane potential, and enhanced apoptosis-related caspase-3 activity, irrespective of size and surface coating. The interaction of the nanoparticles with acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity was also investigated, and the results revealed a dose-dependent suppression of enzymatic activity. However, the gene expression studies indicated no effect on the expression of all six genes associated with the dopaminergic system upon exposure to 10 μg/mL for any nanoparticle. The results demonstrated no significant difference between the outcomes of TiO2-10 and TiO2-22 NPs. However, the polyvinylpyrrolidone surface coating was able to attenuate the neurotoxic effects. These findings suggest that as the TiO2 nanoparticles get smaller (towards 0 nm), they might promote apoptosis and inflammatory reactions in neural cells via oxidative stress, irrespective of their size.
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- Jitendra Kumar Suthar
- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune 412115, India;
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune 412115, India;
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- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research, Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune 412115, India;
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune 412115, India;
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Eid A, Ghaleb SS, Zaki A, Ibrahim M, Farghali AA, Ali LE, Abdelgawad MA, Ghoneim MM, Al-Serwi RH, Hassan RM, Ahmad M. Hesperidin Attenuates Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle-Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats by Regulating Nrf-2/TNF-α Signaling Pathway, the Suppression of Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:37584-37591. [PMID: 37841165 PMCID: PMC10568688 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Background: Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) are widely utilized and consumed mainly as food additives. Oxidative stress is considered to be the basic effect of TiO2NPs through biological interactions. Hesperidin (HSP) is a bioflavonoid (flavanone glycoside) with lipid-lowering, inflammation, oxidative stress suppression, antihypertensive, cancer-fighting, and antiedema effects. Objective: This study was to investigate the possible protective influences of HSP of subchronic oral TiO2NP exposure on the brains of rats, including neurotransmitters, oxidative stress/antioxidant parameters, inflammatory markers, and histological changes in the brains of adult male albino rats. Methodology: The experiment was executed on 80 albino rats. The animals were randomly divided into 4 equal groups. The first group served as a control; the second group was treated with oral doses of HSP (100 mg/kg Bw daily); the third group received TiO2NPs (200 mg/kg Bw orally daily); and the fourth group was treated with TiO2NPs and an oral dose of HSP daily for 8 weeks. Blood samples were obtained for biochemical analysis. Neurotransmitters, oxidative stress biomarker levels, and inflammatory markers were measured in brain homogenates. Histological examination of the brain was performed through H&E staining. Results: Coadministration of hesperidin with TiO2NPs orally for 8 weeks decreased the levels of MDA, TNF-α, AChE, and dopamine in brain homogenates, which were increased in the TiO2NP group. It increased the other oxidative biomarkers (SOD, CAT, and GPx) and Nrf-2 expression levels. Brain histological sections of the TiO2NP-treated group show degeneration, necrosis, congestion, and inflammatory cell infiltration that decreased markedly in the coadministration of hesperidin with the TiO2NP group. Conclusion: Hesperidin cotreatment offers significant protection against TiO2NP-induced oxidative stress and biochemical and histological alteration in the brain.
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- Amir Eid
- Forensic
Medicine and Clinical Toxicology department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Forensic
Medicine and Clinical Toxicology department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11511, Egypt
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- Forensic
Medicine and Clinical Toxicology department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11511, Egypt
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- Materials
Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies
for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef
University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Forensic
Medicine and Clinical Toxicology department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Basic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Cytology
and Histology department, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Forensic
Medicine and Clinical Toxicology department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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Kaur K, Narang RK, Singh S. Glabridin mitigates TiO 2NP induced cognitive deficit in adult zebrafish. Neurochem Int 2023; 169:105585. [PMID: 37499946 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2023.105585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Glabridin is extracted from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, which has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. We investigated the neuroprotective potential of Glabridin against the learning and memory deficit by triggering NRF2/HO-1 signaling in Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NP) treated zebrafish. Our study suggests that Glabridin at doses of 12.5, 25, and 50 mg/kg/day for 7 days improved memory and lowered anxiety in the novel object recognition test, T-maze, and novel diving tank respectively. Biochemical analysis showed that Glabridin treatment in TiO2NP-exposed zebrafish enhanced GSH, CAT, SOD, and GPx activity and reduced MDA levels; inhibited proinflammatory mediators, namely, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. In histopathological evaluation, Glabridin significantly reduced pycnotic neurons in TiO2NP-treated zebrafish brains. Furthermore, Glabridin upregulated NRF2 and HO-1 levels, which leads to a decline in oxidative stress and neuroinflammation and were reversed by ML385 treatment. ML385 as a probe molecule that specifically inhibit NRF2 and prevents its downstream gene expression. Thus, these considerable outcomes provide new insights into the neuroprotective effect of glabridin.
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- Karamjeet Kaur
- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy (An Autonomous College), Moga, Punjab, 142001, India; Affiliated to IKG- Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144603, India
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- Nanomedicine Research Centre, Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India.
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Zhang L, Li D, Yin L, Zhang C, Qu H, Xu J. Neuroglobin protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by suppressing mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated neuronal apoptosis through synaptotagmin-1. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023. [PMID: 37195900 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains a grievous health threat, and herein effective therapy is urgently needed. This study explored the protection of neuroglobin (Ngb) in rats with cerebral I/R injury. The focal cerebral I/R rat models were established by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and neuronal injury models were established by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) treatment. The brain injury of rats was assessed. Levels of Ngb, Bcl-2, Bax, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS)-related markers, and Syt1 were measured by immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting. The cytotoxicity in neurons was assessed by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay. Levels of intracellular Ca2+ and mitochondrial function-related indicators were determined. The binding between Ngb and Syt1 was detected by co-immunoprecipitation. Ngb was upregulated in cerebral I/R rats and its overexpression alleviated brain injury. In OGD/R-induced neurons, Ngb overexpression decreased LDH level and neuronal apoptosis, decreased Ca2+ content, and mitigated mitochondrial dysfunction and ERS-related apoptosis. However, Ngb silencing imposed the opposite effects. Importantly, Ngb could bind to Syt1. Syt1 knockdown partially counteracted the alleviation of Ngb on OGD/R-induced injury in neurons and cerebral I/R injury in rats. Briefly, Ngb extenuated cerebral I/R injury by repressing mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated neuronal apoptosis through Syt1.
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- Lihong Zhang
- Department of Neurointervention and Neurocritical Care, Dalian Central Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurointervention and Neurocritical Care, Dalian Central Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Director's Office, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Bidding and Procurement Office, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhouy, China
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Xiong Y, Wang C, Dong M, Li M, Hu C, Xu X. Chlorphoxim induces neurotoxicity in zebrafish embryo through activation of oxidative stress. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:566-578. [PMID: 36331003 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
It is known that chlorphoxim is a broad-spectrum and high-effective pesticide. With the wide use in agricultural practice, chlorphoxim residue is also frequently detected in water, but its potential toxicity to aquatic life is still unclear. In this study, zebrafish is used as a model to detect the toxicity of chlorphoxim. Our results showed that exposure of high concentration of chlorphoxim at 96 h post-fertilization (hpf) resulted in a high mortality and pericardium edema rate, a low hatchability rate and heart rate. The nervous system damage, swimming behavior alteration and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition were measured in zebrafish embryos after a 6 days post-fertilization (dpf) of chlorphoxim exposure. The expression of neural-related genes is abnormal in zebrafish embryos. Chlorphoxim exposure significantly increases oxidative stress in zebrafish embryos by inhibiting antioxidant enzyme (SOD and CAT) and activating reactive oxygen species (ROS). As expected, chlorphoxim exposure induces apoptosis by enhancing the expression of apoptotic genes (Bax, Bcl2, and p53). Astaxanthin (ATX), an effective antioxidant, was found to be able to rescue the neurotoxicity of chlorphoxim through relieving oxidative stress and apoptosis. Altogether, the results showed that chlorphoxim exposure led to severe neurotoxicity to zebrafish embryos, which was contributed to a more comprehensive understanding of the safety use of the organophosphorus pesticide.
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- Yanxia Xiong
- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- School of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- School of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- School of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Impact of chitosan administration on titanium dioxide nanoparticles induced testicular dysfunction. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19667. [PMID: 36385626 PMCID: PMC9669025 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22044-z] [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: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The potential reproductive toxic effects of oral TiO2 NPs in adult male rats as well as the possible alleviation of chitosan administration was investigated. Animals were allocated to four groups; the first group received deionized water and was assigned as a control group. In the second group, rats received chitosan at a dose of 5 mg/kg BW/day. The third group was designed for administration of TiO2 NPs at a dose of 150 mg/kg BW/day (1/80 LD50). Rats in the fourth group received both TiO2 NPs and chitosan. After 14 days, TiO2 NPs induced testicular lipid peroxidation as well as oxidative stress. Nano-titanium significantly upregulated genes that encode apoptosis and inflammation in testicular tissue. Moreover, it induced histological alteration in the testicular structure with impairment in spermatogenesis via reduction of PCNA immune-staining. Chitosan administration significantly improved the activities of testicular GPx, SOD, and CAT enzymes. In addition, it significantly down-regulated the relative expressions of pro-apoptotic and pro-inflammatory testicular genes. Chitosan was able to improve the testicular architecture as well as spermatogenesis. The current study revealed the capability of chitosan to ameliorate nano-titanium induced testicular toxicity. Thus, attention should be given to the extensive consumption of nano-titanium particles.
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Rolo D, Assunção R, Ventura C, Alvito P, Gonçalves L, Martins C, Bettencourt A, Jordan P, Vital N, Pereira J, Pinto F, Matos P, Silva MJ, Louro H. Adverse Outcome Pathways Associated with the Ingestion of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles-A Systematic Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12193275. [PMID: 36234403 PMCID: PMC9565478 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) are widely used, and humans are exposed through food (E171), cosmetics (e.g., toothpaste), and pharmaceuticals. The oral and gastrointestinal (GIT) tract are the first contact sites, but it may be systemically distributed. However, a robust adverse outcome pathway (AOP) has not been developed upon GIT exposure to TiO2-NPs. The aim of this review was to provide an integrative analysis of the published data on cellular and molecular mechanisms triggered after the ingestion of TiO2-NPs, proposing plausible AOPs that may drive policy decisions. A systematic review according to Prisma Methodology was performed in three databases of peer-reviewed literature: Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science. A total of 787 records were identified, screened in title/abstract, being 185 used for data extraction. The main endpoints identified were oxidative stress, cytotoxicity/apoptosis/cell death, inflammation, cellular and systemic uptake, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity. From the results, AOPs were proposed where colorectal cancer, liver injury, reproductive toxicity, cardiac and kidney damage, as well as hematological effects stand out as possible adverse outcomes. The recent transgenerational studies also point to concerns with regard to population effects. Overall, the findings further support a limitation of the use of TiO2-NPs in food, announced by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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- Dora Rolo
- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- CESAM, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- IUEM, Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz, Egas Moniz-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL, 2829-511 Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- CESAM, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- NOVA National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Centre, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1600-560 Lisbon, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- BioISI—Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- BioISI—Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- BioISI—Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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