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Abdulhaq NA, Elnady DA, Abo El-atta HM, El-Morsi DA, Gad El-Hak SA. Assessment of reproductive toxicity of gold nanoparticles and its reversibility in male albino rats. Toxicol Res 2024; 40:57-72. [PMID: 38223672 PMCID: PMC10786773 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-023-00203-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology has become a trending area in science all over the world. Although gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been utilized widely in biomedical fields, potential toxicities may arise from their interactions with biological systems. The current study aimed at evaluating the toxic effects of AuNPs on the reproductive system of adult male albino rats and assessing the recovery probability. In this study, AuNPs (13 ± 4 nm in diameter) were synthesized, and the experimental work was conducted on 60 adult male albino rats divided into the following groups: control group (received deionized water daily intraperitoneally (IP) for 28 days), test group, and withdrawal groups I and II (received 570 μg/kg of 13 ± 4 nm AuNPs daily IP for 28 days). Withdrawal groups I and II were left for another 30 and 60 days without sacrification, respectively. The test group showed significant decreases in final body and absolute testicular weights, testosterone hormone level, sperm count and motility, and spermatogenesis score, as well as significant increase in the percentage of sperms of abnormal morphology compared to the control group, associated with significant light and electron microscopic histopathological changes. Partial improvement of all studied reproductive parameters was detected after one month of withdrawal in withdrawal group I, and significant improvement and reversibility of all these parameters were reported after two months of withdrawal in withdrawal group II. So, AuNPs induce male reproductive toxicity, which partially improves after one month of withdrawal and significantly improves and reverses after two months of withdrawal. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43188-023-00203-2.
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- Nancy A. Abdulhaq
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Medical Education Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Medical Education Department, Faculty of Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology, Belqas, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Klein JP, Mery L, Boudard D, Ravel C, Cottier M, Bitounis D. Impact of Nanoparticles on Male Fertility: What Do We Really Know? A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:576. [PMID: 36614018 PMCID: PMC9820737 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The real impact of nanoparticles on male fertility is evaluated after a careful analysis of the available literature. The first part reviews animal models to understand the testicular biodistribution and biopersistence of nanoparticles, while the second part evaluates their in vitro and in vivo biotoxicity. Our main findings suggest that nanoparticles are generally able to reach the testicle in small quantities where they persist for several months, regardless of the route of exposure. However, there is not enough evidence that they can cross the blood-testis barrier. Of note, the majority of nanoparticles have low direct toxicity to the testis, but there are indications that some might act as endocrine disruptors. Overall, the impact on spermatogenesis in adults is generally weak and reversible, but exceptions exist and merit increased attention. Finally, we comment on several methodological or analytical biases which have led some studies to exaggerate the reprotoxicity of nanoparticles. In the future, rigorous clinical studies in tandem with mechanistic studies are needed to elucidate the real risk posed by nanoparticles on male fertility.
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- Jean-Philippe Klein
- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- CHU Rennes, Service de Biologie de la Reproduction-CECOS, F-35000 Rennes, France
- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, IRSET (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)—UMR_S 1085, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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Maciejewski R, Radzikowska-Büchner E, Flieger W, Kulczycka K, Baj J, Forma A, Flieger J. An Overview of Essential Microelements and Common Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Effects on Male Fertility. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191711066. [PMID: 36078782 PMCID: PMC9518444 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Numerous factors affect reproduction, including stress, diet, obesity, the use of stimulants, or exposure to toxins, along with heavy elements (lead, silver, cadmium, uranium, vanadium, mercury, arsenic). Metals, like other xenotoxins, can cause infertility through, e.g., impairment of endocrine function and gametogenesis or excess production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The advancement of nanotechnology has created another hazard to human safety through exposure to metals in the form of nanomaterials (NMs). Nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit a specific ability to penetrate cell membranes and biological barriers in the human body. These ultra-fine particles (<100 nm) can enter the human body through the respiratory tract, food, skin, injection, or implantation. Once absorbed, NPs are transported to various organs through the blood or lymph. Absorbed NPs, thanks to ultrahigh reactivity compared to bulk materials in microscale size, disrupt the homeostasis of the body as a result of interaction with biological molecules such as DNA, lipids, and proteins; interfering with the functioning of cells, organs, and physiological systems; and leading to severe pathological dysfunctions. Over the past decades, much research has been performed on the reproductive effects of essential trace elements. The research hypothesis that disturbances in the metabolism of trace elements are one of the many causes of infertility has been unquestionably confirmed. This review examines the complex reproductive risks for men regarding the exposure to potentially harmless xenobiotics based on a series of 298 articles over the past 30 years. The research was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases searching for papers devoted to in vivo and in vitro studies related to the influence of essential elements (iron, selenium, manganese, cobalt, zinc, copper, and molybdenum) and widely used metallic NPs on male reproduction potential.
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 20-708 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Jaczewskiego 8B, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-81448-7182
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Ahmad A. Safety and Toxicity Implications of Multifunctional Drug Delivery Nanocarriers on Reproductive Systems In Vitro and In Vivo. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2022; 4:895667. [PMID: 35785262 PMCID: PMC9240477 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2022.895667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the recent past, nanotechnological advancements in engineered nanomaterials have demonstrated diverse and versatile applications in different arenas, including bio-imaging, drug delivery, bio-sensing, detection and analysis of biological macromolecules, bio-catalysis, nanomedicine, and other biomedical applications. However, public interests and concerns in the context of human exposure to these nanomaterials and their consequential well-being may hamper the wider applicability of these nanomaterial-based platforms. Furthermore, human exposure to these nanosized and engineered particulate materials has also increased drastically in the last 2 decades due to enormous research and development and anthropocentric applications of nanoparticles. Their widespread use in nanomaterial-based industries, viz., nanomedicine, cosmetics, and consumer goods has also raised questions regarding the potential of nanotoxicity in general and reproductive nanotoxicology in particular. In this review, we have summarized diverse aspects of nanoparticle safety and their toxicological outcomes on reproduction and developmental systems. Various research databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar, were searched for the last 20 years up to the date of inception, and nano toxicological aspects of these materials on male and female reproductive systems have been described in detail. Furthermore, a discussion has also been dedicated to the placental interaction of these nanoparticles and how these can cross the blood–placental barrier and precipitate nanotoxicity in the developing offspring. Fetal abnormalities as a consequence of the administration of nanoparticles and pathophysiological deviations and aberrations in the developing fetus have also been touched upon. A section has also been dedicated to the regulatory requirements and guidelines for the testing of nanoparticles for their safety and toxicity in reproductive systems. It is anticipated that this review will incite a considerable interest in the research community functioning in the domains of pharmaceutical formulations and development in nanomedicine-based designing of therapeutic paradigms.
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- Anas Ahmad
- Department of Pharmacology, Chandigarh College of Pharmacy, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Mohali, India
- Julia McFarlane Diabetes Research Centre and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- *Correspondence: Anas Ahmad,
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BECLIN-1-Mediated Autophagy Suppresses Silica Nanoparticle-Induced Testicular Toxicity via the Inhibition of Caspase 8-Mediated Cell Apoptosis in Leydig Cells. Cells 2022; 11:cells11121863. [PMID: 35740992 PMCID: PMC9221084 DOI: 10.3390/cells11121863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Accumulation of silica nanoparticles (SNPs) in the testes leads to male reproductive toxicity. However, little is known about the effect and mechanistic insights of SNP-induced autophagy on apoptosis in Leydig cells. In this study, we aimed to verify the role of SNP-induced autophagy in apoptosis and explore the possible underlying mechanism in mouse primary Leydig cells (PLCs). H&E staining showed that SNPs changed the histological structures of the testes, including a reduction in the Leydig cell populations in vivo. CCK-8 assay showed that SNPs decreased cell viability, and flow cytometry showed that SNPs increased cell apoptosis, both in a dose-dependent manner in vitro. Additionally, Western blotting further found that SNPs activated autophagy by an increase in BECLIN-1, ATG16L, and LC3-II levels and promoted the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis by an increase in the BAX/BCL-2 ratio, cleaved the caspase 8 and caspase 3 levels. Furthermore, autophagy decreased SNP-induced apoptosis via regulation of the caspase 8 level combined with rapamycin, 3-methyladenine, and chloroquine. BECLIN-1 depletion increased the caspase 8 level, leading to an increase in SNP-induced cell apoptosis. Collectively, this evidence demonstrates that SNPs activated BECLIN-1-mediated autophagy, which prevented SNP-induced testicular toxicity via the inhibition of caspase 8-mediated cell apoptosis in Leydig cells.
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Forest V. Experimental and Computational Nanotoxicology-Complementary Approaches for Nanomaterial Hazard Assessment. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12081346. [PMID: 35458054 PMCID: PMC9031966 DOI: 10.3390/nano12081346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The growing development and applications of nanomaterials lead to an increasing release of these materials in the environment. The adverse effects they may elicit on ecosystems or human health are not always fully characterized. Such potential toxicity must be carefully assessed with the underlying mechanisms elucidated. To that purpose, different approaches can be used. First, experimental toxicology consisting of conducting in vitro or in vivo experiments (including clinical studies) can be used to evaluate the nanomaterial hazard. It can rely on variable models (more or less complex), allowing the investigation of different biological endpoints. The respective advantages and limitations of in vitro and in vivo models are discussed as well as some issues associated with experimental nanotoxicology. Perspectives of future developments in the field are also proposed. Second, computational nanotoxicology, i.e., in silico approaches, can be used to predict nanomaterial toxicity. In this context, we describe the general principles, advantages, and limitations especially of quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) models and grouping/read-across approaches. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of these different approaches based on examples and highlight their complementarity.
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- Valérie Forest
- Mines Saint-Etienne, Univ Lyon, Univ Jean Monnet, Etablissement Français du Sang, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, Centre CIS, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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Zhang J, Ye R, Grunberger JW, Jin J, Zhang Q, Mohammadpour R, Khurana N, Xu X, Ghandehari H, Chen F. Activation of Autophagy by Low-Dose Silica Nanoparticles Enhances Testosterone Secretion in Leydig Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063104. [PMID: 35328525 PMCID: PMC8949068 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Silica nanoparticles (SNPs) can cause abnormal spermatogenesis in male reproductive toxicity. However, the toxicity and toxicological mechanisms of SNPs in testosterone synthesis and secretion in Leydig cells are not well known. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect and molecular mechanism of low doses of SNPs in testosterone production in Leydig cells. For this, mouse primary Leydig cells (PLCs) were exposed to 100 nm Stöber nonporous spherical SNPs. We observed significant accumulation of SNPs in the cytoplasm of PLCs via transmission electron microscopy (TEM). CCK-8 and flow cytometry assays confirmed that low doses (50 and 100 μg/mL) of SNPs had no significant effect on cell viability and apoptosis, whereas high doses (more than 200 μg/mL) decreased cell viability and increased cell apoptosis in PLCs. Monodansylcadaverine (MDC) staining showed that SNPs caused the significant accumulation of autophagosomes in the cytoplasm of PLCs. SNPs activated autophagy by upregulating microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3-II) and BCL-2-interacting protein (BECLIN-1) levels, in addition to downregulating sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1/P62) level at low doses. In addition, low doses of SNPs enhanced testosterone secretion and increased steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) expression. SNPs combined with rapamycin (RAP), an autophagy activator, enhanced testosterone production and increased StAR expression, whereas SNPs combined with 3-methyladenine (3-MA) and chloroquine (CQ), autophagy inhibitors, had an opposite effect. Furthermore, BECLIN-1 depletion inhibited testosterone production and StAR expression. Altogether, our results demonstrate that low doses of SNPs enhanced testosterone secretion via the activation of autophagy in PLCs.
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- Jinlong Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (J.Z.); (R.Y.); (J.J.); (Q.Z.); (X.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (J.Z.); (R.Y.); (J.J.); (Q.Z.); (X.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (J.W.G.); (R.M.); (N.K.); (H.G.)
- Utah Center for Nanomedicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (J.Z.); (R.Y.); (J.J.); (Q.Z.); (X.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (J.Z.); (R.Y.); (J.J.); (Q.Z.); (X.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (J.W.G.); (R.M.); (N.K.); (H.G.)
- Utah Center for Nanomedicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (J.W.G.); (R.M.); (N.K.); (H.G.)
- Utah Center for Nanomedicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (J.Z.); (R.Y.); (J.J.); (Q.Z.); (X.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (J.W.G.); (R.M.); (N.K.); (H.G.)
- Utah Center for Nanomedicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (J.Z.); (R.Y.); (J.J.); (Q.Z.); (X.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-514-87979030; Fax: +86-514-87972218
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El-Samad LM, El-Ashram S, Hussein HK, Abdul-Aziz KK, Radwan EH, Bakr NR, El Wakil A, Augustyniak M. Time-delayed effects of a single application of AgNPs on structure of testes and functions in Blaps polychresta Forskal, 1775 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150644. [PMID: 34597572 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are currently the most frequently used engineered nanoparticles. The penetration of AgNPs into ecosystems is undeniable, and their adverse effects on organism reproduction are of fundamental importance for ecosystem stability. In this study, the survival time of the Egyptian beetle Blaps polychresta Forskal, 1775 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), after a single application of 7 different doses, was calculated for 30 days. Then, for the group for which the effect on mortality was calculated as LOAEL - the Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level, namely, 0.03 mg AgNPs/g body weight (b.w.t.), the following were assessed: structure and ultrastructure of gonads by TEM and SEM, cell viability by cytometry, DNA damage by the comet assay, and a variety of stress markers by spectrophotometric methods. A dose-dependent reduction in the survival time of the insects was revealed. Detailed analysis of the testes of beetles treated with 0.03 mg AgNPs/g b.w.t. revealed numerous adverse effects of nanoparticles in structure and ultrastructure, accompanied by increased apoptosis (but not necrosis), increased DNA damage, increased lipid peroxidation, and decreased levels of antioxidant enzymes. Most likely, the observed results are connected with the gradual release of Ag+ from the surface of the nanoparticles, which, once applied, are internalized in cells and become a long-lasting, stable source of Ag+ ions. Thus, a single exposure to AgNPs may have the effects of chronic exposure and lead to structural damage and dysfunction of the gonads of B. polychresta.
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- Lamia M El-Samad
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 18 Jiangwan Street, Foshan 528231, Guangdong Province, China; Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt; Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- Biological and Geological Sciences Department, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia in Katowice, Bankowa 9, 40-007 Katowice, Poland.
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Gaharwar US, Pardhiya S, Rajamani P. A Perspective on Reproductive Toxicity of Metallic Nanomaterials. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1391:97-117. [PMID: 36472819 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12966-7_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanotechnological tools have been greatly exploited in all possible fields. However, advancement of nanotechnology has raised concern about their adverse effects on human and environment. These deleterious effects cannot be ignored and need to be explored due to safety purpose. Several recent studies have demonstrated possible health hazard of nanoparticles on organism. Moreover, studies showed that toxicity of metallic nanomaterial could also lead to reproductive toxicity. Various deleterious effects have demonstrated decreased sperm motility, increased abnormal spermatozoa, altered sperm count, and altered sperm morphology. Morphological and ultrastructural changes also have been reported due to the accumulation of these nanomaterials in reproductive organs. Nonetheless, studies also suggest crossing of metallic nanoparticles through blood testes barrier and generation of oxidative stress which plays major role in reproductive toxicity. In the present study, we have incorporated updated information by gathering all available literature about various metallic nanomaterials and risk related to reproductive system.
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- Usha Singh Gaharwar
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
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Souza MR, Mazaro-Costa R, Rocha TL. Can nanomaterials induce reproductive toxicity in male mammals? A historical and critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 769:144354. [PMID: 33736249 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The nanotechnology enabled the development of nanomaterials (NMs) with a variety of industrial, biomedical, and consumer applications. However, the mechanism of action (MoA) and toxicity of NMs remain unclear, especially in the male reproductive system. Thus, this study aimed to perform a bibliometric and systematic review of the literature on the toxic effects of different types of NMs on the male reproductive system and function in mammalian models. A series of 236 articles related to the in vitro and in vivo reproductive toxicity of NMs in mammalian models were analyzed. The data concerning the bioaccumulation, experimental conditions (types of NMs, species, cell lines, exposure period, and routes of exposure), and the MoA and toxicity of NMs were summarized and discussed. Results showed that this field of research began in 2005 and has experienced an exponential increase since 2012. Revised data confirmed that the NMs have the ability to cross the blood-testis barrier and bioaccumulate in several organs of the male reproductive system, such as testis, prostate, epididymis, and seminal vesicle. A similar MoA and toxicity were observed after in vitro and in vivo exposure to NMs. The NM reproductive toxicity was mainly related to ROS production, oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis. In conclusion, the NM exposure induces bioaccumulation and toxic effects on male reproductive system of mammal models, confirming its potential risk to human and environmental health. The knowledge concerning the NM reproductive toxicity contributes to safety and sustainable use of nanotechnology.
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- Maingredy Rodrigues Souza
- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil.
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Habas K, Demir E, Guo C, Brinkworth MH, Anderson D. Toxicity mechanisms of nanoparticles in the male reproductive system. Drug Metab Rev 2021; 53:604-617. [PMID: 33989097 DOI: 10.1080/03602532.2021.1917597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The field of nanotechnology has allowed for increasing nanoparticle (NP) exposure to the male reproductive system. Certain NPs have been reported to have adverse consequences on male germ and somatic cells. Germ cells are the bridge between generations and are responsible for the transmission of genetic and epigenetic information to future generations. A number of NPs have negative impacts on male germ and somatic cells which could ultimately affect fertility or the ability to produce healthy offspring. These impacts are related to NP composition, modification, concentration, agglomeration, and route of administration. NPs can induce severe toxic effects on the male reproduction system after passing through the blood-testis barrier and ultimately damaging the spermatozoa. Therefore, understanding the impacts of NPs on reproduction is necessary. This review will provide a comprehensive overview on the current state of knowledge derived from the previous in vivo and in vitro research on effects of NPs on the male reproductive system at the genetic, cellular, and molecular levels.
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- Khaled Habas
- School of Chemistry & Biosciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Medical Laboratory Techniques Programme, Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey
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- The Center for Microbial Resource and Big Data, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry & Biosciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- School of Chemistry & Biosciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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Naidu ECS, Olojede SO, Lawal SK, Rennie CO, Azu OO. Nanoparticle delivery system, highly active antiretroviral therapy, and testicular morphology: The role of stereology. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2021; 9:e00776. [PMID: 34107163 PMCID: PMC8189564 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The conjugation of nanoparticles (NPs) with antiretroviral drugs is a drug delivery approach with great potential for managing HIV infections. Despite their promise, recent studies have highlighted the toxic effects of nanoparticles on testicular tissue and their impact on sperm morphology. This review explores the role of stereological techniques in assessing the testicular morphology in highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) when a nanoparticle drug delivery system is used. Also, NPs penetration and pharmacokinetics concerning the testicular tissue and blood-testis barrier form the vital part of this review. More so, various classes of NPs employed in biomedical and clinical research to deliver antiretroviral drugs were thoroughly discussed. In addition, considerations for minimizing nanoparticle-drugs toxicity, ensuring enhanced permeability of nanoparticles, maximizing drug efficacy, ensuring adequate bioavailability, and formulation of HAART-NPs fabrication are well discussed.
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- Edwin Coleridge S. Naidu
- Discipline of Clinical AnatomySchool of Laboratory Medicine & Medical SciencesNelson R Mandela School of MedicineUniversity of KwaZulu‐NatalDurbanSouth Africa
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- Discipline of Clinical AnatomySchool of Laboratory Medicine & Medical SciencesNelson R Mandela School of MedicineUniversity of KwaZulu‐NatalDurbanSouth Africa
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- Discipline of Clinical AnatomySchool of Laboratory Medicine & Medical SciencesNelson R Mandela School of MedicineUniversity of KwaZulu‐NatalDurbanSouth Africa
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- Discipline of Clinical AnatomySchool of Laboratory Medicine & Medical SciencesNelson R Mandela School of MedicineUniversity of KwaZulu‐NatalDurbanSouth Africa
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- Discipline of Clinical AnatomySchool of Laboratory Medicine & Medical SciencesNelson R Mandela School of MedicineUniversity of KwaZulu‐NatalDurbanSouth Africa
- Department of AnatomySchool of MedicineUniversity of NamibiaWindhoekNamibia
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Iftikhar M, Noureen A, Uzair M, Jabeen F, Abdel Daim M, Cappello T. Perspectives of Nanoparticles in Male Infertility: Evidence for Induced Abnormalities in Sperm Production. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041758. [PMID: 33670275 PMCID: PMC7918762 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Advancement in the field of nanotechnology has prompted the need to elucidate the deleterious effects of nanoparticles (NPs) on reproductive health. Many studies have reported on the health safety issues related to NPs by investigating their exposure routes, deposition and toxic effects on different primary and secondary organs but few studies have focused on NPs’ deposition in reproductive organs. Noteworthy, even fewer studies have dealt with the toxic effects of NPs on reproductive indices and sperm parameters (such as sperm number, motility and morphology) by evaluating, for instance, the histopathology of seminiferous tubules and testosterone levels. To date, the research suggests that NPs can easily cross the blood testes barrier and, after accumulation in the testis, induce adverse effects on spermatogenesis. This review aims to summarize the available literature on the risks induced by NPs on the male reproductive system.
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- Mehwish Iftikhar
- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (M.I.); (F.J.)
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- Department of Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (T.C.)
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- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China;
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (M.I.); (F.J.)
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (T.C.)
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Liu Y, Li X, Xiao S, Liu X, Chen X, Xia Q, Lei S, Li H, Zhong Z, Xiao K. The Effects of Gold Nanoparticles on Leydig Cells and Male Reproductive Function in Mice. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:9499-9514. [PMID: 33281445 PMCID: PMC7709869 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s276606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have shown great promise in various biomedical applications, but their effects on male reproductive function remain to be ascertained. The aim of this study was to investigate the uptake, cytotoxicity and testosterone production inhibition of AuNPs in mouse Leydig cells, as well as their accumulation in the testes of male mice and their effects on male reproductive function. Results AuNPs (5 nm) were able to be internalized into the endosomes/lysosomes of TM3 Leydig cells, induce the formation of autophagosomes, increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and disrupt the cell cycle in S phase, resulting in concentration-dependent cytotoxicity and DNA damage. Interestingly, AuNPs significantly reduced testosterone production in TM3 cells by inhibiting the expression of 17α-hydroxylase, an important enzyme in androgen synthesis. After repeated intravenous injection, AuNPs gradually accumulated and retained in the testes of male BALB/c mice in a dose-dependent manner. One week after withdrawal, the level of plasma testosterone in the 0.5 mg/kg AuNPs group was significantly reduced compared to that in the PBS control group, accompanied by the decreased expression of 17α-hydroxylase in the testes. In addition, AuNPs treatment significantly increased the rate of epididymal sperm malformation, but without affecting fertility. Conclusion Our results suggest that AuNPs can accumulate in the testes and reduce testosterone production in Leydig cells by down-regulating the expression of 17α-hydroxylase, thus affecting the quality of epididymal sperm.
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- Ying Liu
- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Non-Human Primate Disease Model Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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Damasco JA, Ravi S, Perez JD, Hagaman DE, Melancon MP. Understanding Nanoparticle Toxicity to Direct a Safe-by-Design Approach in Cancer Nanomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E2186. [PMID: 33147800 PMCID: PMC7692849 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Nanomedicine is a rapidly growing field that uses nanomaterials for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various diseases, including cancer. Various biocompatible nanoplatforms with diversified capabilities for tumor targeting, imaging, and therapy have materialized to yield individualized therapy. However, due to their unique properties brought about by their small size, safety concerns have emerged as their physicochemical properties can lead to altered pharmacokinetics, with the potential to cross biological barriers. In addition, the intrinsic toxicity of some of the inorganic materials (i.e., heavy metals) and their ability to accumulate and persist in the human body has been a challenge to their translation. Successful clinical translation of these nanoparticles is heavily dependent on their stability, circulation time, access and bioavailability to disease sites, and their safety profile. This review covers preclinical and clinical inorganic-nanoparticle based nanomaterial utilized for cancer imaging and therapeutics. A special emphasis is put on the rational design to develop non-toxic/safe inorganic nanoparticle constructs to increase their viability as translatable nanomedicine for cancer therapies.
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- Jossana A. Damasco
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.A.D.); (J.D.P.); (D.E.H.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA;
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.A.D.); (J.D.P.); (D.E.H.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.A.D.); (J.D.P.); (D.E.H.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.A.D.); (J.D.P.); (D.E.H.)
- UT Health Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Ren L, Liu J, Wei J, Du Y, Zou K, Yan Y, Wang Z, Zhang L, Zhang T, Lu H, Zhou X, Sun Z. Silica nanoparticles induce unfolded protein reaction mediated apoptosis in spermatocyte cells. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2020; 9:454-460. [PMID: 32905213 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfaa036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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With increasing air pollution, silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), as a main inorganic member of PM2.5, have gained increasing attention to its reproductive toxicity. Most existing studies focused on the acute exposure, while data regarding the chronic effect of SiNPs on reproduction is limited. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the chronic toxicity of SiNPs on spermatocyte cells. The cells were continuously exposed to SiNPs for 1, 10, 20 and 30 generations at dose of 5 μg/ml SiNPs for 24 h per generation after attachment. The results showed that with the increasing generations of the exposure, SiNPs decreased the viability of spermatocyte cells, induced apoptosis and increased the level of reactive oxygen species in spermatocyte cells. Moreover, SiNPs increased the protein expression of GRP-78, p-PERK, IRE1α, ATF6 and Cleaved caspase-3 in spermatocyte cells, suggesting that SiNPs improved unfolded protein response (UPR) and apoptosis. The present results indicated that the long-term and low-dose exposure to SiNPs could induce apoptosis by triggering ROS-mediated UPR in spermatocyte cells.
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- Lihua Ren
- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, 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, No 167 North Lishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Division of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University Health Science Centre, No 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No 10 Xi Tou Tiao, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069, China
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Zhang L, Wei J, Duan J, Guo C, Zhang J, Ren L, Liu J, Li Y, Sun Z, Zhou X. Silica nanoparticles exacerbates reproductive toxicity development in high-fat diet-treated Wistar rats. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 384:121361. [PMID: 31606252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To demonstrate the combined adverse effect and the mechanism of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) with 57.66 ± 7.30 nm average diameter and high-fat diet (HFD) on Wistar rats, 60 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups (n = 10): Control group, SiNPs group, HFD group, 2 mg kg-1 SiNPs + HFD group, 5 mg kg-1 SiNPs + HFD group and 10 mg kg-1 SiNPs + HFD group. HFD was administrated for 2 weeks for the rats in advance and SiNPs were supplied every 3 d for 48 d subsequently. The present study illustrated that both HFD and SiNPs could decrease sperm concentration, mobility rates, increase abnormality rates, damage testicular structure, reduce spermatogonium numbers and spermatoblast numbers, reduce ATP levels, and affect expression of regulatory factors for meiosis in testis. HFD and SiNPs further damaged the sperm and lowered the ATP level and expression of factors associated with meiotic signaling pathway compared with the HFD without SiNPs in testicular tissue of Wistar rats. These results suggested that SiNPs significantly promoted reproductive toxicity induced by HFD in Wistar rats, which provides novel experimental evidence and an explanation for magnified reproductive toxicity triggered by SiNPs in HFD rats.
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- Lianshuang Zhang
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Department of Histology and Embryology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Epidemiology & Department of Epidemiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, 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
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, 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 Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, 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 Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, 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 Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, 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 Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, 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 Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Hassan AA, Abdoon ASS, Elsheikh SM, Khairy MH, Gamaleldin AA, Elnabtity SM. Effect of acute gold nanorods on reproductive function in male albino rats: histological, morphometric, hormonal, and redox balance parameters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:15816-15827. [PMID: 30953321 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04884-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the effect of acute administration of gold nanorods (AuNRs) on testicular function, sexual hormones, and oxidative stress parameters in male albino rats. Forty mature male albino rats were divided into two equal groups (n = 20/each). The first group received 1 ml saline solution intraperitoneally (i.p.). The second group received single i.p. injection of 75 μg 50 nm AuNRs/kg/bwt. Five rats from each group were sacrificed on days 1, 3, 7, and 14 post treatment and blood samples were collected for hormonal and biochemical analysis. Testes were collected from each group at each time point for histopathology, morphometric, and transmission electron microscope analyses of testis and epididymis. Results indicated that i.p. injection of AuNRs did not produce any histopathological changes. Morphometric analysis of testicular samples revealed that the height of lining epithelium was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in AuNR group on days 3 and 14 post treatment, and the minor axis of seminiferous tubules was higher (P < 0.05) in AuNR-injected rats than in control group. For the epididymis, the number of spermatozoa was significantly (P < 0.05) higher on days 7 and 14 after AuNR injection when compared with control rats. AuNRs were not detected by TEM at all time points of the experiment. Serum analysis demonstrated that total and free testosterone values significantly (P < 0.05) increased on days 1, 3, 7, and 14 post AuNR injection. LH was higher (P < 0.05) in AuNRs-injected rats on days 3, 7, and 14 post injection, while FSH values were higher (P < 0.05) in AuNR group on days 3 and 14. Malondialdehyde significantly (P < 0.05) decreased on days 3, 7, and 14 in AuNR group, while catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase values were significantly (P < 0.05) elevated on days 3, 7, and 14 in AuNRs-injected rats compared with control group. In conclusion, intraperitoneal injection of 50 nm AuNRs is safe on the reproductive function and has an antioxidant action.
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- Arwa A Hassan
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy &Pharmaceutical Industries, Sinai University, El Arish, Egypt.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Wang R, Song B, Wu J, Zhang Y, Chen A, Shao L. Potential adverse effects of nanoparticles on the reproductive system. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:8487-8506. [PMID: 30587973 PMCID: PMC6294055 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s170723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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With the vigorous development of nanometer-sized materials, nanoproducts are becoming widely used in all aspects of life. In medicine, nanoparticles (NPs) can be used as nanoscopic drug carriers and for nanoimaging technologies. Thus, substantial attention has been paid to the potential risks of NPs. Previous studies have shown that numerous types of NPs are able to pass certain biological barriers and exert toxic effects on crucial organs, such as the brain, liver, and kidney. Only recently, attention has been directed toward the reproductive toxicity of nanomaterials. NPs can pass through the blood–testis barrier, placental barrier, and epithelial barrier, which protect reproductive tissues, and then accumulate in reproductive organs. NP accumulation damages organs (testis, epididymis, ovary, and uterus) by destroying Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, and germ cells, causing reproductive organ dysfunction that adversely affects sperm quality, quantity, morphology, and motility or reduces the number of mature oocytes and disrupts primary and secondary follicular development. In addition, NPs can disrupt the levels of secreted hormones, causing changes in sexual behavior. However, the current review primarily examines toxicological phenomena. The molecular mechanisms involved in NP toxicity to the reproductive system are not fully understood, but possible mechanisms include oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, and genotoxicity. Previous studies have shown that NPs can increase inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis and induce ROS, causing damage at the molecular and genetic levels which results in cytotoxicity. This review provides an understanding of the applications and toxicological effects of NPs on the reproductive system.
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- Ruolan Wang
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China,
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- Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China,
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China,
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China,
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China, .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China,
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Kang Y, Lee E, Lee JW, Kim SR, Kang MJ, Choi YW, Ahn JM, Kang Y, Kang HS. Effect of Poly(Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Nanoparticles on Local Retention of Fluorescent Material: An Experimental Study in Mice. Korean J Radiol 2018; 19:950-956. [PMID: 30174485 PMCID: PMC6082767 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.5.950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles are promising materials for the development of new drug-releasing systems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vivo retention time of materials loaded in nanoparticles as compared with that of the material alone by in vivo imaging in nude mice. Materials and Methods Mice (n = 20) were injected with 0.1 mL fluorescent material 1,1'-dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3' tetramethylindotricarbocyanine iodide (DiR)-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (200 nm) into the right paraspinal muscle, and the same volume of pure DiR solution was injected into the left paraspinal muscle. Fluorescence images were obtained using an in vivo optical imaging system. Fluorescent images were taken 1 day after the injection, and seven more images were taken at 1-week intervals. Image analysis was done with ImageJ program, and one region of interest was chosen manually, which corresponded to the highest signal-intensity area of fluorescence signal intensity. Results After 7 weeks, 12 mice showed a right-sided dominant signal, representing the DiR loaded PLGA nanoparticles; 5 mice showed a left-side dominant signal, representing the free DiR solution; and 3 mice showed no signal at all beginning 1 day after the injection. During the 7-week period, the mean signal intensities of the free DiR solution and DiR-loaded PLGA nanoparticles diverged gradually. On day 1, the mean signal intensity of free DiR solution was significantly higher than that of DiR-loaded PLGA (p < 0.001). Finally, by week 7, DiR-loaded PLGA express significantly high signal intensity compared with free DiR solution (p = 0.031). Conclusion The results of the current study suggested that therapeutic agents bound to PLGA nanoparticles may exhibit prolonged retention times.
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- Yeonah Kang
- Department of Radiology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul 07061, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06911, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06911, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea
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Bagheri E, Ansari L, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM, Charbgoo F, Ramezani M, Alibolandi M. Silica based hybrid materials for drug delivery and bioimaging. J Control Release 2018; 277:57-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Liu J, Yang M, Jing L, Ren L, Wei J, Zhang J, Zhang F, Duan J, Zhou X, Sun Z. Silica nanoparticle exposure inducing granulosa cell apoptosis and follicular atresia in female Balb/c mice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:3423-3434. [PMID: 29151191 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0724-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Given that the effects of ultrafine fractions (< 0.1 μm) on reproductive diseases are gaining attention, this study aimed to explore the influence of silica nanoparticle (SiNP)-induced female reproductive dysfunction. In this study, 80 female mice were randomly divided into four groups including a control group and three concentrations of SiNP groups (7, 21, 35 mg/kg). Mice were exposed to the vehicle control and silica nanoparticles by tracheal perfusion every 3 days a total of five times in 15 days. Then, half of the mice in each group were sacrificed on 15 and 30 days after the first dose, respectively. Our findings indicated that SiNPs can result in ovarian damage, cause an imbalance of sex hormones, increase the number of atretic and primary follicles, and induce oxidative stress and DNA strand breaks in ovary by day 15. The protein expressions of ATM, CHK-2, P53, E2F1, P73, BAX, Caspase-9, and Caspase-3 were significantly increased, while expressions of RAD51 were down-regulated after SiNP exposure by days 15. Estradiol increased, while progesterone increased in low dose and decreased in high dose after SiNP exposure by 15 days. However, these changes were recovered by 30 days. The results suggest that SiNPs can cause reversible damage to follicles in mice. SiNPs could primarily cause DNA damage and DNA damage response through oxidative stress, while DNA damage repair failure because of severe DNA damage activated the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway and therefore resulted in apoptosis of granulosa cell. In addition, the disorder of reproductive endocrine function caused by SiNPs could be another reason for SiNP-induced reproductive dysfunction in mice. These events in turn induce the follicles to undergo atresia.
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- Jianhui Liu
- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- College of Life Science, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250013, 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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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Hygienic Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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Brohi RD, Wang L, Talpur HS, Wu D, Khan FA, Bhattarai D, Rehman ZU, Farmanullah F, Huo LJ. Toxicity of Nanoparticles on the Reproductive System in Animal Models: A Review. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8:606. [PMID: 28928662 PMCID: PMC5591883 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
In the last two decades, nanotechnologies demonstrated various applications in different fields, including detection, sensing, catalysis, electronics, and biomedical sciences. However, public concerns regarding the well-being of human may hinder the wide utilization of this promising innovation. Although, humans are exposed to airborne nanosized particles from an early age, exposure to such particles has risen dramatically within the last century due to anthropogenic sources of nanoparticles. The wide application of nanomaterials in industry, consumer products, and medicine has raised concerns regarding the potential toxicity of nanoparticles in humans. In this review, the effects of nanomaterials on the reproductive system in animal models are discussed. Females are particularly more vulnerable to nanoparticle toxicity, and toxicity in this population may affect reproductivity and fetal development. Moreover, various types of nanoparticles have negative impacts on male germ cells, fetal development, and the female reproductive system. These impacts are associated with nanoparticle modification, composition, concentration, route of administration, and the species of the animal. Therefore, understanding the impacts of nanoparticles on animal growth and reproduction is essential. Many studies have examined the effects of nanoparticles on primary and secondary target organs, with a concentration on the in vivo and in vitro effects of nanoparticles on the male and female reproductive systems at the clinical, cellular, and molecular levels. This review provides important information regarding organism safety and the potential hazards of nanoparticle use and supports the application of nanotechnologies by minimizing the adverse effects of nanoparticles in vulnerable populations.
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- Rahim Dad Brohi
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China.,Department of Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan, China
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Lin Y, He R, Sun L, Yang Y, Li W, Sun F. Pentacle gold-copper alloy nanocrystals: a new system for entering male germ cells in vitro and in vivo. Sci Rep 2016; 6:39592. [PMID: 28000742 PMCID: PMC5175129 DOI: 10.1038/srep39592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Gold-based nanocrystals have attracted considerable attention for drug delivery and biological applications due to their distinct shapes. However, overcoming biological barriers is a hard and inevitable problem, which restricts medical applications of nanomaterials in vivo. Seeking for an efficient transportation to penetrate biological barriers is a common need. There are three barriers: blood-testis barrier, blood-placenta barrier, and blood-brain barrier. Here, we pay close attention to the blood-testis barrier. We found that the pentacle gold-copper alloy nanocrystals not only could enter GC-2 cells in vitro in a short time, but also could overcome the blood-testis barrier and enter male germ cells in vivo. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the entrance efficiency would become much higher in the development stages. The results also suggested that the pentacle gold-copper alloy nanocrystals could easier enter to germ cells in the pathological condition. This system could be a new method for theranostics in the reproductive system.
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- Yu Lin
- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN-USTC), Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Basic Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN-USTC), Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Basic Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, P. R. China
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Das J, Choi YJ, Song H, Kim JH. Potential toxicity of engineered nanoparticles in mammalian germ cells and developing embryos: treatment strategies and anticipated applications of nanoparticles in gene delivery. Hum Reprod Update 2016; 22:588-619. [DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmw020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Hussein MMA, Ali HA, Saadeldin IM, Ahmed MM. Querectin Alleviates Zinc Oxide Nanoreprotoxicity in Male Albino Rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2016; 30:489-496. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.21812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2016] [Revised: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Mohamed M. A. Hussein
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Zagazig University; Zagazig 44519 Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Zagazig University; Zagazig 44519 Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Zagazig University; Zagazig 44519 Egypt
- Department of Animal Production; College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University; KSA
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Zagazig University; Zagazig 44519 Egypt
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