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Silva PV, Santos CSA, Papadiamantis AG, Gonçalves SF, Prodana M, Verweij RA, Lynch I, van Gestel CAM, Loureiro S. Toxicokinetics of silver and silver sulfide nanoparticles in Chironomus riparius under different exposure routes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 865:161087. [PMID: 36566851 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Engineered nanoparticles released into surface water may accumulate in sediments, potentially threatening benthic organisms. This study determined the toxicokinetics in Chironomus riparius of Ag from pristine silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), a simulating aged Ag NP form (Ag2S NPs), and AgNO3 as an ionic control. Chironomid larvae were exposed to these Ag forms through water, sediment, or food. The potential transfer of Ag from larvae to adult midges was also evaluated. Results revealed higher Ag uptake by C. riparius upon exposure to Ag2S NPs, while larvae exposed to pristine Ag NPs and AgNO3 generally presented similar uptake kinetics. Uptake patterns of the different Ag forms were generally similar in the tests with water or sediment exposures, suggesting that uptake from water was the most important route of Ag uptake in both experiments. For the sediment bioaccumulation test, uptake was likely a combination of water uptake and sediment particles ingestion. Ag uptake via food exposure was only significant for Ag2S NPs. Ag transfer to the terrestrial compartment was low. In our environmentally relevant exposure scenario, chironomid larvae accumulated relatively high Ag concentrations and elimination was extremely low in some cases. These results suggest that bioaccumulation of Ag in its nanoparticulate and/or ionic form may occur in the environment, raising concerns regarding chronic exposure and trophic transfer. This is the first study determining the toxicokinetics of NPs in Chironomus, providing important information for understanding chironomid exposure to NPs and their potential interactions in the environment.
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- Patrícia V Silva
- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK; NovaMechanics Ltd., 1065 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Wu D, Zhang J, Du W, Yin Y, Guo H. Toxicity mechanism of cerium oxide nanoparticles on cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa and their ecological risks. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:34010-34018. [PMID: 35031986 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18090-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The extensive application of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs), a type of rare earth nanomaterial, led to pollution into aquatic environments. Cyanobacteria, a significant component of freshwater ecosystems, can interact with CeO2 NPs. However, little attention has been paid as to whether CeO2 NPs will have adverse effects on cyanobacteria. In the present study, Microcystis aeruginosa (FACHB-942) was exposed to different concentrations (0, 1, 10, and 50 mg/L) of CeO2 NPs. Results showed 50 mg/L CeO2 NPs inhibited algal growth (11.48% ± 5.76%), suppressed photosynthesis and induced the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) after 72 h exposure. The toxicity mechanism is the adsorption of CeO2 NPs on cell surface, the ROS formation and the intracellular Ce. Additionally, the intracellular microcystins (MCs) content was significantly induced (11.84% ± 1.47%) by 50 mg/L CeO2 NPs, while no significance was found in 1 and 10 mg/L CeO2 NP treatments. Results indicated high concentrations of CeO2 NPs could be toxic to algae through the adverse effects on algal growth and photosynthesis. Moreover, the promoted MCs production could also pose a threat to freshwater ecosystems due to the possible release into the environment.
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- Di Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- Joint International Research Centre for Critical Zone Science, University of Leeds and Nanjing University, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Joint International Research Centre for Critical Zone Science, University of Leeds and Nanjing University, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Carboni A, Slomberg DL, Nassar M, Santaella C, Masion A, Rose J, Auffan M. Aquatic Mesocosm Strategies for the Environmental Fate and Risk Assessment of Engineered Nanomaterials. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:16270-16282. [PMID: 34854667 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c02221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In the past decade, mesocosms have emerged as a useful tool for the environmental study of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) as they can mimic the relevant exposure scenario of contamination. Herein, we analyzed the scientific outcomes of aquatic mesocosm experiments, with regard to their designs, the ENMs tested, and the end points investigated. Several mesocosm designs were consistently applied in the past decade to virtually mimic various contamination scenarios with regard to ecosystem setting as well as ENMs class, dose, and dosing. Statistical analyses were carried out with the literature data to identify the main parameters driving ENM distribution in the mesocosms and the potential risk posed to benthic and planktonic communities as well as global ecosystem responses. These analyses showed that at the end of the exposure, mesocosm size (water volume), experiment duration, and location indoor/outdoor had major roles in defining the ENMs/metal partitioning. Moreover, a higher exposure of the benthic communities is often observed but did not necessarily translate to a higher risk due to the lower hazard posed by transformed ENMs in the sediments (e.g., aggregated, sulfidized). However, planktonic organisms were generally exposed to lower concentrations of potentially more reactive and toxic ENM species. Hence, mesocosms can be complementary tools to existing standard operational procedures for regulatory purposes and environmental fate and risk assessment of ENMs. To date, the research was markedly unbalanced toward the investigation of metal-based ENMs compared to metalloid- and carbon-based ENMs but also nanoenabled products. Future studies are expected to fill this gap, with special regard to high production volume and potentially hazardous ENMs. Finally, to take full advantage of mesocosms, future studies must be carefully planned to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches and ensure that the large data sets produced are fully exploited.
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- Andrea Carboni
- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Univ., IRD, INRAE, CEREGE, 13545 Aix-en-Provence, France
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- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Univ., IRD, INRAE, CEREGE, 13545 Aix-en-Provence, France
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- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Univ., IRD, INRAE, CEREGE, 13545 Aix-en-Provence, France
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- Laboratory of Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere, Aix Marseille Univ, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, LEMiRE, ECCOREV FR 3098, F-13108 Saint Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Univ., IRD, INRAE, CEREGE, 13545 Aix-en-Provence, France
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- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Univ., IRD, INRAE, CEREGE, 13545 Aix-en-Provence, France
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27707, United States
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- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Univ., IRD, INRAE, CEREGE, 13545 Aix-en-Provence, France
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27707, United States
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Hosseinmardi M, Siadat F, Sharafi M, Roodbari NH, Hezavehei M. Protective Effect of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on Human Sperm Function During Cryopreservation. Biopreserv Biobank 2021; 20:24-30. [PMID: 34271833 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2021.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The generation of reactive oxygen species during cryopreservation of human sperm has negative effects on the consistency of the thawed sperm. The antioxidant properties of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) may be useful for reducing cryodamage in thawed sperm. This research was conducted to determine the effects of CeO2NPs on the quality and function of human sperm after thawing. Samples of semen obtained from 20 normozoospermic individuals were allocated to the following four groups: fresh, frozen control (sperm not treated with CeO2NPs), and those exposed to 0.1 μg/mL CeO2NPs (CeO2-0.1), 1 μg/mL CeO2NPs (CeO2-1), and 5 μg/mL CeO2NPs (CeO2-5). Sperm parameters of motility, viability, membrane integrity, DNA fragmentation, protamination, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, mitochondria membrane potential, and morphology were evaluated after the freezing-thawing process. The results showed that 0.1 μg/mL CeO2NPs significantly (p < 0.05) improved the following human sperm parameters after thawing: progressive (44.6% ± 1.14% vs. 36.2% ± 1.24%) and total motility (60.9% ± 2.5% vs. 51.3% ± 2.5%), viability (67.9% ± 1.5% vs. 58.1% ± 1.5%), membrane functionality (66.1% ± 1.85% vs. 55.4% ± 1.85%), DNA integrity (30.8% vs. 24.04%), and protamination (69.85% ± 2.09% vs. 57.2% ± 2.09%) compared with the frozen control group. We observed the lowest MDA levels in the CeO2-0.1 (3.06 ± 0.25 nmol/mL), CeO2-1 (3.1 ± 0.25 nmol/mL), and CeO2-5 (3.08 ± 0.25 nmol/mL) groups compared with the frozen control group (3.72 ± 0.25). Different concentrations of CeO2NPs did not significantly change sperm normal morphology and mitochondria activity (p < 0.05).
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- Maryam Hosseinmardi
- Department of Developmental Biology, Faculty of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Faculty of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Faculty of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Motta AGC, do Amaral DF, Benvindo-Souza M, Rocha TL, de Melo e Silva D. Genotoxic and mutagenic effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles and zinc chloride on tadpoles of Lithobates catesbeianus (Anura: Ranidae). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2020.100356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Svartz G, Aronzon C, Pérez Catán S, Soloneski S, Pérez Coll C. Oxidative stress and genotoxicity in Rhinella arenarum (Anura: Bufonidae) tadpoles after acute exposure to Ni-Al nanoceramics. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2020; 80:103508. [PMID: 33011327 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The employ of nanomaterials (NMs) has exponentially grown due to the large number of technological advances in industrial, pharmaceutical and medical areas. That is the case of alumina (Al) nanoparticles which are extensively employed as support in heterogeneous catalysis processes. However, these NMs can cause great toxicity because of their ubiquitous properties, such as extremely small size and high specific surface area. So, it is required to assess the potential deleterious effects of these NMs on living organisms. In the present study, we analyze the oxidative stress and genotoxic potential of a nanoceramic catalyst Ni/<gamma>-Al2O3 (NC) and the NMs involved in their synthesis, <gamma>-Al2O3 support (SPC) and NiO/<gamma>-Al2O3 precursor (PC) on Rhinella arenarum larvae. Biomarkers of oxidative stress and genotoxic damage were measured in tadpoles exposed to 5 and 25 mg/L of each NMs for 96 h. The results indicated an inhibition of catalase activity in tadpoles exposed to both concentrations of PC and to 25 mg/L of SPC and NC. Moreover, both exposure concentrations of PC and NC significantly inhibited superoxide dismutase activity. Exposure to the three NMs caused inhibition of glutathione S-transferase activity, but there were no significant variations in reduced glutathione levels. Oxidative stress damage (lipid peroxidation) was observed in tadpoles treated with 25 mg/L PC, while the other treatments did not produce alterations. The MNs frequency significantly increased in larvae exposed to 25 mg/L PC indicating irreversible genotoxic damage. The results show that these NMs exert genotoxic effects and antioxidant defense system disruption in R. arenarum larvae.
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- Gabriela Svartz
- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, UNSAM, CONICET, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia (C1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, UNSAM, CONICET, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia (C1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Cátedra de Citología, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calle 64 Nº 3, B1904AMA La Plata, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, UNSAM, CONICET, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia (C1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina.
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Majlesi S, Carrasco-Navarro V, Sorvari J, Panzuto S, Naarala J, Akkanen J, Juutilainen J. Is developmental instability in chironomids a sensitive endpoint for testing uranium mine-affected sediments? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 720:137496. [PMID: 32143038 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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There is increasing interest in effects of radionuclides on non-human species, but methods for studying such effects are not well developed. The aims of the current study were to investigate the effects of uranium mine-affected sediments on non-biting midge Chironomus riparius and to compare sensitivity of different endpoints. The midge larvae were exposed in controlled laboratory conditions to sediments from two ponds downstream from an abandoned uranium mine and a reference pond not receiving water from the mining site. Quartz sand was used as an additional control. Developmental effects were assessed by evaluating emergence of adult midges, body mass, and fluctuating asymmetry (FA) in the length of wing upper vein. FA has been suggested to be a sensitive indicator of developmental instability, but the results of previous studies are inconsistent. In the present study, no difference in FA was observed between the treatment groups, but time to emergence was significantly delayed in the contaminated sediments. The approach used in this study (laboratory experiments with sediments from a contaminated site) avoids confounding due to uncontrolled environmental variables and adaptation to long-term contamination, which may mask effects on natural populations. Using this approach, we found no effects on FA of wing length. Time to emergence, in contrast, was found to be a more sensitive endpoint.
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- Soroush Majlesi
- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland; Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Department of Biology, Mezzocannone street 8, 80134 Naples, Italy
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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Lawrence JR, Paule A, Swerhone GDW, Roy J, Grigoryan AA, Dynes JJ, Chekabab SM, Korber DR. Microscale and molecular analyses of river biofilm communities treated with microgram levels of cerium oxide nanoparticles indicate limited but significant effects. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 256:113515. [PMID: 31706760 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles are used as in-fuel catalysts and in manufacturing processes, creating a potential for release to aquatic environments. Exposures at 1 and 10 μg/L CeO2-nanoparticles were made to assess effects during the development of river biofilm communities. Scanning transmission x-ray microscopy (STXM) indicated extensive sorption of nanoparticles to the community and co-localization with lipid moieties. Following 8 weeks of development, polycarbonate coupons were removed from the reactors and used for molecular analyses, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis analysis (DGGE-16S rRNA) and 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. Microscopic imaging of the biofilm communities (bacterial, photosynthetic biomass, exopolymer composition, thickness, protozoan numbers), as well as carbon substrate utilization fingerprinting was performed. There was a trend toward reduced photosynthetic biomass, but no significant effects of CeO2 exposure were found on photosynthetic and bacterial biomass or biofilm thickness. Sole carbon source utilization analyses indicated increased utilization of 10 carbon sources in the carbohydrate, carboxylic acid and amino acids categories related to CeO2 exposures; however, predominantly, no significant effects (p < 0.05) were detected. Measures of microbial diversity, lectin binding affinities of exopolymeric substances and results of DGGE analyses, indicated significant changes to community composition (p < 0.05) with CeO2 exposure. Increased binding of the lectin Canavalia ensiformis was observed, consistent with changes in bacterial-associated polymers. Whereas, no significant changes were observed in binding to residues associated with algal and cyanobacterial exopolymers. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing of community DNA indicated changes in diversity and shifts in community composition; however, these did not trend with increasing CeO2 exposure. Counting of protozoans in the biofilm communities indicated no significant effects on this trophic level. Thus, based on biomass and functional measures, CeO2 nanoparticles did not appear to have significant effects; however, there was evidence of selection pressure resulting in significant changes in microbial community composition.
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- John R Lawrence
- Environment and Climate Change Canada, 11 Innovation Blvd., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5, Canada.
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- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A8, Canada.
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, 11 Innovation Blvd., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5, Canada.
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, 11 Innovation Blvd., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5, Canada.
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- Food and Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A8, Canada.
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- Canadian Light Source Inc., University of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada.
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- Food and Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A8, Canada.
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- Food and Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A8, Canada.
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Savić-Zdravković D, Milošević D, Uluer E, Duran H, Matić S, Stanić S, Vidmar J, Ščančar J, Dikic D, Jovanović B. A Multiparametric Approach to Cerium Oxide Nanoparticle Toxicity Assessment in Non-Biting Midges. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2020; 39:131-140. [PMID: 31581319 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) are included in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) priority list of engineered nanomaterials for assessment of their environmental impact. The present study was carried out to assess the CeO2 NP toxicity to the freshwater midge Chironomus riparius larvae at concentrations of 2.5, 25, 250, and 2500 mg of CeO2 NP/kg of sediment. Experiments were designed to assess the prolonged exposure of midges to CeO2 NPs while adhering to OECD test guideline 218. The following parameters were investigated: CeO2 NP uptake by larvae, oxidative stress parameters, in vivo genotoxic effects, and life trait parameters. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry analysis showed a significant positive correlation between the concentration of CeO2 NPs in the sediment and its uptake by the larvae. No significant mortality was observed in C. riparius, and oxidative stress was not detected. The only significantly induced sublethal effect was genotoxicity, which began to manifest at a lowest-observed-effect concentration of 25 mg kg-1 of sediment and progressively increased at higher concentrations. Our results indicate that exposure to CeO2 NP-contaminated freshwater sediments does not pose a risk to chironomids at environmentally realistic concentrations. However, the significant accumulation of CeO2 NPs by chironomid larvae may pose a risk through trophic transfer to organisms further up the food chain. Environ Toxicol Chem 2019;39:131-140. © 2019 SETAC.
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
- Department of Sciences, Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Animal Physiology, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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do Amaral DF, Guerra V, Motta AGC, de Melo E Silva D, Rocha TL. Ecotoxicity of nanomaterials in amphibians: A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 686:332-344. [PMID: 31181520 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) have been used in a growing number of commercial products, and their rapid expansion could lead to their release into the aquatic environments. However, there is limited knowledge about the impact of NMs in the biota, especially the amphibians. The present study revised the historical use of amphibian species as a model system for nanoecotoxicological studies and summarized the data available in the scientific literature about the genotoxic, mutagenic, histopathological, embryotoxic and reproductive effects of NMs in different groups of amphibians. The interaction, bioaccumulation, mode of action (MoA) and ecotoxicity of NMs on amphibians were also revised. The nanoecotoxicological studies were conducted with 11 amphibian species, being eight species of the order Anura and three species of the order Caudata. Xenopus laevis was the most studied species. The studies were conducted mainly with inorganic NMs (72%) compared to organic ones. The nanoecotoxicity depends on NM behavior and transformation in the environment, as well as the developmental stages of amphibians. The known effects of NMs in amphibians were mainly reported with reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, oxidative stress, and genotoxic effects. Results emphasize the need for further studies testing the ecotoxicity of different NMs, concentrations and exposure periods at environmentally relevant approaches. Furthermore, standard protocols for nanoecotoxicological tests using amphibians are required. Revised data showed that amphibians are suitable organisms to assess the environmental impact of NMs and indicated significant research gaps concerning the ecotoxicity of NMs on freshwater ecosystems and recommendations for future researches.
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- Diogo Ferreira do Amaral
- Laboratory of Mutagenesis, Department of Genetics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Herpetology and Animal Behavior, Department of Ecology, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mutagenesis, Department of Genetics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mutagenesis, Department of Genetics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
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Induction of micronucleus (MN) expression is a well-validated biomarker of genotoxic exposure in eukaryotic cells and is widely used in biomonitoring programs. The presence of permeable skin, which facilitates toxicant exposure and local abundance, is among the characteristics that make amphibians good indicators of ecosystem health. The presence of large nucleated erythrocytes, which divide in the circulation, makes amphibian erythrocytes an ideal target tissue to detect genotoxin exposure using the MN assay. Published literature have highlighted the promising prospects of using the amphibian MN assay as a sensitive biomonitoring tool for water quality assessment to detect potential genotoxins. The present chapter provides the basic outline of the amphibian MN assay and highlights its use in genotoxicity testing in experimental and biomonitoring studies.
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- Anirudha Giri
- Environment and Human Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University Silchar 788011 Assam India
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University Silchar 788011 Assam India
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Niemuth NJ, Curtis BJ, Hang MN, Gallagher MJ, Fairbrother DH, Hamers RJ, Klaper RD. Next-Generation Complex Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Negatively Impact Growth and Development in the Benthic Invertebrate Chironomus riparius upon Settling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:3860-3870. [PMID: 30871314 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b06804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Most studies of nanomaterial environmental impacts have focused on relatively simple first-generation nanomaterials, including metals or metal oxides (e.g., Ag, ZnO) for which dissolution largely accounts for toxicity. Few studies have considered nanomaterials with more complex compositions, such as complex metal oxides, which represent an emerging class of next-generation nanomaterials used in commercial products at large scales. Importantly, many nanomaterials are not colloidally stable in aqueous environments and will aggregate and settle, yet most studies use pelagic rather than benthic-dwelling organisms. Here we show that exposure of the model benthic species Chironomus riparius to lithium cobalt oxide (Li xCo1- xO2, LCO) and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (Li xNi yMn zCo1- y- zO2, NMC) at 10 and 100 mg·L-1 caused 30-60% declines in larval growth and a delay of 7-25 d in adult emergence. A correlated 41-48% decline in larval hemoglobin concentration and related gene expression changes suggest a potential adverse outcome pathway. Metal ions released from nanoparticles do not cause equivalent impacts, indicating a nanospecific effect. Nanomaterials settled within 2 days and indicate higher cumulative exposures to sediment organisms than those in the water column, making this a potentially realistic environmental exposure. Differences in toxicity between NMC and LCO indicate compositional tuning may reduce material impact.
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- Nicholas J Niemuth
- School of Freshwater Sciences , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , 600 East Greenfield Avenue , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53204 , United States
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- School of Freshwater Sciences , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , 600 East Greenfield Avenue , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53204 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Wisconsin-Madison , 1101 University Avenue , Madison , Wisconsin 53706 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , Johns Hopkins University , 3400 North Charles Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21218 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , Johns Hopkins University , 3400 North Charles Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21218 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Wisconsin-Madison , 1101 University Avenue , Madison , Wisconsin 53706 , United States
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- School of Freshwater Sciences , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , 600 East Greenfield Avenue , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53204 , United States
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Ouanes-Ben Othmen Z, Barka S, Adeljelil ZB, Mouelhi S, Krifa M, Kilani S, Chekir-Ghedira L, Forget-Leray J, Hamza-Chaffai A. In situ genotoxicity assessment in freshwater zooplankton and sediments from different dams, ponds, and temporary rivers in Tunisia. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:1435-1444. [PMID: 30426375 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3703-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Tunisia water resources are limited. The country currently has 29 large dams, more than 1000 hill lakes, and 220 small dams which are essential for economic and social development given their contribution to irrigation, drinking water consumption, flooding protection, production of electrical energy, groundwater recharge, and industrial uses. Given the scarcity of these resources, it is crucial to be able to ensure the quality of freshwater environments, particularly those intended for human consumption. In this study, we meant to assess the health status of various freshwater ecosystems in different regions of Tunisia (north and center west) in order to detect genotoxic components in sediments and their potential effect on zooplankton (cladocerans). Sediment and cladoceran species were collected from dams, ponds, and temporary rivers in Tunisia. For each collection site, micronucleus (MN) assay was performed, in triplicates, using a pool of ten specimens of the same cladoceran species. MN occurrence in cladocerans varied from one site to another and MN frequencies varied between 0.67 and 22‰, suggesting the presence of genotoxic substances in certain sites. Sediment genotoxicity and mutagenicity were assessed using the SOS Chromotest and the Ames test. Sediment results showed that genotoxicity varies from one site to another displaying a quantitative and a qualitative variation of pollutant among the sites. These results suggest an urgent need for continuous monitoring of freshwater environments in Tunisia, particularly those intended for drinking water.
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- Zouhour Ouanes-Ben Othmen
- Unité de Recherche de Toxicologie Environnementale et Marine, UR 09-03, IPEIS Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Unité de Recherche de Toxicologie Environnementale et Marine, UR 09-03, IPEIS Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory-Medicine Faculty of Monastir: LR12ES05, Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Unité de Recherche de Biologie Animale et Systématique Evolutive 2092, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Campus Universitaire Manar II, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Unité de Recherche de Pharmacognosie/Biologie Moléculaire 99/UR/07-03, Faculté de Pharmacie, Monastir University, Rue Avicenne, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Unité de Recherche de Pharmacognosie/Biologie Moléculaire 99/UR/07-03, Faculté de Pharmacie, Monastir University, Rue Avicenne, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Unité de Recherche de Pharmacognosie/Biologie Moléculaire 99/UR/07-03, Faculté de Pharmacie, Monastir University, Rue Avicenne, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'Ecotoxicologie des Milieux Aquatiques, EA 3222, FED 4116 SCALE, Université du Havre, rue Philippe Lebon, Le Havre, France
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- Unité de Recherche de Toxicologie Environnementale et Marine, UR 09-03, IPEIS Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Falchi L, Galleri G, Dore GM, Zedda MT, Pau S, Bogliolo L, Ariu F, Pinna A, Nieddu S, Innocenzi P, Ledda S. Effect of exposure to CeO 2 nanoparticles on ram spermatozoa during storage at 4 °C for 96 hours. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2018; 16:19. [PMID: 29510737 PMCID: PMC5840694 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-018-0339-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) are able to store and release oxygen, conferring them scavenger activity against oxidative stress. However, their effects in reproductive systems are not yet well understood. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of exposure of refrigerated ram semen to CeO2 NPs for 96 h on the main structural and kinematic parameters of spermatozoa. METHODS The ejaculates of 5 Sarda rams were collected, pooled and diluted in a soybean lecithin extender. Samples were exposed to increasing doses of CeO2 NPs (0, 44 and 220 μg/mL) and stored at 4 °C for 96 h. Analyses of kinematic parameters (computer assisted sperm analysis, CASA), integrity of membranes (PI/PSA staining), ROS production (H2DCFDA staining) and DNA damage (sperm chromatin structure assay with acridine orange, SCSA) were performed every 24 h (0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h of incubation). The experiment was carried out in 6 replicates. Data were analysed by repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni's as post hoc test. When the assumption of normality was not met (ROS), non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis rank test was carried out. RESULTS Exposure of ram spermatozoa to increasing doses of CeO2 NPs had a beneficial effect on the main motility parameters from 48 h of incubation onward. Velocity of sperm cells was enhanced in the groups exposed to CeO2 NPs compared to the control. Incubation with NPs had beneficial effects on the integrity of plasma membranes of spermatozoa, with higher percentage of damaged cells in the control group compared to the exposed ones. Production of ROS was not affected by exposure to NPs and its levels rose at 96 h of incubation. The integrity of DNA remained stable throughout the 96 h of storage regardless of co-incubation with NPs. CONCLUSIONS We reported beneficial effects of CeO2 NPs on kinematic and morphologic parameters of ram semen, such as motility and membrane integrity following 96 h of exposure. Furthermore, we also proved no genotoxic effects of CeO2 NPs. These effects could not be related to an antioxidant activity of CeO2 NPs, since ROS levels in exposed cells were similar to those of unexposed ones.
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- Laura Falchi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, UK
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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de Souza TAJ, Rocha TL, Franchi LP. Detection of DNA Damage Induced by Cerium Dioxide Nanoparticles: From Models to Molecular Mechanism Activated. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1048:215-226. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72041-8_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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