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Chukavin NN, Filippova KO, Ermakov AM, Karmanova EE, Popova NR, Anikina VA, Ivanova OS, Ivanov VK, Popov AL. Redox-Active Cerium Fluoride Nanoparticles Selectively Modulate Cellular Response against X-ray Irradiation In Vitro. Biomedicines 2023; 12:11. [PMID: 38275372 PMCID: PMC10813610 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Ionizing radiation-induced damage in cancer and normal cells leads to apoptosis and cell death, through the intracellular oxidative stress, DNA damage and disorders of their metabolism. Irradiation doses that do not lead to the death of tumor cells can result in the emergence of radioresistant clones of these cells due to the rearrangement of metabolism and the emergence of new mutations, including those in the genes responsible for DNA repair. The search for the substances capable of modulating the functioning of the tumor cell repair system is an urgent task. Here we analyzed the effect of cerium(III) fluoride nanoparticles (CeF3 NPs) on normal (human mesenchymal stem cells-hMSC) and cancer (MCF-7 line) human cells after X-ray radiation. CeF3 NPs effectively prevent the formation of hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radicals in an irradiated aqueous solution, showing pronounced antioxidant properties. CeF3 NPs are able to protect hMSC from radiation-induced proliferation arrest, increasing their viability and mitochondrial membrane potential, and, conversely, inducing the cell death of MCF-7 cancer cells, causing radiation-induced mitochondrial hyperpolarization. CeF3 NPs provided a significant decrease in the number of double-strand breaks (DSBs) in hMSC, while in MCF-7 cells the number of γ-H2AX foci dramatically increased in the presence of CeF3 4 h after irradiation. In the presence of CeF3 NPs, there was a tendency to modulate the expression of most analyzed genes associated with the development of intracellular oxidative stress, cell redox status and the DNA-repair system after X-ray irradiation. Cerium-containing nanoparticles are capable of providing selective protection of hMSC from radiation-induced injuries and are considered as a platform for the development of promising clinical radioprotectors.
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- Nikita N. Chukavin
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
- Scientific and Educational Center, State University of Education, Moscow 105005, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
- Scientific and Educational Center, State University of Education, Moscow 105005, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
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- Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119071, Russia;
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia;
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (N.N.C.); (K.O.F.); (A.M.E.); (E.E.K.); (N.R.P.); (V.A.A.)
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Chen S, Wang X, Ye X, Qin Y, Wang H, Liang Z, Zhu L, Zhou L, Martyniuk CJ, Yan B. Dopaminergic and serotoninergic neurotoxicity of lanthanide phosphate (TbPO 4) in developing zebrafish. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 340:139861. [PMID: 37597622 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139861] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Rare earth elements (REEs) are exploited for global use in manufacturing. Such activities result in their release into the environment and the transformation into more stable phosphate deposition. The objective of this study was to evaluate molecular and behavioral changes of zebrafish exposed to the synthesized terbium phosphate (TbPO4) at concentrations of 10, 20, and 50 mg/L and to determine its potential for neurotoxicity. Metabolomics related to neurotransmitters, and assessment of transcripts and proteins were conducted to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying TbPO4 with emphasis on neurotransmitter systems. Exposure to 20 mg/L TbPO4 induced larval hyperactivity and perturbed the cholinergic system in zebrafish. Based on metabolomics related to neurotransmitters, dopamine (DA), serotonin (5-HT), and many of their precursors and metabolites were decreased in abundance by TbPO4. In addition, the expression levels of transcripts related to the synthesis, transport, receptor binding, and metabolism of DA and 5-HT were analyzed at the mRNA and protein levels. Transcript and protein levels for tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), the rate-limiting enzyme for DA synthesis, were down-regulated in larval fish. Monoamine oxidase (MAO), an enzyme that catabolizes monoamines DA and 5-HT, was also reduced in mRNA abundance. We hypothesize that DA synthesis and monoamine metabolism are associated with behavioral alterations. This study elucidates putative mechanisms and exposure risks to wildlife and humans by characterizing phosphatic REE-induced neurotoxicity in developing zebrafish.
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- Siying Chen
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Genetics Institute, Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences in Neuroscience, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Ekner-Grzyb A, Jurga N, Venâncio C, Grzyb T, Grześkowiak BF, Lopes I. Ecotoxicity of non- and PEG-modified lanthanide-doped nanoparticles in aquatic organisms. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 259:106548. [PMID: 37130483 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Various types of nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely investigated recently and applied in areas such as industry, the energy sector, and medicine, presenting the risk of their release into the environment. The ecotoxicity of NPs depends on several factors such as their shape and surface chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is one of the most often used compounds for functionalisation of NP surfaces, and its presence on the surfaces of NPs may affect their ecotoxicity. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the influence of PEG modification on the toxicity of NPs. As biological model, we chose freshwater microalgae, a macrophyte and invertebrates, which to a considerable extent enable the assessment of the harmfulness of NPs to freshwater biota. SrF2:Yb3+,Er3+ NPs were used to represent the broad group of up-converting NPs, which have been intensively investigated for medical applications. We quantified the effects of the NPs on five freshwater species representing three trophic levels: the green microalgae Raphidocelis subcapitata and Chlorella vulgaris, the macrophyte Lemna minor, the cladoceran Daphnia magna and the cnidarian Hydra viridissima. Overall, H. viridissima was the most sensitive species to NPs, which affected its survival and feeding rate. In this case, PEG-modified NPs were slightly more toxic than bare ones (non-significant results). No effects were observed on the other species exposed to the two NPs at the tested concentrations. The tested NPs were successfully imaged in the body of D. magna using confocal microscopy; both NPs were detected in the D. magna gut. The results obtained reveal that SrF2:Yb3+,Er3+ NPs can be toxic to some aquatic species; however, the structures have low toxicity effects for most of the tested species.
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- Anna Ekner-Grzyb
- Department of Plant Ecophysiology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Rare Earths, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Rare Earths, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Liu X, Zhang H. New Generation of Photosensitizers Based on Inorganic Nanomaterials. METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CLIFTON, N.J.) 2022; 2451:213-244. [PMID: 35505021 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2099-1_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Advance of nanomaterials and nanotechnology has offered new possibilities for photodynamic therapy (PDT). Large amount of different kinds of sensitizers and targeting moieties can now be loaded in nanometer's volume, which not only results in the improvement of the efficacy of PDT, but also enables the control of image-guided PDT with unprecedented precision and variation. This chapter shall overview the recently most studied inorganic nanomaterials for PDT.
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- Xiaomin Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, Changchun Institute of Optics, FineMechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China. .,Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Mohammed AI, Kahdhum QA, Kamal RA, Essa AJ, elhamid MAA, Abd S, Hassan DM, Abod SA. Green synthesis of pomegranate peel extract nanoparticles; characterization and antioxidant activity. 1ST SAMARRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (SICPS2021): SICPS2021 2022. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0121388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Vimalraj S, Yuvashree R, Hariprabu G, Subramanian R, Murali P, Veeraiyan DN, Thangavelu L. Zebrafish as a potential biomaterial testing platform for bone tissue engineering application: A special note on chitosan based bioactive materials. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 175:379-395. [PMID: 33556401 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Biomaterials function as an essential aspect of tissue engineering and have a profound impact on cell growth and subsequent tissue regeneration. The development of new biomaterials requires a potential platform to understand the host-biomaterial interaction, which is crucial for successful biomaterial implantation. Biomaterials analyzed in rodent models for in vivo research are cost-effective but tedious, and the practice has many technical difficulties. As an alternative, zebrafish provide an excellent biomaterial testing platform over the current rodent models. During growth and recovery, zebrafish bone morphogenesis shows a variety of inductive signals involved in the cycle that are close to those influencing differentiation of bone and cartilage in mammals, including humans. This platform is cheap, optically transparent, quick to change genes, and provides reliable reproducibility on short life cycles. Chitosan is a well-known biomaterial in the field of tissue engineering. In view of its documented use in bone regeneration, the biological characterization of chitosan-based bioactive materials in the zebrafish model has been featured in an outstanding note. We, therefore, outlined this review of the zebrafish as a potential in vivo research model for the rapid characterization of the biological properties of new biomaterials for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Selvaraj Vimalraj
- Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India; Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Zoology, N.M.S.S. Vellaichamy Nadar College, Nagamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chouryal YN, Nema S, Sharma RK, Kewat HL, Pandey A, Ghosh P, Bhargava Y. The nano-bio interactions of rare-earth doped BaF 2 nanophosphors shape the developmental processes of zebrafish. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:6730-6740. [PMID: 33111724 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01282c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nanoparticles with biomedical applications should be evaluated for their biocompatibility. Rare-earth doped nanoparticles with unique spectral properties are superior in vivo optical probes in comparison with quantum dots and organic dyes, however, studies describing their nano-bio interactions are still limited. Here, we have evaluated the nano-bio interactions of green-synthesized, phase-pure BaF2 nanoparticles doped with rare-earth (RE3+ = Ce3+/Tb3+) ions using larval zebrafish. We found that zebrafish can tolerate a wide concentration range of these nanoparticles, as the maximal lethality was observed at very high concentrations (more than 200 mg L-1) upon five days of continuous exposure. At a concentration of 10 mg L-1, at which Zn2+, Ti4+ and Ag+ nanoparticles are reported to be lethal to developing zebrafish, continuous exposure to our nanoparticles for four days produced no developmental anomalies, craniofacial defects, cardiac toxicity or behavioural abnormalities in the developing zebrafish larvae. We have also found that the doping of rare-earth ions has no major effect on these biomarkers. Interestingly, the function of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the cellular metabolic activity of whole zebrafish larvae remained unchanged, even during continuous exposure to these nanoparticles at 150 mg L-1 for four days; however, severe developmental toxicities were evident at this high concentration. Based on these results, we can conclude that the biocompatibility of rare-earth doped nanoparticles is concentration dependent. Not all biomarkers are sensitive to these nanoparticles. The high concentration-dependent toxicity occurs through a mechanism distinct from changes in the metabolic or AChE activity. The significance of these findings lies in using these nanoparticles for bioimaging applications and biomarker studies, especially for prolonged exposure times.
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- Yogendra Nath Chouryal
- School of Chemical Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar-470003, M.P., India.
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Cordeiro MF, Gomides LS, Vian CO, Carboni MT, Santos AP, Bruch GE, Horn AP, Barros DM. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with pyrene-PEG via π-π interactions: toxicological assessment in zebrafish embryos. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:465103. [PMID: 32857732 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abae2f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) have many promising biological applications, even though functionalization is needed for better biocompatibility. Functionalization of MWCNT with polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a promising and widely studied approach, but the best PEGylation method is still under investigation. In this work, we have tested the biological implications of MWCNT functionalized via π-stacking with pyrene-PEG (MWCNT-Pyr-PEG) in zebrafish embryos. As Pyr toxicity is well documented and represents a major concern for the safety of the proposed approach, we have also tested the effects of the exposure to the isolated conjugate (Pyr-PEG). The resulting suspensions were stable in saline medium and well dispersed. Zebrafish embryos at 24 h post-fertilization (hpf) were dechorionated and randomly assigned to seven experimental groups (n = 50 per group): control, MWCNT-Pyr-PEG at 0.2, 2.0, and 20.0 mg l-1, and Pyr-PEG at the same concentrations, and exposures were performed in 96-well plates. Specimens were observed for heart rate, malformations, body length, mortality, traveled distance, and number of new movements. Heart rate was reduced in embryos exposed to any tested concentration of MWCNT-Pyr-PEG, while this effect was observed with Pyr-PEG from 2 mg l-1. The highest concentration of MWCNT-Pyr-PEG also led to increased occurrence of malformations, shortened body length and reduced traveled distance. The functionalization approach shows promise due to the stability in saline media, even though toxic effects were observed in the highest tested concentrations, being the MWCNT the main actors underlying these outcomes.
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- Marcos F Cordeiro
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biociências e Saúde (PPGBS), Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC), Joaçaba, SC, Brazil. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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Khoshnamvand M, Hao Z, Fadare OO, Hanachi P, Chen Y, Liu J. Toxicity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles to aquatic organisms of different trophic levels. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 258:127346. [PMID: 32544815 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Although biosynthesized nanoparticles are regarded as green products, research on their toxicity to aquatic food chains is scarce. Herein, biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (Alcea rosea-silver nanoparticles, AR-AgNPs) were produced by the reaction of Ag ions with leaf extract of herbal plant Alcea rosea. Then, the toxic effects of AR-AgNPs and their precursors such as Ag+ ions and coating agent (A. rosea leaf extract) on organisms of different trophic levels of a freshwater food chain were investigated. To the three studied aquatic organisms including phytoplankton (Chlorella vulgaris), zooplankton (Daphnia magna) and fish (Danio rerio), the coating agents of AR-AgNPs showed no toxic effects, and Ag+ ions were more toxic in comparison to AR-AgNPs. Further investigations revealed that the release of Ag+ ions from AR-AgNPs to the test media were not considerable due to the high stability of AR-AgNPs, thus the toxicity stemmed mainly from the particles of AR-AgNPs in all the three trophic levels. Based on values of 72-h EC50 for C. vulgaris, 48-h LC50 for D. magna and 96-h LC50 for D. rerio, the most sensitive organism to AR-AgNPs exposure was D. magna (the second trophic level).
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- Mehdi Khoshnamvand
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Hubei Province, Wuhan, 430056, China.
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Hassanen EI, Tohamy AF, Issa MY, Ibrahim MA, Farroh KY, Hassan AM. Pomegranate Juice Diminishes The Mitochondria-Dependent Cell Death And NF-kB Signaling Pathway Induced By Copper Oxide Nanoparticles On Liver And Kidneys Of Rats. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:8905-8922. [PMID: 31814719 PMCID: PMC6863130 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s229461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pomegranate (Punica granatum L) has been used since ancient times in the traditional medicine of several cultures, particularly in the Middle East. It is an essential commercial crop full of bioactive compounds with several medical applications. Pomegranate is very popular for its biological effects exerted by phenolic compounds via free radical scavenging abilities. It has revealed high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and is beneficial for the amelioration of liver and kidney diseases. PURPOSE To elucidate the potential efficacy of pomegranate juice (PJ) against copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs)-induced apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress damage. STUDY DESIGN 37 nm sized CuO-NPs were prepared by precipitation method and characterized by using X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Zetasizer nano-and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM). 30 Wistar rats were partitioned into 6 equal groups as follows: Group 1 (negative control), groups 2 & 3 (PJ control groups), group 4 (CuO-NPs group), groups 5 & 6 (CuO-NPs + PJ groups). Methods: Hepato-renal protective effect of PJ was evaluated by measuring levels of serum marker enzymes (ALT, AST,blood urea nitrogen and creatinine). Cu NPs bioaccumulation in liver and kidneys was determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The oxidative stress markers, Rt-PCR analysis, histopathological and immunohistochemical studies were carried out in the liver and kidneys to support the above parameters. RESULTS Rats injected with CuO-NPs showed higher levels of the above serum marker enzymes, alteration of oxidant-antioxidant balance together with severe pathological alterations in liver and kidney tissues and overexpression of both caspase-3 and nuclear factor kappa B protein (NF-ĸB) associated with upregulation of Bax gene and downregulation of Bcl2 gene in these organs. PJ ameliorated all of the above toxicological parameters. CONCLUSION PJ was proved to be a potential hepato-renal protective agent against liver and kidney damage induced by CuO-NPs via its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects.
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- Eman I Hassanen
- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Nanotechnology Department, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Sieber S, Grossen P, Bussmann J, Campbell F, Kros A, Witzigmann D, Huwyler J. Zebrafish as a preclinical in vivo screening model for nanomedicines. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2019; 151-152:152-168. [PMID: 30615917 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The interactions of nanomedicines with biological environments is heavily influenced by their physicochemical properties. Formulation design and optimization are therefore key steps towards successful nanomedicine development. Unfortunately, detailed assessment of nanomedicine formulations, at a macromolecular level, in rodents is severely limited by the restricted imaging possibilities within these animals. Moreover, rodent in vivo studies are time consuming and expensive, limiting the number of formulations that can be practically assessed in any one study. Consequently, screening and optimisation of nanomedicine formulations is most commonly performed in surrogate biological model systems, such as human-derived cell cultures. However, despite the time and cost advantages of classical in vitro models, these artificial systems fail to reflect and mimic the complex biological situation a nanomedicine will encounter in vivo. This has acutely hampered the selection of potentially successful nanomedicines for subsequent rodent in vivo studies. Recently, zebrafish have emerged as a promising in vivo model, within nanomedicine development pipelines, by offering opportunities to quickly screen nanomedicines under in vivo conditions and in a cost-effective manner so as to bridge the current gap between in vitro and rodent studies. In this review, we outline several advantageous features of the zebrafish model, such as biological conservation, imaging modalities, availability of genetic tools and disease models, as well as their various applications in nanomedicine development. Critical experimental parameters are discussed and the most beneficial applications of the zebrafish model, in the context of nanomedicine development, are highlighted.
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- Sandro Sieber
- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of British Columbia, Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada..
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Nanomaterials meet zebrafish: Toxicity evaluation and drug delivery applications. J Control Release 2019; 311-312:301-318. [PMID: 31446084 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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With the rapid development of engineered nanomaterials for various applications, in vivo toxicological studies for evaluating the potential hazardous effects of nanomaterials on environmental and human safety are in urgent need. Zebrafish has long been considered as the "gold standard" for biosafety assessments of chemicals and pollutants due to its high fecundity, cost-effectiveness, well-characterized developmental stages, optical transparency, and so forth. Thus, zebrafish holds great potential for high-throughput nanotoxicity screening. In this review, we summarize the in vivo toxicological profiles of different nanomaterials, including Ag nanoparticles (NPs), CuO NPs, silica NPs, polymeric NPs, quantum dots, nanoscale metal-organic frameworks, etc, in zebrafish and focus on how the physicochemical properties (e.g., size, surface charge, and surface chemistry) of these nanomaterials influence their biosafety. In addition, we also report the recent advances of the in vivo delivery of nanopharmaceuticals using zebrafish as the model organism for therapeutic assessment, biodistribution tracking, and the controlled release of loaded drugs. Limitations and special considerations of zebrafish model are also discussed. Overall, zebrafish is expected to serve as a high-throughput screening platform for nanotoxicity and drug delivery assessment, which may instruct the design of safe nanomaterials and more effective nanomedicines.
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Khan I, Bahuguna A, Krishnan M, Shukla S, Lee H, Min SH, Choi DK, Cho Y, Bajpai VK, Huh YS, Kang SC. The effect of biogenic manufactured silver nanoparticles on human endothelial cells and zebrafish model. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 679:365-377. [PMID: 31085416 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Human health and environment have been continuously getting exposure to toxic chemicals including nanomaterial; therefore, nontoxicity has recently attracted huge amount of attention. In this study, RU-AgNPs were synthesized by a green synthesis procedure and evaluated for their toxicity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as well as on zebrafish embryos via apoptotic pathway. The synthesized RU-AgNPs were average in size (20-25 nm) with a negative surface charge of -13.43 mV. As a result, RU-AgNPs potentiated the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HUVECs as confirmed by the results of immunoblotting analysis using apoptotic markers, such as Bax, Bcl2, and cytochrome C. Moreover, the induction of apoptosis in HUVECs was also authenticated in a dose-dependent manner after the treatment with RU-AgNPs by the Incucyte analysis. In vivo trials conducted on zebrafish visualized the mortality, malformation, and imbalanced in the heart rate, and cell death of the whole embryo, including severe morphological changes in the yolk sac and the tail of zebrafish. Furthermore, the results of western blot analysis demonstrated the increasing intensity of apoptotic biomarkers such as Bax, Bcl2, and Cyto C, including enhanced production of ROS, validating the cell death in zebrafish larvae. In addition, chemically functionalized silver nanoparticles found to be more cytotoxic than biogenic functionalized silver nanoparticles. Above-mentioned findings clearly demonstrate that Ru-AgNPs cause the toxicity via ROS-induced apoptotic pathway. Therefore, it is necessary to decide RU-AgNPs toxicity levels before being used in any biomedical application.
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- Imran Khan
- Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Science and Technology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 30 Pildong-ro 1-gil, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- New Drug Development Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (DGMIF), Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- New Drug Development Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (DGMIF), Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Consumer Safety, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 30 Pildong-ro 1-gil, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea.
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Meynaghizadeh-Zargar R, Salehpour F, Hamblin MR, Mahmoudi J, Sadigh-Eteghad S. Potential Application of Upconverting Nanoparticles for Brain Photobiomodulation. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2019; 37:596-605. [PMID: 31335302 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Brain photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the use of visible to near-infrared light for modulation or stimulation of the central nervous system in both healthy individuals and diseased conditions. Although the transcranial approach to delivering light to the head is the most common technique to stimulate the brain, delivery of light to deeper structures in the brain is still a challenge. The science of nanoparticle engineering in combination with biophotonic excitation could provide a way to overcome this problem. Upconversion is an anti-Stokes process that is capable of transforming low energy photons that penetrate tissue well to higher energy photons with a greater biological effect, but poor tissue penetration. Wavelengths in the third optical window are optimal for light penetration into brain tissue, followed by windows II, IV, and I. The combination of trivalent lanthanide ions within a crystalline host provides a nanostructure that exhibits the upconversion phenomenon. Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) have been successfully used in various medical fields. Their ability to cross the brain-blood barrier and their low toxicity make them a good candidate for application in brain disorders. It is possible that delivery of UCNPs to the brainstem or deeper parts of the cerebral tissue, followed by irradiation using light wavelengths with good tissue penetration properties, could allow more efficient PBM of the brain.
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,ProNeuroLIGHT LLC, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Zhou M, Ge X, Ke DM, Tang H, Zhang JZ, Calvaresi M, Gao B, Sun L, Su Q, Wang H. The Bioavailability, Biodistribution, and Toxic Effects of Silica-Coated Upconversion Nanoparticles in vivo. Front Chem 2019; 7:218. [PMID: 31024902 PMCID: PMC6468325 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles can convert long wavelength excitation radiation to short wavelength emission. They have great potential in biomedical applications, such as bioimaging, biodetection, drug delivery, and theranostics. However, there is little information available on their bioavailability and biological effects after oral administration. In this study, we systematically investigated the bioavailability, biodistribution, and toxicity of silica-coated upconversion nanoparticles administrated by gavage. Our results demonstrate that these nanoparticles can permeate intestinal barrier and enter blood circulation by microstructure observation of Peyer's patch in the intestine. Comparing the bioavailability and the biodistribution of silica-coated upconversion nanoparticles with oral and intravenous administration routes, we found that the bioavailability and biodistribution are particularly dependent on the administration routes. After consecutive gavage for 14 days, the body weight, pathology, Zn and Cu level, serum biochemical analysis, oxidative stress, and inflammatory cytokines were studied to further evaluate the potential toxicity of the silica-coated upconversion nanoparticles. The results suggest that these nanoparticles do not show overt toxicity in mice even at a high dose of 100 mg/kg body weight.
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- Mingzhu Zhou
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Research Center of Nano Science and Technology, and School of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “G. Ciamician,” Alma Mater Studiorum–Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Center of Nano Science and Technology, and School of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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Oliveira H, Bednarkiewicz A, Falk A, Fröhlich E, Lisjak D, Prina‐Mello A, Resch S, Schimpel C, Vrček IV, Wysokińska E, Gorris HH. Critical Considerations on the Clinical Translation of Upconversion Nanoparticles (UCNPs): Recommendations from the European Upconversion Network (COST Action CM1403). Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1801233. [PMID: 30536962 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201801233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The unique photoluminescent properties of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have attracted worldwide research interest and inspired many bioanalytical applications. The anti-Stokes emission with long luminescence lifetimes, narrow and multiple absorption and emission bands, and excellent photostability enable background-free and multiplexed detection in deep tissues. So far, however, in vitro and in vivo applications of UCNPs are restricted to the laboratory use due to safety concerns. Possible harmful effects may originate from the chemical composition but also from the small size of UCNPs. Potential end users must rely on well-founded safety data. Thus, a risk to benefit assessment of the envisioned combined therapeutic and diagnostic ("theranostic") applications is fundamentally important to bridge the translational gap between laboratory and clinics. The COST Action CM1403 "The European Upconversion Network-From the Design of Photon-Upconverting Nanomaterials to Biomedical Applications" integrates research on UCNPs ranging from fundamental materials synthesis and research, detection instrumentation, biofunctionalization, and bioassay development to toxicity testing. Such an interdisciplinary approach is necessary for a better and safer theranostic use of UCNPs. Here, the status of nanotoxicity research on UCNPs is compared to other nanomaterials, and routes for the translation of UCNPs into clinical applications are delineated.
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- Helena Oliveira
- Department of BiologyCESAM‐Centre for Environmental and Marine StudiesCICECO‐Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Institute of Low Temperature and Structure ResearchPolish Academy of Sciences ul.Okolna 2 50422 Wroclaw Poland
- PORT Sp. z o.o. Stablowicka 147 Str. 54‐066 Wroclaw Poland
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- BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH Steyrergasse 17 8010 Graz Austria
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- Center for Medical ResearchMedical University of Graz Stiftingtalstrasse 24 8010 Graz Austria
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- Department for Materials SynthesisJožef Stefan Institute Jamova 39 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
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- LBCAM and Nanomedicine LaboratoryTrinity Translational Medicine InstituteTrinity College Dublin Dublin 8 Republic of Ireland
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- BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH Steyrergasse 17 8010 Graz Austria
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- BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH Steyrergasse 17 8010 Graz Austria
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health Ksaverska cesta 2 10000 Zagreb Croatia
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- Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental TherapyPolish Academy of Sciences Wrocław Poland
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- Institute of Analytical ChemistryChemo‐ and BiosensorsUniversity of Regensburg 93040 Regensburg Germany
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Chen JP, Shi SS, Liu GF, Chen Y, Zheng SS, Wang XB, Lin RH, He HX, Lin CH. Potential Clinical Risk of Inflammation and Toxicity from Rare-Earth Nanoparticles in Mice. Chin Med J (Engl) 2018; 131:1591-1597. [PMID: 29941713 PMCID: PMC6032687 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.235105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background: Nanotechnology is emerging as a promising tool to perform noninvasive therapy and optical imaging. However, nanomedicine may pose a potential risk of toxicity during in vivo applications. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential toxicity of rare-earth nanoparticles (RENPs) using mice as models. Methods: We synthesized RENPs through a typical co-precipitation method. Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice were randomly divided into seven groups including a control group and six experimental groups (10 mice per group). ICR mice were intravenously injected with bare RENPs at a daily dose of 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mg/kg for 7 days. To evaluate the toxicity of these nanoparticles in mice, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to assess their uptake in mice. In addition, hematological and biochemical analyses were conducted to evaluate any impairment in the organ functions of ICR mice. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by a one-way ANOVA test was used in this study. A repeated measures' analysis was used to determine any significant differences in white blood cell (WBC), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and creatinine (CREA) levels at different evaluation times in each group. Results: We demonstrated the successful synthesis of two different sizes (10 nm and 100 nm) of RENPs. Their physical properties were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and a 980 nm laser diode. Results of MRI study revealed the distribution and circulation of the RENPs in the liver. In addition, the hematological analysis found an increase of WBCs to (8.69 ± 0.85) × 109/L at the 28th day, which is indicative of inflammation in the mouse treated with 1.5 mg/kg NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles. Furthermore, the biochemical analysis indicated increased levels of ALT ([64.20 ± 15.50] U/L) and CREA ([27.80 ± 3.56] μmol/L) at the 28th day, particularly those injected with 1.5 mg/kg NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles. These results suggested the physiological and pathological damage caused by these nanoparticles to the organs and tissues of mice, especially to liver and kidney. Conclusion: The use of bare RENPs may cause possible hepatotoxicity and nephritictoxicity in mice.
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- Jian-Ping Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
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- Institute of Neurosurgery, Fujian Province, Fuzhou, Fujian 35001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Oncology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, Fujian 363000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
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- Department of Biomedical Research, Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
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Manjunatha B, Park SH, Kim K, Kundapur RR, Lee SJ. Pristine graphene induces cardiovascular defects in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryogenesis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 243:246-254. [PMID: 30176498 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.08.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 08/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The multiple effect of pristine graphene (pG) toxicity on cardiovascular developmental defects was assessed using zebrafish as a model. Recently, the nanotoxicity is emerging as a critical issue, and it is more significant in embryogenesis. Especially, graphene and its derivatives have attracted a lot of interest in biomedical applications. However, very little is known about the toxic effects of pG which has been widely used carbon nanomaterial according to concentration and its effects on biological and cardiovascular development. In the present study, we examined the development of zebrafish embryos by exposing to pG (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 μg/L) under different developmental toxicity end-points such as cardiotoxicity, cardiovascular defect, retardation of cardiac looping, apoptosis and globin expression analysis. For this, the developmental cardiotoxicity of pG at different concentrations and the specific cardiovascular defects thereof were elucidated for the first time. As a result, the exposure to pG was found to be a potential risk factor to cardiovascular system of zebrafish embryos. However, a further study on the variations of physical, molecular properties and mechanisms of nanotoxicity which vary depending on production method and surface functionalization is required. In addition, the potential risks of pG flakes to aquatic organisms and human health should be considered or checked before releasing them to the environment.
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- Bangeppagari Manjunatha
- Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, South Korea.
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Using Zebrafish for Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:1642684. [PMID: 30363733 PMCID: PMC6180974 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1642684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Over the last decade, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as a model organism for cardiovascular research. Zebrafish have several advantages over mammalian models. For instance, the experimental cost of using zebrafish is comparatively low; the embryos are transparent, develop externally, and have high fecundity making them suitable for large-scale genetic screening. More recently, zebrafish embryos have been used for the screening of a variety of toxic agents, particularly for cardiotoxicity testing. Zebrafish has been shown to exhibit physiological responses that are similar to mammals after exposure to medicinal drugs including xenobiotics, hormones, cancer drugs, and also environmental pollutants, including pesticides and heavy metals. In this review, we provided a summary for recent studies that have used zebrafish to investigate the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced cardiotoxicity. More specifically, we focused on the techniques that were exploited by us and others for cardiovascular toxicity assessment and described several microscopic imaging and analysis protocols that are being used for the estimation of a variety of cardiac hemodynamic parameters.
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Haque E, Ward AC. Zebrafish as a Model to Evaluate Nanoparticle Toxicity. NANOMATERIALS 2018; 8:nano8070561. [PMID: 30041434 PMCID: PMC6071110 DOI: 10.3390/nano8070561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Nanoparticles are increasingly being developed for in vivo use, from targeted drug delivery to diagnostics, where they have enormous potential, while they are also being used for a variety of applications that can result in environmental exposure for humans. Understanding how specific nanoparticles interact with cells and cell systems is essential to gauge their safety with respect to either clinical or environmental exposure. Zebrafish is being increasingly employed as a model to evaluate nanoparticle biocompatibility. This review describes this model and how it can be used to assess nanoparticle toxicity at multiple levels, including mortality, teratogenicity, immunotoxicity, genotoxicity, as well as alterations in reproduction, behavior and a range of other physiological readouts. This review also provides an overview of studies using this model to assess the toxicity of metal, metal oxide and carbon-based nanoparticles. It is anticipated that this information will inform research aimed at developing biocompatible nanoparticles for a range of uses.
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- Enamul Haque
- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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Mahata MK, Bae H, Lee KT. Upconversion Luminescence Sensitized pH-Nanoprobes. Molecules 2017; 22:E2064. [PMID: 29186844 PMCID: PMC6149687 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22122064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Photon upconversion materials, featuring excellent photophysical properties, are promising for bio-medical research due to their low autofluorescence, non-cytotoxicity, low photobleaching and high photostability. Upconversion based pH-nanoprobes are attracting considerable interest due to their superiority over pH-sensitive molecular indicators and metal nanoparticles. Herein, we review the advances in upconversion based pH-nanoprobes, the first time in the seven years since their discovery in 2009. With a brief discussion on the upconversion materials and upconversion processes, the progress in this field has been overviewed, along with the toxicity and biodistribution of upconversion materials for intracellular application. We strongly believe that this survey will encourage the further pursuit of intense research for designing molecular pH-sensors.
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- Manoj Kumar Mahata
- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea.
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Rah YC, Yoo MH, Choi J, Park S, Park HC, Oh KH, Lee SH, Kwon SY. In vivo assessment of hair cell damage and developmental toxicity caused by gestational caffeine exposure using zebrafish (Danio rerio) models. Neurotoxicol Teratol 2017; 64:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2017.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2016] [Revised: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Verma SK, Panda PK, Jha E, Suar M, Parashar SKS. Altered physiochemical properties in industrially synthesized ZnO nanoparticles regulate oxidative stress; induce in vivo cytotoxicity in embryonic zebrafish by apoptosis. Sci Rep 2017; 7:13909. [PMID: 29066782 PMCID: PMC5655687 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-14039-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study investigates the in vivo cytotoxicity of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized at industrial scale with embryonic Zebrafish. Industrial synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was mimicked at lab scale by high energy ball milling technique by milling bulk ZnO particles for 15 h. Synthesized 7 h and 10 h ZnO nanoparticles showed significant alteration of size, zeta potential and optical properties in comparison to Bulk ZnO. Mortality and hatching rate in Zebrafish embryos were influenced by these alterations. Size and charge dependent effect of ZnO nanoparticles exposure on physiology and development of Zebrafish embryos were evident by malfunctioned organ development and abnormal heartbeat rate. Similar dependency on quenching of ROS due to influential hydrogen bond interaction with glycine residue of Sod1 oxidative stress protein and increased apoptosis were observed in cells. The study revealed the mechanism of cytotoxicity in exposed embryonic Zebrafish as an effect of accumulation and internalization inside cells instigating to generation of hypoxic condition and interference with the normal adaptive stress regulation signaling pathways leading towards enhanced apoptosis. The study revealed hidden size and charge dependent in vivo cytotoxicity mechanism of ZnO nanoparticles in Zebrafish embryos insight of the environmental and clinical importance of attention on industrially synthesized ZnO nanoparticles.
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- Suresh K Verma
- School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, 751024, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, 751024, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, 751024, Bhubaneswar, India.
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- School of Applied Sciences, KIIT University, 751024, Bhubaneswar, India.
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Jeun M, Park S, Kim Y, Choi J, Song SH, Jeong IG, Kim CS, Lee KH. Self-Normalized Detection of ANXA3 from Untreated Urine of Prostate Cancer Patients without Digital Rectal Examination. Adv Healthc Mater 2017; 6. [PMID: 28703915 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201700449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A noninvasive quantitative assay that is capable of identifying prostate cancer biomarkers in untreated urine is an attractive diagnosis tool, but this method is subject to various obstacles. Difficulties presented by untreated urine include varying salt concentrations, and pH levels that may be different even though they are from the same patient. Untreated urine also presents interference from other biomolecules and possesses a fewer number of cancer biomarkers than can be found in serum. As a result, urine preconditioning processes and digital rectal examination (DRE) to increase biomarker secretion are mandatory in current urine assays. To address these challenges, an ion-responsive urine sensor (IRUS) that measures differential electrical signals is proposed as a self-normalized detection method. The proposed IRUS is based on a FET biosensor with a disposable sensing gate and has the capability to detect the prostate cancer antigen ANXA3 in untreated patient urine. The IRUS can detect ANXA3 at <1 fg mL-1 with high reliability. In addition, it is found that ANXA3 levels in urine show clinically significant correlation with real tumor volumes. This paper provides a guideline in developing a clinically ready accurate noninvasive platform, which is capable of predicting prostate cancer using untreated urine without DRE.
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- Minhong Jeun
- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Korea University of Science and Technology (UST); 217 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34113 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Korea University of Science and Technology (UST); 217 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34113 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology; Asan Medical Center; University of Ulsan College of Medicine; 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil Songpa-gu Seoul 05505 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology; Asan Medical Center; University of Ulsan College of Medicine; 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil Songpa-gu Seoul 05505 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology; Asan Medical Center; University of Ulsan College of Medicine; 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil Songpa-gu Seoul 05505 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Korea University of Science and Technology (UST); 217 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34113 Republic of Korea
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Gulzar A, Xu J, Yang P, He F, Xu L. Upconversion processes: versatile biological applications and biosafety. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:12248-12282. [PMID: 28829477 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr01836c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Lanthanide-doped photon upconverting nanomaterials are evolving as a new class of imaging contrast agents, offering highly promising prospects in the area of biomedical applications. Owing to their ability to convert long-wavelength near-infrared excitation radiation into shorter-wavelength emissions, these nanomaterials are well suited to yield properties of low imaging background, large anti-Stokes shift, along with high optical penetration depth of NIR light for deep tissue optical imaging or light-activated drug release and therapy. Such materials have potential for significant advantages in analytical applications compared to molecular fluorophores and quantum dots. The use of IR radiation as an excitation source diminishes autofluorescence and scattering of excitation radiation, which leads to a reduction of background in optical experiments. The upconverting nanocrystals show exceptional photostability and are constituted of materials that are not significantly toxic to biological organisms. Excitation at long wavelengths also minimizes damage to biological materials. In this detailed review, various mechanisms operating for the upconversion process, and methods that are utilized to synthesize and decorate upconverting nanoparticles are investigated to elucidate by what means absorption and emission can be tuned. Up-to-date reports concerning cellular internalization, biodistribution, excretion, cytotoxicity and in vivo toxic effects of UCNPs are discussed. Specifically, studies which assessed the relationship between the chemical and physical properties of UCNPs and their biodistribution, excretion, and toxic effects are reviewed in detail. Finally, we also deliberate the challenges of guaranteeing the biosafety of UCNPs in vivo.
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- Arif Gulzar
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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Park S, Choi J, Jeun M, Kim Y, Yuk SS, Kim SK, Song CS, Lee S, Lee KH. Detection of Avian Influenza Virus from Cloacal Swabs Using a Disposable Well Gate FET Sensor. Adv Healthc Mater 2017; 6. [PMID: 28509437 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201700371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 04/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Current methods to detect avian influenza viruses (AIV) are time consuming and lo inw sensitivity, necessitating a faster and more sensitive sensor for on-site epidemic detection in poultry farms and urban population centers. This study reports a field effect transistor (FET) based AIV sensor that detects nucleoproteins (NP) within 30 minutes, down to an LOD of 103 EID50 mL-1 from a live animal cloacal swab. Previously reported FET sensors for AIV detection have not targeted NPs, an internal protein shared across multiple strains, due to the difficulty of field-effect sensing in a highly ionic lysis buffer. The AIV sensor overcomes the sensitivity limit with an FET-based platform enhanced with a disposable well gate (DWG) that is readily replaceable after each measurement. In a single procedure, the virus-containing sample is immersed in a lysis buffer mixture to expose NPs to the DWG surface. In comparison with commercial AIV rapid kits, the AIV sensor is proved to be highly sensitive, fast, and compact, proving its potential effectiveness as a portable biosensor.
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- Sungwook Park
- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Korea University of Science and Technology (UST); 217 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34113 Republic of Korea
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- Sensor System Research Center; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Avian diseases laboratory; Colleage of Veterinary Medicine; Konkuk University; 120 Neungdong-ro Gwangjin-gu Seoul 05029 Republic of Korea
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- Center for BioMicrosystems; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Avian diseases laboratory; Colleage of Veterinary Medicine; Konkuk University; 120 Neungdong-ro Gwangjin-gu Seoul 05029 Republic of Korea
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- Sensor System Research Center; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials; Biomedical Research Institute; Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST); 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Korea University of Science and Technology (UST); 217 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34113 Republic of Korea
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Lee KY, Jang GH, Byun CH, Jeun M, Searson PC, Lee KH. Zebrafish models for functional and toxicological screening of nanoscale drug delivery systems: promoting preclinical applications. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20170199. [PMID: 28515222 PMCID: PMC5463258 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20170199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Preclinical screening with animal models is an important initial step in clinical translation of new drug delivery systems. However, establishing efficacy, biodistribution, and biotoxicity of complex, multicomponent systems in small animal models can be expensive and time-consuming. Zebrafish models represent an alternative for preclinical studies for nanoscale drug delivery systems. These models allow easy optical imaging, large sample size, and organ-specific studies, and hence an increasing number of preclinical studies are employing zebrafish models. In this review, we introduce various models and discuss recent studies of nanoscale drug delivery systems in zebrafish models. Also in the end, we proposed a guideline for the preclinical trials to accelerate the progress in this field.
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- Keon Yong Lee
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Life Sciences, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, U.S.A.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, U.S.A
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 02792, Republic of Korea
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Kang HM, Lee YH, Kim BM, Kim IC, Jeong CB, Lee JS. Adverse effects of BDE-47 on in vivo developmental parameters, thyroid hormones, and expression of hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis genes in larvae of the self-fertilizing fish Kryptolebias marmoratus. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 176:39-46. [PMID: 28254713 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.02.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenylether (BDE-47) is known to have the potential to disrupt the thyroid endocrine system in fishes due to its structural similarity to the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). However, the effects of BDE-47 on thyroid function in fishes remain unclear. In this study, abnormal development (e.g. deformity, hemorrhaging) and an imbalance in thyroid hormone (TH) homeostasis was shown in the early developmental stages of the mangrove killifish Kryptolebias marmoratus in response to BDE-47 exposure. To examine the thyroid endocrinal effect of BDE-47 exposure in mangrove killifish K. marmoratus larvae, transcript levels of genes involved in TH homeostasis and hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis-related genes were measured. The expression of thyroid hormone metabolism-related genes (e.g. deiodinases, UGT1ab) and HPT axis-related genes was up-regulated and there were significant changes in TH levels (P < 0.05) in response to BDE-47 exposure. This study provides insights into the regulation of TH homeostasis at the transcriptional level and provides a better understanding on the potential impacts of BDE-47 on the thyroid endocrine system of fishes.
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- Hye-Min Kang
- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea; Unit of Polar Genomics, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon 21990, South Korea
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- Division of Polar Life Sciences, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon 21990, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea.
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Witherel CE, Gurevich D, Collin JD, Martin P, Spiller KL. Host–Biomaterial Interactions in Zebrafish. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 4:1233-1240. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Claire E. Witherel
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 United States
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- Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
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Hu Q, Guo F, Zhao F, Tang G, Fu Z. Cardiovascular toxicity assessment of poly (ethylene imine)- based cationic polymers on zebrafish model. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 28:768-780. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1301773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Qinglian Hu
- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Jeun M, Park S, Lee H, Lee KH. Highly sensitive detection of protein biomarkers via nuclear magnetic resonance biosensor with magnetically engineered nanoferrite particles. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:5497-5503. [PMID: 27799772 PMCID: PMC5085298 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s118156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Magnetic-based biosensors are attractive for on-site detection of biomarkers due to the low magnetic susceptibility of biological samples. Here, we report a highly sensitive magnetic-based biosensing system that is composed of a miniaturized nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) device and magnetically engineered nanoferrite particles (NFPs). The sensing performance, also identified as the transverse relaxation (R2) rate, of the NMR device is directly related to the magnetic properties of the NFPs. Therefore, we developed magnetically engineered NFPs (MnMg-NFP) and used them as NMR agents to exhibit a significantly improved R2 rate. The magnetization of the MnMg-NFPs was increased by controlling the Mn and Mg cation concentration and distribution during the synthesis process. This modification of the Mn and Mg cation directly contributed to improving the R2 rate. The miniaturized NMR system, combined with the magnetically engineered MnMg-NFPs, successfully detected a small amount of infectious influenza A H1N1 nucleoprotein with high sensitivity and stability.
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- Minhong Jeun
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Jang GH, Park CB, Kang BJ, Kim YJ, Lee KH. Sequential assessment via daphnia and zebrafish for systematic toxicity screening of heterogeneous substances. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 216:292-303. [PMID: 27288628 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2016] [Revised: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Environment and organisms are persistently exposed by a mixture of various substances. However, the current evaluation method is mostly based on an individual substance's toxicity. A systematic toxicity evaluation of heterogeneous substances needs to be established. To demonstrate toxicity assessment of mixture, we chose a group of three typical ingredients in cosmetic sunscreen products that frequently enters ecosystems: benzophenone-3 (BP-3), ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC), and titanium dioxide nanoparticle (TiO2 NP). We first determined a range of nominal toxic concentration of each ingredient or substance using Daphnia magna, and then for the subsequent organismal level phenotypic assessment, chose the wild-type zebrafish embryos. Any phenotype change, such as body deformation, led to further examinations on the specific organs of transgenic zebrafish embryos. Based on the systematic toxicity assessments of the heterogeneous substances, we offer a sequential environmental toxicity assessment protocol that starts off by utilizing Daphnia magna to determine a nominal concentration range of each substance and finishes by utilizing the zebrafish embryos to detect defects on the embryos caused by the heterogeneous substances. The protocol showed additive toxic effects of the mixtures. We propose a sequential environmental toxicity assessment protocol for the systematic toxicity screening of heterogeneous substances from Daphnia magna to zebrafish embryo in-vivo models.
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- Gun Hyuk Jang
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe (KIST Europe), Saarbruecken 66123, Germany.
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe (KIST Europe), Saarbruecken 66123, Germany.
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.
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Chen J, Tanguay RL, Xiao Y, Haggard DE, Ge X, Jia Y, Zheng Y, Dong Q, Huang C, Lin K. TBBPA exposure during a sensitive developmental window produces neurobehavioral changes in larval zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 216:53-63. [PMID: 27239688 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.05.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2016] [Revised: 05/05/2016] [Accepted: 05/21/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), one of the most widely used brominated flame retardants (BFRs), is a ubiquitous contaminant in the environment and in the human body. This study demonstrated that zebrafish embryos exposed to TBBPA during a sensitive window of 8-48 h post-fertilization (hpf) displayed morphological malformations and mortality. Zebrafish exposed exclusively between 48 and 96 hpf were phenotypically normal. TBBPA was efficiently absorbed and accumulated in zebrafish embryos, but was eliminated quickly when the exposure solution was removed. Larval behavior assays conducted at 120 hpf indicated that exposure to 5 μM TBBPA from 8 to 48 hpf produced larvae with significantly lower average activity and speed of movement in the normal condition than in those exposed from 48 to 96 hpf. Specifically, 8-48 hpf-exposed larvae spent significantly less time in both activity bursts and gross movements compared to control or 48-96 hpf exposed larvae. Consistent with the motor deficits, TBBPA induced apoptotic cell death, delayed cranial motor neuron development, inhibited primary motor neuron development and loosed muscle fiber during the early developmental stages. To further explore TBBPA-induced developmental and neurobehavioral toxicity, RNA-Seq analysis was used to identify early transcriptional changes following TBBPA exposure. In total, 1969 transcripts were significantly differentially expressed (P < 0.05, FDR < 0.05, 1.5-FC) upon TBBPA exposure. Functional and pathway analysis of the TBBPA transcriptional profile identified biological processes involved in nerve development, muscle filament sliding and contraction, and extracellular matrix disassembly and organization changed significantly. In addition, TBBPA also led to an elevation in the expression of genes encoding uridine diphosphate glucuronyl transferases (ugt), which could affect thyroxine (T4) metabolism and subsequently lead to neurobehavioral changes. In summary, TBBPA exposure during a narrow, sensitive developmental window perturbs various molecular pathways and results in neurobehavioral deficits in zebrafish.
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- Jiangfei Chen
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, No.130, Mei Long Road, Shanghai 200237, China; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, The Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory and the Environmental Health Sciences Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97333, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, The Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory and the Environmental Health Sciences Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97333, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, No.130, Mei Long Road, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Jang GH, Lee KY, Choi J, Kim SH, Lee KH. Multifaceted toxicity assessment of catalyst composites in transgenic zebrafish embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 216:755-763. [PMID: 27364464 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Revised: 05/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Recent development in the field of nanomaterials has given rise into the inquiries regarding the toxicological characteristics of the nanomaterials. While many individual nanomaterials have been screened for their toxicological effects, composites that accompany nanomaterials are not common subjects to such screening through toxicological assessment. One of the widely used composites that accompany nanomaterials is catalyst composite used to reduce air pollution, which was selected as a target composite with nanomaterials for the multifaceted toxicological assessment. As existing studies did not possess any significant data regarding such catalyst composites, this study focuses on investigating toxicological characteristics of catalyst composites from various angles in both in-vitro and in-vivo settings. Initial toxicological assessment on catalyst composites was conducted using HUVECs for cell viability assays, and subsequent in-vivo assay regarding their direct influence on living organisms was done. The zebrafish embryo and its transgenic lines were used in the in-vivo assays to obtain multifaceted analytic results. Data obtained from the in-vivo assays include blood vessel formation, mutated heart morphology, and heart functionality change. Our multifaceted toxicological assessment pointed out that chemical composites augmented with nanomaterials can too have toxicological threat as much as individual nanomaterials do and alarms us with their danger. This manuscript provides a multifaceted assessment for composites augmented with nanomaterials, of which their toxicological threats have been overlooked.
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- Gun Hyuk Jang
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Future Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.
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Chakraborty C, Sharma AR, Sharma G, Lee SS. Zebrafish: A complete animal model to enumerate the nanoparticle toxicity. J Nanobiotechnology 2016; 14:65. [PMID: 27544212 PMCID: PMC4992559 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-016-0217-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Presently, nanotechnology is a multi-trillion dollar business sector that covers a wide range of industries, such as medicine, electronics and chemistry. In the current era, the commercial transition of nanotechnology from research level to industrial level is stimulating the world’s total economic growth. However, commercialization of nanoparticles might offer possible risks once they are liberated in the environment. In recent years, the use of zebrafish (Danio rerio) as an established animal model system for nanoparticle toxicity assay is growing exponentially. In the current in-depth review, we discuss the recent research approaches employing adult zebrafish and their embryos for nanoparticle toxicity assessment. Different types of parameters are being discussed here which are used to evaluate nanoparticle toxicity such as hatching achievement rate, developmental malformation of organs, damage in gill and skin, abnormal behavior (movement impairment), immunotoxicity, genotoxicity or gene expression, neurotoxicity, endocrine system disruption, reproduction toxicity and finally mortality. Furthermore, we have also highlighted the toxic effect of different nanoparticles such as silver nanoparticle, gold nanoparticle, and metal oxide nanoparticles (TiO2, Al2O3, CuO, NiO and ZnO). At the end, future directions of zebrafish model and relevant assays to study nanoparticle toxicity have also been argued.
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- Chiranjib Chakraborty
- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Computer and Information Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Institute of Skeletal Aging and Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University-Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Skeletal Aging and Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University-Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Skeletal Aging and Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University-Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea.
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Lee IC, Ko JW, Park SH, Lim JO, Shin IS, Moon C, Kim SH, Heo JD, Kim JC. Comparative toxicity and biodistribution of copper nanoparticles and cupric ions in rats. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:2883-900. [PMID: 27366066 PMCID: PMC4913985 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s106346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Despite widespread use and prospective biomedical applications of copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs), their biosafety issues and kinetics remain unclear. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the detailed in vivo toxicity of Cu NPs and cupric ions (CuCl2; Cu ions) after a single oral dose. We determined the physicochemical characteristics of Cu NPs, including morphology, hydrodynamic size, zeta potential, and dissolution in gastric (pH 1.5), vehicle (pH 6.5), and intestinal (pH 7.8) conditions. We also evaluated the kinetics of Cu following a single equivalent dose (500 mg/kg) of Cu NPs and Cu ions. Cu NPs had highest dissolution (84.5%) only in gastric conditions when compared with complete dissolution of Cu ions under various physiological milieus. Kinetic analysis revealed that highest Cu levels in blood and tested organs of Cu NP-treated rats were 15%–25% lower than that of Cu ions. Similar to the case of Cu ions, Cu levels in the tested organs (especially liver, kidney, and spleen) of Cu NP-treated rats increased significantly when compared with the vehicle control. However, delay in reaching the highest level and biopersistence of Cu were observed in the blood and tested organs of Cu NP-treated rats compared with Cu ions. Extremely high levels of Cu in feces indicated that unabsorbed Cu NPs or absorbed Cu ions were predominantly eliminated through liver/feces. Cu NPs exerted apparent toxicological effects at higher dose levels compared with Cu ions and showed sex-dependent differences in mortality, biochemistry, and histopathology. Liver, kidney, and spleen were the major organs affected by Cu NPs. Collectively, the toxicity and kinetics of Cu NPs are most likely influenced by the release of Cu dissociated from Cu NPs under physiological conditions.
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- In-Chul Lee
- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Jeonbuk Department of Inhalation Research, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongnam Department of Environment and Toxicology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Dzobo K, Vogelsang M, Parker MI. Wnt/β-Catenin and MEK-ERK Signaling are Required for Fibroblast-Derived Extracellular Matrix-Mediated Endoderm Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2016; 11:761-73. [PMID: 26022506 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-015-9598-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) have the potential to differentiate into all cells of the three germ layers, thus making them an attractive source of cells for use in regenerative medicine. The greatest challenge lies in regulating the differentiation of hESCs into specific cell lineages by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. In this study we determined the effect of a fibroblast-derived extracellular matrix (fd-ECM) on hESCs differentiation. We demonstrate that growth of hESCs on fd-ECM results in hESCs losing their stemness and proliferation potential. As the stem cells differentiate they attain gene expression profiles similar to the primitive streak of the in vivo embryo. The activation of both the MEK-ERK and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways is required for the fd-ECM-mediated differentiation of hESCs towards the endoderm and involves integrins α1, α2, α3 and β1. This study illustrates the importance of the cellular microenvironment in directing stem cell fate and that the nature and composition of the extracellular matrix is a crucial determining factor.
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- Kevin Dzobo
- Cape Town Component, Wernher and Beit Building (South), UCT Campus, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa
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Yoo MH, Rah YC, Choi J, Park S, Park HC, Oh KH, Lee SH, Kwon SY. Embryotoxicity and hair cell toxicity of silver nanoparticles in zebrafish embryos. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 83:168-74. [PMID: 26968072 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Revised: 02/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present study was to evaluate silver nanoparticles (AgNP)-induced embryotoxicity and hair cell toxicity during zebrafish development. METHODS We exposed zebrafish embryos to various AgNP concentrations (30, 60, 120, and 240nM) and evaluated embryotoxicity at 72h and ototoxicity at 120h. Embryotoxicity parameters including abnormal morphology, mortality, hatching rate, and heart rate were investigated. Hair cells within four neuromasts were evaluated. In the present study, the average number of hair cells of zebrafish exposed to AgNP was compared with that of an unexposed control group. RESULTS The hatching rate was not significantly different between groups (control: 90%; AgNP 240nM: 89%). The control group showed 2% mortality and 0% teratogenicity, while the AgNP 240nM group showed increased mortality (11%) and teratogenicity (15%) at 72h (n=100). The heart rate of AgNP-exposed embryos tended to be lower than that of the control group (n=38). Furthermore, AgNP induced apoptotic hair cell damage in the neuromasts (control: 50.7±7.4 cells; 240nM AgNP: 41.1±6.3 cells, n=23). TUNEL positive cell counts increased significantly as AgNP concentration increases (p<0.001, n=20 in each group). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicate that AgNP exposure causes embryotoxicity and hair cell toxicity in zebrafish embryos.
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- Myung Hoon Yoo
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Neurodevelopmental Genetics, Graduate School of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ge K, Sun W, Zhang S, Wang S, Jia G, Zhang C, Zhang J. Europium-doped NaYF4 nanoparticles cause the necrosis of primary mouse bone marrow stromal cells through lysosome damage. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra01625a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Applications of europium-doped NaYF4 (NaYF4:Eu3+) nanoparticles in biomedical fields will inevitably increase their exposure to humans, therefore, the assessment of toxicities must be taken into consideration.
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- Kun Ge
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding 071002
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding 071002
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding 071002
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
- Baoding 071000
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding 071002
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding 071002
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding 071002
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Wang S, Bi A, Zeng W, Cheng Z. Upconversion nanocomposites for photo-based cancer theranostics. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:5331-5348. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb00709k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are able to convert long wavelength excitation light into high energy ultraviolet (UV) or visible emissions, and they have attracted significant attention because of their distinct photochemical properties including sharp emission bands, low autofluorescence, high tissue penetration depth and minimal photodamage to tissues.
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- Shuailiang Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS)
- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection
- Department of Radiology and Bio-X Program
- School of Medicine
- Stanford University
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Chen JT, Sun HQ, Wang WL, Xu WM, He Q, Shen S, Qian J, Gao HL. Polyethylene glycol modification decreases the cardiac toxicity of carbonaceous dots in mouse and zebrafish models. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2015; 36:1349-55. [PMID: 26456589 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2015.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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AIM Carbonaceous dots (CDs), which have been used for diagnosis, drug delivery and gene delivery, are accumulated in heart at high concentrations. To improve their biocompatibility, polyethylene glycol-modified CDs (PEG-CDs) were prepared. In this study we compared the cardiac toxicity of CDs and PEG-CDs in mouse and zebrafish models. METHODS Mice were intravenously treated with CDs (size: 4.9 nm, 5 mg·kg(-1)·d(-1)) or PEG-CDs (size: 8.3 nm, 5 mg·kg(-1)·d(-1)) for 21 d. Their blood biochemistry indices, ECG, and histological examination were examined for evaluation of cardiac toxicity. CDs or PEG-CDs was added in incubator of cmlc2 transgenic Zebrafish embryos at 6 hpf, and the shape and size of embryos' hearts were observed at 48 hpf using a fluorescent microscope. Furthermore, whole-mount in situ hybridization was used to examine the expression of early cardiac marker gene (clml2) at 48 hpf. RESULTS Administration of CDs or PEG-CDs in mice caused mild, but statistically insignificant reduction in serum creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels detected at 7 d, which were returned to the respective control levels at 21 d. Neither CDs nor PEG-CDs caused significant changes in the morphology of heart cells. Administration of CDs, but not PEG-CDs, in mice caused marked increase of heart rate. Both CDs and PEG-CDs did not affect other ECG parameters. In the zebrafish embryos, addition of CDs (20 μg/mL) caused heart development delay, whereas addition of CDs (80 μg/mL) led to heart malformation. In contrast, PEG-CDs caused considerably small changes in heart development, which was consistent with the results from the in situ hybridization experiments. CONCLUSION CDs causes greater cardiac toxicity, especially regarding heart development. Polyethylene glycol modification can attenuate the cardiac toxicity of CDs.
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Dong H, Du SR, Zheng XY, Lyu GM, Sun LD, Li LD, Zhang PZ, Zhang C, Yan CH. Lanthanide Nanoparticles: From Design toward Bioimaging and Therapy. Chem Rev 2015; 115:10725-815. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 799] [Impact Index Per Article: 88.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Dong
- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials
Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth
Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular
Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Fahmi MZ, Chen JK, Huang CC, Ling YC, Chang JY. Phenylboronic acid-modified magnetic nanoparticles as a platform for carbon dot conjugation and doxorubicin delivery. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:5532-5543. [PMID: 32262524 DOI: 10.1039/c5tb00289c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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We describe the preparation of phenylboronic acid-modified magnetofluorescent nanoparticles (NPs) consisting of MnFe2O4 magnetic NPs conjugated to fluorescent carbon dots (Cdots). These NPs are useful for both optical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) modalities and could also be used to deliver the water-insoluble chemotherapy drug, doxorubicin (Dox). In this study, hydrophobic MnFe2O4 NPs were transferred from organic media to water by coordinating with 4-carboxyphenylboronic acid ligands, which also act as a cancer cell-specific targeting ligand and a site for conjugation to fluorescent Cdots, allowing the preparation of phenylboronic acid-modified magnetofluorescent NPs. The NPs displayed colloidal stability at different pH values and salt concentrations, and exhibited negligible cytotoxicity against HeLa cancer cells with >85% cell viability at concentrations of up to 500 μg mL-1. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed the specificity of the magnetofluorescent NPs in HeLa cells. MRI experiments showed that the magnetofluorescent NPs were effective contrast enhancement agents in T2-weighted MRI. Moreover, the NPs were also found to be effective fluorescent markers in an in vivo experiment in zebrafish embryos. Dox was attached to the NPs by π-π stacking interactions, and was delivered in a targeted manner. The results indicated that these magnetofluorescent NPs could deliver Dox efficiently and induce an anticancer effect in HeLa cells, as confirmed by confocal laser scanning microscopy and in vitro cytotoxicity assays.
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- Mochamad Zakki Fahmi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 43, Section 4, Keelung Road, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Tian J, Zeng X, Xie X, Han S, Liew OW, Chen YT, Wang L, Liu X. Intracellular Adenosine Triphosphate Deprivation through Lanthanide-Doped Nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc 2015; 137:6550-8. [PMID: 25923914 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5b00981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Growing interest in lanthanide-doped nanoparticles for biological and medical uses has brought particular attention to their safety concerns. However, the intrinsic toxicity of this new class of optical nanomaterials in biological systems has not been fully evaluated. In this work, we systematically evaluate the long-term cytotoxicity of lanthanide-doped nanoparticles (NaGdF4 and NaYF4) to HeLa cells by monitoring cell viability (mitochondrial activity), adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level, and cell membrane integrity (lactate dehydrogenase release), respectively. Importantly, we find that ligand-free lanthanide-doped nanoparticles induce intracellular ATP deprivation of HeLa cells, resulting in a significant decrease in cell viability after exposure for 7 days. We attribute the particle-induced cell death to two distinct cell death pathways, autophagy and apoptosis, which are primarily mediated via the interaction between the nanoparticle and the phosphate group of cellular ATP. The understanding gained from the investigation of cytotoxicity associated with lanthanide-doped nanoparticles provides keen insights into the safe use of these nanoparticles in biological systems.
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- Jing Tian
- †Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.,‡Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- ‡Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- ‡Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- ‡Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- §Cardiovascular Research Institute, Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore 117599, Singapore
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- §Cardiovascular Research Institute, Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore 117599, Singapore
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- †Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- ‡Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.,⊥Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore
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Chen J, Sun H, Ruan S, Wang Y, Shen S, Xu W, He Q, Gao H. In vitro and in vivo toxicology of bare and PEGylated fluorescent carbonaceous nanodots in mice and zebrafish: the potential relationship with autophagy. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra05201g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The toxicity of CDs in mice and zebrafish and the potential relationship between toxicity and autophagy was evaluated.
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- Jiantao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
- West China School of Pharmacy
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Joint Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine
- Sichuan University-The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- West China Second University Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
- West China School of Pharmacy
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
- West China School of Pharmacy
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Pharmacy
- Fudan University
- Shanghai
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- Joint Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine
- Sichuan University-The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- West China Second University Hospital
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
- West China School of Pharmacy
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems
- West China School of Pharmacy
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu
- China
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Sun Y, Feng W, Yang P, Huang C, Li F. The biosafety of lanthanide upconversion nanomaterials. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1509-25. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00175c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 235] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The association between the chemo-physical properties of UCNPs and their biodistribution, excretion, and toxic effects is presented in this review.
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- Yun Sun
- Department of Chemistry & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- P. R. China
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Gnach A, Lipinski T, Bednarkiewicz A, Rybka J, Capobianco JA. Upconverting nanoparticles: assessing the toxicity. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1561-84. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00177j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 438] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Based on a survey of existing studies, low nanotoxicity of lanthanide doped upconverting nanoparticles holds promise for their safety and suitability for biomedical detection and imaging.
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- Anna Gnach
- Wrocław Research Center EIT+
- 54-066 Wrocław
- Poland
- Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy
- PAS
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- Wrocław Research Center EIT+
- 54-066 Wrocław
- Poland
- Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy
- PAS
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- Wrocław Research Center EIT+
- 54-066 Wrocław
- Poland
- Institute of Low Temp&Structure Research
- PAS
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- Wrocław Research Center EIT+
- 54-066 Wrocław
- Poland
- Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy
- PAS
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Centre for NanoScience Research
- Concordia University
- Montreal
- H4B 1R6 Canada
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Choi J, Park H, Kim T, Jeong Y, Oh MH, Hyeon T, Gilad AA, Lee KH. Engineered collagen hydrogels for the sustained release of biomolecules and imaging agents: promoting the growth of human gingival cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:5189-201. [PMID: 25429215 PMCID: PMC4243508 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s71304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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We present here the in vitro release profiles of either fluorescently labeled biomolecules or computed tomography contrast nanoagents from engineered collagen hydrogels under physiological conditions. The collagen constructs were designed as potential biocompatible inserts into wounded human gingiva. The collagen hydrogels were fabricated under a variety of conditions in order to optimize the release profile of biomolecules and nanoparticles for the desired duration and amount. The collagen constructs containing biomolecules/nanoconstructs were incubated under physiological conditions (ie, 37°C and 5% CO2) for 24 hours, and the release profile was tuned from 20% to 70% of initially loaded materials by varying the gelation conditions of the collagen constructs. The amounts of released biomolecules and nanoparticles were quantified respectively by measuring the intensity of fluorescence and X-ray scattering. The collagen hydrogel we fabricated may serve as an efficient platform for the controlled release of biomolecules and imaging agents in human gingiva to facilitate the regeneration of oral tissues.
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- Jonghoon Choi
- Department of Bionanotechnology, Hanyang University, Seoul Campus, Seoul, Korea ; Department of Bionanoengineering, Hanyang University, ERICA Campus, Ansan, Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science, Seoul, Korea ; School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Hanyang University, Seoul Campus, Seoul, Korea ; Department of Bionanoengineering, Hanyang University, ERICA Campus, Ansan, Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science, Seoul, Korea ; School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science, Seoul, Korea ; School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA ; Institute for Cell Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
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Chen S, Zhang C, Jia G, Duan J, Wang S, Zhang J. Size-dependent cytotoxicity of europium doped NaYF ₄ nanoparticles in endothelial cells. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2014; 43:330-42. [PMID: 25175221 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2014] [Revised: 06/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Lanthanide-doped sodium yttrium fluoride (NaYF4) nanoparticles exhibit novel optical properties which make them be widely used in various fields. The extensive applications increase the chance of human exposure to these nanoparticles and thus raise deep concerns regarding their riskiness. In the present study, we have synthesized europium doped NaYF4 (NaYF4:Eu(3+)) nanoparticles with three diameters and used endothelial cells (ECs) as a cell model to explore the potential toxic effect. The cell viability, cytomembrane integrity, cellular uptake, intracellular localization, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), apoptosis detection, caspase-3 activity and expression of inflammatory gene were studied. The results indicated that these nanoparticles could be uptaken into ECs and decrease the cell viability, induce the intracellular lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, increase the ROS level, and decrease the cell MMP in a size-dependent manner. Besides that, the cells were suffered to apoptosis with the caspase-3 activation, and the inflammation specific gene expressions (ICAM1 and VCAM1) were also increased. Our results suggest that the damage pathway may be related to the ROS generation and mitochondrial damage. The results provide novel evidence to elucidate their toxicity mechanisms and may be helpful for more rational applications of these compounds in the future.
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- Shizhu Chen
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China.
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Chen J, Tanguay RL, Tal TL, Gai Z, Ma X, Bai C, Tilton SC, Jin D, Yang D, Huang C, Dong Q. Early life perfluorooctanesulphonic acid (PFOS) exposure impairs zebrafish organogenesis. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2014; 150:124-32. [PMID: 24667235 PMCID: PMC4159678 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2014.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Revised: 02/23/2014] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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As a persistent organic contaminant, perfluorooctanesulphonic acid (PFOS) has been widely detected in the environment, wildlife, and humans. The present study revealed that zebrafish embryos exposed to 16 μM PFOS during a sensitive window of 48-96 hour post-fertilization (hpf) disrupted larval morphology at 120 hpf. Malformed zebrafish larvae were characterized by uninflated swim bladder, less developed gut, and curved spine. Histological and ultrastructural examination of PFOS-exposed larvae showed structural alterations in swim bladder and gut. Whole genome microarray was used to identify the early transcripts dysregulated following exposure to 16 μM PFOS at 96 hpf. In total, 1278 transcripts were significantly misexpressed (p<0.05) and 211 genes were changed at least two-fold upon PFOS exposure in comparison to the vehicle-exposed control group. A PFOS-induced network of perturbed transcripts relating to swim bladder and gut development revealed that misexpression of genes were involved in organogenesis. Taken together, early life stage exposure to PFOS perturbs various molecular pathways potentially resulting in observed defects in swim bladder and gut development.
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- Jiangfei Chen
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, The Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory and the Environmental Health Sciences Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97333, USA
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- Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, The Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory and the Environmental Health Sciences Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97333, USA
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99352, USA
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Technology and Application of Model Organisms; Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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