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Cao H, Guo Y, Ma C, Wang Y, Jing Y, Chen X, Liang H. Comparative study of the effects of different surface-coated silver nanoparticles on thyroid disruption and bioaccumulation in zebrafish early life. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 360:142422. [PMID: 38795916 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142422] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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The widespread use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in commercial and industrial applications has led to their increased presence in the environment, raising concerns about their ecological and health impacts. This study pioneers an investigation into the chronic versus short-term acute toxicological impacts of differently coated AgNPs on zebrafish, with a novel focus on the thyroid-disrupting effects previously unexplored. The results showed that acute toxicity ranked from highest to lowest as AgNO3 (0.128 mg/L), PVP-AgNPs (1.294 mg/L), Citrate-AgNPs (6.984 mg/L), Uncoated-AgNPs (8.269 mg/L). For bioaccumulation, initial peaks were observed at 2 days, followed by fluctuations over time, with the eventual highest enrichment seen in Uncoated-AgNPs and Citrate-AgNPs at concentrations of 13 and 130 μg/L. Additionally, the four exposure groups showed a significant increase in T3 levels, which was 1.28-2.11 times higher than controls, and significant changes in thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin (TG) content, indicating thyroid disruption. Gene expression analysis revealed distinct changes in the HPT axis-related genes, providing potential mechanisms underlying the thyroid toxicity induced by different AgNPs. The higher the Ag concentration in zebrafish, the stronger the thyroid disrupting effects, which in turn affected growth and development, in the order of Citrate-AgNPs, Uncoated-AgNPs > AgNO3, PVP-AgNPs. This research underscores the importance of considering nanoparticle coatings in risk assessments and offers insights into the mechanisms by which AgNPs affect aquatic organisms' endocrine systems, highlighting the need for careful nanotechnology use and the relevance of these findings for understanding environmental pollutants' role in thyroid disease.
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- Huihui Cao
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control & Waste Resource Reuse, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010030, China.
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Fernández-Trujillo S, Jiménez-Moreno M, Rodríguez-Fariñas N, Rodríguez Martín-Doimeadios RC. Critical evaluation of the potential of ICP-MS-based systems in toxicological studies of metallic nanoparticles. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:2657-2676. [PMID: 38329514 PMCID: PMC11009754 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05181-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The extensive application of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in several fields has significantly impacted our daily lives. Nonetheless, uncertainties persist regarding the toxicity and potential risks associated with the vast number of NPs entering the environment and human bodies, so the performance of toxicological studies are highly demanded. While traditional assays focus primarily on the effects, the comprehension of the underlying processes requires innovative analytical approaches that can detect, characterize, and quantify NPs in complex biological matrices. Among the available alternatives to achieve this information, mass spectrometry, and more concretely, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), has emerged as an appealing option. This work critically reviews the valuable contribution of ICP-MS-based techniques to investigate NP toxicity and their transformations during in vitro and in vivo toxicological assays. Various ICP-MS modalities, such as total elemental analysis, single particle or single-cell modes, and coupling with separation techniques, as well as the potential of laser ablation as a spatially resolved sample introduction approach, are explored and discussed. Moreover, this review addresses limitations, novel trends, and perspectives in the field of nanotoxicology, particularly concerning NP internalization and pathways. These processes encompass cellular uptake and quantification, localization, translocation to other cell compartments, and biological transformations. By leveraging the capabilities of ICP-MS, researchers can gain deeper insights into the behaviour and effects of NPs, which can pave the way for safer and more responsible use of these materials.
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- Sergio Fernández-Trujillo
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenida Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenida Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenida Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenida Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain.
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Vijayakumar S, Chen J, González-Sánchez ZI, Tungare K, Bhori M, Shakila H, Sruthi KS, Divya M, Durán-Lara EF, Thandapani G, Anbu P. Biomedical and ecosafety assessment of marine fish collagen capped silver nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129324. [PMID: 38228210 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) synthesis, the focus has predominantly been on plant-derived sources, leaving the realm of biological or animal origins relatively uncharted. Breaking new ground, our study introduces a pioneering approach: the creation of Ag NPs using marine fish collagen, termed ClAg NPs, and offers a comprehensive exploration of their diverse attributes. To begin, we meticulously characterized ClAg NPs, revealing their spherical morphology, strong crystalline structure, and average diameter of 5 to 100 nm. These NPs showed potent antibacterial activity, notably against S. aureus (gram-positive), surpassing their efficacy against S. typhi (gram-negative). Additionally, ClAg NPs effectively hindered the growth of MRSA biofilms at 500 μg/mL. Impressively, they demonstrated substantial antioxidant capabilities, out performing standard gallic acid. Although higher concentrations of ClAg NPs induced hemolysis (41.804 %), lower concentrations remained non hemolytic. Further evaluations delved into the safety and potential applications of ClAg NPs. In vitro cytotoxicity studies on HEK 293 and HeLa cells revealed dose-dependent toxicity, with IC50 of 75.28 μg/mL and 79.13 μg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, ClAg NPs affected seed germination, root, and shoot lengths in Mung plants, underscoring their relevance in agriculture. Lastly, zebrafish embryo toxicity assays revealed notable effects, particularly at 500 μg/mL, on embryo morphology and survival rates at 96 hpf. In conclusion, our study pioneers the synthesis and multifaceted evaluation of ClAg NPs, offering promise for their use as versatile nano therapeutics in the medical field and as high-value collagen-based nanobiomaterial with minimal environmental impact.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China.
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- Nanobiology Laboratory, Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, PUCMM, Autopista Duarte Km 1 ½, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic; Department of Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, CBD Belapur, Plot No-50, Sector-15, Navi Mumbai 400614, India; Anatek Services PVT Ltd, 10, Sai Chamber, Near Santacruz Railway Bridge, Sen Nagar, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055, India.
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, CBD Belapur, Plot No-50, Sector-15, Navi Mumbai 400614, India; Invenio life Technology PVT Ltd, Office No.118, Grow More Tower, Plot No.5, Sector 2, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- BioMe-Live Analytical Centre, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bio&NanoMaterialsLab, Drug Delivery and Controlled Release, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Maule, Chile; Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Maule, Chile
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- PG and Research Department of Chemistry, D.K.M. College for Women (Autonomous), Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 402-751, Republic of Korea.
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Lin X, Chen T. A Review of in vivo Toxicity of Quantum Dots in Animal Models. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:8143-8168. [PMID: 38170122 PMCID: PMC10759915 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s434842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Tremendous research efforts have been devoted to nanoparticles for applications in optoelectronics and biomedicine. Over the past decade, quantum dots (QDs) have become one of the fastest growing areas of research in nanotechnology because of outstanding photophysical properties, including narrow and symmetrical emission spectrum, broad fluorescence excitation spectrum, the tenability of the emission wavelength with the particle size and composition, anti-photobleaching ability and stable fluorescence. These characteristics are suitable for optical imaging, drug delivery and other biomedical applications. Research on QDs toxicology has demonstrated QDs affect or damage the biological system to some extent, and this situation is generally caused by the metal ions and some special properties in QDs, which hinders the further application of QDs in the biomedical field. The toxicological mechanism mainly stems from the release of heavy metal ions and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). At the same time, the contact reaction with QDs also cause disorders in organelles and changes in gene expression profiles. In this review, we try to present an overview of the toxicity and related toxicity mechanisms of QDs in different target organs. It is believed that the evaluation of toxicity and the synthesis of environmentally friendly QDs are the primary issues to be addressed for future widespread applications. However, considering the many different types and potential modifications, this review on the potential toxicity of QDs is still not clearly elucidated, and further research is needed on this meaningful topic.
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- Xiaotan Lin
- School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, DongGuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Family Planning, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, DongGuan, People’s Republic of China
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Auclair J, Turcotte P, Gagnon C, Peyrot C, Wilkinson KJ, Gagné F. Form-Dependent Toxicity of Silver Nanomaterials in Rainbow Trout Gills. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1356. [PMID: 37110941 PMCID: PMC10142066 DOI: 10.3390/nano13081356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The toxicity of the form of nanoparticles is presently not well understood. The purpose of this study consists in comparing the toxicity of various forms of silver nanoparticles (nAg) in juvenile rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Juveniles were exposed to various forms of polyvinyl-coated nAg of similar size for 96 h at 15 °C. After the exposure period, the gills were isolated and analyzed for Ag uptake/distribution, oxidative stress, glucose metabolism, and genotoxicity. Higher levels of Ag were detected in gills in fish exposed to dissolved Ag followed by spherical, cubic, and prismatic nAg. Size-exclusion chromatography of gill fractions revealed that the dissolution of nAg was observed for all forms of nAg where prismatic nAg released more important levels of Ag in the protein pool as in fish exposed to dissolved Ag as well. The aggregation of nAg was more important for cubic nAg in respect of the other forms of nAg. The data revealed that lipid peroxidation was closely associated with protein aggregation and viscosity. Biomarkers revealed changes in lipid/oxidative stress and genotoxicity, which were related to the loss of protein aggregation and inflammation (NO2 levels), respectively. In general, the observed effects were found for all forms of nAg where the effects from prismatic nAg were generally higher than for spherical and cubic nAg. The strong relationship between genotoxicity and inflammation response suggests the participation of the immune system in the observed responses of juvenile fish gills.
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- Joëlle Auclair
- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7, Canada; (J.A.)
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- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7, Canada; (J.A.)
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- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7, Canada; (J.A.)
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- Chemistry Department, Montréal University, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7, Canada; (J.A.)
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Araújo MJ, Sousa ML, Fonseca E, Felpeto AB, Martins JC, Vázquez M, Mallo N, Rodriguez-Lorenzo L, Quarato M, Pinheiro I, Turkina MV, López-Mayán JJ, Peña-Vázquez E, Barciela-Alonso MC, Spuch-Calvar M, Oliveira M, Bermejo-Barrera P, Cabaleiro S, Espiña B, Vasconcelos V, Campos A. Proteomics reveals multiple effects of titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles in the metabolism of turbot, Scophthalmus maximus. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136110. [PMID: 36007739 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136110] [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: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silver (Ag) NPs are among the most used engineered inorganic nanoparticles (NPs); however, their potential effects to marine demersal fish species, are not fully understood. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the proteomic alterations induced by sub-lethal concentrations citrate-coated 25 nm ("P25") TiO2 or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) coated 15 nm Ag NPs to turbot, Scophthalmus maximus. Juvenile fish were exposed to the NPs through daily feeding for 14 days. The tested concentrations were 0, 0.75 or 1.5 mg of each NPs per kg of fish per day. The determination of NPs, Titanium and Ag levels (sp-ICP-MS/ICP-MS) and histological alterations (Transmission Electron Microscopy) supported proteomic analysis performed in the liver and kidney. Proteomic sample preparation procedure (SP3) was followed by LC-MS/MS. Label-free MS quantification methods were employed to assess differences in protein expression. Functional analysis was performed using STRING web-tool. KEGG Gene Ontology suggested terms were discussed and potential biomarkers of exposure were proposed. Overall, data shows that liver accumulated more elements than kidney, presented more histological alterations (lipid droplets counts and size) and proteomic alterations. The Differentially Expressed Proteins (DEPs) were higher in Ag NPs trial. The functional analysis revealed that both NPs caused enrichment of proteins related to generic processes (metabolic pathways). Ag NPs also affected protein synthesis and nucleic acid transcription, among other processes. Proteins related to thyroid hormone transport (Serpina7) and calcium ion binding (FAT2) were suggested as biomarkers of TiO2 NPs in liver. For Ag NPs, in kidney (and at a lower degree in liver) proteins related with metabolic activity, metabolism of exogenous substances and oxidative stress (e.g.: NADH dehydrogenase and Cytochrome P450) were suggested as potential biomarkers. Data suggests adverse effects in turbot after medium/long-term exposures and the need for additional studies to validate specific biological applications of these NPs.
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- Mário J Araújo
- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CETGA - Cluster de la Acuicultura de Galicia, 15965, Ribeira, Galicia, A Coruña, Spain
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- CETGA - Cluster de la Acuicultura de Galicia, 15965, Ribeira, Galicia, A Coruña, Spain
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- TeamNanoTech / Magnetic Materials Group, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo - Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CETGA - Cluster de la Acuicultura de Galicia, 15965, Ribeira, Galicia, A Coruña, Spain
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal; Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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Bekissanova Z, Railean V, Brzozowska W, Wojtczak I, Ospanova A, Buszewski B, Sprynskyy M. Synthesis, characterization of silver/kaolinite nanocomposite and studying its antibacterial activity. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 220:112908. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Auclair J, Gagné F. Shape-Dependent Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles on Freshwater Cnidarians. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12183107. [PMID: 36144895 PMCID: PMC9503847 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are increasingly used in various consumer products, leading to their inadvertent release in aquatic ecosystems. The toxicity of AgNPs could be associated with the leaching of ionic Ag but also with the size, shape and surface properties. The purpose of this study was to test the null hypothesis that toxicity of AgNPs was independent of shape in the invertebrate Hydra vulgaris. The hydranths were exposed to increasing concentrations of ionic Ag and AgNPs of three different shapes (spherical, cubic and prismatic) with the same size and coating (polyvinylpyrrolidone). The data revealed that between 68% and 75% of total Ag remained in solution after the 96 h exposure period, while 85−90% of ionic Ag remained in solution. The 96 h lethal concentration (LC50) was lower with ionic (4 µg/L) and spherical AgNPs (56 µg/L), based on irreversible morphological changes such as loss of tentacles and body disintegration. Cubic and prismatic AgNPs were not toxic at a concentration of <100 µg/L. The sublethal toxicity was also determined at 96 h based on characteristic morphological changes (clubbed and/or shortened tentacles) and showed the following toxicity: ionic (2.6 µg/L), spherical (22 µg/L) and prismatic (32.5 µg/L) AgNPs. The nanocube was not toxic at this level. The data indicated that toxicity was shape-dependent where nanoparticles with a low aspect ratio in addition to high circularity and elongation properties were more toxic at both the lethal and sublethal levels. In conclusion, the shape of AgNPs could influence toxicity and warrants further research to better understand the mechanisms of action at play.
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Corsi I, Desimone MF, Cazenave J. Building the Bridge From Aquatic Nanotoxicology to Safety by Design Silver Nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:836742. [PMID: 35350188 PMCID: PMC8957934 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.836742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Nanotechnologies have rapidly grown, and they are considered the new industrial revolution. However, the augmented production and wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and nanoparticles (NPs) inevitably lead to environmental exposure with consequences on human and environmental health. Engineered nanomaterial and nanoparticle (ENM/P) effects on humans and the environment are complex and largely depend on the interplay between their peculiar properties such as size, shape, coating, surface charge, and degree of agglomeration or aggregation and those of the receiving media/body. These rebounds on ENM/P safety and newly developed concepts such as the safety by design are gaining importance in the field of sustainable nanotechnologies. This article aims to review the critical characteristics of the ENM/Ps that need to be addressed in the safe by design process to develop ENM/Ps with the ablility to reduce/minimize any potential toxicological risks for living beings associated with their exposure. Specifically, we focused on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) due to an increasing number of nanoproducts containing AgNPs, as well as an increasing knowledge about these nanomaterials (NMs) and their effects. We review the ecotoxicological effects documented on freshwater and marine species that demonstrate the importance of the relationship between the ENM/P design and their biological outcomes in terms of environmental safety.
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- Ilaria Corsi
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología (INALI), CONICET, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
- *Correspondence: Jimena Cazenave,
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Schultz DR, Tang S, Miller C, Gagnon D, Shekh K, Alcaraz AJG, Janz DM, Hecker M. A Multi-Life Stage Comparison of Silver Nanoparticle Toxicity on the Early Development of Three Canadian Fish Species. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2021; 40:3337-3350. [PMID: 34506650 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Information on the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in fish has mostly been generated from standard laboratory species and short-term toxicity tests. However, there is significant uncertainty regarding AgNP toxicity to native species of concern in North America, particularly in northern freshwater ecosystems. We assessed the chronic toxicity of AgNPs in early life stages of three North American fish species: rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), and northern pike (Esox lucius). Newly fertilized embryos were exposed to nominal aqueous concentrations of 0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10.0, or 30.0 nM AgNPs for 126 (rainbow trout), 210 (lake trout), and 25 (northern pike) days. Endpoints included cumulative developmental time (°C × day or degree-days to 50% life-stage transition), mortality, fork length, embryonic malformations, cumulative survival, and histopathology of gill and liver in larvae/alevins. The results showed life stage-specific differences in responses, with endpoints during the embryonic stage occurring more often and at lower concentrations compared to larval/alevin and juvenile stages. Sensitivities among species were highly dependent on the endpoints measured, although developmental time appeared to be the most consistent endpoint across species. At embryonic and larval/alevin stages, northern pike was the most sensitive species (lowest observable effect concentration of 0.1 nM using developmental time). Rainbow trout displayed similar responses to lake trout across multiple endpoints and therefore seems to be an adequate surrogate for trout species in ecotoxicology studies. Moreover, while mortality during individual life stages was not generally affected, the cumulative mortality across life stages was significantly affected, which highlights the importance of chronic, multi-life-stage studies. Environ Toxicol Chem 2021;40:3337-3350. © 2021 SETAC.
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- Dayna R Schultz
- Toxicology Graduate Program, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- School of the Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Graduate Program, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- School of the Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Ali I, Khan S, Shah K, Haroon, Kalimullah, Bian L. Microscopic analysis of plant-mediated silver nanoparticle toxicity in rainbow trout fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Microsc Res Tech 2021; 84:2302-2310. [PMID: 34048107 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Over the years, nanoscience and the application of nanomaterials have gained the attention of researchers due to their enormous application history. Especially, the application of AgNPs providing innovative solutions to a wide range of environmental issues, for instance, wastewater treatment, bioremediations, and environmental sensing. Besides all these, the environmental application of silver nanomaterials causes severe problems in the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. For their concern, the present study was conducted to expose rainbow trout fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to different concentrations of silver nanoparticles for 25 days. In the current study, mortality (LC50 ), accumulation, and histopathological changes were analyzed. The results have revealed that the silver nanoparticles were mostly accumulated in the liver followed by the intestine, gill, and muscles. The microscopic analysis has shown that the accumulation of silver nanoparticles led to histological changes in gill and intestinal tissues. Necrosis, degeneration, mucus substance on the surface of gill lamella, cell lysis, and gill lamella atrophy were found at (0.04 mg/L) and (0.06 mg/L). The findings in the current study showed less toxicity in the sense of mortality and accumulation of AgNPs. Therefore, further systematic studies are needed to access the influence of silver nanoparticles on the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Ihsan Ali
- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
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- Institutes and Key Laboratories, Chemistry Department, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Zhang W, Li W, Li J, Chang X, Niu S, Wu T, Kong L, Zhang T, Tang M, Xue Y. Neurobehavior and neuron damage following prolonged exposure of silver nanoparticles with/without polyvinylpyrrolidone coating in Caenorhabditis elegans. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 41:2055-2067. [PMID: 33993517 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have become widespread in the environment with increasing industrial applications. But the studies about their potential health risks are far from enough, especially in neurotoxic effects. This study aimed to investigate the neurotoxic effects of longer-term exposure (prolonged exposure for 48 h and chronic exposure for 6 days) of 20nm AgNPs with/without polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) coating at low concentrations (0.01-10 mg·L-1 ) to Caenorhabditis elegans. The results suggested that exposure to AgNPs induced damage to nematode survival, with the longest and relative average life span reduced. Exposure to AgNPs caused neurotoxicity on locomotion behaviors (head thrashes, body bends, pharyngeal pumping frequency, and defecation interval) and sensory perception behaviors (chemotaxis assay and thermotaxis assay), as well as impaired dopaminergic, GABAergic, and cholinergic neurons, except for glutamatergic, based on the alters fluorescence intensity, in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Further investigations suggested that the low-dose AgNPs (0.01-0.1 mg·L-1 ) exposure raises receptors of GABAergic and dopamine in C. elegans at the genetic level, whereas opposite results were observed at higher doses (1-10 mg·L-1 ), which implied that AgNPs could cause neurotoxicity by impairing neurotransmitter delivery. The PVP-AgNPs could cause a higher fatality rate and neurotoxicity at the same dose. Notably, AgNPs did not cause any deleterious effect on nematodes at the lowest dose of 0.01 mg·L-1 . In general, these results suggested that AgNPs possess the neurotoxic potential in C. elegans and provided useful information to understand the neurotoxicity of AgNPs, which would offer an inspiring perspective on the safe application.
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- Wenli Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Solano R, Patiño-Ruiz D, Tejeda-Benitez L, Herrera A. Metal- and metal/oxide-based engineered nanoparticles and nanostructures: a review on the applications, nanotoxicological effects, and risk control strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:16962-16981. [PMID: 33638785 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12996-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The production and demand of nanoparticles in the manufacturing sector and personal care products, release a large number of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) into the atmosphere, aquatic ecosystems, and terrestrial environments. The intentional or involuntary incorporation of ENPs into the environment is carried out through different processes. The ENPs are combined with other compounds and release into the atmosphere, settling on the ground due to the water cycle or other atmospheric phenomena. In the case of aquatic ecosystems, the ENPs undergo hetero-aggregation and sedimentation, reaching different living organisms and flora, as well as groundwater. Accordingly, the high mobility of ENPs in diverse ecosystems is strongly related to physical, chemical, and biological processes. Recent studies have been focused on the toxicological effects of a wide variety of ENPs using different validated biological models. This literature review emphasizes the study of toxicological effects related to using the most common ENPs, specifically metal and metal/oxides-based nanoparticles, addressing different synthesis methodologies, applications, and toxicological evaluations. The results suggest negative impacts on biological models, such as oxidative stress, metabolic and locomotive toxicity, DNA replication dysfunction, and bioaccumulation. Finally, it was consulted the protocols for the control of risks, following the assessment and management process, as well as the classification system for technological alternatives and risk management measures of ENPs, which are useful for the transfer of technology and nanoparticles commercialization.
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- Ricardo Solano
- Engineering Doctorate Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia
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- Engineering Doctorate Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Process Design and Biomass Utilization Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia
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- Engineering Doctorate Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia.
- Chemical Engineering Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia.
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Gherasim O, Puiu RA, Bîrcă AC, Burdușel AC, Grumezescu AM. An Updated Review on Silver Nanoparticles in Biomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E2318. [PMID: 33238486 PMCID: PMC7700255 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) represent one of the most explored categories of nanomaterials for new and improved biomaterials and biotechnologies, with impressive use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, anti-infective therapy and wound care, food and the textile industry. Their extensive and versatile applicability relies on the genuine and easy-tunable properties of nanosilver, including remarkable physicochemical behavior, exceptional antimicrobial efficiency, anti-inflammatory action and antitumor activity. Besides commercially available and clinically safe AgNPs-based products, a substantial number of recent studies assessed the applicability of nanosilver as therapeutic agents in augmented and alternative strategies for cancer therapy, sensing and diagnosis platforms, restorative and regenerative biomaterials. Given the beneficial interactions of AgNPs with living structures and their nontoxic effects on healthy human cells, they represent an accurate candidate for various biomedical products. In the present review, the most important and recent applications of AgNPs in biomedical products and biomedicine are considered.
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- Oana Gherasim
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (R.A.P.); (A.C.B.); (A.-C.B.)
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (R.A.P.); (A.C.B.); (A.-C.B.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (R.A.P.); (A.C.B.); (A.-C.B.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (R.A.P.); (A.C.B.); (A.-C.B.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (R.A.P.); (A.C.B.); (A.-C.B.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Panduri Road, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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Fiorati A, Bellingeri A, Punta C, Corsi I, Venditti I. Silver Nanoparticles for Water Pollution Monitoring and Treatments: Ecosafety Challenge and Cellulose-Based Hybrids Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1635. [PMID: 32717864 PMCID: PMC7465245 DOI: 10.3390/polym12081635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used as engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in many advanced nanotechnologies, due to their versatile, easy and cheap preparations combined with peculiar chemical-physical properties. Their increased production and integration in environmental applications including water treatment raise concerns for their impact on humans and the environment. An eco-design strategy that makes it possible to combine the best material performances with no risk for the natural ecosystems and living beings has been recently proposed. This review envisages potential hybrid solutions of AgNPs for water pollution monitoring and remediation to satisfy their successful, environmentally safe (ecosafe) application. Being extremely efficient in pollutants sensing and degradation, their ecosafe application can be achieved in combination with polymeric-based materials, especially with cellulose, by following an eco-design approach. In fact, (AgNPs)-cellulose hybrids have the double advantage of being easily produced using recycled material, with low costs and possible reuse, and of being ecosafe, if properly designed. An updated view of the use and prospects of these advanced hybrids AgNP-based materials is provided, which will surely speed their environmental application with consequent significant economic and environmental impact.
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- Andrea Fiorati
- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta” and INSTM Local Unit, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and INSTM Local Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (A.B.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta” and INSTM Local Unit, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and INSTM Local Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (A.B.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Sciences, Roma Tre University of Rome, via della Vasca Navale 79, 00146 Rome, Italy
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