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Chen M, Hei J, Huang Y, Liu X, Huang Y. In vivo safety evaluation method for nanomaterials for cancer therapy. Clin Transl Oncol 2024; 26:2126-2141. [PMID: 38573443 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-024-03466-9] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Nanomaterials are extensively used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases because of their distinctive physicochemical properties, including the small size and ease of modification. The approval of numerous nanomaterials for clinical treatment has led to a significant increase in human exposure to these materials. When nanomaterials enter organisms, they interact with DNA, cells, tissues, and organs, potentially causing various adverse effects, such as genotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, and damage to tissues and organs. Therefore, it is crucial to elucidate the side effects and toxicity mechanisms of nanomaterials thoroughly before their clinical applications. Although methods for in vitro safety evaluation of nanomaterials are well established, systematic methods for in vivo safety evaluation are still lacking. This review focuses on the in vivo safety evaluation of nanomaterials and explores their potential effects. In addition, the experimental methods for assessing such effects in various disciplines, including toxicology, pharmacology, physiopathology, immunology, and bioinformatics are also discussed.
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- Mengqi Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
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Udupi A, Shetty S, Aranjani JM, Kumar R, Bharati S. Anticancer therapeutic potential of multimodal targeting agent- "phosphorylated galactosylated chitosan coated magnetic nanoparticles" against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01655-1. [PMID: 38990437 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01655-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are extensively used as carriers in targeted drug delivery and has several advantages in the field of magnetic hyperthermia, chemodynamic therapy and magnet assisted radionuclide therapy. The characteristics of SPIONs can be tailored to deliver drugs into tumor via "passive targeting" and they can also be coated with tissue-specific agents to enhance tumor uptake via "active targeting". In our earlier studies, we developed HCC specific targeting agent- "phosphorylated galactosylated chitosan"(PGC) for targeting asialoglycoprotein receptors. Considering their encouraging results, in this study we developed a multifunctional targeting system- "phosphorylated galactosylated chitosan-coated magnetic nanoparticles"(PGCMNPs) for targeting HCC. PGCMNPs were synthesized by co-precipitation method and characterized by DLS, XRD, TEM, VSM, elemental analysis and FT-IR spectroscopy. PGCMNPs were evaluated for in vitro antioxidant properties, uptake in HepG2 cells, biodistribution, in vivo toxicity and were also evaluated for anticancer therapeutic potential against NDEA-induced HCC in mice model in terms of tumor status, electrical properties, antioxidant defense status and apoptosis. The characterization studies confirmed successful formation of PGCMNPs with superparamagnetic properties. The internalization studies demonstrated (99-100)% uptake of PGCMNPs in HepG2 cells. These results were also supported by biodistribution studies in which increased iron content (296%) was noted inside the hepatocytes. Further, PGCMNPs exhibited no in vivo toxicity. The anticancer therapeutic potential was evident from observation that PGCMNPs treatment decreased tumor bearing animals (41.6%) and significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lowered tumor multiplicity. Overall, this study indicated that PGCMNPs with improved properties are efficiently taken-up by hepatoma cells and has therapeutic potential against HCC. Further, this agent can be tagged with 32P and hence can offer multimodal cancer treatment options via radiation ablation as well as magnetic hyperthermia.
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- Anushree Udupi
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India.
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Mayorova OA, Gusliakova OI, Prikhozhdenko ES, Verkhovskii RA, Bratashov DN. Magnetic Platelets as a Platform for Drug Delivery and Cell Trapping. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010214. [PMID: 36678843 PMCID: PMC9866132 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The possibility of using magnetically labeled blood cells as carriers is a novel approach in targeted drug-delivery systems, potentially allowing for improved bloodstream delivery strategies. Blood cells already meet the requirements of biocompatibility, safety from clotting and blockage of small vessels. It would solve the important problem of the patient's immune response to embedded foreign carriers. The high efficiency of platelet loading makes them promising research objects for the development of personalized drug-delivery systems. We are developing a new approach to use platelets decorated with magnetic nanoparticles as a targeted drug-delivery system, with a focus on bloodstream delivery. Platelets are non-nuclear blood cells and are of great importance in the pathogenesis of blood-clotting disorders. In addition, platelets are able to attach to circulating tumor cells. In this article, we studied the effect of platelets labeled with BSA-modified magnetic nanoparticles on healthy and cancer cells. This opens up broad prospects for future research based on the delivery of specific active substances by this method.
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- Oksana A. Mayorova
- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, 83 Astrakhanskaya Str., 410012 Saratov, Russia
- Department of General Educations, Saratov State Vavilov Agrarian University, 1 Theater Square, 410012 Saratov, Russia
- Correspondence: (O.A.M.); (D.N.B.)
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- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, 83 Astrakhanskaya Str., 410012 Saratov, Russia
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- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, 83 Astrakhanskaya Str., 410012 Saratov, Russia
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- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, 83 Astrakhanskaya Str., 410012 Saratov, Russia
- Correspondence: (O.A.M.); (D.N.B.)
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In Vitro and In Vivo Biological Assays of Dextran Coated Iron Oxide Aqueous Magnetic Fluids. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010177. [PMID: 36678806 PMCID: PMC9865434 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The iron oxide nanoparticles coated with different surface coatings were studied and characterized by multiple physicochemical and biological methods. The present paper aims at estimating the toxicity in vitro and in vivo of dextran coated iron oxide aqueous magnetic fluids. The in vitro studies were conducted by quantifying the viability of HeLa cells after their incubation with the samples (concentrations of 62.5−125−250−500 μg/mL at different time intervals). The estimation of the toxicity in vivo of administering dextran coated iron oxide aqueous magnetic fluids (DIO-AMF) with hydrodynamic diameter of 25.73 ± 4 nm to Male Brown Norway rats has been made. Different concentrations (62.5−125−250−500 μg/mL) of dextran coated iron oxide aqueous magnetic fluids were administered for 7 consecutive days. Hematology and biochemistry of the Male Brown Norway rats assessment was performed at various time intervals (24−72 h and 21−28 days) after intra-peritoneal injection. The results showed that high concentrations of DIO-AMF (250 and 500 μg/mL) significantly increased white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit compared to the values obtained for the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, following the administration of DIO-AMF, the levels of alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase increased compared to the control group (p < 0.05). After DIO-AMF administration, no significant difference was observed in the levels of alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, urea and creatinine compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The results of the present study showed that dextran coated iron oxide aqueous magnetic fluids in concentrations lower than 250 μg/mL are reliable for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
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Baabu PRS, Kumar HK, Gumpu MB, Babu K J, Kulandaisamy AJ, Rayappan JBB. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: A Review on the Province of Its Compounds, Properties and Biological Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 16:ma16010059. [PMID: 36614400 PMCID: PMC9820855 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Materials science and technology, with the advent of nanotechnology, has brought about innumerable nanomaterials and multi-functional materials, with intriguing yet profound properties, into the scientific realm. Even a minor functionalization of a nanomaterial brings about vast changes in its properties that could be potentially utilized in various applications, particularly for biological applications, as one of the primary needs at present is for point-of-care devices that can provide swifter, accurate, reliable, and reproducible results for the detection of various physiological conditions, or as elements that could increase the resolution of current bio-imaging procedures. In this regard, iron oxide nanoparticles, a major class of metal oxide nanoparticles, have been sweepingly synthesized, characterized, and studied for their essential properties; there are 14 polymorphs that have been reported so far in the literature. With such a background, this review's primary focus is the discussion of the different synthesis methods along with their structural, optical, magnetic, rheological and phase transformation properties. Subsequently, the review has been extrapolated to summarize the effective use of these nanoparticles as contrast agents in bio-imaging, therapeutic agents making use of its immune-toxicity and subsequent usage in hyperthermia for the treatment of cancer, electron transfer agents in copious electrochemical based enzymatic or non-enzymatic biosensors and bactericidal coatings over biomaterials to reduce the biofilm formation significantly.
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- Priyannth Ramasami Sundhar Baabu
- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India
- Acrophase, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 620 015, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India
- Correspondence:
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Gamal A, Kortam LE, El Ghareeb AEW, El Rahman HAA. Assessment of the potential toxic effect of magnetite nanoparticles on the male reproductive system based on immunological and molecular studies. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14613. [PMID: 36216500 DOI: 10.1111/and.14613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) are the most conventional type of iron oxide nanoparticles used in the food industrial processes, removal of heavy metals, and biomedical applications in vivo or in vitro. Until now, there is no sufficient information that can confirm its effect on the body's immune system and reproductive health in males. The purpose of this research is to estimate the immunotoxic and reproductive toxic effects of MNPs in male rats. This study included 36 adult male albino rats divided into three groups. The experimental groups were intraperitoneally injected with MNPs at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight 3 times/week for 60 days, while the control group was injected with saline solution. MNPs caused a significant decrease in the body weight change of the high-treated group. MNPs produced changes in the lymphocyte proliferation rate which referred to a significant immunotoxic effect measured by the 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-di-phenyltetrazolium bromide reduction method. The testicular tissue of male-treated rats showed some moderate and severe degenerative changes. The sperm parameters of count, motility, and viability were significantly decreased. Sperm morphological abnormalities were detected in all treated animals. MNPs produced a significant decrease in testosterone levels, increased the level of malondialdehyde, impaired the activity of the antioxidant enzymes and induced testicular DNA damage. In conclusion, MNPs affected the normal immune state in male rats and facilitated the generation of reactive oxygen species subsequently triggering testicular oxidative stress damages. All these consequences had a negative impact on male reproductive health.
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- Aya Gamal
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Immunity, Animal Reproduction Research Institute (ARRI), Egypt
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Guerra DB, Oliveira EMN, Sonntag AR, Sbaraine P, Fay AP, Morrone FB, Papaléo RM. Intercomparison of radiosensitization induced by gold and iron oxide nanoparticles in human glioblastoma cells irradiated by 6 MV photons. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9602. [PMID: 35688846 PMCID: PMC9187689 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13368-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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In this work, an intercomparison of sensitization effects produced by gold (GNP) and dextran-coated iron oxide (SPION-DX) nanoparticles in M059J and U87 human glioblastoma cells was performed using 6 MV-photons. Three variables were mapped: the nanoparticle material, treatment concentration, and cell radiosensitivity. For U87, GNP treatments resulted in high sensitization enhancement ratios (SER[Formula: see text] up to 2.04). More modest effects were induced by SPION-DX, but still significant reductions in survival were achieved (maximum SER[Formula: see text] ). For the radiosensitive M059J, sensitization by both NPs was poor. SER[Formula: see text] increased with the degree of elemental uptake in the cells, but not necessarily with treatment concentration. For GNP, where exposure concentration and elemental uptake were found to be proportional, SER[Formula: see text] increased linearly with concentration in both cell lines. For SPION-DX, saturation of sensitization enhancement and metal uptake occurred at high exposures. Fold change in the [Formula: see text] ratios extracted from survival curves are reduced by the presence of SPION-DX but strongly increased by GNPs , suggesting that sensitization by GNPs occurs mainly via promotion of lethal damage, while for SPION-DX repairable damage dominates. The NPs were more effective in eliminating the radioresistant glioblastoma cells, an interesting finding, as resistant cells are key targets to improve treatment outcome.
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- Danieli B Guerra
- Interdisciplinary Center of Nanoscience and Micro-Nanotechnology, School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil.
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Nanoscience and Micro-Nanotechnology, School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Nanoscience and Micro-Nanotechnology, School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil
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- Division of Radiotherapy, São Lucas Hospital of PUCRS, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Nanoscience and Micro-Nanotechnology, School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil
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Tulinska J, Mikusova ML, Liskova A, Busova M, Masanova V, Uhnakova I, Rollerova E, Alacova R, Krivosikova Z, Wsolova L, Dusinska M, Horvathova M, Szabova M, Lukan N, Stuchlikova M, Kuba D, Vecera Z, Coufalik P, Krumal K, Alexa L, Vrlikova L, Buchtova M, Dumkova J, Piler P, Thon V, Mikuska P. Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Stimulate the Immune Response and Decrease Antioxidant Defense in Mice After Six-Week Inhalation. Front Immunol 2022; 13:874253. [PMID: 35547729 PMCID: PMC9082266 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.874253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are increasingly used in various industry sectors. Moreover, medical application of CuO NPs as antimicrobials also contributes to human exposure. Their toxicity, including toxicity to the immune system and blood, raises concerns, while information on their immunotoxicity is still very limited. The aim of our work was to evaluate the effects of CuO NPs (number concentration 1.40×106 particles/cm3, geometric mean diameter 20.4 nm) on immune/inflammatory response and antioxidant defense in mice exposed to 32.5 µg CuO/m3 continuously for 6 weeks. After six weeks of CuO NP inhalation, the content of copper in lungs and liver was significantly increased, while in kidneys, spleen, brain, and blood it was similar in exposed and control mice. Inhalation of CuO NPs caused a significant increase in proliferative response of T-lymphocytes after mitogenic stimulation and basal proliferative activity of splenocytes. CuO NPs significantly induced the production of IL-12p70, Th1-cytokine IFN-γ and Th2-cytokines IL-4, IL-5. Levels of TNF-α and IL-6 remained unchanged. Immune assays showed significantly suppressed phagocytic activity of granulocytes and slightly decreased respiratory burst. No significant differences in phagocytosis of monocytes were recorded. The percentage of CD3+, CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+, and CD3-CD19+ cell subsets in spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes did not differ between exposed and control animals. No changes in hematological parameters were found between the CuO NP exposed and control groups. The overall antioxidant protection status of the organism was expressed by evaluation of GSH and GSSG concentrations in blood samples. The experimental group exposed to CuO NPs showed a significant decrease in GSH concentration in comparison to the control group. In summary, our results indicate that sub-chronic inhalation of CuO NPs can cause undesired modulation of the immune response. Stimulation of adaptive immunity was indicated by activation of proliferation and secretion functions of lymphocytes. CuO NPs elicited pro-activation state of Th1 and Th2 lymphocytes in exposed mice. Innate immunity was affected by impaired phagocytic activity of granulocytes. Reduced glutathione was significantly decreased in mice exposed to CuO NPs.
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- Jana Tulinska
- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czechia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Health Effects Laboratory, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Kjeller, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- National Transplant Organization, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Morphogenesis, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Morphogenesis, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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Fernández-Bertólez N, Costa C, Brandão F, Teixeira JP, Pásaro E, Valdiglesias V, Laffon B. Toxicological Aspects of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1357:303-350. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-88071-2_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tulinska J, Mikusova ML, Liskova A, Busova M, Masanova V, Uhnakova I, Rollerova E, Alacova R, Krivosikova Z, Wsolova L, Dusinska M, Horvathova M, Szabova M, Lukan N, Stuchlikova M, Kuba D, Vecera Z, Coufalik P, Krumal K, Alexa L, Vrlikova L, Buchtova M, Dumkova J, Piler P, Thon V, Mikuska P. Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Stimulate the Immune Response and Decrease Antioxidant Defense in Mice After Six-Week Inhalation. Front Immunol 2022. [PMID: 35547729 DOI: 10.3389/2022.874253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are increasingly used in various industry sectors. Moreover, medical application of CuO NPs as antimicrobials also contributes to human exposure. Their toxicity, including toxicity to the immune system and blood, raises concerns, while information on their immunotoxicity is still very limited. The aim of our work was to evaluate the effects of CuO NPs (number concentration 1.40×106 particles/cm3, geometric mean diameter 20.4 nm) on immune/inflammatory response and antioxidant defense in mice exposed to 32.5 µg CuO/m3 continuously for 6 weeks. After six weeks of CuO NP inhalation, the content of copper in lungs and liver was significantly increased, while in kidneys, spleen, brain, and blood it was similar in exposed and control mice. Inhalation of CuO NPs caused a significant increase in proliferative response of T-lymphocytes after mitogenic stimulation and basal proliferative activity of splenocytes. CuO NPs significantly induced the production of IL-12p70, Th1-cytokine IFN-γ and Th2-cytokines IL-4, IL-5. Levels of TNF-α and IL-6 remained unchanged. Immune assays showed significantly suppressed phagocytic activity of granulocytes and slightly decreased respiratory burst. No significant differences in phagocytosis of monocytes were recorded. The percentage of CD3+, CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+, and CD3-CD19+ cell subsets in spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes did not differ between exposed and control animals. No changes in hematological parameters were found between the CuO NP exposed and control groups. The overall antioxidant protection status of the organism was expressed by evaluation of GSH and GSSG concentrations in blood samples. The experimental group exposed to CuO NPs showed a significant decrease in GSH concentration in comparison to the control group. In summary, our results indicate that sub-chronic inhalation of CuO NPs can cause undesired modulation of the immune response. Stimulation of adaptive immunity was indicated by activation of proliferation and secretion functions of lymphocytes. CuO NPs elicited pro-activation state of Th1 and Th2 lymphocytes in exposed mice. Innate immunity was affected by impaired phagocytic activity of granulocytes. Reduced glutathione was significantly decreased in mice exposed to CuO NPs.
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- Jana Tulinska
- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czechia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Health Effects Laboratory, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Kjeller, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- National Transplant Organization, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Morphogenesis, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Morphogenesis, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, Czechia
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Tran HDN, Moonshi SS, Xu ZP, Ta HT. Influence of nanoparticles on the haemostatic balance: between thrombosis and haemorrhage. Biomater Sci 2021; 10:10-50. [PMID: 34775503 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01351c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Maintenance of a delicate haemostatic balance or a balance between clotting and bleeding is critical to human health. Irrespective of administration route, nanoparticles can reach the bloodstream and might interrupt the haemostatic balance by interfering with one or more components of the coagulation, anticoagulation, and fibrinolytic systems, which potentially lead to thrombosis or haemorrhage. However, inadequate understanding of their effects on the haemostatic balance, along with the fact that most studies mainly focus on the functionality of nanoparticles while forgetting or leaving behind their risk to the body's haemostatic balance, is a major concern. Hence, our review aims to provide a comprehensive depiction of nanoparticle-haemostatic balance interactions, which has not yet been covered. The synergistic roles of cells and plasma factors participating in haemostatic balance are presented. Possible interactions and interference of each type of nanoparticle with the haemostatic balance are comprehensively discussed, particularly focusing on the underlying mechanisms. Interactions of nanoparticles with innate immunity potentially linked to haemostasis are mentioned. Various physicochemical characteristics that influence the nanoparticle-haemostatic balance are detailed. Challenges and future directions are also proposed. This insight would be valuable for the establishment of nanoparticles that can either avoid unintended interference with the haemostatic balance or purposely downregulate/upregulate its key components in a controlled manner.
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- Huong D N Tran
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. .,Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. .,Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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Geppert M, Himly M. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Bioimaging - An Immune Perspective. Front Immunol 2021; 12:688927. [PMID: 34211476 PMCID: PMC8239972 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.688927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) bear big hopes in nanomedicine due to their (potential) applications in tumor therapy, drug delivery or bioimaging. However, as foreign entities, such particles may be recognized by the immune system and, thus, lead to inflammation, hypersensitivity or anaphylactic shock. In addition, an overload with iron is known to cause oxidative stress. In this short review, we summarize the biological effects of such particles with a major focus on IONP-formulations used for bioimaging purposes and their effects on the human immune system. We conclude that especially the characteristics of the particles (size, shape, surface charge, coating, etc.) as well as the presence of bystander substances, such as bacterial endotoxin are important factors determining the resulting biological and immunological effects of IONPs. Further studies are needed in order to establish clear structure-activity relationships.
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- Mark Geppert
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Biosciences, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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Wang S, Sun Z, Hou Y. Engineering Nanoparticles toward the Modulation of Emerging Cancer Immunotherapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2000845. [PMID: 32790039 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cancer immunotherapy is a new therapeutic strategy to fight cancer by activating the patients' own immune system. At present, immunotherapy approaches such as cancer vaccines, immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), adoptive cell transfer (ACT), monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) therapy, and cytokines therapy have therapeutic potential in preclinical and clinical applications. However, the intrinsic limitations of conventional immunotherapy are difficulty of precise dosage control, insufficient enrichment in tumor tissues, partial immune response silencing or hyperactivity, and high cost. Engineering nanoparticles (NPs) have been emerging as a promising multifunctional platform to enhance conventional immunotherapy due to their intrinsic immunogenicity, convenient delivery function, controlled surface chemistry activity, multifunctional modifying potential, and intelligent targeting. This review presents the recent progress reflected by engineering NPs, including the diversified selection of functionalized NPs, the superiority of engineering NPs for enhancing conventional immunotherapy, and NP-mediated multiscale strategies for synergistic therapy consisting of compositions and their mechanism. Finally, the perspective on multifunctional NP-based cancer immunotherapy for boosting immunomodulation is discussed, which reveals the expanding landscape of engineering NPs in clinical translation.
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- Shuren Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices Department of Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices Department of Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology Peking University Beijing 100871 China
- College of Life Sciences Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices Department of Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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Impact of Galactoxyloglucan Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Tumor Management. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-020-01971-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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A Smart Strategy to Improve t-Resveratrol Production in Grapevine Cells Treated with Cyclodextrin Polymers Coated with Magnetic Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12040991. [PMID: 32344659 PMCID: PMC7240392 DOI: 10.3390/polym12040991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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One of the most successfully procedures used to increase the production of t-resveratrol in Vitis vinifera suspension-cultured cells is the application of cyclodextrins (CDs) and methyl jasmonate (MJ) as elicitors. In particular, β-CDs are characterized by their chemical structure which makes them special, not only by acting as elicitors, but also because they are compounds capable of trapping high added-value hydrophobic molecules such as t-resveratrol. However, the use of β-CDs as elicitors increases the production costs of this compound, making their industrial exploitation economically unfeasible. Therefore, the development of β-CDs recovery strategies is necessary to provide a viable solution to their industrial use. In this work, carboxymethylated and hydroxypropylated β-CDs have been used to form polymers using epichlorohydrin (EPI) as a cross-linking agent. The polymers were coated to Fe3O4 nanoparticles and were jointly used with MJ to elicit V. vinifera suspension-cultured cells. Once elicitation experiments were finished, a magnet easily allowed the recovery of polymers, and t-resveratrol was extracted from them by using ethyl acetate. The results indicated that the production of t-resveratrol in the presence of free carboxymethyl-β-CDs was much lower than that found in the presence of carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrins-EPI polymer coated magnetic nanoparticles. In addition, the maximal levels of t-resveratrol were found at 168 h of elicitation in the presence of 15 g/L hydroxypropyl-β-CDs polymer coated magnetic nanoparticles and MJ, and non-t-resveratrol was found in the extracellular medium, indicating that all the t-resveratrol produced by the cells and secreted into the culture medium was trapped by the polymer and extracted from it. This work also showed that polymers can be regenerated and reused during three cycles of continuous elicitation since the induction and adsorption capacity of hydroxypropyl-β-CDs polymer-coated magnetic nanoparticles after these cycles of elicitation remained high, allowing high concentrations of t-resveratrol to be obtained.
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Wang Y, Song S, Lu T, Cheng Y, Song Y, Wang S, Tan F, Li J, Li N. Oxygen-supplementing mesoporous polydopamine nanosponges with WS2 QDs-embedded for CT/MSOT/MR imaging and thermoradiotherapy of hypoxic cancer. Biomaterials 2019; 220:119405. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hante NK, Medina C, Santos-Martinez MJ. Effect on Platelet Function of Metal-Based Nanoparticles Developed for Medical Applications. Front Cardiovasc Med 2019; 6:139. [PMID: 31620449 PMCID: PMC6759469 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2019.00139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials have been recently introduced as potential diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the medical field. One of the main concerns in relation to the use of nanomaterials in humans is their potential toxicity profile and blood compatibility. In fact, and due to their small size, NPs can translocate into the systemic circulation even after dermal contact, inhalation, or oral ingestion. Once in the blood stream, nanoparticles become in contact with the different components of the blood and can potentially interfere with normal platelet function leading to bleeding or thrombosis. Metallic NPs have been already used for diagnosis and treatment purposes due to their unique characteristics. However, the potential interactions between metallic NPs and platelets has not been widely studied and reported. This review focuses on the factors that can affect platelet activation and aggregation by metal NPs and the nature of such interactions, providing a summary of the effect of various metal NPs on platelet function available in the literature.
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- Nadhim Kamil Hante
- The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- College of Pharmacy, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
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- The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Patsula V, Tulinska J, Trachtová Š, Kuricova M, Liskova A, Španová A, Ciampor F, Vavra I, Rittich B, Ursinyova M, Dusinska M, Ilavska S, Horvathova M, Masanova V, Uhnakova I, Horák D. Toxicity evaluation of monodisperse PEGylated magnetic nanoparticles for nanomedicine. Nanotoxicology 2019; 13:510-526. [DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2018.1555624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Vitalii Patsula
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Virology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Electrical Engineering, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Health Effects Laboratory, Department of Environmental Chemistry, NILU-Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Jeller, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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Halamoda-Kenzaoui B, Bremer-Hoffmann S. Main trends of immune effects triggered by nanomedicines in preclinical studies. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:5419-5431. [PMID: 30271138 PMCID: PMC6149906 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s168808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The application of nanotechnology to emerging medicinal products is a crucial parameter for the implementation of personalized medicine. For example, sophisticated drug delivery systems can target the diseased tissue by recognizing patient-specific biomarkers while carrying pharmacologically active molecules. However, such nanomedicines can be recognized by the immune system as foreign triggering unexpected biological reactions. The anticipation of the immunogenic potential of emerging nanotechnology-based products in the preclinical phase is challenging due to high interspecies variations between the immune systems of laboratory animals and humans. A close monitoring of the scientific literature is required to better understand the relationship between various immune reactions and the diversity of nanomedicines currently in the development pipeline. We have reviewed the most frequent immune reactions induced by the nanomaterials in vivo and have identified the main effects triggered by lipid-based, polymer-based and inorganic nanoparticles, as the main categories of nanomaterials used in medicine. According to our results, almost 50% of the investigated nanomaterials induced effects related to the activation of the immune system. Among them, complement activation-related hypersensitivity reactions and activation of adaptive immune response were the most frequent effects reported for the lipid-based nanoparticles. However, many of these effects are not or are only partially covered by the current regulatory framework applicable for nanomedicines. In addition, we extracted the most relevant nanospecific properties responsible for the observed biological effects. Our analysis led to identification of the most prevalent measurement endpoints relevant for the assessment of the immunotoxic potential of the nanotechnology-based products and will support the smooth and safe translation of the new formulations to clinical applications.
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- Blanka Halamoda-Kenzaoui
- Directorate F-Health, Consumers and Reference Materials, European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra (VA), Italy,
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- Directorate F-Health, Consumers and Reference Materials, European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra (VA), Italy,
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Lee IC, Ko JW, Park SH, Shin NR, Shin IS, Moon C, Kim SH, Yun WK, Kim HC, Kim JC. Copper nanoparticles induce early fibrotic changes in the liver via TGF-β/Smad signaling and cause immunosuppressive effects in rats. Nanotoxicology 2018; 12:637-651. [PMID: 29848140 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2018.1472313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) have various uses, including as additives in polymers/plastics, lubricants for metallic coating, and biomedical applications. We investigated the role of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 signaling in hepatic damage caused by Cu NPs and explored the effects of a 28-day repeated oral administration to Cu NPs on the immune response. The exposure to Cu NPs caused a dose-dependent increase in Cu levels in the liver and spleen. Cu NPs caused hepatic damage and markedly increased oxidative stress in liver tissues. Cu NPs induced activation of TGF-β1/Smad signaling by induction of vascular endothelial growth factor and matrix metalloproteinase-9. Exposure to Cu NPs also induced activation of Smad-independent pathways, phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and Akt/FoxO3. Consistent with the activation of TGF-β1/Smad-dependent and -independent pathways, Cu NPs markedly increased the deposition and induction of extracellular matrix components, α-smooth muscle actin, and collagens in liver tissues. In addition, repeated exposure to Cu NPs suppressed the proliferation of mitogenically stimulated T- or B-lymphocytes and decreased CD3+ (particularly, CD3+CD4+CD8-) and CD45+ population, followed by decreased levels of immunoglobulins and Th1/Th2 type cytokines. Collectively, Cu NPs caused hepatic damage and induced pro-fibrotic changes, which were closely related to the activation of oxidative stress-mediated TGF-β1/Smad-dependent and -independent pathways (MAPKs and Akt/FoxO3). We confirmed the immunosuppressive effect of Cu NPs via the inhibition of mitogen-stimulated spleen-derived lymphocyte proliferation and suppression of B- or T-lymphocyte-mediated immune responses.
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- In-Chul Lee
- a Natural Product Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Jeongeup , Republic of Korea.,b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- c Laboratory Animal Resource Center , Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Cheongju , Republic of Korea
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- c Laboratory Animal Resource Center , Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Cheongju , Republic of Korea
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- b College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Team , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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Shah A, Mankus CI, Vermilya AM, Soheilian F, Clogston JD, Dobrovolskaia MA. Feraheme® suppresses immune function of human T lymphocytes through mitochondrial damage and mitoROS production. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2018; 350:52-63. [PMID: 29715466 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2018.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Despite attractive properties for both therapeutic and diagnostic applications, the clinical use of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) is limited to iron replacement in severely anemic patient populations. While several studies have reported about the immunotoxicity of IONPs, the mechanisms of this toxicity are mostly unknown. We conducted a mechanistic investigation using an injectable form of IONP, Feraheme®. In the cultures of primary human T cells, Feraheme induced miotochondrial oxidative stress and resulted in changes in mitochondrial dynamics, architecture, and membrane potential. These molecular events were responsible for the decrease in cytokine production and proliferation of mitogen-activated T cells. The induction of mitoROS by T cells in response to Feraheme was insufficient to induce total redox imbalance at the cellular level. Consequently, we resolved this toxicity by the addition of the mitochondria-specific antioxidant MitoTEMPO. We further used these findings to develop an experimental framework consisting of critical assays that can be used to estimate IONP immunotoxicity. We explored this framework using several immortalized T-cell lines and found that none of them recapitulate the toxicity observed in the primary cells. Next, we compared the immunotoxicity of Feraheme to that of other FDA-approved iron-containing complex drug formulations and found that the mitochondrial damage and the resulting suppression of T-cell function are specific to Feraheme. The framework, therefore, can be used for comparing the immunotoxicity of Feraheme with that of its generic versions, while other iron-based complex drugs require case-specific mechanistic investigation.
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- Ankit Shah
- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA.
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Shah A, Dobrovolskaia MA. Immunological effects of iron oxide nanoparticles and iron-based complex drug formulations: Therapeutic benefits, toxicity, mechanistic insights, and translational considerations. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2018; 14:977-990. [PMID: 29409836 PMCID: PMC5899012 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Nanotechnology offers several advantages for drug delivery. However, there is the need for addressing potential safety concerns regarding the adverse health effects of these unique materials. Some such effects may occur due to undesirable interactions between nanoparticles and the immune system, and they may include hypersensitivity reactions, immunosuppression, and immunostimulation. While strategies, models, and approaches for studying the immunological safety of various engineered nanoparticles, including metal oxides, have been covered in the current literature, little attention has been given to the interactions between iron oxide-based nanomaterials and various components of the immune system. Here we provide a comprehensive review of studies investigating the effects of iron oxides and iron-based nanoparticles on various types of immune cells, highlight current gaps in the understanding of the structure-activity relationships of these materials, and propose a framework for capturing their immunotoxicity to streamline comparative studies between various types of iron-based formulations.
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- Ankit Shah
- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD
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- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD.
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Hu Y, Wang R, Zhou Y, Yu N, Chen Z, Gao D, Shi X, Shen M. Targeted dual-mode imaging and phototherapy of tumors using ICG-loaded multifunctional MWCNTs as a versatile platform. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:6122-6132. [DOI: 10.1039/c8tb01870g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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ICG-loaded MWCNTs can be synthesized and used as a theranostic platform for targeted dual-mode imaging and phototherapy of tumors.
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- Yong Hu
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
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- Department of Radiology
- Huadong Hospital
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200040
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
- P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
- P. R. China
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- Liver Cancer Institute
- Zhongshan Hospital
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200032
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
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Aurich K, Wesche J, Palankar R, Schlüter R, Bakchoul T, Greinacher A. Magnetic Nanoparticle Labeling of Human Platelets from Platelet Concentrates for Recovery and Survival Studies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:34666-34673. [PMID: 28945336 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b10113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Platelets are the smallest blood cells and important for hemostasis. Platelet concentrates (PC) are medicinal products transfused to prevent or treat bleeding. Typically, platelets in PCs are assessed by in vitro tests for their function. However, in vivo testing of these platelets is highly desirable. To distinguish transfused platelets from patients or probands own cells after PC transfusions within the scope of clinical studies, platelets need to be efficiently labeled with minimal preactivation prior to transfusion. Here we report on a method for improved cell uptake of ferucarbotran magnetic nanoparticles contained in Resovist, an FDA-approved MRI contrast agent, by modifying the nanoparticle shell with human serum albumin (HSA). Both HSA-ferucarbotran nanoparticles and magnetically labeled platelets were produced according to EU-GMP guidelines. Platelet function after labeling was evaluated by light transmission aggregometry and by determination of expression of CD62P as platelet activation marker. Magnetic labeling does not impair platelet function and platelets showed reasonable activation response to agonists. Platelet survival studies in NOD/SCID-mice resulted in comparable survival behavior of magnetically labeled and nonlabeled platelets. Additionally, labeled platelets can be recovered from whole blood by magnetic separation.
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- Konstanze Aurich
- Institut für Immunologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald , Sauerbruchstraße, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Institut für Immunologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald , Sauerbruchstraße, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Institut für Immunologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald , Sauerbruchstraße, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Imaging-Zentrum der Fachrichtung Biologie, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald , Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 15, 17487 Greifswald, Germany
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- Institut für Immunologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald , Sauerbruchstraße, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Institut für Immunologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald , Sauerbruchstraße, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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Pandey RK, Prajapati VK. Molecular and immunological toxic effects of nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 107:1278-1293. [PMID: 29017884 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.09.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nanoparticles have emerged as a boon for the public health applications such as drug delivery, diagnostic, and imaging. Biodegradable and non-bio degradable nanoparticles have been used at a large scale level to increase the efficiency of the biomedical process at the cellular, animal and human level. Exponential use of nanoparticles reinforces the adverse immunological changes at the human health level. Physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles often lead to a variety of immunotoxic effects such as activation of stress-related genes, membrane disruption, and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Delivered nanoparticles in animal or human interact with various components of the immune system such as lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils etc. Nanoparticles delivered above the threshold level damages the cellular physiology by the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. This review article represents the potential of nanoparticles in the field of nanomedicine and provides the critical evidence which leads to develop immunotoxicity in living cells and organisms by altering immunological responses.
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- Rajan Kumar Pandey
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, 305817, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, 305817, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
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Toxicological tests of a xenobiotic play a key role to determine the safety of the new compound before it reaches the market. In this review article, we describe the main types of toxicological studies that can be performed in vivo to detect a possible undesired effect of a xenobiotic with especial emphasis on the data available for the different types of nanoparticles. The different procedures described in this review allow to obtain valuable information about the possible toxic effects of a xenobiotic to minimize the possible risks for patients once the compound has been approved for therapeutic use.
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- L. Romero-Castillo
- Unidad Asociada Neurodeath, School of Medicine, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain
- CIBERNED, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada Neurodeath, School of Medicine, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain
- Unidad Asociada Neurodeath, School of Pharmacy, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada Neurodeath, School of Medicine, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain
- CIBERNED, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Nanotoxicity of nanomaterials is an important issue in view of their potential applications in systemic circulation and wound healing dressing. This account specifically deals with several characteristic features of different nanomaterials which induce hemolysis and how to make them hemocompatible. The shape, size, and surface functionalities of naked metallic as well as nonmetallic nanoparticles surfaces are responsible for the hemolysis. An appropriate coating of biocompatible molecules dramatically reduces hemolysis and promotes their ability as safe drug delivery vehicles. The use of coated nanomaterials in wound healing dressing opens several new strategies for rapid wound healing processes. Properly designed nanomaterials should be selected to minimize the nanotoxicity in the wound healing process. Future directions need new synthetic methods for engineered nanomaterials for their best use in nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology.
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- Mandeep Singh Bakshi
- Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay , 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001, United States
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Valdiglesias V, Fernández-Bertólez N, Kiliç G, Costa C, Costa S, Fraga S, Bessa MJ, Pásaro E, Teixeira JP, Laffon B. Are iron oxide nanoparticles safe? Current knowledge and future perspectives. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2016; 38:53-63. [PMID: 27056797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2016.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Due to their unique physicochemical properties, including superparamagnetism, iron oxide nanoparticles (ION) have a number of interesting applications, especially in the biomedical field, that make them one of the most fascinating nanomaterials. They are used as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, in targeted drug delivery, and for induced hyperthermia cancer treatments. Together with these valuable uses, concerns regarding the onset of unexpected adverse health effects following exposure have been also raised. Nevertheless, despite the numerous ION purposes being explored, currently available information on their potential toxicity is still scarce and controversial data have been reported. Although ION have traditionally been considered as biocompatible - mainly on the basis of viability tests results - influence of nanoparticle surface coating, size, or dose, and of other experimental factors such as treatment time or cell type, has been demonstrated to be important for ION in vitro toxicity manifestation. In vivo studies have shown distribution of ION to different tissues and organs, including brain after passing the blood-brain barrier; nevertheless results from acute toxicity, genotoxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity investigations in different animal models do not provide a clear overview on ION safety yet, and epidemiological studies are almost inexistent. Much work has still to be done to fully understand how these nanomaterials interact with cellular systems and what, if any, potential adverse health consequences can derive from ION exposure.
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- Vanessa Valdiglesias
- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruña, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña 15071, Spain
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruña, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña 15071, Spain; Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Universidade da Coruña, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, A Coruña 15071, Spain
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm 171 77, Sweden
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, Porto 4000-055, Portugal; EPIUnit-Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, Porto 4050-600, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, Porto 4000-055, Portugal; EPIUnit-Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, Porto 4050-600, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, Porto 4000-055, Portugal; EPIUnit-Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, Porto 4050-600, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, Porto 4000-055, Portugal; EPIUnit-Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, Porto 4050-600, Portugal
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruña, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña 15071, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Health, Portuguese National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano, 321, Porto 4000-055, Portugal; EPIUnit-Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Rua das Taipas, 135, Porto 4050-600, Portugal
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- DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Universidade da Coruña, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, A Coruña 15071, Spain.
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Sudha N, Yousuf S, Israel EV, Paulraj MS, Dhanaraj P. On the accessibility of surface-bound drugs on magnetic nanoparticles. Encapsulation of drugs loaded on modified dextran-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide by β-cyclodextrin. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 141:423-428. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2015] [Revised: 02/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Raliya R, Singh Chadha T, Haddad K, Biswas P. Perspective on Nanoparticle Technology for Biomedical Use. Curr Pharm Des 2016; 22:2481-90. [PMID: 26951098 PMCID: PMC4930863 DOI: 10.2174/1381612822666160307151409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This review gives a short overview on the widespread use of nanostructured and nanocomposite materials for disease diagnostics, drug delivery, imaging and biomedical sensing applications. Nanoparticle interaction with a biological matrix/entity is greatly influenced by its morphology, crystal phase, surface chemistry, functionalization, physicochemical and electronic properties of the particle. Various nanoparticle synthesis routes, characterization, and functionalization methodologies to be used for biomedical applications ranging from drug delivery to molecular probing of underlying mechanisms and concepts are described with several examples (150 references).
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- School of Engineering and Applied Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO-63130, USA.
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Korchinski DJ, Taha M, Yang R, Nathoo N, Dunn JF. Iron Oxide as an MRI Contrast Agent for Cell Tracking. MAGNETIC RESONANCE INSIGHTS 2015; 8:15-29. [PMID: 26483609 PMCID: PMC4597836 DOI: 10.4137/mri.s23557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Iron oxide contrast agents have been combined with magnetic resonance imaging for cell tracking. In this review, we discuss coating properties and provide an overview of ex vivo and in vivo labeling of different cell types, including stem cells, red blood cells, and monocytes/macrophages. Furthermore, we provide examples of applications of cell tracking with iron contrast agents in stroke, multiple sclerosis, cancer, arteriovenous malformations, and aortic and cerebral aneurysms. Attempts at quantifying iron oxide concentrations and other vascular properties are examined. We advise on designing studies using iron contrast agents including methods for validation.
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- Daniel J. Korchinski
- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Experimental Imaging Centre, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,CORRESPONDENCE:
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