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Fragelli BDL, Assis M, Rodolpho JMA, Godoy KF, Líbero LO, Anibal FF, Longo E. Modulation of cell death mechanisms via α-Ag 2WO 4 morphology-dependent factors. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2024; 257:112947. [PMID: 38851043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2024.112947] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
Abstract
The cytotoxic of α-Ag2WO4 synthesized in different morphologies (cuboidal (AW-C), hexagonal rod-like (AW-HRL) and nanometric rod-like (AW-NRL) was analyzed to understand the impact of morphological modulation on the toxicity of 3 T3 cell lines in the dark and when photoactivated by visible light. Pathways of toxicity were examined, such as parameters and electrostatic interaction, uptake, ion release and ROS production. Cytotoxicity was observed for all samples after reaching concentrations exceeding 7.8 μg/mL. Uptake tests demonstrated that the samples were not internalized by cells, likely due to their negative surface charge. AW-NRL exhibited autophagy in the absence of light and during photoactivation, primarily attributed to its ability to generate singlet oxygen. Analyzing intercellular ROS and RNS production, AW-HRL induced an increase in NO through exposure to photo-generated hydroxyl radicals, while AW-NRL showed increases only at non-photoactivated concentrations and AW-C did not exhibit increases. Interestingly, in the dark, these cells showed a low propensity for apoptosis, with late apoptosis and necrosis being more pronounced. When photoactivated, this behavior changed, revealing predominantly apoptotic and late apoptotic cell death. There is a need for an understanding of how morphology can alter the biological properties of α-Ag2WO4 to predict and optimize its effects on cellular responses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bruna D L Fragelli
- Center for Development of Functional Materials, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Infectious Diseases, Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Infectious Diseases, Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Development of Functional Materials, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Infectious Diseases, Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Development of Functional Materials, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Pimentel BNADS, De Annunzio SR, Assis M, Barbugli PA, Longo E, Vergani CE. Biocompatibility and inflammatory response of silver tungstate, silver molybdate, and silver vanadate microcrystals. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1215438. [PMID: 37545886 PMCID: PMC10399690 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1215438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Silver tungstate (α-Ag2WO4), silver molybdate (β-Ag2MoO4), and silver vanadate (α-AgVO3) microcrystals have shown interesting antimicrobial properties. However, their biocompatibility is not yet fully understood. Cytotoxicity and the inflammatory response of silver-containing microcrystals were analyzed in THP-1 and THP-1 differentiated as macrophage-like cells, with the alamarBlue™ assay, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and ELISA. The present investigation also evaluated redox signaling and the production of cytokines (TNFα, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-8 and -9). The results showed that α-AgVO3 (3.9 μg/mL) did not affect cell viability (p > 0.05). α-Ag2WO4 (7.81 μg/mL), β-Ag2MoO4 (15.62 μg/mL), and α-AgVO3 (15.62 μg/mL) slightly decreased cell viability (p ≤ 0.003). All silver-containing microcrystals induced the production of O2 - and this effect was mitigated by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) scavenger and N-acetylcysteine (NAC). TNFα, IL-6 and IL-1β were not detected in THP-1 cells, while their production was either lower (p ≤ 0.0321) or similar to the control group (p ≥ 0.1048) for macrophage-like cells. The production of IL-8 by both cellular phenotypes was similar to the control group (p ≥ 0.3570). The release of MMP-8 was not detected in any condition in THP-1 cells. Although MMP-9 was released by THP-1 cells exposed to α-AgVO3 (3.9 μg/mL), no significant difference was found with control (p = 0.7). Regarding macrophage-like cells, the release of MMP-8 and -9 decreased in the presence of all microcrystals (p ≤ 0.010). Overall, the present work shows a promising biocompatibility profile of, α-Ag2WO4, β-Ag2MoO4, and α-AgVO3 microcrystals.
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- Departament of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), Castelló, Spain
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- CDMF, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
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Assis M, Ribeiro LK, Gonçalves MO, Staffa LH, Paiva RS, Lima LR, Coelho D, Almeida LF, Moraes LN, Rosa ILV, Mascaro LH, Grotto RMT, Sousa CP, Andrés J, Longo E, Cruz SA. Polypropylene Modified with Ag-Based Semiconductors as a Potential Material against SARS-CoV-2 and Other Pathogens. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2022; 4:7102-7114. [PMID: 36873928 PMCID: PMC9972354 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.2c00744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and other emerging infections are difficult and sometimes impossible to treat, making them one of the major public health problems of our time. It is noteworthy that Ag-based semiconductors can help orchestrate several strategies to fight this serious societal issue. In this work, we present the synthesis of α-Ag2WO4, β-Ag2MoO4, and Ag2CrO4 and their immobilization in polypropylene in the amounts of 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 wt %, respectively. The antimicrobial activity of the composites was investigated against the Gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli, the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, and the fungus Candida albicans. The best antimicrobial efficiency was achieved by the composite with α-Ag2WO4, which completely eliminated the microorganisms in up to 4 h of exposure. The composites were also tested for the inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 virus, showing antiviral efficiency higher than 98% in just 10 min. Additionally, we evaluated the stability of the antimicrobial activity, resulting in constant inhibition, even after material aging. The antimicrobial activity of the compounds was attributed to the production of reactive oxygen species by the semiconductors, which can induce high local oxidative stress, causing the death of these microorganisms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marcelo Assis
- Department
of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University
Jaume I (UJI), Castelló 12071, Spain
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- Department
of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University
Jaume I (UJI), Castelló 12071, Spain
- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos
- (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, 13565-905 Brazil
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- Biomolecules
and Microbiology Laboratory (LaMiB), Biotechnology Graduation Program
(PPGBiotec), Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São
Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São
Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
- Department
of Materials Engineering, Federal University
of São Carlos - (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, 13565-905 Brazil
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São
Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São
Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos
- (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, 13565-905 Brazil
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- School of
Agriculture, São Paulo State University
(Unesp), Botucatu, SP, 18610-034, Brazil
- Molecular
Laboratory of Clinical Hospital of Botucatu, Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, SP, 18618-687, Brazil
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- School of
Agriculture, São Paulo State University
(Unesp), Botucatu, SP, 18610-034, Brazil
- Molecular
Laboratory of Clinical Hospital of Botucatu, Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, SP, 18618-687, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos
- (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, 13565-905 Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos
- (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, 13565-905 Brazil
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- School of
Agriculture, São Paulo State University
(Unesp), Botucatu, SP, 18610-034, Brazil
- Molecular
Laboratory of Clinical Hospital of Botucatu, Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, SP, 18618-687, Brazil
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- Biomolecules
and Microbiology Laboratory (LaMiB), Biotechnology Graduation Program
(PPGBiotec), Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São
Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department
of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University
Jaume I (UJI), Castelló 12071, Spain
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos
- (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, 13565-905 Brazil
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São
Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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Pereira PFDS, De Foggi CC, Gouveia AF, Pinatti IM, Cabral LA, Guillamon E, Sorribes I, San-Miguel MA, Vergani CE, Simões AZ, da Silva EZ, Cavalcante LS, Llusar R, Longo E, Andrés J. Disclosing the Biocide Activity of α-Ag2−2xCuxWO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.16) Solid Solutions. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810589. [PMID: 36142511 PMCID: PMC9504239 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
Abstract
In this work, α-Ag2−2xCuxWO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.16) solid solutions with enhanced antibacterial (against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and antifungal (against Candida albicans) activities are reported. A plethora of techniques (X-ray diffraction with Rietveld refinements, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, micro-Raman spectroscopy, attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence emissions, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) were employed to characterize the as-synthetized samples and determine the local coordination geometry of Cu2+ cations at the orthorhombic lattice. To find a correlation between morphology and biocide activity, the experimental results were sustained by first-principles calculations at the density functional theory level to decipher the cluster coordinations and electronic properties of the exposed surfaces. Based on the analysis of the under-coordinated Ag and Cu clusters at the (010) and (101) exposed surfaces, we propose a mechanism to explain the biocide activity of these solid solutions.
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- Paula Fabiana dos Santos Pereira
- CDMF, LIEC, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil
- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 90035-004, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain
- Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhao, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Institute of Physics, “Gleb Wataghin” (IFGW), State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain
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- Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Materiais Odontológicos e Prótese, Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 1680, Araraquara 14801-903, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Engineering of Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Guaratinguetá 12516-410, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Physics, “Gleb Wataghin” (IFGW), State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil
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- PPGQ-GERATEC, Universidade Estadual do Piauí, Rua: João Cabral, N. 2231, P.O. Box 381, Teresina 64002-150, PI, Brazil
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain
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- CDMF, LIEC, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071 Castelló, Spain
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do Nascimento Silva Leandro MK, Barbosa Moura JV, Justino de Araújo AC, Freitas PR, Roque Paulo CL, de Sousa AK, Rocha JE, Garcia Leandro LM, Macedo da Silva RO, Costa dos Santos C, Ribeiro-Filho J, da Luz Lima C, Siyadatpanah A, Seifi Z, Kim B, Coutinho HDM. Silver Trimolybdate (Ag 2Mo 3O 10.2H 2O) Nanorods: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photo-Induced Antibacterial Activity under Visible-Light Irradiation. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2022; 2022:2260083. [PMID: 35855788 PMCID: PMC9288309 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2260083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study reports the synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial properties of silver trimolybdate (Ag2Mo3O10.2H2O) nanorods. The synthesis was performed using a conventional hydrothermal method. The sample was characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-Vis-NIR diffuse reflectance, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). The direct antibacterial activity was evaluated using the microdilution method to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). To assess the ability of Ag2Mo3O10.2H2O nanorods to modulate antibacterial resistance, the MIC of aminoglycosides was established in the presence of a subinhibitory concentration of this substance alone and associated with LED light exposure. The characterization of the sample indicated that the synthesis of silver trimolybdate generated nanometric crystals with rod-like morphology, without secondary phases. The treatment with Ag2Mo3O10.2H2O nanorods alone or combined with visible LED lights exhibited clinically relevant antibacterial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. This nanostructure presented a variable antibiotic-modulating action, which was not improved by visible LED light exposure. Nevertheless, LED lights showed promising antibiotic-enhancing activities in the absence of Ag2Mo3O10.2H2O nanorods. In conclusion, silver trimolybdate dihydrate nanorods have antibacterial properties that can be photocatalysed by visible-light exposure. While showing the potential use to combat antibacterial resistance, the simultaneous combination of silver trimolybdate, visible LED lights, and antibacterial drugs should be carefully analysed to avoid antagonist effects that could impair the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy.
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- Maria Karollyna do Nascimento Silva Leandro
- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Biologia Molecular-LMBM, Universidade Regional do Cariri—URCA, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
- Centro Universitário Dr. Leão Sampaio-Unileão Juazeiro do Norte, Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Centro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologias, Universidade Federal do Maranhão—UFMA, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Biologia Molecular-LMBM, Universidade Regional do Cariri—URCA, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Biologia Molecular-LMBM, Universidade Regional do Cariri—URCA, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Biologia Molecular-LMBM, Universidade Regional do Cariri—URCA, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
- Centro Universitário Dr. Leão Sampaio-Unileão Juazeiro do Norte, Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Biologia Molecular-LMBM, Universidade Regional do Cariri—URCA, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Centro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologias, Universidade Federal do Maranhão—UFMA, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Centro de Ciências da Natureza, Universidade Federal do Piauí—UFPI, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Ferdows School of Paramedical and Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Laboratory Sciences Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan 49189-36316, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Korean Medicine-Based Drug Repositioning Cancer Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Farsi M, Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh A. A coupled Cobalt(II) oxide-Silver Tungstate nano-photocatalyst: Moderate characterization and evaluation of the photocatalysis kinetics towards methylene blue in aqueous solution. Polyhedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2022.115823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Robeldo T, Ribeiro LS, Manrique L, Kubo AM, Longo E, Camargo ER, Borra RC. Modified Titanium Dioxide as a Potential Visible-Light-Activated Photosensitizer for Bladder Cancer Treatment. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:17563-17574. [PMID: 35664588 PMCID: PMC9161409 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c07046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Low oxygen concentration inside the tumor microenvironment represents a major barrier for photodynamic therapy of many malignant tumors, especially urothelial bladder cancer. In this context, titanium dioxide, which has a low cost and can generate high ROS levels regardless of local O2 concentrations, could be a potential type of photosensitizer for treating this type of cancer. However, the use of UV can be a major disadvantage, since it promotes breakage of the chemical bonds of the DNA molecule on normal tissues. In the present study, we focused on the cytotoxic activities of a new material (Ti(OH)4) capable of absorbing visible light and producing high amounts of ROS. We used the malignant bladder cell line MB49 to evaluate the effects of multiple concentrations of Ti(OH)4 on the cytotoxicity, proliferation, migration, and production of ROS. In addition, the mechanisms of cell death were investigated using FACS, accumulation of lysosomal acid vacuoles, caspase-3 activity, and mitochondrial electrical potential assays. The results showed that exposure of Ti(OH)4 to visible light stimulates the production of ROS and causes dose-dependent necrosis in tumor cells. Also, Ti(OH)4 was capable of inhibiting the proliferation and migration of MB49 in low concentrations. An increase in the mitochondrial membrane potential associated with the accumulation of acid lysosomes and low caspase-3 activity suggests that type II cell death could be initiated by autophagic dysfunction mechanisms associated with high ROS production. In conclusion, the characteristics of Ti(OH)4 make it a potential photosensitizer against bladder cancer.
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Chemistry Department of the Federal
University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Applied Immunology, Federal University
of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905,Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Chemistry Department of the Federal
University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Chemistry Department of the Federal
University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Chemistry Department of the Federal
University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Applied Immunology, Federal University
of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905,Brazil
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Pereira PFS, de Paula E Silva ACA, da Silva Pimentel BNA, Pinatti IM, Simões AZ, Vergani CE, Barreto-Vieira DF, da Silva MAN, Miranda MD, Monteiro MES, Tucci A, Doñate-Buendía C, Mínguez-Vega G, Andrés J, Longo E. Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by a chitosan/α-Ag 2WO 4 composite generated by femtosecond laser irradiation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8118. [PMID: 35581241 PMCID: PMC9114143 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11902-5] [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: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
In the current COVID-19 pandemic, the next generation of innovative materials with enhanced anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity is urgently needed to prevent the spread of this virus within the community. Herein, we report the synthesis of chitosan/α-Ag2WO4 composites synthetized by femtosecond laser irradiation. The antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Methicilin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), and Candida albicans was determined by estimating the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC). To assess the biocompatibility of chitosan/α-Ag2WO4 composites in a range involving MIC and MBC/MFC on keratinocytes cells (NOK-si), an alamarBlue™ assay and an MTT assay were carried out. The SARS-CoV-2 virucidal effects was analyzed in Vero E6 cells through viral titer quantified in cell culture supernatant by PFU/mL assay. Our results showed a very similar antimicrobial activity of chitosan/α-Ag2WO4 3.3 and 6.6, with the last one demonstrating a slightly better action against MSSA. The chitosan/α-Ag2WO4 9.9 showed a wide range of antimicrobial activity (0.49-31.25 µg/mL). The cytotoxicity outcomes by alamarBlue™ revealed that the concentrations of interest (MIC and MBC/MFC) were considered non-cytotoxic to all composites after 72 h of exposure. The Chitosan/α-Ag2WO4 (CS6.6/α-Ag2WO4) composite reduced the SARS-CoV-2 viral titer quantification up to 80% of the controls. Then, our results suggest that these composites are highly efficient materials to kill bacteria (Escherichia coli, Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, and the yeast strain Candida albicans), in addition to inactivating SARS-CoV-2 by contact, through ROS production.
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- Paula Fabiana Santos Pereira
- CDMF, LIEC, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.,Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071, Castelló, Spain
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 1680 Humaitá Street, Araraquara, SP, 14801-903, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 1680 Humaitá Street, Araraquara, SP, 14801-903, Brazil
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071, Castelló, Spain.,Faculty of Engineering of Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Guaratinguetá, SP, 12516-410, Brazil
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- Faculty of Engineering of Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Guaratinguetá, SP, 12516-410, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 1680 Humaitá Street, Araraquara, SP, 14801-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Viral Morphology and Morphogenesis, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Avenida Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses and Measles, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Avenida Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses and Measles, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Avenida Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses and Measles, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Avenida Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- GROC UJI, Institute of New Imaging Technologies, Universitat Jaume I, Avda. Sos Baynat sn, 12071, Castellón de la Plana, Spain.,Materials Science and Additive Manufacturing, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany
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- GROC UJI, Institute of New Imaging Technologies, Universitat Jaume I, Avda. Sos Baynat sn, 12071, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), 12071, Castelló, Spain
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- CDMF, LIEC, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
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Pimentel BNADS, Marin-Dett FH, Assis M, Barbugli PA, Longo E, Vergani CE. Antifungal Activity and Biocompatibility of α-AgVO 3, α-Ag 2WO 4, and β-Ag 2MoO 4 Using a Three-Dimensional Coculture Model of the Oral Mucosa. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:826123. [PMID: 35237581 PMCID: PMC8883331 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.826123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Fungal infections have become a major concern in the medical community, especially those caused by Candida spp. Within this species, Candida albicans stands out for being an opportunistic commensal fungus that can cause superficial and invasive infections. Current antifungal therapy involves the local and/or systemic use of drugs such as azoles, polyenes, and echinocandins. These antifungals are based on highly specific target sites, and the development of resistance may occur with changes in the enzymatic pathways that serve as the drug targets. Thus, the development of new antifungal drugs is highly recommended to prevent drug resistance. The present investigation evaluated the antifungal activity of silver-containing microcrystals such as silver vanadate (α-AgVO3), silver tungstate (α-Ag2WO4), and silver molybdate (β-Ag2MoO4). In addition to having antimicrobial activity, such compounds should not cause damage to underlying tissues. Thus, to better assess the biocompatibility of new compounds, a new three-dimensional (3D) coculture model involving three cell lines was developed. The validation of the model was based on fluorescent markers and confocal laser microscopy. The biocompatibility of silver-containing microcrystals was evaluated by MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. 3D coculture was infected with C. albicans biofilm and challenged with α-AgVO3, α-Ag2WO4, and β-Ag2MoO4. The action of microcrystals on C. albicans biofilm was evaluated by colony-forming units (CFU/ml) and LIVE/DEAD staining. In addition, production of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-8, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) was measured by cytometric bead array kit using flow cytometry. The 3D coculture model described here proved to be adequate to assess both the biocompatibility of the new materials and the infectious processes. Regarding the biocompatibility of the microcrystals, only α-AgVO3 (15.62 µg/ml) showed a decrease in cell viability. The antibiofilm activity of α-Ag2WO4 was similar to that of the standard drug (fluconazole). Although α-Ag2WO4 was able to induce the production of IL-6, IL-8, and IL-1β, no differences in cytokine production were observed between noninfected and infected models treated with this microcrystal. β-Ag2MoO4 inhibits the production of TNF-α in the infected model; however, it showed no antibiofilm activity. Based on the biocompatibility and antifungal findings, α-Ag2WO4 is a promising material for treating C. albicans infection.
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- Bruna Natália Alves da Silva Pimentel
- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Chemistry Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil.,Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Chemistry Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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Abreu CBD, Gebara RC, Reis LLD, Rocha GS, Alho LDOG, Alvarenga LM, Virtuoso LS, Assis M, Mansano ADS, Longo E, Melão MDGG. Toxicity of α-Ag 2WO 4 microcrystals to freshwater microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata at cellular and population levels. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132536. [PMID: 34637867 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
Abstract
Silver-based materials have microbicidal action, photocatalytic activity and electronic properties. The increase in manufacturing and consumption of these compounds, given their wide functionality and application, is a source of contamination to freshwater ecosystems and causes toxicity to aquatic biota. Therefore, for the first time, we evaluated the toxicity of the silver tungstate (α-Ag2WO4), in different morphologies (cube and rod), for the microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata. To investigate the toxicity, we evaluated the growth rate, cell complexity and size, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and chlorophyll a (Chl a) fluorescence. The α-Ag2WO4 - R (rod) was 1.7 times more toxic than α-Ag2WO4-C (cube), with IC10 and IC50 values of, respectively, 8.68 ± 0.91 μg L-1 and 13.72 ± 1.48 μg L-1 for α-Ag2WO4 - R and 18.60 ± 1.61 μg L-1 and 23.47 ± 1.16 μg L-1 for α-Ag2WO4-C. The release of silver ions was quantified and indicated that the silver ions dissolution from the α-Ag2WO4 - R ranged from 34 to 71%, while the Ag ions from the α-Ag2WO4-C varied from 35 to 97%. The α-Ag2WO4-C induced, after 24 h exposure, the increase of ROS at the lowest concentrations (8.81 and 19.32 μg L-1), whereas the α-Ag2WO4 - R significantly induced ROS production at 96 h at the highest concentration (31.76 μg L-1). Both microcrystal shapes significantly altered the cellular complexity and decreased the Chl a fluorescence at all tested concentrations. We conclude that the different morphologies of α-Ag2WO4 negatively affect the microalga and are important sources of silver ions leading to harmful consequences to the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Cínthia Bruno de Abreu
- Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources (PPGERN), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources (PPGERN), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources (PPGERN), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation (NEEA/CRHEA/SHS), São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São-Carlense 400, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources (PPGERN), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute - Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, Centro, 37130-000, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute - Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, Centro, 37130-000, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Development of Functional Materials (CDMF), Federal University of São Carlos - (UFSCar), P.O, Box 676, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources (PPGERN), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Development of Functional Materials (CDMF), Federal University of São Carlos - (UFSCar), P.O, Box 676, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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A diagnosis approach for semiconductor properties evaluation from ab initio calculations: Ag-based materials investigation. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ribeiro LK, Assis M, Lima LR, Coelho D, Gonçalves MO, Paiva RS, Moraes LN, Almeida LF, Lipsky F, San-Miguel MA, Mascaro LH, Grotto RMT, Sousa CP, Rosa ILV, Cruz SA, Andrés J, Longo E. Bioactive Ag 3PO 4/Polypropylene Composites for Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Important Public Health Pathogens. J Phys Chem B 2021; 125:10866-10875. [PMID: 34546760 PMCID: PMC8482321 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c05225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
The current unprecedented coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is increasingly demanding advanced materials and new technologies to protect us and inactivate SARS-CoV-2. In this research work, we report the manufacture of Ag3PO4 (AP)/polypropylene (PP) composites using a simple method and also reveal their long-term anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity. This composite shows superior antibacterial (against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and antifungal activity (against Candida albicans), thus having potential for a variety of technological applications. The as-manufactured materials were characterized by XRD, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, AFM, UV-vis spectroscopy, rheology, SEM, and contact angle to confirm their structural integrity. Based on the results of first-principles calculations at the density functional level, a plausible reaction mechanism for the initial events associated with the generation of both hydroxyl radical •OH and superoxide radical anion •O2- in the most reactive (110) surface of AP was proposed. AP/PP composites proved to be an attractive avenue to provide human beings with a broad spectrum of biocide activity.
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- Lara K. Ribeiro
- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos—(UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos—(UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
- Department
of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University
Jaume I (UJI), Castelló 12071, Spain
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos—(UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Biomolecules
and Microbiology Laboratory (LaMiB), Biotechnology Graduation Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- School
of Agriculture; São Paulo State University
(Unesp), Botucatu, São Paulo 18610-034, Brazil
- Molecular
Laboratory of Clinical Hospital of Botucatu, Medical School; São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, São Paulo 18618-687, Brazil
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- School
of Agriculture; São Paulo State University
(Unesp), Botucatu, São Paulo 18610-034, Brazil
- Molecular
Laboratory of Clinical Hospital of Botucatu, Medical School; São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, São Paulo 18618-687, Brazil
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- Institute
of Chemistry, State University of Campinas
(Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Institute
of Chemistry, State University of Campinas
(Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos—(UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- School
of Agriculture; São Paulo State University
(Unesp), Botucatu, São Paulo 18610-034, Brazil
- Molecular
Laboratory of Clinical Hospital of Botucatu, Medical School; São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, São Paulo 18618-687, Brazil
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- Biomolecules
and Microbiology Laboratory (LaMiB), Biotechnology Graduation Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos—(UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Chemistry
Department, Federal University of São
Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department
of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University
Jaume I (UJI), Castelló 12071, Spain
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- CDMF,
LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos—(UFSCar), São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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Pinatti IM, Trench AB, Tello ACM, Pereira PFS, Souza JC, Teodoro MD, Rosa ILV, Andrés J, Longo E, Simões AZ. Structure, Photoluminescence Emissions, and Photocatalytic Activity of Ag 2SeO 3: A Joint Experimental and Theoretical Investigation. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:5937-5954. [PMID: 33769807 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
In this paper, we report the synthesis of silver selenite (Ag2SeO3) by different methods [sonochemistry, ultrasonic probe, coprecipitation, and microwave-assisted hydrothermal methods]. These microcrystals presented a structural long-range order as confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Rietveld refinements and a structural short-range order as confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopies. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) provided information about the surface of the samples indicating that they were pure. The microcrystals presented different morphologies and sizes due to the synthesis method as observed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The optical properties of these microcrystals were evaluated by ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL) measurements. Thermal analysis confirmed the temperature stability of the as-synthetized samples. Further trapping experiments prove that the holes and hydroxyl radicals, to a minor extent, are responsible for the photocatalytic reactions. The experimental results are sustained by first-principles calculations, at the density functional theory (DFT) level, to decipher the structural parameters, electronic properties of the bulk, and surfaces of Ag2SeO3. By matching the experimental FE-SEM images and theoretical morphologies, we are capable of finding a correlation between the morphology and photocatalytic activity, along with photodegradation of the Rhodamine B dye under UV light, based on the different numbers of unsaturated superficial Ag and Se cations (local coordination, i.e., clusters) of each surface.
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- Ivo M Pinatti
- Faculty of Engineering of Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Guaratinguetá 12516-410, SP, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- Physics Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, University Jaume I (UJI), Castelló 12071, Spain
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- Faculty of Engineering of Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Guaratinguetá 12516-410, SP, Brazil
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Trench AB, Machado TR, Gouveia AF, Foggi CC, Teodoro V, Sánchez-Montes I, Teixeira MM, da Trindade L, Jacomaci N, Perrin A, Perrin C, Aquino JM, Andrés J, Longo E. Rational Design of W-Doped Ag 3PO 4 as an Efficient Antibacterial Agent and Photocatalyst for Organic Pollutant Degradation. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:23808-23821. [PMID: 32984701 PMCID: PMC7513369 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Bacterial and organic pollutants are major problems with potential adverse impacts on human health and the environment. A promising strategy to alleviate these impacts consists in designing innovative photocatalysts with a wider spectrum of application. In this paper, we report the improved photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of chemically precipitated Ag3PO4 microcrystals by the incorporation of W at doping levels 0.5, 1, and 2 mol %. The presence of W directly influences the crystallization of Ag3PO4, affecting the morphology, particle size, and surface area of the microcrystals. Also, the characterization via experimental and theoretical approaches evidenced a high density of disordered [AgO4], [PO4], and [WO4] structural clusters due to the substitution of P5+ by W6+ into the Ag3PO4 lattice. This leads to new defect-related energy states, which decreases the band gap energy of the materials (from 2.27 to 2.04 eV) and delays the recombination of e'-h• pairs, leading to an enhanced degradation process. As a result of such behaviors, W-doped Ag3PO4 (Ag3PO4:W) is a better visible-light photocatalyst than Ag3PO4, demonstrated here by the photodegradation of potential environmental pollutants. The degradation of rhodamine B dye was 100% in 4 min for Ag3PO4:W 1%, and for Ag3PO4, the obtained result was 90% of degradation in 15 min of reaction. Ag3PO4:W 1% allowed the total degradation of cephalexin antibiotic in only 4 min, whereas pure Ag3PO4 took 20 min to achieve the same result. For the degradation of imidacloprid insecticide, Ag3PO4:W 1% allowed 90% of degradation, whereas Ag3PO4 allowed 40%, both in 20 min of reaction. Moreover, the presence of W-dopant results in a 16-fold improvement of bactericidal performance against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The outstanding results using the Ag3PO4:W material demonstrated its potential multifunctionality for the control of organic pollutants and bacteria in environmental applications.
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- Aline B. Trench
- CDMF—Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- CDMF—Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Institute
of Chemistry, State University of Campinas, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- CDMF—Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- CDMF—Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- CDMF—Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Chemistry
Institute, São Paulo State University, 14800-060 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- University
of Rennes 1, Campus de
Beaulieu, F-35042 Rennes-Cedex, France
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- University
of Rennes 1, Campus de
Beaulieu, F-35042 Rennes-Cedex, France
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- Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department
of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, University
Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain
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- CDMF—Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Laier LO, Assis M, Foggi CC, Gouveia AF, Vergani CE, Santana LCL, Cavalcante LS, Andrés J, Longo E. Surface-dependent properties of α-Ag2WO4: a joint experimental and theoretical investigation. Theor Chem Acc 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00214-020-02613-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Silva FCM, Silva LKR, Santos AGD, Caldeira VPS, Cruz-Filho JF, Cavalcante LS, Longo E, Luz GE. Structural Refinement, Morphological Features, Optical Properties, and Adsorption Capacity of α-Ag2WO4 Nanocrystals/SBA-15 Mesoporous on Rhodamine B Dye. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-020-01560-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pimentel BNADS, de Foggi CC, Barbugli PA, de Oliveira RC, de Avila ED, Longo E, Vergani CE. Antifungal activity and biocompatibility of α-AgVO3 microcrystals: A promising material against oral Candida disease. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 108:110405. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Santos CJ, Filho FM, Campos FL, Ferreira CDA, de Barros ALB, Soares DCF. Ag2WO4 nanoparticles radiolabeled with technetium-99m: a potential new tool for tumor identification and uptake. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06955-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ag Nanoparticles/α-Ag 2WO 4 Composite Formed by Electron Beam and Femtosecond Irradiation as Potent Antifungal and Antitumor Agents. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9927. [PMID: 31289314 PMCID: PMC6616383 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46159-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The ability to manipulate the structure and function of promising systems via external stimuli is emerging with the development of reconfigurable and programmable multifunctional materials. Increasing antifungal and antitumor activity requires novel, effective treatments to be diligently sought. In this work, the synthesis, characterization, and in vitro biological screening of pure α-Ag2WO4, irradiated with electrons and with non-focused and focused femtosecond laser beams are reported. We demonstrate, for the first time, that Ag nanoparticles/α-Ag2WO4 composite displays potent antifungal and antitumor activity. This composite had an extreme low inhibition concentration against Candida albicans, cause the modulation of α-Ag2WO4 perform the fungicidal activity more efficient. For tumor activity, it was found that the composite showed a high selectivity against the cancer cells (MB49), thus depleting the populations of cancer cells by necrosis and apoptosis, without the healthy cells (BALB/3T3) being affected.
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Macedo NG, Machado TR, Roca RA, Assis M, Foggi CC, Puerto-Belda V, Mínguez-Vega G, Rodrigues A, San-Miguel MA, Cordoncillo E, Beltrán-Mir H, Andrés J, Longo E. Tailoring the Bactericidal Activity of Ag Nanoparticles/α-Ag2WO4 Composite Induced by Electron Beam and Femtosecond Laser Irradiation: Integration of Experiment and Computational Modeling. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:824-837. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.8b00673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nadia G. Macedo
- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, São Paulo13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, São Paulo13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, São Paulo13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, São Paulo13565-905, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, São Paulo13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- CDMF, LIEC, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, São Paulo13565-905, Brazil
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