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Gomte SS, Jadhav PV, Jothi Prasath V R N, Agnihotri TG, Jain A. From lab to ecosystem: Understanding the ecological footprints of engineered nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, TOXICOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 2024; 42:33-73. [PMID: 38063467 DOI: 10.1080/26896583.2023.2289767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Nanotechnology has attained significant attention from researchers in past decades due to its numerous advantages, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and improved stability over conventional drug delivery systems. The fabrication of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), including carbon nanotubes (CNTs), fullerenes, metallic and metal oxide-based NPs, has been steadily increasing day due to their wide range of applications from household to industrial applications. Fabricated ENPs can release different materials into the environment during their fabrication process. The effect of such materials on the environment is the primary concern with due diligence on the safety and efficacy of prepared NPs. In addition, an understanding of chemistry, reactivity, fabrication process, and viable mechanism of NPs involved in the interaction with the environment is very important. To date, only a limited number of techniques are available to assess ENPs in the natural environment which makes it difficult to ascertain the impact of ENPs in natural settings. This review extensively examines the environmental effects of ENPs and briefly discusses useful tools for determining NP size, surface charge, surface area, and external appearance. In conclusion, the review highlights the potential risks associated with ENPs and suggests possible solutions.
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- Shyam Sudhakar Gomte
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
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Gambardella C, Pinsino A. Nanomaterial Ecotoxicology in the Terrestrial and Aquatic Environment: A Systematic Review. TOXICS 2022; 10:393. [PMID: 35878298 PMCID: PMC9323026 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10070393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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This systematic review analyzes the studies available on the ecotoxicity of nanomaterials (NMs) in the environment to understand where future research should be addressed for achieving Agenda 2030 goals on sustainable development and environmental safety. We discuss the status of NMs ecotoxicological effects across different organisms that are representative of all natural environments (land, air, water). A total of 1562 publications were retrieved from the Web of Science (all databases) by using the search criteria "nanomaterials" and "ecotoxicology"; among them, 303 studies were included in the systematic review because they met any of the following criteria: (i) focalize on both search criteria; (ii) deal with terrestrial, or aquatic environment; (iii) address models (organisms, cells) for the nano environmental risk assessment and exposure. The knowledge gaps are identified together with novel insights that need to be further investigated to better understand the ecotoxicological environmental impacts of NMs.
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- Chiara Gambardella
- Institute for the Study of Anthropic Impacts and Sustainability in the Marine Environment, National Research Council, 16149 Genova, Italy
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- Institute of Translational Pharmacology, National Research Council, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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On Recent Developments in Biosynthesis and Application of Au and Ag Nanoparticles from Biological Systems. JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/5560244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are extensively studied nanoparticles (NPs) and are known to have profound applications in medicine. The researcher made continuous efforts for the environmental-friendly and economical methods, such as biogenic methods known as green synthesis. There are many strategies for separating and applying gold (Au) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles, of which biological routes have emerged as efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly techniques. This review focuses on recent developments of green synthesized AuNPs and AgNPs using biogenic sources such as algae, animals, plants, microbes, bacteria, fungi, and so on. Hence, it discusses their numerous biomedical applications and separating Au and Ag nanoparticles from plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae.
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Stoliński F, Rybińska-Fryca A, Gromelski M, Mikolajczyk A, Puzyn T. NanoMixHamster: a web-based tool for predicting cytotoxicity of TiO 2-based multicomponent nanomaterials toward Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-K1) cells. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:276-289. [PMID: 35713578 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2080609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Nano-QSAR models can be effectively used for prediction of the biological activity of nanomaterials that have not been experimentally tested before. However, their use is associated with the need to have appropriate knowledge and skills in chemoinformatics. Thus, they are mainly aimed at specialists in the field. This significantly limits the potential group of recipients of the developed solutions. In this perspective, the purpose of the presented research was to develop an easily accessible and user-friendly web-based application that could enable the prediction of TiO2-based multicomponent nanomaterials cytotoxicity toward Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO-K1) cells. The graphical user interface is clear and intuitive and the only information required from the user is the type and concentration of the metals which will be modifying TiO2-based nanomaterial. Thanks to this, the application will be easy to use not only by cheminformatics but also by specialists in the field of nanotechnology or toxicology, who will be able to quickly predict cytotoxicity of desired nanoclusters. We have performed case studies to demonstrate the features and utilities of developed application. The NanoMixHamster application is freely available at https://nanomixhamster.cloud.nanosolveit.eu/.
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- Filip Stoliński
- QSAR Lab Ltd, Gdansk, Poland.,Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- QSAR Lab Ltd, Gdansk, Poland.,Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- QSAR Lab Ltd, Gdansk, Poland.,Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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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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Krechetov SP, Miroshkina AM, Yakovtseva MN, Mochalova EN, Babenyshev AV, Maslov IV, Loshkarev AA, Krasnyuk II. Radachlorin-Containing Microparticles for Photodynamic Therapy. Adv Pharm Bull 2021; 11:458-468. [PMID: 34513620 PMCID: PMC8421630 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2021.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Purpose: Reducing the undesirable systemic effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) can be achieved by incorporating a photosensitizer in microparticles (MPs). This study is devoted to the preparation of biocompatible biodegradable MPs with the inclusion of the natural photosensitizer Radachlorin (RС) and an assessment of the possibility of their use for PDT. Methods: RC-containing MPs (RС MPs) with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) copolymer (PLGA) matrix were prepared by a double emulsion solvent evaporation methods. The size and morphology of RC MPs were surveyed using scanning electron microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy, and dynamic light scattering. The content of RC, its release from RC MPs, and singlet oxygen generation were evaluated by the optical spectroscopy. Cellular uptake and cytotoxic photodynamic effect of RC MPs were investigated with in vitro assays. Results: The average diameter of the prepared RC MPs was about 2-3 μm. The RC MPs prepared by the water/oil/oil method had a significantly higher inclusion of RC (1.74 μg/mg) then RC MPs prepared by the water/oil/water method (0.089 μg/mg). Exposure of the prepared RC MPs to PDT light radiation was accompanied by the singlet oxygen generation and a cytotoxic effect for tumor cells. The release of the RC from the RC MPs was prolonged and lasted at least two weeks. Conclusion: PLGA RC MPs were found to cause a photoactivated cytotoxic effect for tumor cells and can be used for local application in PDT of tumors.
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- Sergey Petrovich Krechetov
- Phystech School of Biological and Medical Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Phystech School of Biological and Medical Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Phystech School of Biological and Medical Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Center for Research on Molecular Mechanisms of Aging and Age-related Diseases, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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Truong L, Zaikova T, Baldock BL, Balik-Meisner M, To K, Reif DM, Kennedy ZC, Hutchison JE, Tanguay RL. Systematic determination of the relationship between nanoparticle core diameter and toxicity for a series of structurally analogous gold nanoparticles in zebrafish. Nanotoxicology 2019; 13:879-893. [PMID: 30938251 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2019.1592259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Predictive models for the impact of nanomaterials on biological systems remain elusive. Although there is agreement that physicochemical properties (particle diameter, shape, surface chemistry, and core material) influence toxicity, there are limited and often contradictory, data relating structure to toxicity, even for core diameter. Given the importance of size in determining nanoscale properties, we aimed to address this data gap by examining the biological effects of a defined series of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on zebrafish embryos. Five AuNPs samples with narrowly spaced core diameters (0.8-5.8 nm) were synthesized and functionalized with positively charged N,N,N-trimethylammonium ethanethiol (TMAT) ligands. We assessed the bioactivity of these NPs in a high-throughput developmental zebrafish assay at eight concentrations (0.5-50 µg/mL) and observed core diameter-dependent bioactivity. The smaller diameter AuNPs were the most toxic when expressing exposures based on an equal mass. However, when expressing exposures based on total surface area, toxicity was independent of the core diameter. When holding the number of nanoparticles per volume constant (at 6.71 × 1013/mL) in the exposure medium across AuNPs diameters, only the 5.8 nm AuNPs exhibited toxic effects. Under these exposure conditions, the uptake of AuNPs in zebrafish was only weakly associated with core diameter, suggesting that differential uptake of TMAT-AuNPs was not responsible for toxicity associated with the 5.8 nm core diameter. Our results indicate that larger NPs may be the most toxic on a per particle basis and highlight the importance of using particle number and surface area, in addition to mass, when evaluating the size-dependent bioactivity of NPs.
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- Lisa Truong
- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University , Corvallis , OR , USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oregon , Eugene , OR , USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Merrimack College , North Andover , MA , USA
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- Bioinformatics Research Center, North Carolina State University , Raleigh , NC , USA
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- Bioinformatics Research Center, North Carolina State University , Raleigh , NC , USA
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- Bioinformatics Research Center, North Carolina State University , Raleigh , NC , USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Security Directorate , Richland , WA , USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oregon , Eugene , OR , USA
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University , Corvallis , OR , USA
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Savery LC, Viñas R, Nagy AM, Pradeep P, Merrill SJ, Hood AM, Malghan SG, Goering PL, Brown RP. Deriving a provisional tolerable intake for intravenous exposure to silver nanoparticles released from medical devices. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2017; 85:108-118. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2017.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bunderson-Schelvan M, Holian A, Hamilton RF. Engineered nanomaterial-induced lysosomal membrane permeabilization and anti-cathepsin agents. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2017; 20:230-248. [PMID: 28632040 PMCID: PMC6127079 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2017.1305924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), or small anthropogenic particles approximately < 100 nm in size and of various shapes and compositions, are increasingly incorporated into commercial products and used for industrial and medical purposes. There is an exposure risk to both the population at large and individuals in the workplace with inhalation exposures to ENMs being a primary concern. Further, there is increasing evidence to suggest that certain ENMs may represent a significant health risk, and many of these ENMs exhibit distinct similarities with other particles and fibers that are known to induce adverse health effects, such as asbestos, silica, and particulate matter (PM). Evidence regarding the importance of lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP) and release of cathepsins in ENM toxicity has been accumulating. The aim of this review was to describe our current understanding of the mechanisms leading to ENM-associated pathologies, including LMP and the role of cathepsins with a focus on inflammation. In addition, anti-cathepsin agents, some of which have been tested in clinical trials and may prove useful for ameliorating the harmful effects of ENM exposure, are examined.
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA
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Wang M, Gao B, Tang D. Review of key factors controlling engineered nanoparticle transport in porous media. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2016; 318:233-246. [PMID: 27427890 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.06.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2016] [Revised: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Nanotechnology, an emerging technology, has witnessed rapid development in production and application. Engineered nanomaterials revolutionize the industry due to their unique structure and superior performance. The release of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) into the environment, however, may pose risks to the environment and public health. To advance current understanding of environmental behaviors of ENPs, this work provides an introductory overview of ENP fate and transport in porous media. It systematically reviews the key factors controlling their fate and transport in porous media. It first provides a brief overview of common ENPs in the environment and their sources. The key factors that govern ENP transport in porous media are then categorized into three groups: (1) nature of ENPs affecting their transport in porous media, (2) nature of porous media affecting ENP transport, and (3) nature of flow affecting ENP transport in porous media. In each group, findings in recent literature on the specific governing factors of ENP transport in porous media are discussed in details. Finally, this work concludes with remarks on the importance of ENP transport in porous media and directions for future research.
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- Mei Wang
- College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, PR China; Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.
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- College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, PR China
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