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Chandrababu V, Parameswaranpillai J, Gopi JA, Pathak C, Midhun Dominic CD, Feng NL, Krishnasamy S, Muthukumar C, Hameed N, Ganguly S. Progress in food packaging applications of biopolymer-nanometal composites - A comprehensive review. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213921. [PMID: 38870740 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213921] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Eco-friendly nanotechnology-enabled biopolymers are one of the novel concepts of packaging materials to substitute traditional synthetic polymers and their composites. This article succinctly reviews the recent developments of introducing additional functionalities to biopolymers using metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The functionality of metal nanoparticles such as silver, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, copper oxide, gold, and magnesium oxide, as food packaging materials were discussed. The addition of nanoparticles in biopolymers improves mechanical properties, gas barrier properties, durability, temperature stability, moisture stability, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant property, and UV absorbance and can prevent the presence of ethylene and oxygen, hence extending the shelf life of foodstuffs. Other than this, the functional activity of these biopolymer composite films helps them to act like smart or intelligent packaging. The selection of metal nanoparticles, particle migration, toxicological effect, and potential future scope in the food packaging industry are also reviewed.
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- Vibha Chandrababu
- Wimpey Laboratories, Warehouse 1 & 2, Wimpey Building, Plot No: 364-8730, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru 562 106, Karnataka, India; AU-Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru 562 106, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru 562 106, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru 562 106, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Cochin 682013, Kerala, India
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- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore 641062, Tamil Nadu, India
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- SIMCRASH CENTRE, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103, India
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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Çiçek S, Yilmaz MT, Hadnađev TD, Tadesse EE, Kulawik P, Ozogul F. Definition, detection, and tracking of nanowaste in foods: Challenges and perspectives. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13393. [PMID: 39031842 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13393] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Commercial applications of nanotechnology in the food industry are rapidly increasing. Accordingly, there is a simultaneous increase in the amount and diversity of nanowaste, which arise as byproducts in the production, use, disposal, or recycling processes of nanomaterials utilized in the food industry. The potential risks of this nanowaste to human health and the environment are alarming. It is of crucial significance to establish analytical methods and monitoring systems for nanowaste to ensure food safety. This review provides comprehensive information on nanowaste in foods as well as comparative material on existing and new analytical methods for the detection of nanowaste. The article is specifically focused on nanowaste in food systems. Moreover, the current techniques, challenges as well as potential use of new and progressive methods are underlined, further highlighting advances in technology, collaborative efforts, as well as future perspectives for effective nanowaste detection and tracking. Such detection and tracking of nanowaste are required in order to effectively manage this type ofwasted in foods. Although there are devices that utilize spectroscopy, spectrometry, microscopy/imaging, chromatography, separation/fractionation, light scattering, diffraction, optical, adsorption, diffusion, and centrifugation methods for this purpose, there are challenges to be overcome in relation to nanowaste as well as food matrix and method characteristics. New technologies such as radio-frequency identification, Internet of things, blockchain, data analytics, and machine learning are promising. However, the cooperation of international organizations, food sector, research, and political organizations is needed for effectively managing nanowaste. Future research efforts should be focused on addressing knowledge gaps and potential strategies for optimizing nanowaste detection and tracking processes.
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- Semra Çiçek
- Department of Agriculture Biotechnology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Products Technology, University of Agriculture in Kraków, Kraków, Poland
- Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Animal Products Technology, University of Agriculture in Kraków, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkiye
- Biotechnology Research and Application Center, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkiye
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Calero V, Rodrigues PM, Dias T, Ainla A, Vilaça A, Pastrana L, Xavier M, Gonçalves C. A miniaturised semi-dynamic in-vitro model of human digestion. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11923. [PMID: 38789470 PMCID: PMC11126663 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54612-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Reliable in-vitro digestion models that are able to successfully replicate the conditions found in the human gastrointestinal tract are key to assess the fate and efficiency of new formulations aimed for oral consumption. However, current in-vitro models either lack the capability to replicate crucial dynamics of digestion or require large volumes of sample/reagents, which can be scarce when working with nanomaterials under development. Here, we propose a miniaturised digestion system, a digestion-chip, based on incubation chambers integrated on a polymethylmethacrylate device. The digestion-chip incorporates key dynamic features of human digestion, such as gradual acidification and gradual addition of enzymes and simulated fluids in the gastric phase, and controlled gastric emptying, while maintaining low complexity and using small volumes of sample and reagents. In addition, the new approach integrates real-time automated closed-loop control of two key parameters, pH and temperature, during the two main phases of digestion (gastric and intestinal) with an accuracy down to ± 0.1 °C and ± 0.2 pH points. The experimental results demonstrate that the digestion-chip successfully replicates the gold standard static digestion INFOGEST protocol and that the semi-dynamic digestion kinetics can be reliably fitted to a first kinetic order model. These devices can be easily adapted to dynamic features in an automated, sensorised, and inexpensive platform and will enable reliable, low-cost and efficient assessment of the bioaccessibility of new and expensive drugs, bioactive ingredients or nanoengineered materials aimed for oral consumption, thereby avoiding unnecessary animal testing.
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- Victor Calero
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
- Nova School of Science and Technology, Nova University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, S/N, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal.
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Atma Y, Murray BS, Sadeghpour A, Goycoolea FM. Encapsulation of short-chain bioactive peptides (BAPs) for gastrointestinal delivery: a review. Food Funct 2024; 15:3959-3979. [PMID: 38568171 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04195f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The majority of known peptides with high bioactivity (BAPs) such as antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antioxidant, hypocholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions, are short-chain sequences of less than ten amino acids. These short-chain BAPs of varying natural and synthetic origin must be bioaccessible to be capable of being adsorbed systemically upon oral administration to show their full range of bioactivity. However, in general, in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that gastrointestinal digestion reduces BAPs bioactivity unless they are protected from degradation by encapsulation. This review gives a critical analysis of short-chain BAP encapsulation and performance with regard to the oral delivery route. In particular, it focuses on short-chain BAPs with antihypertensive and antidiabetic activity and encapsulation methods via nanoparticles and microparticles. Also addressed are the different wall materials used to form these particles and their associated payloads and release kinetics, along with the current challenges and a perspective of the future applications of these systems.
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- Yoni Atma
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Universitas Trilogi, Jakarta, 12760, Indonesia
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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Azevedo MA, Teixeira JA, Pastrana L, Cerqueira MA. Rhamnolipids: A biosurfactant for the development of lipid-based nanosystems for food applications. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13252. [PMID: 38284602 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13252] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Biosurfactants (surfactants synthesized by microorganisms) are produced by microorganisms and are suitable for use in different areas. Among biosurfactants, rhamnolipids are the most studied and popular, attracting scientists, and industries' interest. Due to their unique characteristics, the rhamnolipids have been used as synthetic surfactants' alternatives and explored in food applications. Besides the production challenges that need to be tackled to guarantee efficient production and low cost, their properties need to be adjusted to the final application, where the pH instability needs to be considered. Moreover, regulatory approval is needed to start being used in commercial applications. One characteristic of interest is their capacity to form oil-in-water nanosystems. Some of the most explored have been nanoemulsions, solid-lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers. This review presents an overview of the main properties of rhamnolipids, asserts the potential and efficiency of rhamnolipids to replace the synthetic surfactants in the development of nanosystems, and describes the rhamnolipids-based nanosystems used in food applications. It also discusses the main characteristics and methodologies used for their characterization and in the end, some of the main challenges are highlighted.
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- Maria A Azevedo
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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Silva PM, Gonçalves C, Pastrana LM, Coimbra MA, Vicente AA, Cerqueira MA. Recent advances in oral delivery systems of resveratrol: foreseeing their use in functional foods. Food Funct 2023; 14:10286-10313. [PMID: 37947452 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo03065b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Herein, we review the current state-of-the-art on the use of micro- and nano-delivery systems, a possible solution to some of the drawbacks associated with the incorporation of resveratrol in foods. Specifically, we present an overview of a wide range of micro-nanostructures, namely, lipidic and polymeric, used for the delivery of resveratrol. Also, the gastrointestinal fate of resveratrol-loaded micro-nanostructures, as a critical parameter for their use as functional food, is explored in terms of stability, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability. Different micro-nanostructures are of interest for the development of functional foods given that they can provide different advantages and properties to these foods and even be tailor-made to address specific issues (e.g., controlled or targeted release). Therefore, we discuss a wide range of micro-nanostructures, namely, lipidic and polymeric, used to deliver resveratrol and aimed at the development of functional foods. It has been reported that the use of some production methodologies can be of greater interest than others, for example, emulsification, solvent displacement and electrohydrodynamic processing (EHDP) enable a greater increase in bioaccessibility. Additionally, the use of coatings facilitates further improvements in bioaccessibility, which is likely due to the increased gastric stability of the coated micro-nanostructures. Other properties, such as mucoadhesion, can also help improve bioaccessibility due to the increase in gut retention time. Additionally, cytotoxicity (e.g., biocompatibility, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory) and possible sensorial impact of resveratrol-loaded micro- and nano-systems in foods are highlighted.
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- Pedro M Silva
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
- Associate Laboratory (LABBELS), Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
- Associate Laboratory (LABBELS), Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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Villuendas H, Vilches C, Quidant R. Standardization of In Vitro Studies for Plasmonic Photothermal therapy. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2023; 3:347-352. [PMID: 37868227 PMCID: PMC10588432 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.3c00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Lack of standardization is a systematic problem that impacts nanomedicine by challenging data comparison from different studies. Translation from preclinical to clinical stages indeed requires reproducible data that can be easily accessed and compared. In this work, we propose a series of experimental standards for in vitro plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT). This best practice guide covers the five main aspects of PPTT studies in vitro: nanomaterials, biological samples, pre-, during, and postirradiation characterization. We are confident that such standardization of experimental protocols and reported data will benefit the development of PPTT as a transversal therapy.
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- Helena Villuendas
- Nanophotonic
Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- ICFO
− Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, 08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nanophotonic
Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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Wang Y, Li Z, Bao Y, Cui H, Li J, Song B, Wang M, Li H, Cui X, Chen Y, Chen W, Yang S, Yang Y, Jin Z, Si X, Li B. Colon-targeted delivery of polyphenols: construction principles, targeting mechanisms and evaluation methods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-23. [PMID: 37823723 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2266842] [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: 10/13/2023]
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Polyphenols have received considerable attention for their promotive effects on colonic health. However, polyphenols are mostly sensitive to harsh gastrointestinal environments, thus, must be protected. It is necessary to design and develop a colon-targeted delivery system to improve the stability, colon-targeting and bioavailability of polyphenols. This paper mainly introduces research on colon-targeted controlled release of polyphenols. The physiological features affecting the dissolution, release and absorption of polyphenol-loaded delivery systems in the colon are first discussed. Simultaneously, the types of colon-targeted carriers with different release mechanisms are described, and colon-targeting assessment models that have been studied so far and their advantages and limitations are summarized. Based on the current research on polyphenols colon-targeting, outlook and reflections are proposed, with the goal of inspiring strategic development of new colon-targeted therapeutics to ensure that the polyphenols reach the colon with complete bioactivity.
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- Yidi Wang
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Faculty of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd, Zhu-ji City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd, Zhu-ji City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd, Zhu-ji City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Regulatory safety assessment of nanoparticles for the food chain in Europe. Trends Food Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2023.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Villuendas H, Vilches C, Quidant R. Influence of Cell Type on the Efficacy of Plasmonic Photothermal Therapy. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2022; 2:494-502. [PMID: 37101851 PMCID: PMC10125312 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.2c00023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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In plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT), illuminated gold nanoparticles are locally heated to produce selective damage in cells. While PPTT is expected to strongly depend on the cell line, available data are sparse and critical parameters remain unclear. To elucidate this pivotal aspect, we present a systematic study of diseased and nondiseased cells from different tissues to evaluate cytotoxicity, uptake of gold nanorods (AuNRs), and viability after PPTT. We identified differences in uptake and toxicity between cell types, linking AuNR concentrations to toxicity. Furthermore, the cell death mechanism is shown to depend on the intensity of the irradiated light and hence the temperature increase. Importantly, the data also underline the need to monitor cell death at different time points. Our work contributes to the definition of systematic protocols with appropriate controls to fully comprehend the effects of PPTT and build meaningful and reproducible data sets, key to translate PPTT to clinical settings.
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- Helena Villuendas
- Nanophotonic
Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
- ICFO
− Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, the Barcelona
Institute of Science and Technology, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain
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- ICFO
− Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, the Barcelona
Institute of Science and Technology, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain
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- Nanophotonic
Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
- ICFO
− Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, the Barcelona
Institute of Science and Technology, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain
- ICREA
− Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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Berthing T, Holmfred E, Vidmar J, Hadrup N, Mortensen A, Szarek J, Loeschner K, Vogel U. Comparison of biodistribution of cerium oxide nanoparticles after repeated oral administration by gavage or snack in Sprague Dawley rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 95:103939. [PMID: 35908641 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103939] [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: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rate of translocation of ingested nanoparticles (NPs) and how the uptake is affected by a food matrix are key aspects of health risk assessment. In this study, female Sprague Dawley rats (N = 4/group) received 0, 1.4, or 13 mg of cerium oxide (CeO2 NM-212) NPs/rat/day by gavage or in a chocolate spread snack 5 days/week for 1 or 2 weeks followed by 2 weeks of recovery. A dose and time-dependent uptake in the liver and spleen of 0.1-0.3 and 0.004-0.005 parts per million (ng/mg) of the total administered dose was found, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in cerium concentration in the liver or spleen after gavage compared to snack dosing. Microscopy revealed indications of necrotic changes in the liver and decreased cellularity in white pulp in the spleen. The snack provided precise administration and a more human-relevant exposure of NPs and could improve animal welfare as alternative to gavage.
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- Trine Berthing
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Forensic Veterinary Medicine and Administration, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-717 Olsztyn, Poland
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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Parente IA, Xavier M, Roupar D, Amado IR, Berni P, Botelho C, Teixeira JA, Pastrana L, Nobre C, Gonçalves C. Effect of prebiotic fermentation products from primary human gut microbiota on an in vitro intestinal model. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ecological Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles Using Punica granatum L. Peel Extract for the Retention of Methyl Green. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14091509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The aqueous extract from the bark of Punica granatum L. was invested to generate CuO nanoparticles from CuSO4 using a green, economical, ecological, and clean method. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized and were successfully used as adsorbents for methyl green retention of an absorptive capacity amounting to 28.7 mg g−1. Methyl green equilibrium adsorption data were correlated to the Langmuir model following the pseudo-second order kinetics model. This study clearly corroborates that copper nanoparticles exhibit a high potential for use in wastewater treatment.
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Recent Advances in the Gastrointestinal Fate of Organic and Inorganic Nanoparticles in Foods. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071099. [PMID: 35407216 PMCID: PMC9000219 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Inorganic or organic nanoparticles are often incorporated into foods to enhance their quality, stability, nutrition, or safety. When they pass through the gastrointestinal environment, the properties of these nanoparticles are altered, which impacts their biological effects and potential toxicity. Consequently, there is a need to understand how different kinds of nanoparticles behave within the gastrointestinal tract. In this article, the current understanding of the gastrointestinal fate of nanoparticles in foods is reviewed. Initially, the fundamental physicochemical and structural properties of nanoparticles are discussed, including their compositions, sizes, shapes, and surface chemistries. Then, the impact of food matrix effects and gastrointestinal environments on the fate of ingested nanoparticles is discussed. In particular, the influence of nanoparticle properties on food digestion and nutraceutical bioavailability is highlighted. Finally, future research directions are highlighted that will enable the successful utilization of nanotechnology in foods while also ensuring they are safe.
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Lim HK, Hughes CO, Lim MJS, Li JJ, Rakshit M, Yeo C, Chng KR, Li A, Chan JSH, Ng KW, Leavesley DI, Smith BPC. Development of reconstructed intestinal micronucleus cytome (RICyt) assay in 3D human gut model for genotoxicity assessment of orally ingested substances. Arch Toxicol 2022; 96:1455-1471. [PMID: 35226136 PMCID: PMC9013689 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03228-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The micronucleus (MN) assay is widely used as part of a battery of tests applied to evaluate the genotoxic potential of chemicals, including new food additives and novel food ingredients. Micronucleus assays typically utilise homogenous in vitro cell lines which poorly recapitulate the physiology, biochemistry and genomic events in the gut, the site of first contact for ingested materials. Here we have adapted and validated the MN endpoint assay protocol for use with complex 3D reconstructed intestinal microtissues; we have named this new protocol the reconstructed intestine micronucleus cytome (RICyt) assay. Our data suggest the commercial 3D microtissues replicate the physiological, biochemical and genomic responses of native human small intestine to exogenous compounds. Tissues were shown to maintain log-phase proliferation throughout the period of exposure and expressed low background MN. Analysis using the RICyt assay protocol revealed the presence of diverse cell types and nuclear anomalies (cytome) in addition to MN, indicating evidence for comprehensive DNA damage and mode(s) of cell death reported by the assay. The assay correctly identified and discriminated direct-acting clastogen, aneugen and clastogen requiring exogenous metabolic activation, and a non-genotoxic chemical. We are confident that the genotoxic response in the 3D microtissues more closely resembles the native tissues due to the inherent tissue architecture, surface area, barrier effects and tissue matrix interactions. This proof-of-concept study highlights the RICyt MN cytome assay in 3D reconstructed intestinal microtissues is a promising tool for applications in predictive toxicology.
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- Hui Kheng Lim
- Innovations in Food and Chemical Safety (IFCS) Programme, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.
- Future Ready Food Safety Hub (a Joint Initiative of A*STAR, SFA and NTU), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Innovations in Food and Chemical Safety (IFCS) Programme, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
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- Innovations in Food and Chemical Safety (IFCS) Programme, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Centre for Food Science, Singapore Food Agency, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Centre for Food Science, Singapore Food Agency, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Centre for Food Science, Singapore Food Agency, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Centre for Food Science, Singapore Food Agency, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA
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- Innovations in Food and Chemical Safety (IFCS) Programme, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
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- Innovations in Food and Chemical Safety (IFCS) Programme, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
- Future Ready Food Safety Hub (a Joint Initiative of A*STAR, SFA and NTU), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
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Moradi M, Razavi R, Omer AK, Farhangfar A, McClements DJ. Interactions between nanoparticle-based food additives and other food ingredients: A review of current knowledge. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Mansuriya BD, Altintas Z. Carbon Dots: Classification, Properties, Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications in Health Care-An Updated Review (2018-2021). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2525. [PMID: 34684966 PMCID: PMC8541690 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are usually smaller than 10 nm in size, and are meticulously formulated and recently introduced nanomaterials, among the other types of carbon-based nanomaterials. They have gained significant attention and an incredible interest in the field of nanotechnology and biomedical science, which is merely due to their considerable and exclusive attributes; including their enhanced electron transferability, photobleaching and photo-blinking effects, high photoluminescent quantum yield, fluorescence property, resistance to photo-decomposition, increased electrocatalytic activity, good aqueous solubility, excellent biocompatibility, long-term chemical stability, cost-effectiveness, negligible toxicity, and acquaintance of large effective surface area-to-volume ratio. CDs can be readily functionalized owing to the abundant functional groups on their surfaces, and they also exhibit remarkable sensing features such as specific, selective, and multiplex detectability. In addition, the physico-chemical characteristics of CDs can be easily tunable based on their intended usage or application. In this comprehensive review article, we mainly discuss the classification of CDs, their ideal properties, their general synthesis approaches, and primary characterization techniques. More importantly, we update the readers about the recent trends of CDs in health care applications (viz., their substantial and prominent role in the area of electrochemical and optical biosensing, bioimaging, drug/gene delivery, as well as in photodynamic/photothermal therapy).
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 124, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
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Vollertsen AR, Vivas A, van Meer B, van den Berg A, Odijk M, van der Meer AD. Facilitating implementation of organs-on-chips by open platform technology. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2021; 15:051301. [PMID: 34659603 PMCID: PMC8514251 DOI: 10.1063/5.0063428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Organ-on-chip (OoC) and multi-organs-on-chip (MOoC) systems have the potential to play an important role in drug discovery, disease modeling, and personalized medicine. However, most devices developed in academic labs remain at a proof-of-concept level and do not yet offer the ease-of-use, manufacturability, and throughput that are needed for widespread application. Commercially available OoC are easier to use but often lack the level of complexity of the latest devices in academia. Furthermore, researchers who want to combine different chips into MOoC systems are limited to one supplier, since commercial systems are not compatible with each other. Given these limitations, the implementation of standards in the design and operation of OoCs would strongly facilitate their acceptance by users. Importantly, the implementation of such standards must be carried out by many participants from both industry and academia to ensure a widespread acceptance and adoption. This means that standards must also leave room for proprietary technology development next to promoting interchangeability. An open platform with standardized interfacing and user-friendly operation can fulfill these requirements. In this Perspective article, the concept of an open platform for OoCs is defined from a technical perspective. Moreover, we discuss the importance of involving different stakeholders in the development, manufacturing, and application of such an open platform.
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- BIOS Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Max Planck Institute for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- BIOS Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Max Planck Institute for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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More S, Bampidis V, Benford D, Bragard C, Halldorsson T, Hernández‐Jerez A, Hougaard Bennekou S, Koutsoumanis K, Lambré C, Machera K, Naegeli H, Nielsen S, Schlatter J, Schrenk D, Silano (deceased) V, Turck D, Younes M, Castenmiller J, Chaudhry Q, Cubadda F, Franz R, Gott D, Mast J, Mortensen A, Oomen AG, Weigel S, Barthelemy E, Rincon A, Tarazona J, Schoonjans R. Guidance on risk assessment of nanomaterials to be applied in the food and feed chain: human and animal health. EFSA J 2021; 19:e06768. [PMID: 34377190 PMCID: PMC8331059 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The EFSA has updated the Guidance on risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain, human and animal health. It covers the application areas within EFSA's remit, including novel foods, food contact materials, food/feed additives and pesticides. The updated guidance, now Scientific Committee Guidance on nano risk assessment (SC Guidance on Nano-RA), has taken account of relevant scientific studies that provide insights to physico-chemical properties, exposure assessment and hazard characterisation of nanomaterials and areas of applicability. Together with the accompanying Guidance on Technical requirements for regulated food and feed product applications to establish the presence of small particles including nanoparticles (Guidance on Particle-TR), the SC Guidance on Nano-RA specifically elaborates on physico-chemical characterisation, key parameters that should be measured, methods and techniques that can be used for characterisation of nanomaterials and their determination in complex matrices. The SC Guidance on Nano-RA also details aspects relating to exposure assessment and hazard identification and characterisation. In particular, nanospecific considerations relating to in vitro/in vivo toxicological studies are discussed and a tiered framework for toxicological testing is outlined. Furthermore, in vitro degradation, toxicokinetics, genotoxicity, local and systemic toxicity as well as general issues relating to testing of nanomaterials are described. Depending on the initial tier results, additional studies may be needed to investigate reproductive and developmental toxicity, chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity, immunotoxicity and allergenicity, neurotoxicity, effects on gut microbiome and endocrine activity. The possible use of read-across to fill data gaps as well as the potential use of integrated testing strategies and the knowledge of modes or mechanisms of action are also discussed. The Guidance proposes approaches to risk characterisation and uncertainty analysis.
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Mahato DK, Mishra AK, Kumar P. Nanoencapsulation for Agri-Food Applications and Associated Health and Environmental Concerns. Front Nutr 2021; 8:663229. [PMID: 33898505 PMCID: PMC8060450 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.663229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Dipendra Kumar Mahato
- Consumer-Analytical-Safety-Sensory Food Research Centre, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, India
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