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Zhang R, Thoröe-Boveleth S, Chigrin DN, Kiessling F, Lammers T, Pallares RM. Nanoscale engineering of gold nanostars for enhanced photoacoustic imaging. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:115. [PMID: 38493118 PMCID: PMC10943878 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02379-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Photoacoustic (PA) imaging is a diagnostic modality that combines the high contrast resolution of optical imaging with the high tissue penetration of ultrasound. While certain endogenous chromophores can be visualized via PA imaging, many diagnostic assessments require the administration of external probes. Anisotropic gold nanoparticles are particularly valued as contrast agents, since they produce strong PA signals and do not photobleach. However, the synthesis of anisotropic nanoparticles typically requires cytotoxic reagents, which can hinder their biological application. In this work, we developed new PA probes based on nanostar cores and polymeric shells. These AuNS were obtained through one-pot synthesis with biocompatible Good's buffers, and were subsequently functionalized with polyethylene glycol, chitosan or melanin, three coatings widely used in (pre)clinical research. Notably, the structural features of the nanostar cores strongly affected the PA signal. For instance, despite displaying similar sizes (i.e. 45 nm), AuNS obtained with MOPS buffer generated between 2 and 3-fold greater signal intensities in the region between 700 and 800 nm than nanostars obtained with HEPES and EPPS buffers, and up to 25-fold stronger signals than spherical gold nanoparticles. A point source analytical model demonstrated that AuNS synthesized with MOPS displayed greater absorption coefficients than the other particles, corroborating the stronger PA responses. Furthermore, the AuNS shell not only improved the biocompatibility of the nanoconstructs but also affected their performance, with melanin coating enhancing the signal more than 4-fold, due to its own PA capacity, as demonstrated by both in vitro and ex vivo imaging. Taken together, these results highlight the strengths of gold nanoconstructs as PA probes and offer insights into the design rules for the nanoengineering of new nanodiagnostic agents.
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- Rui Zhang
- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Physics (1A), RWTH Aachen University, 52056, Aachen, Germany
- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, 52076, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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Firouzamandi M, Hejazy M, Mohammadi A, Shahbazfar AA, Norouzi R. In Vivo Toxicity of Oral Administrated Nano-SiO 2: Can Food Additives Increase Apoptosis? Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:4769-4778. [PMID: 36626031 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03542-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Nano-silicon dioxide (nano-SiO2) has a great deal of application in food packaging, as antibacterial food additives, and in drug delivery systems but this nanoparticle, despite its wide range of utilizations, can generate destructive effects on organs such as the liver, kidney, and lungs. This study is aimed at investigating the toxicological effects of nano-SiO2 through apoptotic factors. For this purpose, 40 female rats in 4 groups (n = 10) received 300, 600, and 900 mg/kg/day of nano-SiO2 at 20-30 nm size orally for 20 days. Relative expression of Caspase3, Bcl-2, and BAX genes in kidney and liver was evaluated in real time-PCR. The results indicated the overexpression of BAX and Caspase3 genes in the liver and kidney in groups receiving 300 and 900 mg/kg/day of nano-SiO2. Bcl-2 gene was up-regulated in the liver and kidney at 600 mg/kg/day compared to the control group. Overexpression of the Bcl-2 gene in the kidney in 300 and 900 mg/kg/day recipient groups was observed (P ≤ 0.05). Histopathological examination demonstrated 600 mg/kg/day hyperemia in the kidney and lungs. In addition, at 900 mg/kg/day were distinguished scattered necrosis and hyperemia in the liver. The rate of epithelialization in the lungs increased. The nano-SiO2 at 300 and 900 mg/kg/day can induce more cytotoxicity in the liver and lung after oral exposure. However, cytotoxicity of nano-SiO2 at 600 mg/kg/day in the kidney and lung was noticed. Hence, the using of nano-SiO2 as an additive and food packaging should be more considered due to their deleterious effects.
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- Masoumeh Firouzamandi
- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Toxicopharmacology Division, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- DVM, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Kaynar AH, Çömelekoğlu Ü, Kibar D, Yıldırım M, Yıldırımcan S, Yılmaz ŞN, Erat S. Cytotoxic effect of silica nanoparticles on human retinal pigment epithelial cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 674:53-61. [PMID: 37406486 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.06.083] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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In recent years, the use of nanotechnology-based methods has become widespread in the treatment of ocular diseases. Silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) are most common used NPs in medical field due to their physicochemical properties. SiO2 NPs can easily cross biological membranes and interact with basic biological structures, causing structural and functional changes in cells. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the dose dependent effect of SiO2 NPs on retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in vitro using electrobiophysical, biochemical and histological methods. A commercially purchased human RPE (hARPE-19) cell line was used in this study. Cells were divided into four groups as control, 50 μg/mL SiO2, 100 μg/mL SiO2 and 150 μg/mL SiO2 groups. Cell index, apoptotic activity, cell cycle and oxidative stress markers were measured in all groups. Findings in the present study showed that SiO2 nanoparticles reduced cell proliferation, increased oxidative stress, apoptosis and arrest in the G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle as dose dependent manner in ARPE-19 cells. In conclusion, SiO2 exposure can induce cytotoxic effects in RPE cell line. The results of this study provide clues that exposure to SiO2 nanoparticles may impair visual function and reduce quality of life. However, further studies are needed in this regard.
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- Ayşe Hümeyra Kaynar
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology-Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Vocational School of Health Services, Tarsus University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Vocational School of Health Services, Tarsus University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Mersin, Turkey
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Carrillo-Cocom LM, Juárez-Méndez L, Rincón S, Rivera-Villanueva JM, Nic-Can GI, Zepeda A. Induction of cytotoxic effects and changes in DNA methylation-related gene expression in a human fibroblast cell line by the metal-organic framework [H 2NMe 2] 3 [Tb(III)(2,6 pyridinedicarboxylate) 3] (Tb-MOF). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:46685-46696. [PMID: 36723839 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25314-z] [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: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (lanthanide MOFs) may be utilized for a variety of environmental and human health applications due to their luminescent properties and high thermal and water stability. However, the cytotoxic and epigenetic effects produced in human cells are not known. Therefore, we evaluated the cytotoxic effects, internalization, and changes in the mRNA abundance of DNA methylation and demethylation enzymes by exposing human fibroblast cells to a metal-organic framework [H2NMe2]3 [Tb(III)(2,6 pyridinedicarboxylate)3] (Tb-MOF). For this purpose, the cells were exposed to six concentrations (0.05 to 1.6 mg/mL) of Tb-MOF for 48 h. Field emission electron microscopy coupled to linear energy dispersive spectroscopy (FESEM‒EDS) and confocal microscopy analysis were performed. The cytotoxicity was determined with crystal violet and MTT assays. The results demonstrated the internalization of Tb-MOF at concentrations as low as 0.05 mg/mL, as well as concentration-dependent toxicity. Additionally, we detected significant changes in the gene expression levels of DNA methyltransferases and demethylases due to the presence of Tb-MOF, suggesting that Tb-MOF could generate epigenetic changes even at low concentrations. The results of our study may establish a foundation for future research attempting to develop and apply secure nanomaterials (e.g., MOFs) to minimize damage to the environment and human health.
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- Leydi Maribel Carrillo-Cocom
- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Campus de Ingenierías y Ciencias Exactas, periférico norte km 33.5, C.P. 97203, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Campus de Ingenierías y Ciencias Exactas, periférico norte km 33.5, C.P. 97203, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. Mérida, Av. Tecnológico S/N, C.P. 97118, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Veracruzana, prolongación oriente 6 No. 1009. Colonia Rafael Alvarado, C.P. 94340, Orizaba, Veracruz, México
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- CONACYT-Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán. Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Campus de Ingenierías y Ciencias Exactas, periférico norte km 33.5, C.P. 97203, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Campus de Ingenierías y Ciencias Exactas, periférico norte km 33.5, C.P. 97203, Mérida, Yucatán, México.
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Liu J, Yang S, Zhao L, Jiang F, Sun J, Peng S, Zhao R, Huang Y, Fu X, Luo R, Jiang Y, Li Z, Wang N, Fang T, Zhang Z. ROS generation and p-38 activation contribute to montmorillonite-induced corneal toxicity in vitro and in vivo. Part Fibre Toxicol 2023; 20:8. [PMID: 36899356 PMCID: PMC9999669 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-023-00519-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Montmorillonite (Mt) and its derivatives are now widely used in industrial and biomedical fields. Therefore, safety assessments of these materials are critical to protect human health after exposure; however, studies on the ocular toxicity of Mt are lacking. In particular, varying physicochemical characteristics of Mt may greatly alter their toxicological potential. To explore the effects of such characteristics on the eyes, five types of Mt were investigated in vitro and in vivo for the first time, and their underlying mechanisms studied. RESULTS The different types of Mt caused cytotoxicity in human HCEC-B4G12 corneal cells based on analyses of ATP content, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, cell morphology, and the distribution of Mt in cells. Among the five Mt types, Na-Mt exhibited the highest cytotoxicity. Notably, Na-Mt and chitosan-modified acidic Na-Mt (C-H-Na-Mt) induced ocular toxicity in vivo, as demonstrated by increases corneal injury area and the number of apoptotic cells. Na-Mt and C-H-Na-Mt also induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in vitro and in vivo, as indicated by 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate and dihydroethidium staining. In addition, Na-Mt activated the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. The pretreatment of HCEC-B4G12 cells with N-acetylcysteine, an ROS scavenger, attenuated the Na-Mt-induced cytotoxicity and suppressed p38 activation, while inhibiting p38 activation with a p38-specific inhibitor decreased Na-Mt-induced cytotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that Mt induces corneal toxicity in vitro and in vivo. The physicochemical properties of Mt greatly affect its toxicological potential. Furthermore, ROS generation and p38 activation contribute at least in part to Na-Mt-induced toxicity.
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- Jia Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China.
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Kose O, Béal D, Motellier S, Pelissier N, Collin-Faure V, Blosi M, Bengalli R, Costa A, Furxhi I, Mantecca P, Carriere M. Physicochemical Transformations of Silver Nanoparticles in the Oro-Gastrointestinal Tract Mildly Affect Their Toxicity to Intestinal Cells In Vitro: An AOP-Oriented Testing Approach. TOXICS 2023; 11:199. [PMID: 36976964 PMCID: PMC10056345 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11030199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The widespread use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in food and consumer products suggests the relevance of human oral exposure to these nanomaterials (NMs) and raises the possibility of adverse effects in the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of this study was to investigate the toxicity of Ag NPs in a human intestinal cell line, either uncoated or coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (Ag PVP) or hydroxyethylcellulose (Ag HEC) and digested in simulated gastrointestinal fluids. Physicochemical transformations of Ag NPs during the different stages of in vitro digestion were identified prior to toxicity assessment. The strategy for evaluating toxicity was constructed on the basis of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) showing Ag NPs as stressors. It consisted of assessing Ag NP cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, genotoxicity, perturbation of the cell cycle and apoptosis. Ag NPs caused a concentration-dependent loss of cell viability and increased the intracellular level of reactive oxygen species as well as DNA damage and perturbation of the cell cycle. In vitro digestion of Ag NPs did not significantly modulate their toxicological impact, except for their genotoxicity. Taken together, these results indicate the potential toxicity of ingested Ag NPs, which varied depending on their coating but did not differ from that of non-digested NPs.
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- Ozge Kose
- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES, CIBEST, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES, CIBEST, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Lab Measure Securing & Environm, LITEN, DTNM, STDC, CEA, 17 Av Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Lab of Advanced Characterization for Energy, LITEN, DTNM, STDC, CEA, 17 Av Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS UMR5249, IRIG DIESE CBM, Chem & Biol Met, 38054 Grenoble, France
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- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Polaris Research Centre, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Transgero Ltd., Newcastle West, V42 V384 Limerick, Ireland
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- Polaris Research Centre, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES, CIBEST, 38000 Grenoble, France
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Dimethyl Fumarate Attenuates Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate-Induced Nephrotoxicity Through the Nrf2/HO-1 and NF-κB Signaling Pathways. Inflammation 2023; 46:453-467. [PMID: 36195817 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-022-01746-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study aimed to clarify the nephroprotective effect of dimethyl fumarate (DMF) against Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)-induced nephrotoxicity in both in vitro and in vivo models. The HEK-293 cells were exposed to different concentrations of DMF plus IC50 concentration of monoethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP) (the main metabolite of DEHP). Then, some of the oxidative stress parameters including ROS, MDA, and GSH, and cytotoxicity (MTT assay) were determined in treated cells. For in vivo evaluation, rats were divided into 7 groups (n = 6 per group). Corn oil group (gavage), DEHP group (200 mg/kg dissolved in corn oil, gavage), DMF (15, 30, and 60 mg/kg, gavage) plus DEHP (200 mg/kg) groups, DMF (60 mg/kg, gavage) alone, and vitamin E (20 mg/kg, intraperitoneal (IP)) plus DEHP (200 mg/kg) group. This treatment continued for 45 days. Then, BUN and creatinine were evaluated by a commercial kit based on the urease enzymatic method and the Jaffe method, respectively. Mitochondrial oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction parameters were evaluated using appropriate reagents, and gene expression of the p65 nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were evaluated by real-time PCR method. High concentrations of DMF significantly increased cell viability, and GSH content and significantly decreased ROS and MDA levels compared with the MEHP group in HEK-293 cells. DMF (60 mg/kg) significantly decreased BUN and creatinine levels compared with the DEHP group. Mitochondrial function and mitochondrial swelling were significantly improved in DMF group (60 mg/kg) compared with the DEHP group. DMF (30 and 60 mg/kg) significantly improved MMP collapse compared with the DEHP group. DMF (30 and 60 mg/kg) significantly decreased ROS levels compared with the DEHP group in isolated kidney mitochondria. DMF (60 mg/kg) significantly decreased MDA levels and significantly increased GSH content compared with DEHP group in isolated kidney mitochondria. The mRNA expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly reduced in the DEHP group compared to the control group and were significantly increased in the DMF group compared to the DEHP group. p65NF-κB and TNFα mRNA expression levels were significantly increased in the DEHP group compared to the control group. However, DMF significantly decreased p65NF-κB and TNFα mRNA expression compared to the DEHP group. DMF can act as a nephroprotective agent against DEHP partly through modulation of oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and inflammation.
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Perrigue PM, Henschke A, Grześkowiak BF, Przysiecka Ł, Jaskot K, Mielcarek A, Coy E, Moya SE. Cellular uptake and retention studies of silica nanoparticles utilizing senescent fibroblasts. Sci Rep 2023; 13:475. [PMID: 36627308 PMCID: PMC9832065 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26979-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Understanding the interplay between nanoparticles (NPs) and cells is essential to designing more efficient nanomedicines. Previous research has shown the role of the cell cycle having impact on the efficiency of cellular uptake and accumulation of NPs. However, there is a limited investigation into the biological fate of NPs in cells that are permanently withdrawn from the cell cycle. Here we utilize senescent WI-38 fibroblasts, which do not divide and provide a definitive model for tracking the biological fate of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) independent of cell cycle. We use several methods to measure the cellular uptake kinetics and intracellular retention of SiNPs, including confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), flow cytometry, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). We demonstrate that SiNPs readily enter into senescent cells. Once internalized, SiNPs do not exit and accumulate in the cytoplasm for long term. Our study provides a basis for future development of NP-based tools that can detect and target senescent cells for therapy.
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- Patrick M. Perrigue
- grid.5633.30000 0001 2097 3545NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- grid.5633.30000 0001 2097 3545NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- grid.5633.30000 0001 2097 3545NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- grid.5633.30000 0001 2097 3545NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- grid.5633.30000 0001 2097 3545NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- grid.5633.30000 0001 2097 3545NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614, Poznan, Poland.
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 182, 20014 Donostia San Sebastián, Spain
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Ghafari F, Sadeghian Z, Oftadeh Harsin A, Khodabandelo S, Ranjbar A. Anti-oxidative properties of nanocrocin in Zearalenone induced toxicity on Hek293 cell; The novel formulation and cellular assessment. Hum Exp Toxicol 2023; 42:9603271231169911. [PMID: 37072122 DOI: 10.1177/09603271231169911] [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: 04/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Zearalenone (ZEA) is a mycotoxin produced by fungi and induces cytotoxicity by the generation of reactive oxygen species. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the nephroprotective effects of crocin and nano-crocin against ZEA-induced toxicity in HEK293 cell line via modulation of oxidative stress and special formulation to make nano-crocin. METHOD Nano-crocin physicochemical properties, such as size, load, appearance, and drug release profile were determined. Also, the viability of intoxicated HEK293 cells was evaluated by MTT assay. Furthermore, lactate dehydrogenase lipid Peroxidation (LPO), and oxidative stress biomarkers were measured. RESULT The best nano-crocin formulation with superior entrapment effectiveness (54.66 ± 6.02), more significant drug loading (1.89 ± 0.01), better zeta potential (-23.4 ± 2.844), and smaller particle size (140.3 ± 18.0 nm) was chosen. This study showed that treatment with crocin and nano-crocin in ZEA-induced cells, significantly decreased LDH and LPO levels and increased superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) activities, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) levels compared to the control group. Moreover, nano-crocin had a more curative effect against oxidative stress than crocin. CONCLUSION Niosomal structure of crocin, when administered with the special formulation, may be more beneficial in reducing ZEA-induced in vitro toxicity than conventional crocin.
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- Fatemeh Ghafari
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Nutrition Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Nutrition Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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El-Kady MM, Ansari I, Arora C, Rai N, Soni S, Kumar Verma D, Singh P, El Din Mahmoud A. Nanomaterials: A Comprehensive Review of Applications, Toxicity, Impact, and Fate to Environment. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Aboelwafa HR, Ramadan RA, Ibraheim SS, Yousef HN. Modulation Effects of Eugenol on Nephrotoxicity Triggered by Silver Nanoparticles in Adult Rats. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11121719. [PMID: 36552229 PMCID: PMC9774980 DOI: 10.3390/biology11121719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is expanding. This study evaluates the modulator effect of eugenol (Eug) on AgNP-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Sixty male rats were separated into six groups: control, Eug, AgNPs low-dose, AgNPs high-dose, Eug + AgNPs low-dose, and Eug + AgNPs high-dose. After 30 days, kidney function, antioxidative and proinflammatory status, histopathological, histomorphometrical, and immunohistochemical assessments were performed. AgNPs markedly induced oxidative stress in renal tissues, characterized by increased levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, uric acid, kidney injury molecule-1, the total oxidant capacity, malondialdehyde, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6, as well as decreased levels of the total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, catalase, reduced glutathione, and glutathione peroxidase. Moreover, the normal renal architecture was destroyed, and the thickness of the renal capsules, cortex, and medulla, alongside the diameter and quantity of the normal Malpighian corpuscles and the proximal and distal convoluted tubules were decreased. Immunoreactivity for P53, caspase-3, and TNF-α reactive proteins were significantly increased; however, Bcl-2 immunoreactivity was decreased. Eug reversed most biochemical, histological, histomorphometrical, and immunohistochemical changes in AgNP-treated animals. This study demonstrated that nephrotoxicity in AgNP-treated rats was mitigated by an Eug supplementation. Eug's antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and anti-inflammatory capabilities were the key in modulating AgNPs nephrotoxicity.
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Bonyadian M, Moeini E, Ebrahimnejad H, Askari N, Karimi I. The effect of iron sulfate nanoparticles and their fortified bread on Wistar rats and human cell lines. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 73:127005. [PMID: 35660563 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ferrous sulfate nanoparticles (FSNPs) were synthesized and characterized to mitigate the undesirable effects of ferrous sulfate bulk particles (FSBPs) as a supplement or fortificant in health/food industries. METHODS The toxicity of FSNPs and FSBPs was evaluated against AGS, PLC/PRF/5, and HGF1-PI 1 cell lines. Then, Wistar rats were fed three levels of FSNPs and FSBPs fortified-bread. Growth performance, hematological parameters, and histopathological changes in treated rats were assessed after 21 days. RESULTS High concentrations of FSNPs (3.125 and 6.25 mM) increased the necrosis of AGS cells. A low level of FSNPs (1.57 mM) did not affect the viability of cells after 72 h. Fibroblasts did not show apoptosis and necrosis after exposing 1.57 mM of FSNPs. In rats, 9 mg elemental iron of FSNPs/day enhanced hemoglobin, PCV, and ferritin values and increased the body weight gain (p < 0.05). FSNPs fortified-bread induced no clinical symptom or histopathological lesion in rats. CONCLUSION FSNPs affect cells in a dose-dependent manner. The results indicate that FSNPs at the low level do not have adverse effects on normal fibroblasts and rats. Significant weight gain in rats having a low level of FSNPs compared to the FSBPs indicates the negligible toxicity of FSNPs at low concentrations.
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- Mojtaba Bonyadian
- Department of Food Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Food Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman 7616914111, Iran.
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- Research Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Sciences and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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Liu JY, Sayes CM. A toxicological profile of silica nanoparticles. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:565-582. [PMID: 36051665 PMCID: PMC9424711 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfac038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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Humans are regularly exposed to silica nanoparticles in environmental and occupational contexts, and these exposures have been implicated in the onset of adverse health effects. Existing reviews on silica nanoparticle toxicity are few and not comprehensive. There are natural and synthetic sources by which crystalline and amorphous silica nanoparticles are produced. These processes influence physiochemical properties, which are factors that can dictate toxicological effects. Toxicological assessment includes exposure scenario (e.g. environmental, occupational), route of exposure, toxicokinetics, and toxicodynamics. Broader considerations include pathology, risk assessment, regulation, and treatment after injury. This review aims to consolidate the most relevant and up-to-date research in these areas to provide an exhaustive toxicological profile of silica nanoparticles.
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- James Y Liu
- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97266, Waco, TX 76798-7266, United States
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- Corresponding author: Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97266, Waco, TX 76798-7266, United States.
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Indirect mediators of systemic health outcomes following nanoparticle inhalation exposure. Pharmacol Ther 2022; 235:108120. [PMID: 35085604 PMCID: PMC9189040 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2022.108120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The growing field of nanoscience has shed light on the wide diversity of natural and anthropogenic sources of nano-scale particulates, raising concern as to their impacts on human health. Inhalation is the most robust route of entry, with nanoparticles (NPs) evading mucociliary clearance and depositing deep into the alveolar region. Yet, impacts from inhaled NPs are evident far outside the lung, particularly on the cardiovascular system and highly vascularized organs like the brain. Peripheral effects are partly explained by the translocation of some NPs from the lung into the circulation; however, other NPs largely confined to the lung are still accompanied by systemic outcomes. Omic research has only just begun to inform on the complex myriad of molecules released from the lung to the blood as byproducts of pulmonary pathology. These indirect mediators are diverse in their molecular make-up and activity in the periphery. The present review examines systemic outcomes attributed to pulmonary NP exposure and what is known about indirect pathological mediators released from the lung into the circulation. Further focus was directed to outcomes in the brain, a highly vascularized region susceptible to acute and longer-term outcomes. Findings here support the need for big-data toxicological studies to understand what drives these health outcomes and better predict, circumvent, and treat the potential health impacts arising from NP exposure scenarios.
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Sublethal hepatotoxic effects and biotransformation response in the freshwater fish, Oreochromis mossambicus exposed to silicon dioxide nanoparticles. Biologia (Bratisl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11756-022-01122-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Partow AJ, Kim M, Fan P, Liu T, Tong Z, Jeong KC. Comprehensive in vitro and in vivo risk assessments of β-lactam antibiotic and β-lactamase inhibitor loaded chitosan nanoparticles. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.05.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Abdelrahman RS, Shawky NM. Trimetazidine, a metabolic modulator, attenuates silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis and decreases lactate levels and LDH activity in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23071. [PMID: 35403780 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pulmonary fibrosis has been recently linked to metabolic dysregulation. Silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats was employed by the current study to explore the effects of trimetazidine (a metabolic modulator-antianginal drug; TMZ) on silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis was induced by intranasal instillation of silica (50 mg/100 µl/rat) in TMZ versus vehicle-treated rats. Body weights of rats, weights of lungs, and wet-to-dry lung weights were determined. Various parameters were also measured in serum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in addition to lung tissue homogenates. Moreover, histopathological examination of sectioned lungs for lesion score and distribution and histochemical detection of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in lung tissues were also performed. No significant differences were observed in body weight gains, lung coefficients, lung weights, and wet-to-dry lung weight in silica versus control rats. Elevated lactate levels in serum and lung homogenates were significantly attenuated by TMZ. In addition, lactate dehydrogenase activity, transforming growth factor-β, and total proteins in BALF were significantly normalized with TMZ. Moreover, TMZ significantly increased reduced glutathione and adenosine triphosphate levels and decreased nitrate/nitrite and hydroxyproline content in lungs of silica-treated rats. Histopathological examination of lungs revealed more than 56% reduction in lesion score and distribution by TMZ. MPO expression in lungs of silica-treated rats was also significantly attenuated by TMZ. TMZ attenuates silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis, an effect that could be mediated by suppressing anaerobic glycolysis-induced excessive lactate production. Regulation of oxidative stress could also play a role in TMZ-promoted protective effects.
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- Rehab S Abdelrahman
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Ferreira Dantas GDP, Nascimento Martins EMD, Gomides LS, Chequer FMD, Burbano RR, Furtado CA, Santos AP, Tagliati CA. Pyrene-polyethylene glycol-modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes: Genotoxicity in V79-4 fibroblast cells. MUTATION RESEARCH. GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2022; 876-877:503463. [PMID: 35483786 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2022.503463] [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: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The genotoxicity of pyrene-polyethylene glycol-modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-PyPEG), engineered as a nanoplatform for bioapplication, was evaluated. Toxicity was assessed in hamster lung fibroblast cells (V79-4). MTT and Cell Titer Blue methods were used to evaluate cell viability. Genotoxicity was measured by the comet assay and the cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome (CBMN-Cyt) assay, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was used to test induction of structural chromosome aberrations (clastogenic activity) and/or numerical chromosome changes (aneuploidogenic activity). Exogenous metabolic activation enzymes were used in the CBMN-Cyt and FISH tests. Only with metabolic activation, the hybrids caused chromosomal damage, by both clastogenic and aneugenic processes.
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- Graziela de Paula Ferreira Dantas
- ToxLab, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Química de Nanoestruturas de Carbono, Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear (CDTN), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Toxicológicas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu (UFSJ-CCO), Divinópolis, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Citogenética Humana, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Nanoestruturas de Carbono, Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear (CDTN), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Nanoestruturas de Carbono, Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear (CDTN), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- ToxLab, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Ashari S, Karami M, Shokrzadeh M, Bagheri A, Ghandadi M, Ranaee M, Dashti A, Mohammadi H. Quercetin ameliorates Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate-induced nephrotoxicity by inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:272-285. [PMID: 35510228 PMCID: PMC9052324 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the possible protective effects of quercetin, a natural flavonoid, against nephrotoxicity induced by Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in kidney tissue of rats and human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293 cell line. The HEK-293 cells were treated with different concentrations of quercetin 24 h before treatment with monoethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP). Male rats were treated with 200-mg/kg DEHP, 200-mg/kg DEHP plus quercetin (50 and 100 mg/kg), and 200-mg/kg DEHP plus vitamin E (20 mg/kg) for 45 days by gavage. Quercetin treatment reduced cytotoxicity and oxidative damage inducing by MEHP in HEK-293 cells. The in vivo findings showed that 100-mg/kg quercetin significantly suppressed DEHP-induced kidney damage. For exploring the involved mechanisms, the expressions of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) genes were determined via real-time Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. High dose of quercetin significantly decreased the gene expressions of NF-κB and TNFα, whereas the alternations of Nrf2 and HO-1 gene expressions were not significant in quercetin groups in compared with DEHP group. These findings suggested that the suppression of DEHP-induced nephrotoxicity via quercetin is correlated, at least in part, with its potential to regulate NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Sorour Ashari
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Department of Pathology, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Corresponding author: Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sea road, Payambar Azam University Complex. PO Box- 48175/861 Sari, Iran.
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Rogers KL, Cruz-Hernandez A, Brown JM. A Quantitative Method for Determining Uptake of Silica Nanoparticles in Macrophages by Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry. Curr Protoc 2022; 2:e396. [PMID: 35333456 PMCID: PMC8970570 DOI: 10.1002/cpz1.396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our society, with numerous applications in medicine, consumer products, bioremediation, and advanced materials. As these nanomaterials increase in variety, analyzing their characteristics is of great importance. Single particle inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) is a high-throughput, sensitive, and robust instrumental analysis method used to simultaneously characterize and quantify nanoparticles in a variety of matrices. One such type of nanoparticle of interest is amorphous silica nanoparticles (SiNPs). SiNPs have widespread use in consumer products such as food and cosmetics and are prime candidates for novel medical applications and uses in environmental bioremediation. Despite their increased use, SiNPs have been shown to have toxicological properties in vitro and in vivo, particularly with regard to the immune system. Because of the potential for increased SiNP exposure in the general public and in occupational settings, examining the relationship that SiNPs have with immune cells such as macrophages to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity is vital. To effectively determine the toxicity of nanoparticles, it is critical to examine dosimetry and the amount of nanoparticles taken up by the cell of interest. Different cell types have different uptake profiles, and varying physicochemical properties govern nanoparticle dosimetry and uptake in cells. Here, we describe a protocol using SP-ICP-MS to quantify and characterize the size, size distribution, and amount of SiNPs present in a cell and medium sample. We use a single-step digestion, which allows for the digestion of biological matrices while simultaneously keeping the SiNPs intact for SP-ICP-MS analysis. Clinically, this approach has the potential to be used as a method for analyzing SiNPs in other biological matrices, potentially as a way of defining SiNP uptake as a biomarker in immune-mediated diseases. © 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC. Basic Protocol 1: Treatment of cells with silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) and digestion of biological matrices Support Protocol 1: Culturing RAW 264.7 cells for SiNP uptake assay Support Protocol 2: Determination of SiNP size via dynamic light scattering Support Protocol 3: Optimization of sample and ICP-MS parameters for SP-ICP-MS analysis of cells and medium Basic Protocol 2: Analysis and quantification of SiNP uptake in macrophages with SP-ICP-MS.
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- Keegan L. Rogers
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045
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Kumarathasan P, Nazemof N, Breznan D, Blais E, Aoki H, Gomes J, Vincent R, Phanse S, Babu M. In vitro toxicity screening of amorphous silica nanoparticles using mitochondrial fraction exposure followed by MS-based proteomic analysis. Analyst 2022; 147:3692-3708. [DOI: 10.1039/d2an00569g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Application of mitochondrial proteomic analysis in toxicity screening of amorphous silica nanoforms. Concordance between SiNP exposure-related perturbations in mitochondrial proteins and cellular ATP responses.
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- Premkumari Kumarathasan
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECSB, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECSB, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECSB, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, HECSB, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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Kuang M, Yu H, Qiao S, Huang T, Zhang J, Sun M, Shi X, Chen H. A Novel Nano-Antimicrobial Polymer Engineered with Chitosan Nanoparticles and Bioactive Peptides as Promising Food Biopreservative Effective against Foodborne Pathogen E. coli O157-Caused Epithelial Barrier Dysfunction and Inflammatory Responses. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413580. [PMID: 34948377 PMCID: PMC8706205 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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For food quality and safety issues, the emergence of foodborne pathogenic bacteria has further accelerated the spread of antibiotic residues and drug resistance genes. To alleviate the harm caused by bacterial infections, it is necessary to seek novel antimicrobial agents as biopreservatives to prevent microbial spoilage. Nanoantimicrobials have been widely used in the direct treatment of bacterial infections. CNMs, formed by chitosan nanoparticles and peptides, are promising antibiotic alternatives for use as excellent new antibacterial drugs against pathogenic bacteria. Herein, the current study evaluated the function of CNMs in the protection of foodborne pathogen Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 infection using an intestinal epithelial cell model. Antibacterial activity assays indicated that CNMs exerted excellent bactericidal activity against E. coli O157. Assessment of the cytotoxicity risks toward cells demonstrated that 0.0125–0.02% of CNMs did not cause toxicity, but 0.4% of CNMs caused cytotoxicity. Additionally, CNMs did not induced genotoxicity either. CNMs protected against E. coli O157-induced barrier dysfunction by increasing transepithelial electrical resistance, decreasing lactate dehydrogenase and promoting the protein expression of occludin. CNMs were further found to ameliorate inflammation via modulation of tumor factor α, toll-like receptor 4 and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) expression via inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinase and NF-κB activation and improved antioxidant activity. Taken together, CNMs could protect the host against E. coli O157-induced intestinal barrier damage and inflammation, showing that CNMs have great advantages and potential application as novel antimicrobial polymers in the food industry as food biopreservatives, bringing new hope for the treatment of bacterial infections.
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- Ming Kuang
- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China;
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Feed Industry Center, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Urban Hydrological Cycle and Sponge City Technology, College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Z.); (M.S.); (X.S.); (H.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Z.); (M.S.); (X.S.); (H.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Z.); (M.S.); (X.S.); (H.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Z.); (M.S.); (X.S.); (H.C.)
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Yan C, Wu X, Cao X, Li M, Zhou L, Xiu G, Zeng J. In vitro and in vitro toxicity study of diesel exhaust particles using BEAS-2B cell line and the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as biological models. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:60704-60716. [PMID: 34160767 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14908-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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It is well accepted that diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) are highly associated with improper function of organ systems. In this study, DEP toxicity was performed by using in vitro human BEAS-2B cell line and in vivo animal model, namely, Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). The potential toxicity of DEP was assessed by the apical endpoints of BEAS-2B cell line and reflections of C. elegans under exposure scenarios of 0~50 μg mL-1 DEP. With the increase of DEP exposure concentration, microscopic accumulations in the cytoplasm of cell line and intestine of C. elegans were observed. Such invasion of DEP impaired the behaviors of C. elegans as well as its un-exposed offspring and caused significant impeded locomotion. Moreover, the disorders of dopaminergic function were observed simultaneously under DEP exposure, specifically manifested by the decreased transcriptional expression of dat-1. The stress responses instructed by the expression of hsp-16.2 were also increased sharply in TJ375 strain of C. elegans at DEP concentrations of 1 and 10 μg mL-1. In the case of cellular reactions to DEP exposure, the injuries of membrane integrity and the decreased viability of cell line were simultaneously identified, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), damaged DNA fragment, and upregulated apoptosis were monotonically elevated in cell lines with the increase of DEP concentrations. This study provided a systematic insight into toxicity of DEP both in vivo and vitro, demonstrating that DEP exposure could disturb the stability of cell system and further threat the stability of organism.
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- Chenzhi Yan
- Shanghai Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Environmental Standard and Risk Management of Chemical Pollutants, School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes. School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Environmental Standard and Risk Management of Chemical Pollutants, School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes. School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Environmental Standard and Risk Management of Chemical Pollutants, School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes. School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
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- American Chemical Society, 2 Kexueyuan Nanlu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Shanghai Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Environmental Standard and Risk Management of Chemical Pollutants, School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes. School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Shanghai Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Environmental Standard and Risk Management of Chemical Pollutants, School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes. School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- The Second Affiliated High School of East China Normal University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Shukla RK, Badiye A, Vajpayee K, Kapoor N. Genotoxic Potential of Nanoparticles: Structural and Functional Modifications in DNA. Front Genet 2021; 12:728250. [PMID: 34659351 PMCID: PMC8511513 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.728250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The rapid advancement of nanotechnology enhances the production of different nanoparticles that meet the demand of various fields like biomedical sciences, industrial, material sciences and biotechnology, etc. This technological development increases the chances of nanoparticles exposure to human beings, which can threaten their health. It is well known that various cellular processes (transcription, translation, and replication during cell proliferation, cell cycle, cell differentiation) in which genetic materials (DNA and RNA) are involved play a vital role to maintain any structural and functional modification into it. When nanoparticles come into the vicinity of the cellular system, chances of uptake become high due to their small size. This cellular uptake of nanoparticles enhances its interaction with DNA, leading to structural and functional modification (DNA damage/repair, DNA methylation) into the DNA. These modifications exhibit adverse effects on the cellular system, consequently showing its inadvertent effect on human health. Therefore, in the present study, an attempt has been made to elucidate the genotoxic mechanism of nanoparticles in the context of structural and functional modifications of DNA.
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- Ritesh K Shukla
- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Forensic Science, Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Forensic Science, Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, India
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Tirumala MG, Anchi P, Raja S, Rachamalla M, Godugu C. Novel Methods and Approaches for Safety Evaluation of Nanoparticle Formulations: A Focus Towards In Vitro Models and Adverse Outcome Pathways. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:612659. [PMID: 34566630 PMCID: PMC8458898 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.612659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Nanotoxicology is an emerging field employed in the assessment of unintentional hazardous effects produced by nanoparticles (NPs) impacting human health and the environment. The nanotoxicity affects the range between induction of cellular stress and cytotoxicity. The reasons so far reported for these toxicological effects are due to their variable sizes with high surface areas, shape, charge, and physicochemical properties, which upon interaction with the biological components may influence their functioning and result in adverse outcomes (AO). Thus, understanding the risk produced by these materials now is an important safety concern for the development of nanotechnology and nanomedicine. Since the time nanotoxicology has evolved, the methods employed have been majorly relied on in vitro cell-based evaluations, while these simple methods may not predict the complexity involved in preclinical and clinical conditions concerning pharmacokinetics, organ toxicity, and toxicities evidenced through multiple cellular levels. The safety profiles of nanoscale nanomaterials and nanoformulations in the delivery of drugs and therapeutic applications are of considerable concern. In addition, the safety assessment for new nanomedicine formulas lacks regulatory standards. Though the in vivo studies are greatly needed, the end parameters used for risk assessment are not predicting the possible toxic effects produced by various nanoformulations. On the other side, due to increased restrictions on animal usage and demand for the need for high-throughput assays, there is a need for developing and exploring novel methods to evaluate NPs safety concerns. The progress made in molecular biology and the availability of several modern techniques may offer novel and innovative methods to evaluate the toxicological behavior of different NPs by using single cells, cell population, and whole organisms. This review highlights the recent novel methods developed for the evaluation of the safety impacts of NPs and attempts to solve the problems that come with risk assessment. The relevance of investigating adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) in nanotoxicology has been stressed in particular.
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- Mounika Gayathri Tirumala
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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Iqbal S, Jabeen F, Peng C, Shah MA, Ijaz MU, Rasul A, Ali S, Rauf A, Batiha GE, Kłodzińska E. Nickel nanoparticles induce hepatotoxicity via oxidative and nitrative stress-mediated apoptosis and inflammation. Toxicol Ind Health 2021; 37:619-634. [PMID: 34569379 DOI: 10.1177/07482337211034711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs) are utilized extensively in various industrial applications. However, there are increasing concerns about potential exposure to Ni NPs and consequent health effects. The aim of this study was to assess Ni NPs-induced liver toxicity in Sprague Dawley rats. Twenty-five rats were exposed to Ni NPs via intraperitoneal injection at doses of 15, 30, and 45 mg/kg per body weight for 28 days. Results from ICP-MS analysis showed an increase in the concentration of Ni NPs in a dose-dependent manner. The liver dysfunction was indicated by considerable production of ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, and TB in Ni NPs-treated rats. Histological examination demonstrated liver injuries (inflammatory cells, congestion, necrosis, and pyknosis) in exposed rats with dose-dependent severity of pathologies by semi-quantitative histograding system. To explore the toxicological pathways, we examined oxidative stress biomarkers and detected Ni NPs significantly elevated the levels of MDA and LPO while decreasing the levels of CAT and GSH. All the changes in biomarkers were recorded in a dose-dependent relationship. In addition, we found upregulated NF-kβ indicating activation of inflammatory cytokines. ELISA results of serum revealed a remarkable increase of nitrative stress markers (iNOS and NO), ATPase activity, inflammatory cytokine (IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α), and apoptotic mediators (caspase-3 and caspase-9) in Ni NPs-treated groups than the control. In summary, the result of this study provided evidence of hepatotoxicity of Ni NPs and insightful information about the involved toxic pathways, which will help in health risk assessment and management, related preventive measures for the use of Ni-NPs materials.
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- Shabnoor Iqbal
- Department of Zoology, Pakistan Government College University, 72594Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Pakistan Government College University, 72594Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, 4102University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Pakistan Government College University, 72594Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, 12676Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi-Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, AlBeheira, Egypt
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Institute of Sport- National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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Iqbal S, Jabeen F, Chaudhry AS, Shah MA, Batiha GES. Toxicity assessment of metallic nickel nanoparticles in various biological models: An interplay of reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. Toxicol Ind Health 2021; 37:635-651. [PMID: 34491146 DOI: 10.1177/07482337211011008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) are widely used for multiple purposes in industries. Ni-NPs exposure is detrimental to ecosystems owing to widespread use, and so their toxicity is important to consider for real-world applications. This review mainly focuses on the notable pathophysiological activities of Ni-NPs in various research models. Ni-NPs are stated to be more toxic than bulk forms because of their larger surface area to volume ratio and are reported to provoke toxicity through reactive oxygen species generation, which leads to the upregulation of nuclear factor-κB and promotes further signaling cascades. Ni-NPs may contribute to provoking oxidative stress and apoptosis. Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α and mitogen-activated protein kinases pathways are involved in Ni-NPs associated toxicity. Ni-NPs trigger the transcription factors p-p38, p-JNK, p-ERK1/2, interleukin (IL)-3, TNF-α, IL-13, Fas, Cyt c, Bax, Bid protein, caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9. Moreover, Ni-NPs have an occupational vulnerability and were reported to induce lung-related disorders owing to inhalation. Ni-NPs may cause serious effects on reproduction as Ni-NPs induced deleterious effects on reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) in animal models and provoked hormonal alteration. However, recent studies have provided limited knowledge regarding the important checkpoints of signaling pathways and less focused on the toxic limitation of Ni-NPs in humans, which therefore needs to be further investigated.
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- Shabnoor Iqbal
- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Al-Beheira, Egypt
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Cypriyana P J J, S S, Angalene J LA, Samrot AV, Kumar S S, Ponniah P, Chakravarthi S. Overview on toxicity of nanoparticles, it's mechanism, models used in toxicity studies and disposal methods – A review. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lorenzo-Anota HY, Zarate-Triviño DG, Uribe-Echeverría JA, Ávila-Ávila A, Rangel-López JR, Martínez-Torres AC, Rodríguez-Padilla C. Chitosan-Coated Gold Nanoparticles Induce Low Cytotoxicity and Low ROS Production in Primary Leucocytes, Independent of Their Proliferative Status. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:942. [PMID: 34202522 PMCID: PMC8309170 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13070942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Chitosan-coated gold nanoparticles (CH-AuNPs) have important theranostic applications in biomedical sciences, including cancer research. However, although cell cytotoxicity has been studied in cancerous cells, little is known about their effect in proliferating primary leukocytes. Here, we assessed the effect of CH-AuNPs and the implication of ROS on non-cancerous endothelial and fibroblast cell lines and in proliferative lymphoid cells. (2) Methods: The Turkevich method was used to synthetize gold nanoparticles. We tested cell viability, cell death, ROS production, and cell cycle in primary lymphoid cells, compared with non-cancer and cancer cell lines. Concanavalin A (ConA) or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were used to induce proliferation on lymphoid cells. (3) Results: CH-AuNPs presented high cytotoxicity and ROS production against cancer cells compared to non-cancer cells; they also induced a different pattern of ROS production in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). No significant cell-death difference was found in PBMCs, splenic mononuclear cells, and bone marrow cells (BMC) with or without a proliferative stimuli. (4) Conclusions: Taken together, our results highlight the selectivity of CH-AuNPs to cancer cells, discarding a consistent cytotoxicity upon proliferative cells including endothelial, fibroblast, and lymphoid cells, and suggest their application in cancer treatment without affecting immune cells.
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- Helen Yarimet Lorenzo-Anota
- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (H.Y.L.-A.); (D.G.Z.-T.); (J.A.U.-E.); (A.Á.-Á.); (J.R.R.-L.); (C.R.-P.)
- LONGEVEDEN SA de CV, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64710, Mexico
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Garibay-Alvarado JA, Herrera-Ríos EB, Vargas-Requena CL, de Jesús Ruíz-Baltazar Á, Reyes-López SY. Cell behavior on silica-hydroxyapatite coaxial composite. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246256. [PMID: 33974626 PMCID: PMC8112647 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Progress in the manufacture of scaffolds in tissue engineering lies in the successful combination of materials such as bioceramics having properties as porosity, biocompatibility, water retention, protein adsorption, mechanical strength and biomineralization. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a ceramic material with lots of potential in tissue regeneration, however, its structural characteristics need to be improved for better performance. In this study, silica-hydroxyapatite (SiO2-HA) non-woven ceramic electrospunned membranes were prepared through the sol-gel method. Infrared spectra, scanning electron microscopy and XRD confirmed the structure and composition of composite. The obtained SiO2-HA polymeric fibers had approximately 230±20 nm in diameter and were then sintered at 800°C average diameter decreased to 110±17 nm. Three configurations of the membranes were obtained and tested in vitro, showing that the composite of SiO2-HA fibers showed a high percentage of viability on a fibroblast cell line. It is concluded that the fibers of SiO2-HA set in a coaxial configuration may be helpful to develop materials for bone regeneration.
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- Departamento de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Tecnológico Nacional de México campus Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México
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- CONACYT-Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro, Querétaro, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México
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Deng J, Ding QM, Jia MX, Li W, Zuberi Z, Wang JH, Ren JL, Fu D, Zeng XX, Luo JF. Biosafety risk assessment of nanoparticles: Evidence from food case studies. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 275:116662. [PMID: 33582638 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Nanotechnology provides a wide range of benefits in the food industry in improving food tastes, textures, sensations, quality, shelf life, and food safety. Recently, potential adverse effects such as toxicity and safety concerns have been associated with the increasing use of engineered nanoparticles in food industry. Additionally, very limited information is known concerning the behavior, properties and effects of food nano-materials in the gastrointestinal tract. There is explores the current advances and provides insights of the potential risks of nanoparticles in the food industry. Specifically, characteristics of food nanoparticles and their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, the effects of food nanoparticles against the gastrointestinal microflora, and the potential toxicity mechanisms in different organs and body systems are discussed. This review would provide references for further investigation of nano-materials toxicity effect in foods and their molecular mechanisms. It will help to develop safer foods and expand nano-materials applications in safe manner.
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- Jing Deng
- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China; College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China; College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China.
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- Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 2958, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, 410114, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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El-Khashab IH. Antiangiogenic and Proapoptotic Activities of Atorvastatin and Ganoderma lucidum in Tumor Mouse Model via VEGF and Caspase-3 Pathways. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2021; 22:1095-1104. [PMID: 33906301 PMCID: PMC8325138 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2021.22.4.1095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The statin drug Atorvastatin (AT) used for cholesterol reduction and Ganoderma lucidum (Gl) mushroom extract exhibited satisfactory antitumor activities towards various types of cancer. OBJECTIVE The present study was designed to evaluate the apoptotic and antiangiogenic effects of Atorvastatin and/or Ganoderma lucidum against Ehrlich solid tumor inoculated in female mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Atorvastatin (AT) or/and Ganoderma lucidum (Gl) extract were administered to mice bearing tumor alternatively for 28 days after 10 days of tumor cells inoculation. Mice were divided into 5 equal groups as follows: Control (C): Normal mice, Ehrlich (E): mice injected in thigh with EAC cells, (E+AT): mice bearing solid tumor that received an intraperitoneal dose of Atorvastatin (10 mg/kg). Group (4): (E+Gl): mice bearing solid tumor that received an oral dose of Ganoderma lucidum (28 mg/kg) Group (5): (E+AT+Gl): mice bearing solid tumor that received intraperitoneal dose of Atorvastatin and oral dose of Ganoderma lucidum. RESULTS showed that administration of Atorvastatin and/or Ganoderma lucidum to mice bearing tumor, reduced tumor size, increased MDA level and decreased GSH, SOD and CAT levels in tumor tissues. Histopathological study showed high attenuation in tumor cells associated with antiangiogenesis illustrated by extravasation of blood vessels between tumor cells. Immunohistochemical study demonstrated high reduction of the angiogenic marker Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) with remarkable increase of the apoptotic protein markers cytochrome-c and caspase-3. Conclusion: Atorvastatin and Ganoderma lucidum may have anticancer, apoptotic and antiangiogenic activities by reducing tumor growth in Ehrlich solid tumor. Their antitumor effect is exerted through the antiangiogenesis effect in tumor cells which is confirmed by the decrease of the angiogenic marker (VEGF protein) as well as by inducing significant increase in the apoptotic protein markers cytochrome-c and caspase-3. It is noticeable that the antitumor activity is ameliorated by the combination of the two treatments.
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- Iman Hesham El-Khashab
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Adhikari A, Mondal S, Das M, Biswas P, Pal U, Darbar S, Bhattacharya SS, Pal D, Saha‐Dasgupta T, Das AK, Mallick AK, Pal SK. Incorporation of a Biocompatible Nanozyme in Cellular Antioxidant Enzyme Cascade Reverses Huntington's Like Disorder in Preclinical Model. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001736. [PMID: 33326181 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The potentiality of nano-enzymes in therapeutic use has directed contemporary research to develop a substitute for natural enzymes, which are suffering from several disadvantages including low stability, high cost, and difficulty in storage. However, inherent toxicity, inefficiency in the physiological milieu, and incompatibility to function in cellular enzyme networks limit the therapeutic use of nanozymes in living systems. Here, it is shown that citrate functionalized manganese-based biocompatible nanoscale material (C-Mn3 O4 NP) efficiently mimics glutathione peroxidase (GPx) enzyme in the physiological milieu and easily incorporates into the cellular multienzyme cascade for H2 O2 scavenging. A detailed computational study reveals the mechanism of the nanozyme action. The in vivo therapeutic efficacy of C-Mn3 O4 nanozyme is further established in a preclinical animal model of Huntington's disease (HD), a prevalent progressive neurodegenerative disorder, which has no effective medication to date. Management of HD in preclinical animal trial using a biocompatible (non-toxic) nanozyme as a part of the metabolic network may uncover a new paradigm in nanozyme based therapeutic strategy.
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- Aniruddha Adhikari
- Department of Chemical, Biological and Macromolecular Sciences S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological and Macromolecular Sciences S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
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- Department of Zoology, Uluberia College University of Calcutta Uluberia 711315 India
- Department of Zoology Vidyasagar University Rangamati 721102 India
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- Department of Microbiology St. Xavier's College 30, Mother Teresa Sarani Kolkata 700016 India
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- Technical Research Centre S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
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- Research & Development Division Dey's Medical Stores (Mfg.) Ltd 62, Bondel Road, Ballygunge Kolkata 700019 India
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- Department of Zoology, Uluberia College University of Calcutta Uluberia 711315 India
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- Technical Research Centre S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
- Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Sciences S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
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- Department of Pathology Coochbehar Govt. Medical College and Hospital Silver Jubilee Road Cooch Behar 736101 India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital 138, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Sealdah Kolkata 700014 India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological and Macromolecular Sciences S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
- Department of Zoology, Uluberia College University of Calcutta Uluberia 711315 India
- Technical Research Centre S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Block JD, Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata 700106 India
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Lee SY, Kim IY, Heo MB, Moon JH, Son JG, Lee TG. Global Proteomics to Study Silica Nanoparticle-Induced Cytotoxicity and Its Mechanisms in HepG2 Cells. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11030375. [PMID: 33801561 PMCID: PMC8000044 DOI: 10.3390/biom11030375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) are commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical fields. Research into the cytotoxicity and overall proteomic changes occurring during initial exposure to SiO2 NPs is limited. We investigated the mechanism of toxicity in human liver cells according to exposure time [0, 4, 10, and 16 h (h)] to SiO2 NPs through proteomic analysis using mass spectrometry. SiO2 NP-induced cytotoxicity through various pathways in HepG2 cells. Interestingly, when cells were exposed to SiO2 NPs for 4 h, the morphology of the cells remained intact, while the expression of proteins involved in mRNA splicing, cell cycle, and mitochondrial function was significantly downregulated. These results show that the toxicity of the nanoparticles affects protein expression even if there is no change in cell morphology at the beginning of exposure to SiO2 NPs. The levels of reactive oxygen species changed significantly after 10 h of exposure to SiO2 NPs, and the expression of proteins associated with oxidative phosphorylation, as well as the immune system, was upregulated. Eventually, these changes in protein expression induced HepG2 cell death. This study provides insights into cytotoxicity evaluation at early stages of exposure to SiO2 NPs through in vitro experiments.
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- Sun Young Lee
- Bioimaging Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea;
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- Nano-Safety Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea; (I.Y.K.); (M.B.H.)
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- Nano-Safety Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea; (I.Y.K.); (M.B.H.)
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- Disease Target Structure Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Korea;
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- Bioimaging Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.G.S.); (T.G.L.); Tel.: +82-42-868-5751 (J.G.S.); +82-42-868-5003 (T.G.L.)
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- Bioimaging Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon 34113, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.G.S.); (T.G.L.); Tel.: +82-42-868-5751 (J.G.S.); +82-42-868-5003 (T.G.L.)
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Shin TH, Ketebo AA, Lee DY, Lee S, Kang SH, Basith S, Manavalan B, Kwon DH, Park S, Lee G. Decrease in membrane fluidity and traction force induced by silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:21. [PMID: 33430909 PMCID: PMC7802323 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-00765-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Nanoparticles are being increasingly used in biomedical applications owing to their unique physical and chemical properties and small size. However, their biophysical assessment and evaluation of side-effects remain challenging. We addressed this issue by investigating the effects of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles containing rhodamine B isothiocyanate [MNPs@SiO2(RITC)] on biophysical aspects, such as membrane fluidity and traction force of human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells. We further extended our understanding on the biophysical effects of nanoparticles on cells using a combination of metabolic profiling and transcriptomic network analysis. Results Overdose (1.0 μg/µL) treatment with MNPs@SiO2(RITC) induced lipid peroxidation and decreased membrane fluidity in HEK293 cells. In addition, HEK293 cells were morphologically shrunk, and their aspect ratio was significantly decreased. We found that each traction force (measured in micropillar) was increased, thereby increasing the total traction force in MNPs@SiO2(RITC)-treated HEK293 cells. Due to the reduction in membrane fluidity and elevation of traction force, the velocity of cell movement was also significantly decreased. Moreover, intracellular level of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) was also decreased in a dose-dependent manner upon treatment with MNPs@SiO2(RITC). To understand these biophysical changes in cells, we analysed the transcriptome and metabolic profiles and generated a metabotranscriptomics network, which revealed relationships among peroxidation of lipids, focal adhesion, cell movement, and related genes and metabolites. Furthermore, in silico prediction of the network showed increment in the peroxidation of lipids and suppression of focal adhesion and cell movement. Conclusion Taken together, our results demonstrated that overdose of MNPs@SiO2(RITC) impairs cellular movement, followed by changes in the biophysical properties of cells, thus highlighting the need for biophysical assessment of nanoparticle-induced side-effects. ![]()
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- Tae Hwan Shin
- Department of Physiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Natural Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Natural Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Physiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea.
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Background: Polyacrylate (PA) powder dust formed in PA manufacturing units is fine sized, i.e., in nanosize. Although several previous studies reported possible significant adverse effects of nanomaterials, studies on the harmful effect of small-sized PA particles on the respiratory health of the workers are scarce. The present study was carried out to assess the effect of PA on respiratory health and lung volumes/rates among the workers of PA manufacturing unit. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study included 84 workers of PA manufacturing unit. Using interview technique as a tool for data collection, demographic, occupational, and clinical details of the workers were recorded on the predesigned pro forma. This was followed by detailed clinical examination, spirometry, chest X-ray (posteroanterior [PA] view), and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) examination of each worker. Results: On the basis of clinical examination, chest radiography, and HRCT, 17.9% of the workers were found to have fibrotic and cavitarychanges in lung parenchyma. The production department workers had a higher proportion of respiratory morbidities as compared to supervisory or office staff. Age, gender, smoking habit, and duration of exposure were nonsignificant risk factors for respiratory morbidity. The overall mean forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1sts, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), (Maximal Mid Expiratory Flow Rate) MMEFR0.2–1.2, and MMEFR25%–75% were 3.19 ± 0.77 L, 2.72 ± 0.67 L, 6.82 ± 1.86 L/s, 5.79 ± 2.03 L/s, and 3.16 ± 1.19 L/s, respectively. Females and those having respiratory morbidity had significantly lower values of all spirometric parameters as compared to their counterparts. Conclusions: The workers exposed to engineered fine dust of PA may be at risk of respiratory ill-health.
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- Rajnarayan Ramshankar Tiwari
- Department of Environmental Health, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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El-Magd M, El-Sayed R, El-Demerdash F. Ginseng ameliorates pulmonary toxicity induced by silicon dioxide nanoparticles in rats. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/2221-1691.314046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Della Rosa G, Di Corato R, Carpi S, Polini B, Taurino A, Tedeschi L, Nieri P, Rinaldi R, Aloisi A. Tailoring of silica-based nanoporous pod by spermidine multi-activity. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21142. [PMID: 33273530 PMCID: PMC7712788 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77957-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ubiquitous in nature, polyamines (PAs) are a class of low-molecular aliphatic amines critically involved in cell growth, survival and differentiation. The polycation behavior is validated as a successful strategy in delivery systems to enhance oligonucleotide loading and cellular uptake. In this study, the chemical features and the functional roles of the PA spermidine are synergistically exploited in the synthesis and bioactive functionalization of SiO2-based structures. Inspired by biosilicification, the role of spermidine is assessed both as catalyst and template in a biomimetic one-pot synthesis of dense silica-based particles (SPs) and as a competitive agent in an interfacial reassembly strategy, to empty out SPs and generate spermidine-decorated hollow silica nanoporous pods (spd-SNPs). Spermidine bioactivity is then employed for targeting tumor cell over-expressed polyamine transport system (PTS) and for effective delivery of functional miRNA into melanoma cells. Spermidine decoration promotes spd-SNP cell internalization mediated by PTS and along with hollow structure enhances oligonucleotide loading. Accordingly, the functional delivery of the tumor suppressor miR-34a 3p resulted in intracellular accumulation of histone-complexed DNA fragments associated with apoptosis. Overall, the results highlight the potential of spd-SNP as a multi-agent anticancer therapy.
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- Giulia Della Rosa
- Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi" Department, University of Salento, Via Arnesano, 73100, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience and Brain Technologies (NBT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Morego, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi" Department, University of Salento, Via Arnesano, 73100, Lecce, Italy
- Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies (CBN), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Barsanti, Arnesano, 73010, Lecce, Italy
- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), CNR, Via Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno Pisano, 56126, Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Farmacologia Marina, MARine PHARMA Center, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno Pisano, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno Pisano, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), CNR, Via Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Oligonucleotides Laboratory, Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC), CNR, Via Moruzzi, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno Pisano, 56126, Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Farmacologia Marina, MARine PHARMA Center, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno Pisano, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi" Department, University of Salento, Via Arnesano, 73100, Lecce, Italy
- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), CNR, Via Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy
- ISUFI, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), CNR, Via Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy.
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Dong X, Wu Z, Li X, Xiao L, Yang M, Li Y, Duan J, Sun Z. The Size-dependent Cytotoxicity of Amorphous Silica Nanoparticles: A Systematic Review of in vitro Studies. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:9089-9113. [PMID: 33244229 PMCID: PMC7683827 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s276105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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With the increasing production and application of engineered amorphous silica nanoparticles (aSiNPs), people have more opportunities to be exposed to aSiNPs. However, the knowledge of its adverse health effects and related mechanisms is still limited, compared with the well-studied crystalline micron-sized silica. Since small differences in the physical–chemical properties of nanoparticles could cause significant differences in the toxic effect, it is important to distinguish how these variations influence the outcoming toxicity. Notably, particle size, as one of the essential characterizations of aSiNPs, is relevant to its biological activities. Thus, the aim of this systematic review was to summarize the relationship between the particle size of aSiNPs and its adverse biological effects. In order to avoid the influence of complicated in vivo experimental conditions on the toxic outcome, only in vitro toxicity studies which reported on the cytotoxic effect of different sizes aSiNPs were included. After the systematic literature retrieval, selection, and quality assessment process, 76 eligible scientific papers were finally included in this review. There were 76% of the studies that concluded a size-dependent cytotoxicity of aSiNPs, in which smaller-sized aSiNPs possessed greater toxicity. However, this trend could be modified by certain influence factors, such as the synthetic method of aSiNPs, particle aggregation state in cell culture medium, toxicity endpoint detection method, and some other experimental conditions. The effects of these influence factors on the size-dependent cytotoxicity of aSiNPs were also discussed in detail in the present review.
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- Xuemeng Dong
- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, People's Republic of China
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Qiu L, Zhang M, Bhandari B, Yang C. Shelf life extension of aquatic products by applying nanotechnology: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 62:1521-1535. [PMID: 33167694 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1844139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Aquatic products are extremely perishable due to their biological composition. Conventional preservation methods such as freezing, chemical treatments, packaging, and so forth are unable to inhibit enzymatic and microbiological spoilage efficiently and/or energy intensive and/or potentially toxic. However, the demand of consumers for aquatic products with long shelf life and high quality has urged the food industries to pursuit highly effective preservation methods for shelf life extension of aquatic products. Nanotechnology-related shelf life prolongation process possess the ability to overcome the drawbacks of conventional preservation technologies due to its unique properties. In this article, the aquatic products spoilage mechanisms, recent application of nanotechnology-related preservation techniques for aquatic products as well as the risk and regulation of nanomaterials have been reviewed. It has been shown that nanotechnology-related preservation techniques can effectively extend the shelf life without impairing the quality of aquatic products. However, the safety of nanotechnology is still remained controversial, therefore, the application of nanotechnology should be considered cautiously.
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- Liqing Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, P.R. China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Food Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Yangzhou Ye Chun Food Production and Distribution Company, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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Skočaj M, Bizjak M, Strojan K, Lojk J, Erdani Kreft M, Miš K, Pirkmajer S, Bregar VB, Veranič P, Pavlin M. Proposing Urothelial and Muscle In Vitro Cell Models as a Novel Approach for Assessment of Long-Term Toxicity of Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21207545. [PMID: 33066271 PMCID: PMC7589566 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21207545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Many studies evaluated the short-term in vitro toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs); however, long-term effects are still not adequately understood. Here, we investigated the potential toxic effects of biomedical (polyacrylic acid and polyethylenimine coated magnetic NPs) and two industrial (SiO2 and TiO2) NPs following different short-term and long-term exposure protocols on two physiologically different in vitro models that are able to differentiate: L6 rat skeletal muscle cell line and biomimetic normal porcine urothelial (NPU) cells. We show that L6 cells are more sensitive to NP exposure then NPU cells. Transmission electron microscopy revealed an uptake of NPs into L6 cells but not NPU cells. In L6 cells, we obtained a dose-dependent reduction in cell viability and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation after 24 h. Following continuous exposure, more stable TiO2 and polyacrylic acid (PAA) NPs increased levels of nuclear factor Nrf2 mRNA, suggesting an oxidative damage-associated response. Furthermore, internalized magnetic PAA and TiO2 NPs hindered the differentiation of L6 cells. We propose the use of L6 skeletal muscle cells and NPU cells as a novel approach for assessment of the potential long-term toxicity of relevant NPs that are found in the blood and/or can be secreted into the urine.
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- Matej Skočaj
- Group for nano and biotechnological applications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.S.); (M.B.); (K.S.); (J.L.); (V.B.B.)
- Institute of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.M.); (S.P.)
- Institute of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Group for nano and biotechnological applications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.S.); (M.B.); (K.S.); (J.L.); (V.B.B.)
- Institute of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Group for nano and biotechnological applications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.S.); (M.B.); (K.S.); (J.L.); (V.B.B.)
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- Group for nano and biotechnological applications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.S.); (M.B.); (K.S.); (J.L.); (V.B.B.)
- Institute of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Institute of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.M.); (S.P.)
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- Institute of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.M.); (S.P.)
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- Group for nano and biotechnological applications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.S.); (M.B.); (K.S.); (J.L.); (V.B.B.)
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
- Correspondence: (P.V.); (M.P.)
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- Group for nano and biotechnological applications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.S.); (M.B.); (K.S.); (J.L.); (V.B.B.)
- Institute of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Correspondence: (P.V.); (M.P.)
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Breznan D, Nazemof N, Kunc F, Hill M, Vladisavljevic D, Gomes J, Johnston LJ, Vincent R, Kumarathasan P. Acellular oxidative potential assay for screening of amorphous silica nanoparticles. Analyst 2020; 145:4867-4879. [PMID: 32467957 DOI: 10.1039/d0an00380h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are used in a wide range of consumer products, engineering and medical applications, with likelihood of human exposure and potential health concerns. It is essential to generate toxicity information on SiNP forms and associated physicochemical determinants to conduct risk assessment on these new materials. To address this knowledge gap, we screened a panel of custom synthesized, well-characterized amorphous SiNPs pristine and surface-modified (-C3-COOH, -C11-COOH, -NH2, -PEG) of 5 different sizes: (15, 30, 50, 75, 100 nm) for their oxidative potential using an acellular assay. The assay is based on oxidation of dithiothreitol (DTT) by reactive oxygen species and can serve as a surrogate test for oxidative stress. These materials were characterized for size distribution, aggregation, crystallinity, surface area, surface modification, surface charge and metal content. Tests for association between oxidative potential of SiNPs and their physicochemical properties were carried out using analysis of variance and correlation analyses. These test results suggest that the size of amorphous SiNPs influenced their oxidative potential irrespective of the surface modification, with 15 nm exhibiting relatively higher oxidative potential compared to the other sizes. Furthermore, SiNP surface area, surface modification and agglomeration in solution also appeared to affect oxidative potential of these SiNPs. These findings indicate that physicochemical properties are critical in influencing the oxidative behaviour of amorphous SiNPs, with potential to trigger cellular oxidative stress and thus toxicity, when exposed. This information advances our understanding of potential toxicities of these amorphous SiNPs and supports risk assessment efforts and the design of safer forms of silica nanomaterials.
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- Dalibor Breznan
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada.
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Amelioration of oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis in copper oxide nanoparticles-induced liver injury in rats by potent antioxidants. Sci Rep 2020; 10:10812. [PMID: 32616881 PMCID: PMC7331709 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67784-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of individual or combined doses of dehydro-epiandrosterone (DHEA) and quercetin in ameliorating some biochemical indices in liver of CuO-NPs intoxicated-rats. CuO-NPs (50 nm) was administered as a daily oral dose 100 mg/kg for 2 weeks to rats followed by the fore-mentioned antioxidants for 1 month. We highlighted the therapeutic effect of DHEA and quercetin against CuO-NPs toxicity through monitoring the alteration of liver enzyme activity, antioxidant defense mechanism, necrosis, apoptosis, histopathological alterations, and DNA damage. The rats given CuO-NPs only showed marked significant elevation in liver enzymes, alteration in oxidant-antioxidant balance and an elevation in the hepatic inflammatory marker; tumor necrosis factor-α. Additionally, over expression of both caspase-3 and Bax proteins were detected. Whereas, Bcl2 was down regulated and DNA fragmentation was elevated. Moreover, Histopathological examination of hepatic tissue reinforced the previous biochemical results. Co-treatment with either DHEA, quercetin alone or in combination ameliorated the deviated parameters with variable degrees against CuO-NPs toxicity in rat. In conclusion, our findings suggested that the aforementioned treatments exert therapeutic effect in CuO-NPs toxicity by diminishing oxidative stress, mRNA gene expression and hepatic tissues DNA damage.
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Bigdelou P, Vahedi A, Kiosidou E, Farnoud AM. Loss of membrane asymmetry alters the interactions of erythrocytes with engineered silica nanoparticles. Biointerphases 2020; 15:041001. [PMID: 32600052 PMCID: PMC7326500 DOI: 10.1116/6.0000246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Disruption of plasma membrane integrity is a primary mechanism of nanoparticle toxicity in cells. Mechanistic studies on nanoparticle-induced membrane damage have been commonly performed using model membranes with a focus on symmetric bilayers, overlooking the fact that the membrane has an asymmetric phospholipid composition. In this study, erythrocytes with normal and scrambled membrane asymmetry were utilized to examine how the loss of membrane asymmetry and the resulting alterations in the outer leaflet lipid composition affect nanoparticle-membrane interactions. Unmodified, amine-modified, and carboxyl-modified silica (30 nm) were used as nanoparticle models. Loss of membrane asymmetry was achieved by induction of eryptosis, using a calcium ionophore. Erythrocyte membrane disruption (hemolysis) by unmodified silica nanoparticles was significantly reduced in eryptotic compared to healthy cells. Amine- and carboxyl-modified particles did not cause hemolysis in either cell. In agreement, a significant reduction in the binding of unmodified silica nanoparticles to the membrane was observed upon loss of membrane asymmetry. Unmodified silica particles also caused significant cell deformation, changing healthy erythrocytes into a spheroid shape. In agreement with findings in the cells, unmodified particles disrupted vesicles mimicking the erythrocyte outer leaflet lipid composition. The degree of disruption and nanoparticle binding to the membrane was reduced in vesicles mimicking the composition of scrambled membranes. Cryo-electron microscopy revealed the presence of lipid layers on particle surfaces, pointing to lipid adsorption as the mechanism for vesicle damage. Together, findings indicate an important role for the lipid composition of the membrane outer leaflet in nanoparticle-induced membrane damage in both vesicles and erythrocytes.
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- Parnian Bigdelou
- Biomedical Engineering Program, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701
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Tsamesidis I, Kazeli K, Lymperaki E, Pouroutzidou GK, Oikonomou IM, Komninou P, Zachariadis G, Reybier K, Pantaleo A, Kontonasaki E. Effect of Sintering Temperature of Bioactive Glass Nanoceramics on the Hemolytic Activity and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Erythrocytes. Cell Mol Bioeng 2020; 13:201-218. [PMID: 32426058 PMCID: PMC7225217 DOI: 10.1007/s12195-020-00614-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The nature of the surface is critical in determining the biological activity of silica powders. A novel correlation between toxicity and surface properties of bioactive glass ceramics (BGCs) synthesized via the sol-gel method was attempted in this study. METHODS The behavior of BGCs after their attachment to the surface of red blood cells (RBCs) was evaluated and their toxic effects were determined based on hemolysis, membrane injury via anti-phosphotyrosine immunoblot of Band 3, lipid peroxidation, potential to generate reactive oxygen species, and antioxidant enzyme production. In particular, three BGCs were synthesized and treated at three sintering temperatures (T1 = 835 °C, T2 = 1000 °C and T3 = 1100 °C) to investigate possible relation between surface charge or structure and hemolytic potential. RESULTS Their toxicity based on hemolysis was dose dependent, while BGC-T2 had the best hemocompatibility in compare with the other BGCs.No BGCs in dosages lower than 0.125 mg/mL could damage erythrocytes. On the other hand, all BGCs promoted the production of reactive oxygen species in certain concentrations, with the BGC-T2 producing the lowest ROS and increasing the glutathione levels in RBCs protecting their damage. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that various factors such as size, a probable different proportion of surface silanols, a balanced mechanism between calcium and magnesium cellular uptake or the different crystalline nature may have contributed to this finding; however, future research is needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms.
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- Ioannis Tsamesidis
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Present Address: Pharmadev, UMR 152, Université de Toulouse, IRD, UPS, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloníki, Greece
- Department of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupoli, Greece
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- School of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloníki, Greece
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- School of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloníki, Greece
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- School of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Present Address: Pharmadev, UMR 152, Université de Toulouse, IRD, UPS, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloníki, Greece
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Hsu JC, Nieves LM, Betzer O, Sadan T, Noël PB, Popovtzer R, Cormode DP. Nanoparticle contrast agents for X-ray imaging applications. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 12:e1642. [PMID: 32441050 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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X-ray imaging is the most widely used diagnostic imaging method in modern medicine and several advanced forms of this technology have recently emerged. Iodinated molecules and barium sulfate suspensions are clinically approved X-ray contrast agents and are widely used. However, these existing contrast agents provide limited information, are suboptimal for new X-ray imaging techniques and are developing safety concerns. Thus, over the past 15 years, there has been a rapid growth in the development of nanoparticles as X-ray contrast agents. Nanoparticles have several desirable features such as high contrast payloads, the potential for long circulation times, and tunable physicochemical properties. Nanoparticles have also been used in a range of biomedical applications such as disease treatment, targeted imaging, and cell tracking. In this review, we discuss the principles behind X-ray contrast generation and introduce new types of X-ray imaging modalities, as well as potential elements and chemical compositions that are suitable for novel contrast agent development. We focus on the progress in nanoparticle X-ray contrast agents developed to be renally clearable, long circulating, theranostic, targeted, or for cell tracking. We feature agents that are used in conjunction with the newly developed multi-energy computed tomography and mammographic imaging technologies. Finally, we offer perspectives on current limitations and emerging research topics as well as expectations for the future development of the field. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > in vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology.
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- Jessica C Hsu
- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering and the Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Faculty of Engineering and the Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering and the Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ashari S, Karami M, Shokrzadeh M, Ghandadi M, Ghassemi-Barghi N, Dashti A, Ranaee M, Mohammadi H. The implication of mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondrial oxidative damage in di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate induced nephrotoxicity in both in vivo and in vitro models. Toxicol Mech Methods 2020; 30:427-437. [PMID: 32312132 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2020.1758980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and its main metabolite, monoethylhexyl phthalic acid (MEHP), are a serious threat to human and animals' health in the current century. However, their exact mechanism to induce nephrotoxicity is not clear. In the current study, we addressed toxic effects of MEHP and DEHP on embryonic human kidney cells (HEK-293 cell line) and kidney tissue of rats, respectively. In the HEK-293, MTT assay and oxidative stress parameters were measured after treatment with different concentrations of MEHP. For in vivo study, rats were treated with different doses of DEHP (50, 100, 200, 400 mg/kg) via gavage administration for 45 days. The renal function biomarkers (BUN and creatinine) were determined in serum of rats. Mitochondrial toxic parameters including MTT, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), mitochondrial swelling, and also oxidative stress parameters were measured in isolated kidney mitochondria. Histopathological effects of DEHP were also evaluated in rats' kidneys. We demonstrated that MEHP induced oxidative stress and cytotoxicity in HEK-293 cells in a concentration dependent manner. The administration of DEHP led to histopathological changes in kidney tissue, which concurred with BUN and creatinine alternations in serum of rats. The results of present study showed a significant mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress confirmed by enhancement of mitochondrial swelling, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), and reduction of MMP and mitochondrial glutathione (GSH). Taken together, this study showed that DEHP/MEHP resulted in mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative damage, which suggest a vital role of mitochondria in DEHP/MEHP-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Sorour Ashari
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Pharmacutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Pharmacutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Pharmacutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of Pathology, Rouhani hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Pharmacutical Science Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Che H, Li J, Li Y, Ma C, Liu H, Qin J, Dong J, Zhang Z, Xian CJ, Miao D, Wang L, Ren Y. p16 deficiency attenuates intervertebral disc degeneration by adjusting oxidative stress and nucleus pulposus cell cycle. eLife 2020; 9:52570. [PMID: 32125276 PMCID: PMC7065909 DOI: 10.7554/elife.52570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The cell cycle regulator p16 is known as a biomarker and an effector of aging. However, its function in intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is unclear. In this study, p16 expression levels were found to be positively correlated with the severity of human IVDD. In a mouse tail suspension (TS)-induced IVDD model, lumbar intervertebral disc height index and matrix protein expression levels were reduced significantly were largely rescued by p16 deletion. In TS mouse discs, reactive oxygen species levels, proportions of senescent cells, and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) were all increased, cell cycling was delayed, and expression was downregulated for Sirt1, superoxide dismutase 1/2, cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6, phosphorylated retinoblastoma protein, and transcription factor E2F1/2. However, these effects were rescued by p16 deletion. Our results demonstrate that p16 plays an important role in IVDD pathogenesis and that its deletion attenuates IVDD by promoting cell cycle and inhibiting SASP, cell senescence, and oxidative stress. Neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain and leg numbness are conditions that many people will encounter as years go by. This is because intervertebral discs, the padding structures that fit between the bones in the spine, degenerate with age: their cells enter a ‘senescent’, inactive state, and stop multiplying. A protein known as p16, an important regulator of cell growth and division, is known to accumulate in senescent cells. In fact, in mouse fat tissue, muscles or eyes, removing the cells that contain high levels of p16 delays aging-associated disorders. However, it was still unknown whether deactivating the gene that codes p16 in senescent cells could delay disc degeneration. Here, Che, Li et al. discovered that p16 is highly present in the senescent cells of severely degenerated human intervertebral discs. The cells in the nucleus pulposus, the jelly-like and most critical tissue in the intervertebral discs, were extracted and grown in the lab under conditions that replicate the early stages of damage to the spine. Drugs and genetic manipulations were then used to decrease the amount of p16 in these cells. The experiments showed that reducing the levels of p16 results in the senescent cells multiplying more and showing fewer signs of damage and aging. In addition, the discs of mice in which the gene that codes for p16 had been deleted were less prone to degeneration compared to ‘normal’ mice in similar conditions. Overall, the work by Che, Li et al. shows that inhibiting p16 in disc cells delays the aging process and reduces the degeneration of intervertebral discs. These findings may one day be applicable to people with intervertebral disc diseases who, for example, could potentially benefit from a gene therapy targeting the cells which produce p16.
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- Hui Che
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,University Medical Center, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital of Southeast University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Huai'an No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Ningbo, China.,School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences and UniSA Cancer Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Ningbo, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences and UniSA Cancer Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, The Research Center for Bone and Stem Cells, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Ningbo, China.,School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences and UniSA Cancer Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Acosta-Rangel A, Sánchez-Polo M, Rozalen M, Rivera-Utrilla J, Polo AMS, Berber-Mendoza MS, López-Ramón MV. Oxidation of sulfonamides by ferrate(VI): Reaction kinetics, transformation byproducts and toxicity assesment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 255:109927. [PMID: 32063308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study was aimed at the degradation of sulfonamides (SNs) via oxidation with Fe(VI). The reaction kinetics, identification of degradation byproducts and their toxicity were investigated. The pH solution and Fe(VI) loading had significant effects on the degradation of the sulfonamides. The maximum degradation rate occurred at pH 3.0 with a 6:1 ratio Fe(VI): sulfonamide, obtaining 100% degradation of 15 mg L-1 SN within 5 min. Although Fe(VI) also showed an appreciable reactivity towards SNs (kapp = 9.85-19.63 × 102 M-1 s-1) at pH 7. The influence of solution pH on the values of kapp can be explained considering the specific reaction between Fe(VI) and SNs. Degradation rates are also influenced by the presence of inorganic ions in different water matrixes. For this reason, ions present in groundwater enhanced the SNs degradation through a synergistic effect among carbonates, sulfates and Fe(VI). Degradation byproducts identified, through UPLC analysis, allowed us to proposed three degradation pathways depending on pH. At acid pH there is a cleavage of C-S and S-N bonds. At neutral pH nitroso and nitro-derivates are formed. At basic pH hydroxylation is the main reaction. The cytotoxicity assay of HEK-293 and J774 cell lines exposed to Fe(VI) indicated that transformation byproducts had a lower toxicity than SNs as baseline products. Accordingly, this research suggests that Fe(VI) can act as a chemical oxidant to remove SNs antibiotics and it can be used to treat antibiotic pollution in wastewater.
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- A Acosta-Rangel
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain; Center of Postgraduate Research and Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University Autonomous of San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. M. Nava No. 8, San Luis Potosí, 78290, Mexico
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Center of Postgraduate Research and Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University Autonomous of San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. M. Nava No. 8, San Luis Potosí, 78290, Mexico
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- Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Science, University of Jaén, 23071, Jaén, Spain.
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