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Liu G, Lv J, Wang Y, Sun K, Gao H, Li Y, Yao Q, Ma L, Kochshugulova G, Jiang Z. ZnO NPs induce miR-342-5p mediated ferroptosis of spermatocytes through the NF-κB pathway in mice. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:390. [PMID: 38961442 PMCID: PMC11223436 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02672-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NP) is one of the metal nanomaterials with extensive use in many fields such as feed additive and textile, which is an emerging threat to human health due to widely distributed in the environment. Thus, there is an urgent need to understand the toxic effects associated with ZnO NPs. Although previous studies have found accumulation of ZnO NPs in testis, the molecular mechanism of ZnO NPs dominated a decline in male fertility have not been elucidated. RESULTS We reported that ZnO NPs exposure caused testicular dysfunction and identified spermatocytes as the primary damaged site induced by ZnO NPs. ZnO NPs led to the dysfunction of spermatocytes, including impaired cell proliferation and mitochondrial damage. In addition, we found that ZnO NPs induced ferroptosis of spermatocytes through the increase of intracellular chelatable iron content and lipid peroxidation level. Moreover, the transcriptome analysis of testis indicated that ZnO NPs weakened the expression of miR-342-5p, which can target Erc1 to block the NF-κB pathway. Eventually, ferroptosis of spermatocytes was ameliorated by suppressing the expression of Erc1. CONCLUSIONS The present study reveals a novel mechanism in that miR-342-5p targeted Erc1 to activate NF-κB signaling pathway is required for ZnO NPs-induced ferroptosis, and provide potential targets for further research on the prevention and treatment of male reproductive disorders related to ZnO NPs.
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- Guangyu Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station of Zhenba County, Hanzhong, 723600, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100080, China
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- Department of Food Security, Agrotechnological Faculty, Kozybayev University, 86, Pushkin Street, Petropavlovsk, 150000, Kazakhstan
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetic, Breeding and Reproduction in Shaanxi Province, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Sevinc Ozdemir N, Belyaev D, Castro MN, Balakin S, Opitz J, Wihadmadyatami H, Anggraeni R, Yucel D, Kenar H, Beshchasna N, Ana ID, Hasirci V. Advances in In Vitro Blood-Air Barrier Models and the Use of Nanoparticles in COVID-19 Research. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2024; 30:82-96. [PMID: 37597193 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2023.0117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Respiratory infections caused by coronaviruses (CoVs) have become a major public health concern in the past two decades as revealed by the emergence of SARS-CoV in 2002, MERS-CoV in 2012, and SARS-CoV-2 in 2019. The most severe clinical phenotypes commonly arise from exacerbation of immune response following the infection of alveolar epithelial cells localized at the pulmonary blood-air barrier. Preclinical rodent models do not adequately represent the essential genetic properties of the barrier, thus necessitating the use of humanized transgenic models. However, existing monolayer cell culture models have so far been unable to mimic the complex lung microenvironment. In this respect, air-liquid interface models, tissue engineered models, and organ-on-a-chip systems, which aim to better imitate the infection site microenvironment and microphysiology, are being developed to replace the commonly used monolayer cell culture models, and their use is becoming more widespread every day. On the contrary, studies on the development of nanoparticles (NPs) that mimic respiratory viruses, and those NPs used in therapy are progressing rapidly. The first part of this review describes in vitro models that mimic the blood-air barrier, the tissue interface that plays a central role in COVID-19 progression. In the second part of the review, NPs mimicking the virus and/or designed to carry therapeutic agents are explained and exemplified.
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- Neval Sevinc Ozdemir
- Acibadem University (ACU) Biomaterials A&R Center, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, ACU Graduate School of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
- ACU Department of Pharmaceutical Basic Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Maria-Reiche Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Maria-Reiche Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Maria-Reiche Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Maria-Reiche Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Research Collaboration Center for Biomedical Scaffolds, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Research Collaboration Center for Biomedical Scaffolds, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Acibadem University (ACU) Biomaterials A&R Center, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
- ACU Graduate Department of Biomaterials, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Histology and Embryology, ACU School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Acibadem University (ACU) Biomaterials A&R Center, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
- ACU Graduate Department of Biomaterials, Istanbul, Turkey
- ACU Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Maria-Reiche Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Research Collaboration Center for Biomedical Scaffolds, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Department of Dental Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Acibadem University (ACU) Biomaterials A&R Center, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
- ACU Graduate Department of Biomaterials, Istanbul, Turkey
- ACU Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
- BIOMATEN, METU Ctr. of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Ankara, Turkey
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Chivé C, Mc Cord C, Sanchez-Guzman D, Brookes O, Joseph P, Lai Kuen R, Phan G, Baeza-Squiban A, Devineau S, Boland S. 3D model of the bronchial epithelial barrier to study repeated exposure to xenobiotics: Application to silver nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 103:104281. [PMID: 37742817 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104281] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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There is still a lack of in vitro human models to evaluate the chronic toxicity of drugs and environmental pollutants. Here, we used a 3D model of the human bronchial epithelium to assess repeated exposures to xenobiotics. The Calu-3 human bronchial cell line was exposed to silver nanoparticles (AgNP) 5 times during 12 days, at the air-liquid interface, to mimic single and repeated exposure to inhaled particles. Repeated exposures induced a stronger induction of the metal stress response and a steady oxidative stress over time. A sustained translocation of silver was observed after each exposure without any loss of the epithelial barrier integrity. The proteomic analysis of the mucus revealed changes in the secreted protein profiles associated with the epithelial immune response after repeated exposures only. These results demonstrate that advanced in vitro models are efficient to investigate the adaptive response of human cells submitted to repeated xenobiotic exposures.
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- Chloé Chivé
- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM UMS 025-CNRS UMS 3612, Faculté de Pharmacie, F-75006 Paris, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-SANTE/SESANE/LRSI - plateforme Paterson, F-92260 Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Unit of Functional and Adaptive Biology, F-75013 Paris, France
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Wang J, Jiang M, Wan G, Fu Y, Ye Y, Wu H, Chen Y, Chen Y, Sun Y, Wang X, Zhou E, Yang Z. Exposure to ZnO nanoparticles induced blood-milk barrier dysfunction by disrupting tight junctions and cell injury. Toxicol Lett 2023; 384:63-72. [PMID: 37437672 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are one of the most widely used nanomaterials with excellent chemical and biological properties. However, their widespread application has led to increased risk to the natural environment and public health. A growing number of studies have shown that ZnO-NPs deposited in target organs interact with internal barriers to trigger injurious responses. The underlying mechanism of ZnO-NPs on the blood-milk barrier dysfunction remains to be understood. Our results revealed that excessive accumulation of ZnO-NPs induced histopathological injuries in the mammary gland, leading to the distribution of ZnO-NPs in the milk of lactating mice. A prominent diffusion of blood-milk barrier permeability marker, albumin-fluorescein isothiocyanate conjugate (FITC-albumin) was observed at cell-cell junction after ZnO-NPs exposure. Meanwhile, ZnO-NPs weakened the blood-milk barrier function by altering the expression of tight junction proteins. The excessive accumulation of ZnO-NPs also induced inflammatory response by activating the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, leading to the dysfunctional blood-milk barrier. Furthermore, we found that ZnO-NPs led to increased iron accumulation and lipid oxidation, thus increasing oxidative injury and ferroptosis in mammary glands. These results indicated that ZnO-NPs weaken the integrity of the blood-milk barrier by directly affecting tight junctions and cellular injury in different ways.
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- Jingjing Wang
- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China.
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China.
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Cary C, Stapleton P. Determinants and mechanisms of inorganic nanoparticle translocation across mammalian biological barriers. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:2111-2131. [PMID: 37303009 PMCID: PMC10540313 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03528-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biological barriers protect delicate internal tissues from exposures to and interactions with hazardous materials. Primary anatomical barriers prevent external agents from reaching systemic circulation and include the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and dermal barriers. Secondary barriers include the blood-brain, blood-testis, and placental barriers. The tissues protected by secondary barriers are particularly sensitive to agents in systemic circulation. Neurons of the brain cannot regenerate and therefore must have limited interaction with cytotoxic agents. In the testis, the delicate process of spermatogenesis requires a specific milieu distinct from the blood. The placenta protects the developing fetus from compounds in the maternal circulation that would impair limb or organ development. Many biological barriers are semi-permeable, allowing only materials or chemicals, with a specific set of properties, that easily pass through or between cells. Nanoparticles (particles less than 100 nm) have recently drawn specific concern due to the possibility of biological barrier translocation and contact with distal tissues. Current evidence suggests that nanoparticles translocate across both primary and secondary barriers. It is known that the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles can affect biological interactions, and it has been shown that nanoparticles can breach primary and some secondary barriers. However, the mechanism by which nanoparticles cross biological barriers has yet to be determined. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to summarize how different nanoparticle physicochemical properties interact with biological barriers and barrier products to govern translocation.
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- Chelsea Cary
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, 170 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA.
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Yochabedh CA, Nandhini L, Preetha R, Rejish Kumar VJ. Nanomaterials in aquatic products and aquatic systems, and its safety aspects. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-023-02834-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Pernetti R, Galbusera F, Cattenone A, Bergamaschi E, Previtali B, Oddone E. Characterizing Nanoparticle Release Patterns of Laser Powder Bed Fusion in Metal Additive Manufacturing: First Step Towards Mitigation Measures. Ann Work Expo Health 2023; 67:252-265. [PMID: 36416452 DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac080] [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: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) is a well-known Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology with a wide range of industrial applications. Potential occupational exposures to metal nanoparticles (NP) as by-products could occur in these processes, and no cogent occupational exposure limits are available. To contribute to this assessment, a monitoring campaign to measure the NP release pattern in two metal L-PBF facilities was carried out in two academic laboratories adopting L-PBF technology for research purposes. The monitored processes deal with two devices and three feedstock types, namely stainless steel (AISI 316L), aluminium-silicon alloy (A357) and pure copper, which are associated with different levels of industrial maturity. Prolonged environmental and personal real-time monitoring of NP concentration and size were performed, temperature and relative humidity were also measured during environmental monitoring. The measurements reveal a controlled NP release of the monitored processes, resulting in an average reduced exposure of the operators during the whole working shift, in compliance with proposed limit values (20 000 n cm-3 for density >6000 kg m-3 or 40 000 n cm-3 for density <6000 kg m-3). Nonetheless, the monitoring results show release events with an increase in NP concentration and a decrease in NP size corresponding with several actions usually performed during warm-up and cleaning, leading to exposures over 40-50 000 n cm-3 during a considerable time interval, especially during the manufacturing of pure copper powder. The results show that the actions of the operators, boundary conditions (relative humidity) and set-up of the L-PBF device have an impact on the amount of NP released and their size. Several release events (significant increase in NP concentration and decrease in NP size) are identified and associated with specific job tasks of the workers as well as building conditions. These results contribute to the definition of NP release benchmarks in AM processes and provide information to improve the operational conditions of L-PBF processes as well as safety guidelines for operators.
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- Roberta Pernetti
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine - University of Pavia, via Forlanini 2, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 1, 20156, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering - University of Pavia, via Ferrata 5, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Piazza Polonia, 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 1, 20156, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine - University of Pavia, via Forlanini 2, 27100, Pavia, Italy.,Hospital Occupational Unit of Occupational Medicine (UOOML) - ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Via Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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Zhang Y, Wang X, Yang Y, Yan J, Xiong Y, Wang W, Lei J, Jiang T. Recapitulating essential pathophysiological characteristics in lung-on-a-chip for disease studies. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1093460. [PMID: 36926347 PMCID: PMC10012278 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1093460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Lung diseases have become a significant challenge to public healthcare worldwide, which stresses the necessity of developing effective biological models for pathophysiological and pharmacological studies of the human respiratory system. In recent years, lung-on-a-chip has been extensively developed as a potentially revolutionary respiratory model paradigm with high efficiency and improved accuracy, bridging the gap between cell culture and preclinical trials. The advantages of lung-on-a-chip technology derive from its capabilities in establishing 3D multicellular architectures and dynamic microphysiological environments. A critical issue in its development is utilizing such capabilities to recapitulate the essential components of the human respiratory system for effectively restoring physiological functions and illustrating disease progress. Here we present a review of lung-on-a-chip technology, highlighting various strategies for capturing lung physiological and pathological characteristics. The key pathophysiological characteristics of the lungs are examined, including the airways, alveoli, and alveolar septum. Accordingly, the strategies in lung-on-a-chip research to capture the essential components and functions of lungs are analyzed. Recent studies of pneumonia, lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and pulmonary fibrosis based on lung-on-a-chip are surveyed. Finally, cross-disciplinary approaches are proposed to foster the future development of lung-on-a-chip technology.
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- Yanning Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China.,State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Fu A, Chang M, Zhu H, Liu H, Wu D, Zeng H. Air-blood barrier (ABB) on a chip. Trends Analyt Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2023.116919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Czyżowska A, Barbasz A. A review: zinc oxide nanoparticles - friends or enemies? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2022; 32:885-901. [PMID: 32772735 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2020.1805415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Modern nanotechnology allows obtaining zinc oxide nanomaterials with unique properties that let its use in a wide range of commercial applications. Direct contact with these particles as well as their release into the environment is almost inevitable. This review aims to consider whether the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles found in numerous test models is a real threat to humans and plants. Emerging reports indicated both the risks and benefits associated with the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles in a manner dependent on the concentration and a method of synthesis, as well as the tested object. The amounts needed to achieve the antibacterial activity of ZnO-NPs, and the reported amounts of these nanoparticles in consumer products are sufficient to have a negative impact on living organisms. The most sensitive to their action are human cells, and the mechanism of cytotoxicity is mainly associated with the formation of oxidative stress caused by the action of zinc ions. ZnO-NPs in small concentration can have positive affect to plants, but it poses a threat to more sensitive ones.
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- Agnieszka Czyżowska
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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Wang LM, Wang YT, Yang WX. Engineered nanomaterials induce alterations in biological barriers: focus on paracellular permeability. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2725-2741. [PMID: 34870452 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) are widely used in medical diagnosis and treatment, as food additives and as energy materials. ENPs may exert adverse or beneficial effects on the human body, which may be linked to interactions with biological barriers. In this review, the authors summarize the influences of four typical metal/metal oxide nanomaterials (Ag, TiO2, Au, ZnO nanoparticles) on the paracellular permeability of biological barriers. Disruptions on tight junctions, adhesion junctions, gap junctions and desmosomes via complex signaling pathways, such as the MAPK, PKC and ROCK signaling pathways, affect paracellular permeability. Reactive oxygen species and cytokines underlie the mechanism of ENP-triggered alterations in paracellular permeability. This review provides the information necessary for the cautious application of nanoparticles in medicine and life sciences in the future.
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- Lan-Min Wang
- The Sperm Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- The Sperm Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- The Sperm Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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Liu L, Wang J, Zhang J, Huang C, Yang Z, Cao Y. The cytotoxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles to 3D brain organoids results from excessive intracellular zinc ions and defective autophagy. Cell Biol Toxicol 2021; 39:259-275. [PMID: 34766255 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-021-09678-x] [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] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Although the neurotoxicity of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) has been evaluated in animal and nerve cell culture models, these models cannot accurately mimic human brains. Three-dimensional (3D) brain organoids based on human-induced pluripotent stem cells have been developed to study the human brains, but this model has rarely been used to evaluate NP neurotoxicity. We used 3D brain organoids that express cortical layer proteins to investigate the mechanisms of ZnO NP-induced neurotoxicity. Cytotoxicity caused by high levels of ZnO NPs (64 μg/mL) correlated with high intracellular Zn ion levels but not superoxide levels. Exposure to a non-cytotoxic concentration of ZnO NPs (16 μg/mL) increased the autophagy-marker proteins LC3B-II/I but decreased p62 accumulation, whereas a cytotoxic concentration of ZnO NPs (64 μg/mL) decreased LC3B-II/I proteins but did not affect p62 accumulation. Fluorescence micro-optical sectioning tomography revealed that 64 μg/mL ZnO NPs led to decreases in LC3B proteins that were more obvious at the outer layers of the organoids, which were directly exposed to the ZnO NPs. In addition to reducing LC3B proteins in the outer layers, ZnO NPs increased the number of micronuclei in the outer layers but not the inner layers (where LC3B proteins were still expressed). Adding the autophagy flux inhibitor bafilomycin A1 to ZnO NPs increased cytotoxicity and intracellular Zn ion levels, but adding the autophagy inducer rapamycin only slightly decreased cellular Zn ion levels. We conclude that high concentrations of ZnO NPs are cytotoxic to 3D brain organoids via defective autophagy and intracellular accumulation of Zn ions.
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- Liangliang Liu
- Institute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410205, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, People's Republic of China. .,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Selo MA, Sake JA, Kim KJ, Ehrhardt C. In vitro and ex vivo models in inhalation biopharmaceutical research - advances, challenges and future perspectives. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 177:113862. [PMID: 34256080 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Oral inhalation results in pulmonary drug targeting and thereby reduces systemic side effects, making it the preferred means of drug delivery for the treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis. In addition, the high alveolar surface area, relatively low enzymatic activity and rich blood supply of the distal airspaces offer a promising pathway to the systemic circulation. This is particularly advantageous when a rapid onset of pharmacological action is desired or when the drug is suffering from stability issues or poor biopharmaceutical performance following oral administration. Several cell and tissue-based in vitro and ex vivo models have been developed over the years, with the intention to realistically mimic pulmonary biological barriers. It is the aim of this review to critically discuss the available models regarding their advantages and limitations and to elaborate further which biopharmaceutical questions can and cannot be answered using the existing models.
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Increased In Vitro Intercellular Barrier Function of Lung Epithelial Cells Using Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13081264. [PMID: 34452225 PMCID: PMC8401152 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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With the emergence of coronavirus disease-2019, researchers have gained interest in the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) in acute respiratory distress syndrome; however, the mechanisms of the therapeutic effects of MSCs are unclear. We have previously reported that adipose-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs) strengthen the barrier function of the pulmonary vessels in scaffold-based bioengineered rat lungs. In this study, we evaluated whether AD-MSCs could enhance the intercellular barrier function of lung epithelial cells in vitro using a transwell coculture system. Transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) measurements revealed that the peak TEER value was significantly higher in the AD-MSC coculture group than in the AD-MSC non-coculture group. Similarly, the permeability coefficient was significantly decreased in the AD-MSC coculture group compared to that in the AD-MSC non-coculture group. Immunostaining of insert membranes showed that zonula occuldens-1 expression was significantly high at cell junctions in the AD-MSC coculture group. Moreover, cell junction-related gene profiling showed that the expression of some claudin genes, including claudin-4, was upregulated in the AD-MSC coculture group. Taken together, these results showed that AD-MSCs enhanced the barrier function between lung epithelial cells, suggesting that both direct adhesion and indirect paracrine effects strengthened the barrier function of lung alveolar epithelium in vitro.
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Bengalli R, Fiandra L, Vineis C, Sanchez-Ramirez DO, Azoia NG, Varesano A, Mantecca P. Safety Assessment of Polypyrrole Nanoparticles and Spray-Coated Textiles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1991. [PMID: 34443822 PMCID: PMC8400034 DOI: 10.3390/nano11081991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Polypyrrole (PPy) nanoparticles (NPs) are used for the coating of materials, such as textiles, with biomedical applications, including wound care and tissue engineering, but they are also promising antibacterial agents. In this work, PPy NPs were used for the spray-coating of textiles with antimicrobial properties. The functional properties of the materials were verified, and their safety was evaluated. Two main exposure scenarios for humans were identified: inhalation of PPy NPs during spray (manufacturing) and direct skin contact with NPs-coated fabrics (use). Thus, the toxicity properties of PPy NPs and PPy-coated textiles were assessed by using in vitro models representative of the lung and the skin. The results from the materials' characterization showed the stability of both the PPy NP suspension and the textile coating, even after washing cycles and extraction in artificial sweat. Data from an in vitro model of the air-blood barrier showed the low toxicity of these NPs, with no alteration of cell viability and functionality observed. The skin toxicity of PPy NPs and the coated textiles was assessed on a reconstructed human epidermis model following OECD 431 and 439 guidelines. PPy NPs proved to be non-corrosive at the tested conditions, as well as non-irritant after extraction in artificial sweat at two different pH conditions. The obtained data suggest that PPy NPs are safe NMs in applications for textile coating.
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- Rossella Bengalli
- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth end Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- National Research Council-Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (CNR STIIMA), Corso Giuseppe Pella 16, 13900 Biella, Italy; (C.V.); (D.O.S.-R.); (A.V.)
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- National Research Council-Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (CNR STIIMA), Corso Giuseppe Pella 16, 13900 Biella, Italy; (C.V.); (D.O.S.-R.); (A.V.)
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- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, Rua Fernando Mesquita, 2785, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal;
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- National Research Council-Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (CNR STIIMA), Corso Giuseppe Pella 16, 13900 Biella, Italy; (C.V.); (D.O.S.-R.); (A.V.)
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- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth end Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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Gholizadeh M, Saeedy SAG, Roodi PB, Saedisomeolia A. The association between zinc and endothelial adhesion molecules ICAMs and VCAM-1 and nuclear receptors PPAR-ɑ and PPAR-γ: A systematic review on cell culture, animal and human studies. Microvasc Res 2021; 138:104217. [PMID: 34197877 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2021.104217] [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: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular health is strongly influenced by diet. The levels of inflammatory factors like ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 are high in patients with atherosclerosis or predisposing factor for heart disease. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions are attributed to zinc. We systematically reviewed cell culture, human or animal studies for determining the relationship between zinc status and ICAMs or VCAM-1 levels. METHODS PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Cochrane databases from database inception till 30th August 2020 were systematically searched to obtain any possible article for inclusion. RESULTS After screening and removing unrelated or duplicate articles by the title and abstract by two independent reviewers, 15 articles were included. Results indicating an inverse relationship between zinc status with ICAM-1 or VCAM-1 levels and the development of endothelial inflammation, plaque formation, or atherosclerosis. A direct relationship between zinc status and PPAR-α or γ levels was also observed. Zinc oxide (ZnO), zinc nanoparticles, or ions can cause endothelial activation and increased levels of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1. CONCLUSION Normal function of the endothelium is linked with zinc level. Zinc deficiency causes atherosclerosis, most probably via increased production of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1; and decreased expression of PPAR-ɑ and PPAR-γ receptors. Contrarily, endothelial activation and increased ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 levels can be caused by ZnO, zinc nanoparticles, or zinc ions.
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- Mohammad Gholizadeh
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Elfsmark L, Ekstrand-Hammarström B, Forsgren N, Lejon C, Hägglund L, Wingfors H. Characterization of toxicological effects of complex nano-sized metal particles using in vitro human cell and whole blood model systems. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 42:203-215. [PMID: 34050537 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4202] [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: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Metal oxide fumes form at high temperatures, for instance, during welding or firing ammunition. Inhalation exposure to high levels of airborne metal oxide particles can cause metal fume fever, cardiovascular effects, and lung damage in humans, but the associated underlying pathological mechanisms are still not fully understood. Using human alveolar epithelial cells, vascular endothelial cells, and whole blood model systems, we aimed to elucidate the short-term effects of well-characterized metal particles emitted while firing pistol ammunition. Human lung epithelial cells exposed to gunshot smoke particles (0.1-50 μg/ml) produced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin 8 (IL-8), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)) that activate and recruit immune cells. Particles comprising high copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) content activated human endothelial cells via a non-ROS-mediated mechanism that triggered immune activation (IL-8, GM-CSF), leukocyte adhesion to the endothelium (soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (sICAM-1)), and secretion of regulators of the acute-phase protein synthesis (interleukin 6 (IL-6)). In human whole blood, metal oxides in gunshot smoke demonstrated intrinsic properties that activated platelets (release of soluble cluster of differentiation 40 ligand (sCD40L), platelet-derived growth factor B-chain homodimer(PDGF-BB), and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A)) and blood coagulation and induced concomitant release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from blood leukocytes that further orchestrate thrombogenesis. The model systems applied provide useful tools for health risk assessment of particle exposures, but more studies are needed to further elucidate the mechanisms of metal fume fever and to evaluate the potential risk of long-term cardiovascular diseases.
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- Linda Elfsmark
- CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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- CBRN Defence and Security, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Umeå, Sweden
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Kang D, Park JA, Kim W, Kim S, Lee H, Kim W, Yoo J, Jung S. All-Inkjet-Printed 3D Alveolar Barrier Model with Physiologically Relevant Microarchitecture. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2004990. [PMID: 34026463 PMCID: PMC8132150 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202004990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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With the outbreak of new respiratory viruses and high mortality rates of pulmonary diseases, physiologically relevant models of human respiratory system are urgently needed to study disease pathogenesis, drug efficacy, and pharmaceutics. In this paper, a 3D alveolar barrier model fabricated by printing four human alveolar cell lines, namely, type I and II alveolar cells (NCI-H1703 and NCI-H441), lung fibroblasts (MRC5), and lung microvascular endothelial cells (HULEC-5a) is presented. Automated high-resolution deposition of alveolar cells by drop-on-demand inkjet printing enables to fabricate a three-layered alveolar barrier model with an unprecedented thickness of ≈10 µm. The results show that the 3D structured model better recapitulate the structure, morphologies, and functions of the lung tissue, compared not only to a conventional 2D cell culture model, as expected, but also a 3D non-structured model of a homogeneous mixture of the alveolar cells and collagen. Finally, it is demonstrated that this thin multilayered model reproduce practical tissue-level responses to influenza infection. Drop-on-demand inkjet-printing is an enabling technology for customization, scalable manufacturing, and standardization of their size and growth, and it is believed that this 3D alveolar barrier model can be used as an alternative to traditional test models for pathological and pharmaceutical applications.
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- Dayoon Kang
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and BioengineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- Department of Life SciencesPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- Department of Life SciencesPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and BioengineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
- Department of Convergence IT EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)77 Cheongam‐Ro, Nam‐GuPohang37673Korea
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Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Wu J, Liu J, Kang Y, Hu C, Feng X, Liu W, Luo H, Chen A, Chen L, Shao L. Effects of carbon-based nanomaterials on vascular endothelia under physiological and pathological conditions: interactions, mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications. J Control Release 2021; 330:945-962. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Czyżowska A, Barbasz A. Cytotoxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles to innate and adaptive human immune cells. J Appl Toxicol 2020; 41:1425-1437. [PMID: 33368402 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are widely used in almost every area of life. Therefore, exposure to them is unavoidable, which makes it necessary to assess their safety for humans. This paper aims to determine toxicity of ZnO-NPs of two diameters toward human immune cells responsible for: innate response (U-937 and HL-60) and acquired response (COLO-720L and HUT-78). Mitochondrial activity, membrane integrity, degree of cellular lipid oxidation, induction of inflammation, and activation of the apoptosis pathway were evaluated to determine differences in cellular response to the tested nanoparticles. ZnO-NPs with a diameter of 100 and 130 nm cause significant cell mortality at 25 and 12 mg/L, respectively. Mitochondrial damage leads to the activation of the caspase cascade and, consequently, to cell apoptosis. ZnO-NPs also cause peroxidation of membrane lipids. Due to the photocatalytic properties of ZnO-NPs, the effect of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation on the degree of their toxicity was also investigated. However, UV irradiation enhances the toxic effect of nanoparticles mainly by weakening the cell's defense capabilities. ZnO-NPs are cytotoxic to human immune system, and they may cause both long-term and short-term negative effects.
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- Agnieszka Czyżowska
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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Wu J, Lai X, Cui G, Chen Q, Liu J, Kang Y, Zhang Y, Feng X, Hu C, Shao L. Dual effects of JNK activation in blood-milk barrier damage induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 399:122809. [PMID: 32937690 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been extensively applied in our daily life. Humans are at high risk of being exposed to ZnO-NPs, which induce potentially adverse health effects. Although a growing number of studies have investigated the toxic effects of ZnO-NPs, the available data concerning ZnO-NP interactions with the blood-milk barrier (BMB) remain highly limited. Herein, we systematically investigated the damage to BMB integrity induced by ZnO-NPs and the mechanisms involved. ZnO-NPs that were intravenously injected into lactating dams accumulated in the mammary gland and entered into the breast milk, inducing disruption to BMB integrity and changes in the tight junction (TJ) and adherens junction (AJ) components. Furthermore, using an in vitro BMB model composed of EpH4-Ev cells, we verified that ZnO-NP-triggered ROS generation and the activation of MKK4 and JNK are the main mechanism of cell-cell junction damage. More interestingly, JNK activation played different roles in inducing changes in the TJ and AJ complex, and these effects did not need to activate the downstream c-Jun. These data provide more information for understanding ZnO-NP interactions with the BMB and raise concern for the daily use and the intravenous use of ZnO-NPs by lactating mothers.
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- Junrong Wu
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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Czyżowska A, Dyba B, Rudolphi-Szydło E, Barbasz A. Structural and biochemical modifications of model and native membranes of human immune cells in response to the action of zinc oxide nanoparticles. J Appl Toxicol 2020; 41:458-469. [PMID: 33103261 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The development of nanotechnology has led to the increased production of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and their application in a wide variety of everyday products. It creates the need for a full assessment of their safety for humans. The aim of the study was to assess the toxic effects of ZnO-NPs on model human cells of the immune system: U-937, HL-60, HUT-78, and COLO-720L. Particular attention was paid to the direct interaction of the nanoparticles with membrane lipids and the role of zinc ions in the mechanism of their toxicity. Cell viability, lipid peroxidation, cell membrane integrity, and the amount of zinc ions released from nanoparticles were tested. Disruption in cell metabolism was noted for ZnO-NPs concentrations from 6.25 mg/L. Contact with ZnO-NPs caused lipid peroxidation of all cells and correlated with membrane disruption of HL-60, HUT-78, and COLO-720L cells. Model monolayers (Langmuir technique) were used to assess the interaction of the nanoparticles with the studied lipids. Physicochemical parameters, such as the area per molecule at maximal layer compression, the pressure at which the monolayer collapses, and the static compression modulus, were calculated. The models of the HL-60 and U-937 cell membranes under ZnO-NPs treatment reacted in a different way. It has also been shown that Zn2+ are not the main causative factor of ZnO-NPs toxicity. Investigating the early stages of mechanism of nanoparticles toxicity will allow for a more complete risk assessment and development of methods for a safer synthesis of engineering nanomaterials.
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- Agnieszka Czyżowska
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Kraków, Poland
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Poier N, Hochstöger J, Hackenberg S, Scherzad A, Bregenzer M, Schopper D, Kleinsasser N. Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in HUVEC: Cyto- and Genotoxicity and Functional Impairment After Long-Term and Repetitive Exposure in vitro. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:4441-4452. [PMID: 32606688 PMCID: PMC7319515 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s246797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose The present study focuses on threshold levels for cytotoxicity after long-term and repetitive exposure for HUVEC as a model for the specific microvascular endothelial system. Furthermore, possible genotoxic effects and functional impairment caused by ZnO NPs in HUVEC are elucidated. Methods Thresholds for cytotoxic effects are determined by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and Annexin V assay. To demonstrate DNA damage, single-cell microgel electrophoresis (comet) assay is performed after exposure to sub-cytotoxic concentrations of ZnO NPs. The proliferation assay, dot blot assay and capillary tube formation assay are also carried out to analyze functional impairment. Results NPs showed to be spherical in shape with an average size of 45–55 nm. Long-term exposure as well as repetitive exposure with ZnO NPs exceeding 25 µg/mL lead to decreased viability in HUVEC. In addition, DNA damage was indicated by the comet assay after long-term and repetitive exposure. Twenty-four hours after long-term exposure, the proliferation assay does not show any difference between negative control and exposed cells. Forty-eight hours after exposure, HUVEC show an inverse concentration-related ability to proliferate. The dot blot assay provides evidence that ZnO NPs lead to a decreased release of VEGF, while capillary tube formation assay shows restriction in the ability of HUVEC to build tubes and meshes as a first step in angiogenesis. Conclusion Sub-cytotoxic concentrations of ZnO NPs lead to DNA damage and functional impairment in HUVEC. Based on these data, ZnO NPs may affect neo-angiogenesis. Further investigation based on tissue cultures is required to elucidate the impact of ZnO NPs on human cell systems.
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- Nikolaus Poier
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, Linz 4021, Austria.,Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz 4040, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, Linz 4021, Austria.,Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz 4040, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, Würzburg 97080, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, Würzburg 97080, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, Würzburg 97080, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, Linz 4021, Austria.,Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz 4040, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, Linz 4021, Austria.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, Würzburg 97080, Germany
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Li Y, Li F, Zhang L, Zhang C, Peng H, Lan F, Peng S, Liu C, Guo J. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Mitochondrial Biogenesis Impairment and Cardiac Dysfunction in Human iPSC-Derived Cardiomyocytes. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:2669-2683. [PMID: 32368048 PMCID: PMC7183345 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s249912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are one of the most widely used nanomaterials in a variety of fields such as industrial, pharmaceutical, and household applications. Increasing evidence suggests that ZnO NPs could elicit unignorable harmful effect to the cardiovascular system, but the potential deleterious effects to human cardiomyocytes remain to be elucidated. Human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) have been increasingly used as a promising in vitro model of cardiomyocyte in various fields such as drug cardiac safety evaluation. Herein, the present study was designed to elucidate the cardiac adverse effects of ZnO NPs and explore the possible underlying mechanism using hiPSC-CMs. Methods ZnO NPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. The cytotoxicity induced by ZnO NPs in hiPSC-CMs was evaluated by determination of cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase release. Cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential were measured by high-content analysis (HCA). Mitochondrial biogenesis was assayed by detection of mtDNA copy number and PGC-1α pathway. Moreover, microelectrode array techniques were used to investigate cardiac electrophysiological alterations. Results We demonstrated that ZnO NPs concentration- and time-dependently elicited cytotoxicity in hiPSC-CMs. The results from HCA revealed that ZnO NPs exposure at low-cytotoxic concentrations significantly promoted ROS generation and induced mitochondrial dysfunction. We further demonstrated that ZnO NPs could impair mitochondrial biogenesis and inhibit PGC-1α pathway. In addition, ZnO NPs at insignificantly cytotoxic concentrations were found to trigger cardiac electrophysiological alterations as evidenced by decreases of beat rate and spike amplitude. Conclusion Our findings unveiled the potential harmful effects of ZnO NPs to human cardiomyocytes that involve mitochondrial biogenesis and the PGC-1α pathway that could affect cardiac electrophysiological function.
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- Yujie Li
- Graduate School, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Cardiovascular Precision Medicines, Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Operational Medical Protection, PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Keerthana S, Kumar A. Potential risks and benefits of zinc oxide nanoparticles: a systematic review. Crit Rev Toxicol 2020; 50:47-71. [PMID: 32186437 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2020.1726282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- S. Keerthana
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Staroń A, Długosz O, Pulit-Prociak J, Banach M. Analysis of the Exposure of Organisms to the Action of Nanomaterials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E349. [PMID: 31940903 PMCID: PMC7014467 DOI: 10.3390/ma13020349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The rapid development of the production of materials containing metal nanoparticles and metal oxides is a potential risk to the environment. The degree of exposure of organisms to nanoparticles increases from year to year, and its effects are not fully known. This is due to the fact that the range of nanoparticle interactions on cells, tissues and the environment requires careful analysis. It is necessary to develop methods for testing the properties of nanomaterials and the mechanisms of their impact on individual cells as well as on entire organisms. The particular need to raise public awareness of the main sources of exposure to nanoparticles should also be highlighted. This paper presents the main sources and possible routes of exposure to metal nanoparticles and metal oxides. Key elements of research on the impact of nanoparticles on organisms, that is, in vitro tests, in vivo tests and methods of detection of nanoparticles in organisms, are presented.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, 24 Warszawska St., 31-155 Cracow, Poland; (A.S.); (O.D.); (J.P.-P.)
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Cristallini C, Barbani N, Bianchi S, Maltinti S, Baldassare A, Ishak R, Onor M, Ambrosio L, Castelvetro V, Cascone MG. Assessing two-way interactions between cells and inorganic nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2019; 31:1. [PMID: 31811386 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6328-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A safe and effective use of nanoparticles in biology and medicine requires a thorough understanding, down to the molecular level, of how nanoparticles interact with cells in the physiological environment. This study evaluated the two-way interaction between inorganic nanomaterials (INMs) and cells from A549 human lung carcinoma cell line. The interaction between silica and zinc oxide INMs and cells was investigated using both standard methods and advanced characterization techniques. The effect of INMs on cell properties was evaluated in terms of cell viability, chemical modifications, and volume changes. The effect of cells and culture medium on INMs was evaluated using dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). No cytotoxic effect was detected in the case of silicon oxide INMs, while for high doses of zinc oxide INMs a reduction of cell survival was observed. Also, increased cell volume was recorded after 24 h incubation of cells with zinc oxide INMs. A better dimensional homogeneity and colloidal stability was observed by DLS for silicon oxide INMs than for zinc oxide INMs. SEM-EDS analysis showed the effectiveness of the adopted dispersion procedure and confirmed in the case of zinc oxide INMs the presence of residual substances derived from organosilane coating. HPLC and GC-MS performed on INMs aqueous dispersions after 24 h incubation showed an additional peak related to the presence of an organic contaminant only in the case of zinc oxide INMs. FTIR Chemical Imaging carried out directly on the cells showed, in case of incubation with zinc oxide INMs, a modification of the spectra in correspondence of phospholipids, nucleic acids and proteins characteristic absorption bands when compared with untreated cells. Overall, our results confirm the importance of developing new experimental methods and techniques for improving the knowledge about the biosafety of nanomaterials.
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- C Cristallini
- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, IPCF ss Pisa, CNR, c/o Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
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- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, IPCF ss Pisa, CNR, c/o Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, DICI, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, DCCI, University of Pisa, via Giuseppe Moruzzi, 13, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, DICI, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, DICI, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, DICI, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds, ICCOM uos Pisa, CNR, via Giuseppe Moruzzi, 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, IPCB, CNR, via Campi Flegrei, 34, 80078, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, DCCI, University of Pisa, via Giuseppe Moruzzi, 13, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, DICI, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56126, Pisa, Italy
- Inter-University Center for the 3Rs Principles in Teaching & Research (Centro 3R), Pisa, Italy
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Zerboni A, Bengalli R, Baeri G, Fiandra L, Catelani T, Mantecca P. Mixture Effects of Diesel Exhaust and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Human Lung A549 Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9091302. [PMID: 31514423 PMCID: PMC6781047 DOI: 10.3390/nano9091302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Airborne ultrafine particles (UFP) mainly derive from combustion sources (e.g., diesel exhaust particles—DEP), abrasion sources (non-exhaust particles) or from the unintentional release of engineered nanoparticles (e.g., metal oxide nanoparticles—NPs), determining human exposure to UFP mixtures. The aim of the present study was to analyse the combined in vitro effects of DEP and metal oxide NPs (ZnO, CuO) on human lung A549 cells. The mixtures and the relative single NPs (DEP, ZnO, CuO) were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and inductively coupled plasma-optic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Cells were exposed for different times (3–72 h) to mixtures of standard DEP at a subcytotoxic concentration and ZnO and CuO at increasing concentrations. At the end of the exposure, the cytotoxicity was assessed by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide (MTT) and clonogenic tests, the pro-inflammatory potential was evaluated by interleukin-8 (IL-8) release and the cell morphology was investigated by fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy. The obtained results suggest that the presence of DEP may introduce new physico-chemical interactions able to increase the cytotoxicity of ZnO and to reduce that of CuO NPs.
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- Alessandra Zerboni
- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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- Microscopy facility, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 3, 20126 Milano, Italy.
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- POLARIS Research Center, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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Ambient fine particulate matter induce toxicity in lung epithelial-endothelial co-culture models. Toxicol Lett 2019; 301:133-145. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Kan H, Pan D, Castranova V. Engineered nanoparticle exposure and cardiovascular effects: the role of a neuronal-regulated pathway. Inhal Toxicol 2019; 30:335-342. [PMID: 30604639 DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2018.1535634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Human and animal studies have confirmed that inhalation of particles from ambient air or occupational settings not only causes pathophysiological changes in the respiratory system, but causes cardiovascular effects as well. At an equal mass lung burden, nanoparticles are more potent in causing systemic microvascular dysfunction than fine particles of similar composition. Thus, accumulated evidence from animal studies has led to heightened concerns about the potential short- and long-term deleterious effects of inhalation of engineered nanoparticles on the cardiovascular system. This review highlights the new observations from animal studies, which document the adverse effects of pulmonary exposure to engineered nanoparticles on the cardiovascular system and elucidate the potential mechanisms involved in regulation of cardiovascular function, in particular, how the neuronal system plays a role and reacts to pulmonary nanoparticle exposure based on both in vivo and in vitro studies. In addition, this review also discusses the possible influence of altered autonomic nervous activity on preexisting cardiovascular conditions. Whether engineered nanoparticle exposure serves as a risk factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases warrants further investigation.
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- H Kan
- a Health Effects Laboratory Division , National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , Morgantown , WV , USA.,b Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Health Effects Laboratory Division , National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- b Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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Horie M, Shimizu K, Tabei Y. Validation of metallothionein, interleukin-8, and heme oxygenase-1 as markers for the evaluation of cytotoxicity caused by metal oxide nanoparticles. Toxicol Mech Methods 2018; 28:630-638. [PMID: 29882686 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2018.1486931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Metal oxide nanoparticles have an industrial value, although their harmful effects are also known. Induction of respiratory inflammation through their inhalation is a serious indicator of their toxicity. Although the phenomenon of metal ion release is involved in the induction of inflammation, all metal ions are not necessarily toxic. However, currently, no particular index to evaluate cytotoxicity caused by nanoparticles exists. An index based on biological response is critical. In the present study, we examined the gene expression-based index for nanoparticle-derived cytotoxicity. The cellular effects of six kinds of metal oxide nanoparticles, ZnO, NiO, CuO, MgO, Bi2O3, and MoO3 on A549 cells were examined. It was seen that lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay, which is one of the most important assays for assessing cell membrane damage, is inhibited by metal ions released from the metal oxide nanoparticles. In some cases, enzyme activity-based assay was not suitable for the evaluation of cytotoxicity of nanoparticles. ZnO and CuO nanoparticles displayed severe cytotoxicity and enhanced gene expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and interleukin-8 (IL-8). The IL-8 gene expression was also increased from Bi2O3 exposure. Additionally, the gene expression of metallothionein 2A (MT2A) was enhanced in the ZnO, CuO, and Bi2O3 exposed cells. These results suggest that these nanoparticles released metal ions in the cells. The enhancement of HO-1, IL-8, and MT2A gene expressions was related to the cytotoxic activity of metal oxide nanoparticles. Thus, the expression level of these genes is a good indicator of nanotoxicology of metal oxide nanoparticles.
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- Masanori Horie
- a Health Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , Takamatsu , Kagawa , Japan
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- a Health Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , Takamatsu , Kagawa , Japan.,b Graduate School of Life Sciences , Toyo University , Itakura , Gunma , Japan
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- a Health Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , Takamatsu , Kagawa , Japan
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Fröhlich E. Comparison of conventional and advanced in vitro models in the toxicity testing of nanoparticles. ARTIFICIAL CELLS, NANOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:1091-1107. [PMID: 29956556 PMCID: PMC6214528 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1479709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Humans are exposed to a wide variety of nanoparticles (NPs) present in the environment, in consumer, health and medical products, and in food. Conventional cytotoxicity testing compared to animal testing is less expensive, faster and avoids ethical problems at the expense of a lower predictive value. New cellular models and exposure conditions have been developed to overcome the limitations of conventional cell culture and obtain more predictive data. The use of three-dimensional culture, co-culture and inclusion of mechanical stimulation can provide physiologically more relevant culture conditions. These systems are particularly relevant for oral, respiratory and intravenous exposure to NPs and it may be assumed that physiologically relevant application of the NPs can improve the predictive value of in vitro testing. Various groups have used advanced culture and exposure systems, but few direct comparisons between data from conventional cultures and from advanced systems exist. In silico models may present another option to predict human health risk by NPs without using animal studies. In the absence of validation, the question whether these alternative models provide more predictive data than conventional testing remains elusive.
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- Eleonore Fröhlich
- Center for Medical Research, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Cao Y, Gong Y, Liao W, Luo Y, Wu C, Wang M, Yang Q. A review of cardiovascular toxicity of TiO2, ZnO and Ag nanoparticles (NPs). Biometals 2018; 31:457-476. [DOI: 10.1007/s10534-018-0113-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Garcia IM, Leitune VCB, Visioli F, Samuel SMW, Collares FM. Influence of zinc oxide quantum dots in the antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of an experimental adhesive resin. J Dent 2018; 73:57-60. [PMID: 29653139 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnOQDs) into an experimental adhesive resin regarding the antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and the cytotoxicity against pulp fibroblasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS ZnOQDs were synthesized by sol-gel process and were incorporated into 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA). An experimental adhesive resin was formulated by mixing 66.6 wt.% bisphenol A glycol dimethacrylate (BisGMA) and 33.3 wt.% HEMA with a photoinitiator system as control group. HEMA containing ZnOQDs was used for test group formulation. For the antibacterial activity assay, a direct contact inhibition evaluation was performed with biofilm of Streptococcus mutans (NCTC 10449). The cytotoxicity assay was performed by Sulforhodamine B (SRB) colorimetric assay for cell density determination using pulp fibroblasts. Data were analyzed by Student's t-test (α = 0.05). RESULTS The antibacterial activity assay indicated statistically significant difference between the groups (p = 0.003), with higher values of biofilm formation on the polymerized samples of control group and a reduction of more than 50% of biofilm formation on ZnOQDs group. No difference of pulp fibroblasts viability was found between the adhesives (p = 0.482). CONCLUSION ZnOQDs provided antibacterial activity when doped into an experimental adhesive resin without cytotoxic effect for pulp fibroblasts. Thus, the use of ZnOQDs is a strategy to develop antibiofilm restorative polymers with non-agglomerated nanofillers. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE ZnOQDs are non-agglomerated nanoscale fillers for dental resins and may be a strategy to reduce biofilm formation at dentin/restoration interface with no cytotoxicity for pulp fibroblasts.
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- Isadora Martini Garcia
- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Rio Branco, 90035-003, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Rio Branco, 90035-003, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Rio Branco, 90035-003, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Rio Branco, 90035-003, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Rio Branco, 90035-003, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Wang B, Zhang J, Chen C, Xu G, Qin X, Hong Y, Bose DD, Qiu F, Zou Z. The size of zinc oxide nanoparticles controls its toxicity through impairing autophagic flux in A549 lung epithelial cells. Toxicol Lett 2017; 285:51-59. [PMID: 29289694 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) widely used in various products, have been concerned with its impact on human health, in particular, on the risk of pulmonary toxicity. Our previous study indicated that ZnONPs could harness autophagy and impair the autophagic flux, which was positively linked to ZnONPs-induced toxicity. The objective of this study was to investigate whether ZnONPs-induced impairment of autophagic flux and cell death in lung epithelial cells is related to the size of ZnONPs. We demonstrate that ZnONPs with the average size of 50 nm could induce toxic effects in A549 lung epithelial cells, including accumulation of autophagosomes (the elevation of LC3B-II/LC3B-I ratio), impaired autophagic flux (the increase of p62 expression), the release of intracellular zinc ions (the increase of FluoZin-3 signal and ZnT1 mRNA expression), mitochondrial damage (the decrease of TMRE signal), lysosomal dysfunction (the aberrant expression of LAMP-2), oxidative stress (the increase of DCFH-DA signal and HO-1 expression) and cell death. Interestingly, ZnONPs with the average size of 200 nm failed to induce autophagy-mediated toxicity. Taken together, our results indicate that the size of ZnONPs is closely correlated with its toxicity, which is probably mediated by induction of impaired autophagic flux. This finding provides an insight into better understating of ZnONPs-associated toxicity, and mitigating the risk to humans and allowing the safer application.
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- Bin Wang
- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing 400016, China; Post-doctoral Research Stations of Nursing Science, School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western New England University, Springfield, MA 01119, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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De Matteis V. Exposure to Inorganic Nanoparticles: Routes of Entry, Immune Response, Biodistribution and In Vitro/In Vivo Toxicity Evaluation. TOXICS 2017; 5:toxics5040029. [PMID: 29051461 PMCID: PMC5750557 DOI: 10.3390/toxics5040029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The development of different kinds of nanoparticles, showing different physico-chemical properties, has fostered their large use in many fields, including medicine. As a consequence, inorganic nanoparticles (e.g., metals or semiconductors), have raised issues about their potential toxicity. The scientific community is investigating the toxicity mechanisms of these materials, in vitro and in vivo, in order to provide accurate references concerning their use. This review will give the readers a thorough exploration on the entry mechanisms of inorganic nanoparticles in the human body, such as titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂NPs), silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO₂NPs), zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and quantum dots (QDsNPs). In addition, biodistribution, the current trends and novelties of in vitro and in vivo toxicology studies will be discussed, with a particular focus on immune response.
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- Valeria De Matteis
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "Ennio De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Via Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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