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Chen Y, Mi X, Cao Z, Guo A, Li C, Yao H, Yuan P. Mechanisms of surface groups regulating developmental toxicity of graphene-based nanomaterials via glycerophospholipid metabolic pathway. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 938:173576. [PMID: 38810761 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Surface modification of graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) may occur in aquatic environment and during intentional preparation. However, the influence of the surface groups on the developmental toxicity of GBNs has not been determined. In this study, we evaluated the developmental toxicity of three GBNs including GO (graphene oxide), RGO (reduced GO) and RGO-N (aminated RGO) by employing zebrafish embryos at environmentally relevant concentrations (1-100 μg/L), and the underlying metabolic mechanisms were explored. The results showed that both GO and RGO-N disturbed the development of zebrafish embryos, and the adverse effect of GO was greater than that of RGO-N. Furthermore, the oxygen-containing groups of GBNs play a more important role in inducing developmental toxicity compared to size, defects and nitrogen-containing groups. Specifically, the epoxide and hydroxyl groups of GBNs increased their intrinsic oxidative potential, promoted the generation of ROS, and caused lipid peroxidation. Moreover, a significant decrease in guanosine and abnormal metabolism of multiple glycerophospholipids were observed in all three GBN-treated groups. Nevertheless, GO exposure triggered more metabolic activities related to lipid peroxidation than RGO or RGO-N exposure, and the disturbance intensity of the same metabolite was greater than that of the other two agents. These findings reveal underlying metabolic mechanisms of GBN-induced developmental toxicity.
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- Yuming Chen
- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Neurorestoratology, First Hospital Affiliated to Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, China.
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Neurology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China.
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Park J, Wu Y, Suk Kim J, Byun J, Lee J, Oh YK. Cytoskeleton-modulating nanomaterials and their therapeutic potentials. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 211:115362. [PMID: 38906478 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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The cytoskeleton, an intricate network of protein fibers within cells, plays a pivotal role in maintaining cell shape, enabling movement, and facilitating intracellular transport. Its involvement in various pathological states, ranging from cancer proliferation and metastasis to the progression of neurodegenerative disorders, underscores its potential as a target for therapeutic intervention. The exploration of nanotechnology in this realm, particularly the use of nanomaterials for cytoskeletal modulation, represents a cutting-edge approach with the promise of novel treatments. Inorganic nanomaterials, including those derived from gold, metal oxides, carbon, and black phosphorus, alongside organic variants such as peptides and proteins, are at the forefront of this research. These materials offer diverse mechanisms of action, either by directly interacting with cytoskeletal components or by influencing cellular signaling pathways that, in turn, modulate the cytoskeleton. Recent advancements have introduced magnetic field-responsive and light-responsive nanomaterials, which allow for targeted and controlled manipulation of the cytoskeleton. Such precision is crucial in minimizing off-target effects and enhancing therapeutic efficacy. This review explores the importance of research into cytoskeleton-targeting nanomaterials for developing therapeutic interventions for a range of diseases. It also addresses the progress made in this field, the challenges encountered, and future directions for using nanomaterials to modulate the cytoskeleton. The continued exploration of nanomaterials for cytoskeleton modulation holds great promise for advancing therapeutic strategies against a broad spectrum of diseases, marking a significant step forward in the intersection of nanotechnology and medicine.
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- Jinwon Park
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Singh R, Rawat H, Kumar A, Gandhi Y, Kumar V, Mishra SK, Narasimhaji CV. Graphene and its hybrid nanocomposite: A Metamorphoses elevation in the field of tissue engineering. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33542. [PMID: 39040352 PMCID: PMC11261797 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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In this discourse, we delve into the manifold applications of graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) in the realm of biomedicine. Graphene, characterized by its two-dimensional planar structure, superconductivity, mechanical robustness, chemical inertness, extensive surface area, and propitious biocompatibility, stands as an exemplary candidate for diverse biomedical utility. Graphene include various distinctive characteristics of its two-dimensional planar structure, enormous surface area, mechanical and chemical stability, high conductivity, and exceptional biocompatibility. We investigate graphene and its diverse derivatives, which include reduced graphene oxides (rGOs), graphene oxides (GOs), and graphene composites, with a focus on elucidating the unique attributes relevant to their biomedical utility. In this review article it highlighted the unique properties of graphene, synthesis methods of graphene and functionalization methods of graphene. In the quest for novel materials to advance regenerative medicine, researchers have increasingly turned their attention to graphene-based materials, which have emerged as a prominent innovation in recent years. Notably, it highlights their applications in the regeneration of various tissues, including nerves, skeletal muscle, bones, skin, cardiac tissue, cartilage, and adipose tissue, as well as their influence on induced pluripotent stem cells, marking significant breakthroughs in the field of regenerative medicine. Additionally, this review article explores future prospects in this evolving area of study.
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- Rajesh Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Heterogeneous Catalysis, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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Ruan F, Liu C, Zeng J, Zhang F, Jiang Y, Zuo Z, He C. Multi-omics integration identifies ferroptosis involved in black phosphorus quantum dots-induced renal injury. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 947:174532. [PMID: 38972417 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Black phosphorus quantum dots (BPQDs) have recently emerged as a highly promising contender in biomedical applications ranging from drug delivery systems to cancer therapy modalities. Nevertheless, the potential toxicity and its effects on human health need to be thoroughly investigated. In this study, we utilized multi-omics integrated approaches to explore the complex mechanisms of BPQDs-induced kidney injury. First, histological examination showed severe kidney injury in male mice after subacute exposure to 1 mg/kg BPQDs for 28 days. Subsequently, transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses of kidney tissues exposed to BPQDs identified differentially expressed genes and metabolites associated with ferroptosis, an emerging facet of regulated cell death. Our findings highlight the utility of the multi-omics integrated approach in predicting and elucidating potential toxicological outcomes of nanomaterials. Furthermore, our study provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms driving BPQDs-induced kidney injury, underscoring the importance of recognizing ferroptosis as a potential toxic mechanism associated with BPQDs.
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- Fengkai Ruan
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361003, China; Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for Precision Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China.
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Sim HJ, Marinkovic K, Xiao P, Lu H. Graphene Oxide Strengthens Gelatine through Non-Covalent Interactions with Its Amorphous Region. Molecules 2024; 29:2700. [PMID: 38893573 PMCID: PMC11173959 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Graphene oxide (GO) has attracted huge attention in biomedical sciences due to its outstanding properties and potential applications. In this study, we synthesized GO using our recently developed 1-pyrenebutyric acid-assisted method and assessed how the GO as a filler influences the mechanical properties of GO-gelatine nanocomposite dry films as well as the cytotoxicity of HEK-293 cells grown on the GO-gelatine substrates. We show that the addition of GO (0-2%) improves the mechanical properties of gelatine in a concentration-dependent manner. The presence of 2 wt% GO increased the tensile strength, elasticity, ductility, and toughness of the gelatine films by about 3.1-, 2.5-, 2-, and 8-fold, respectively. Cell viability, apoptosis, and necrosis analyses showed no cytotoxicity from GO. Furthermore, we performed circular dichroism, X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses to decipher the interactions between GO and gelatine. The results show, for the first time, that GO enhances the mechanical properties of gelatine by forming non-covalent intermolecular interactions with gelatine at its amorphous or disordered regions. We believe that our findings will provide new insight and help pave the way for potential and wide applications of GO in tissue engineering and regenerative biomedicine.
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- Hak Jin Sim
- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK; (H.J.S.); (K.M.)
- Department of Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK; (H.J.S.); (K.M.)
- Department of Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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- Department of Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
- Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK; (H.J.S.); (K.M.)
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Kavitha K, Navaneethan D, Balagurunathan R, Subramaniam RT, Shaik MR, Guru A. Exploring the biocompatibility and healing activity of actinobacterial-enhanced reduced nano-graphene oxide in in vitro and in vivo model and induce bone regeneration through modulation of OPG/RANKL/RUNX2/ALP pathways. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:702. [PMID: 38822942 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09600-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND The development of cost-effective, simple, environment-friendly biographene is an area of interest. To accomplish environmentally safe, benign culturing that has advantages over other methods to reduce the graphene oxide (GO), extracellular metabolites from actinobacteria associated with mushrooms were used for the first time. METHODS Bactericidal effect of GO against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, antioxidant activity, and hydroxyapatite-like bone layer formation, gene expression analysis and appropriate biodegradation of the microbe-mediated synthesis of graphene was studied. RESULTS Isolated extracellular contents Streptomyces achromogenes sub sp rubradiris reduced nano-GO to graphene (rGO), which was further examined by spectrometry and suggested an efficient conversion and significant reduction in the intensity of all oxygen-containing moieties and shifted crystalline peaks. Electron microscopic results also suggested the reduction of GO layer. In addition, absence of significant toxicity in MG-63 cell line, intentional free radical scavenging prowess, liver and kidney histopathology, and Wistar rat bone regeneration through modulation of OPG/RANKL/RUNX2/ALP pathways show the feasibility of the prepared nano GO. CONCLUSIONS The study demonstrates the successful synthesis of biographene from actinobacterial extracellular metabolites, its potential biomedical applications, and its promising role in addressing health and environmental concerns.
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- K Kavitha
- Department of Biotechnology Paavai Engineering College, Pachal, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, 637018, India.
- Center for Research and Development, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, 637215, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science, Komarapalayam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, 638183, India
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- Research and Development, Vivekanandha Educational Institutions, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, 637 205, India.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Center for Ionics University of Malaya, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh-11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India
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Gao M, Chen J, Chen C, Xie M, Xie Q, Li W, Jiang J, Liu X, Cai X, Zheng H, Zhang C, Li R. Nano-microflora Interaction Inducing Pulmonary Inflammation by Pyroptosis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:8643-8653. [PMID: 38676641 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c00141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Antimicrobial nanomaterials frequently induce inflammatory reactions within lung tissues and prompt apoptosis in lung cells, yielding a paradox due to the inherent anti-inflammatory character of apoptosis. This paradox accentuates the elusive nature of the signaling cascade underlying nanoparticle (NP)-induced pulmonary inflammation. In this study, we unveil the pivotal role of nano-microflora interactions, serving as the crucial instigator in the signaling axis of NP-induced lung inflammation. Employing pulmonary microflora-deficient mice, we provide compelling evidence that a representative antimicrobial nanomaterial, silver (Ag) NPs, triggers substantial motility impairment, disrupts quorum sensing, and incites DNA leakage from pulmonary microflora. Subsequently, the liberated DNA molecules recruit caspase-1, precipitating the release of proinflammatory cytokines and activating N-terminal gasdermin D (GSDMD) to initiate pyroptosis in macrophages. This pyroptotic cascade culminates in the emergence of severe pulmonary inflammation. Our exploration establishes a comprehensive mechanistic axis that interlinks the antimicrobial activity of Ag NPs, perturbations in pulmonary microflora, bacterial DNA release, macrophage pyroptosis, and consequent lung inflammation, which helps to gain an in-depth understanding of the toxic effects triggered by environmental NPs.
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- Meng Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100857, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Zhang X, Huang Y, Wang J, Tang J, Mei Y, Zhu N, Li Z, Li L, Wang Y. Facet-dependent transformation and toxicity of nanoscale zinc oxide in the synthetic saliva. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 139:170-181. [PMID: 38105045 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The nanoscale zinc oxide (n-ZnO) was used in food packages due to its superior antibacterial activity, resulting in potential intake of n-ZnO through the digestive system, wherein n-ZnO interacted with saliva. In recent, facet engineering, a technique for controlling the exposed facets, was applied to n-ZnO, whereas risk of n-ZnO with specific exposed facets in saliva was ignored. ZnO nanoflakes (ZnO-0001) and nanoneedles (ZnO-1010) with the primary exposed facets of {0001} and {1010} respectively were prepared in this study, investigating stability and toxicity of ZnO-0001 and ZnO-1010 in synthetic saliva. Both ZnO-0001 and ZnO-1010 partially transformed into amorphous Zn3(PO4)2 within 1 hr in the saliva even containing orgnaic components, forming a ZnO-Zn3(PO4)2 core-shell structure. Nevertheless, ZnO-1010 relative to ZnO-0001 would likely transform into Zn3(PO4)2, being attributed to superior dissolution of {1010} facet due to its lower vacancy formation energy (1.15 eV) than {0001} facet (3.90 eV). The toxicity of n-ZnO to Caco-2 cells was also dependent on the primary exposed facet; ZnO-0001 caused cell toxicity through oxidative stress, whereas ZnO-1010 resulted in lower cells viability than ZnO-0001 through oxidative stress and membrane damage. Density functional theory calculations illustrated that ·O2- was formed and released on {1010} facet, yet O22- instead of ·O2- was generated on {0001} facet, leading to low oxidative stress from ZnO-0001. All findings demonstrated that stability and toxicity of n-ZnO were dependent on the primary exposed facet, improving our understanding of health risk of nanomaterials.
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- Xiang Zhang
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China.
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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Camacho-Toledano C, Machín-Díaz I, Lebrón-Galán R, González-Mayorga A, Palomares FJ, Serrano MC, Clemente D. Graphene oxide films as a novel tool for the modulation of myeloid-derived suppressor cell activity in the context of multiple sclerosis. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7515-7531. [PMID: 38498071 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05351b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Despite the pharmacological arsenal approved for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), there are treatment-reluctant patients for whom cell therapy appears as the only therapeutic alternative. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are immature cells of the innate immunity able to control the immune response and to promote oligodendroglial differentiation in the MS animal model experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). However, when isolated and cultured for cell therapy purposes, MDSCs lose their beneficial immunomodulatory properties. To prevent this important drawback, culture devices need to be designed so that MDSCs maintain a state of immaturity and immunosuppressive function similar to that exerted in the donor organism. With this aim, we select graphene oxide (GO) as a promising candidate as it has been described as a biocompatible nanomaterial with the capacity to biologically modulate different cell types, yet its immunoactive potential has been poorly explored to date. In this work, we have fabricated GO films with two distintive redox and roughness properties and explore their impact in MDSC culture right after isolation. Our results show that MDSCs isolated from immune organs of EAE mice maintain an immature phenotype and highly immunosuppressive activity on T lymphocytes after being cultured on highly-reduced GO films (rGO200) compared to those grown on conventional glass coverslips. This immunomodulation effect is depleted when MDSCs are exposed to slightly rougher and more oxidized GO substrates (rGO90), in which cells experience a significant reduction in cell size associated with the activation of apoptosis. Taken together, the exposure of MDSCs to GO substrates with different redox state and roughness is presented as a good strategy to control MDSC activity in vitro. The versatility of GO nanomaterials in regards to the impact of their physico-chemical properties in immunomodulation opens the door to their selective therapeutic potential for pathologies where MDSCs need to be enhanced (MS) or inhibited (cancer).
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- Celia Camacho-Toledano
- Neuroimmune-Repair Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (HNP), SESCAM, Finca La Peraleda s/n, 45071-Toledo, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Carlos III Health Institute, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029-Madrid, Spain
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- Neuroimmune-Repair Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (HNP), SESCAM, Finca La Peraleda s/n, 45071-Toledo, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Carlos III Health Institute, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029-Madrid, Spain
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- Neuroimmune-Repair Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (HNP), SESCAM, Finca La Peraleda s/n, 45071-Toledo, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Interfaces for Neural Repair, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, Finca La Peraleda s/n, 45071- Toledo, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, 28049-Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, 28049-Madrid, Spain.
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- Neuroimmune-Repair Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (HNP), SESCAM, Finca La Peraleda s/n, 45071-Toledo, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Carlos III Health Institute, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029-Madrid, Spain
- Design and development of biomaterials for neural regeneration, HNP, Associated Unit to CSIC through ICMM, Finca La Peraleda s/n, 45071-Toledo, Spain
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Kong C, Chen J, Li P, Wu Y, Zhang G, Sang B, Li R, Shi Y, Cui X, Zhou T. Respiratory Toxicology of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials: A Review. TOXICS 2024; 12:82. [PMID: 38251037 PMCID: PMC10820349 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) consist of a single or few layers of graphene sheets or modified graphene including pristine graphene, graphene nanosheets (GNS), graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), as well as graphene modified with various functional groups or chemicals (e.g., hydroxyl, carboxyl, and polyethylene glycol), which are frequently used in industrial and biomedical applications owing to their exceptional physicochemical properties. Given the widespread production and extensive application of GBNs, they can be disseminated in a wide range of environmental mediums, such as air, water, food, and soil. GBNs can enter the human body through various routes such as inhalation, ingestion, dermal penetration, injection, and implantation in biomedical applications, and the majority of GBNs tend to accumulate in the respiratory system. GBNs inhaled and substantially deposited in the human respiratory tract may impair lung defenses and clearance, resulting in the formation of granulomas and pulmonary fibrosis. However, the specific toxicity of the respiratory system caused by different GBNs, their influencing factors, and the underlying mechanisms remain relatively scarce. This review summarizes recent advances in the exposure, metabolism, toxicity and potential mechanisms, current limitations, and future perspectives of various GBNs in the respiratory system.
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- Chunxue Kong
- Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China; (C.K.); (G.Z.); (B.S.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Xiangyang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, China; (J.C.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Xiangyang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, China; (J.C.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Laboratory, The Affiliated Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuxi 214023, China;
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- Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China; (C.K.); (G.Z.); (B.S.); (Y.S.)
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- Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China; (C.K.); (G.Z.); (B.S.); (Y.S.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetic Regulation and Integrative Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China;
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- Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China; (C.K.); (G.Z.); (B.S.); (Y.S.)
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Applied Toxicology, Hubei Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China; (C.K.); (G.Z.); (B.S.); (Y.S.)
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Farzipour S, Zefrei FJ, Bahadorikhalili S, Alvandi M, Salari A, Shaghaghi Z. Nanotechnology Utilizing Ferroptosis Inducers in Cancer Treatment. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2024; 24:571-589. [PMID: 38275050 DOI: 10.2174/0118715206278427231215111526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
Current cancer treatment options have presented numerous challenges in terms of reaching high efficacy. As a result, an immediate step must be taken to create novel therapies that can achieve more than satisfying outcomes in the fight against tumors. Ferroptosis, an emerging form of regulated cell death (RCD) that is reliant on iron and reactive oxygen species, has garnered significant attention in the field of cancer therapy. Ferroptosis has been reported to be induced by a variety of small molecule compounds known as ferroptosis inducers (FINs), as well as several licensed chemotherapy medicines. These compounds' low solubility, systemic toxicity, and limited capacity to target tumors are some of the significant limitations that have hindered their clinical effectiveness. A novel cancer therapy paradigm has been created by the hypothesis that ferroptosis induced by nanoparticles has superior preclinical properties to that induced by small drugs and can overcome apoptosis resistance. Knowing the different ideas behind the preparation of nanomaterials that target ferroptosis can be very helpful in generating new ideas. Simultaneously, more improvement in nanomaterial design is needed to make them appropriate for therapeutic treatment. This paper first discusses the fundamentals of nanomedicine-based ferroptosis to highlight the potential and characteristics of ferroptosis in the context of cancer treatment. The latest study on nanomedicine applications for ferroptosis-based anticancer therapy is then highlighted.
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- Soghra Farzipour
- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Department of Cardiology, Heshmat Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Department of Cardiology, Heshmat Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Department of Cardiology, Heshmat Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Cancer Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Visani de Luna LA, Loret T, He Y, Legnani M, Lin H, Galibert AM, Fordham A, Holme S, Del Rio Castillo AE, Bonaccorso F, Bianco A, Flahaut E, Kostarelos K, Bussy C. Pulmonary Toxicity of Boron Nitride Nanomaterials Is Aspect Ratio Dependent. ACS NANO 2023; 17:24919-24935. [PMID: 38051272 PMCID: PMC10753895 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
Abstract
Boron nitride (BN) nanomaterials have drawn a lot of interest in the material science community. However, extensive research is still needed to thoroughly analyze their safety profiles. Herein, we investigated the pulmonary impact and clearance of two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanosheets and boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) in mice. Animals were exposed by single oropharyngeal aspiration to h-BN or BNNTs. On days 1, 7, and 28, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluids and lungs were collected. On one hand, adverse effects on lungs were evaluated using various approaches (e.g., immune response, histopathology, tissue remodeling, and genotoxicity). On the other hand, material deposition and clearance from the lungs were assessed. Two-dimensional h-BN did not cause any significant immune response or lung damage, although the presence of materials was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. In addition, the low aspect ratio h-BN nanosheets were internalized rapidly by phagocytic cells present in alveoli, resulting in efficient clearance from the lungs. In contrast, high aspect ratio BNNTs caused a strong and long-lasting inflammatory response, characterized by sustained inflammation up to 28 days after exposure and the activation of both innate and adaptive immunity. Moreover, the presence of granulomatous structures and an indication of ongoing fibrosis as well as DNA damage in the lung parenchyma were evidenced with these materials. Concurrently, BNNTs were identified in lung sections for up to 28 days, suggesting long-term biopersistence, as previously demonstrated for other high aspect ratio nanomaterials with poor lung clearance such as multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Overall, we reveal the safer toxicological profile of BN-based two-dimensional nanosheets in comparison to their nanotube counterparts. We also report strong similarities between BNNTs and MWCNTs in lung response, emphasizing their high aspect ratio as a major driver of their toxicity.
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- Luis Augusto Visani de Luna
- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science
Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
- National
Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.
- Lydia
Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology,
Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science
Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
- National
Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.
- Lydia
Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology,
Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
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- CNRS,
Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University
of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- CIRIMAT,
Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université
de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
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- CNRS,
Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University
of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- CIRIMAT,
Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université
de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science
Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
- National
Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.
- Lydia
Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology,
Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science
Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
- National
Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.
- Lydia
Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology,
Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
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- BeDimensional
S.p.A., Lungo Torrente
Secca 30r, 16163 Genoa, Italy
- Istituto
Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Laboratories, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- CNRS,
Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University
of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- CIRIMAT,
Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université
de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science
Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
- National
Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.
- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST,, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science
Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
- National
Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.
- Lydia
Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology,
Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K.
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Vakili B, Karami-Darehnaranji M, Mirzaei E, Hosseini F, Nezafat N. Graphene oxide as novel vaccine adjuvant. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 125:111062. [PMID: 37866317 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111062] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
Abstract
To improve antigen immunogenicity and promote long-lasting immunity, vaccine formulations have been appropriately supplemented with adjuvants. Graphene has been found to enhance the presentation of antigens to CD8+ T cells, as well as stimulating innate immune responses and inflammatory factors. Its properties, such as large surface area, water stability, and high aspect ratio, make it a suitable candidate for delivering biological substances. Graphene-based nanomaterials have recently attracted significant attention as a new type of vaccine adjuvants due to their potential role in the activation of immune responses. Due to the limited functionality of some approved human adjuvants for use, the development of new all-purpose adjuvants is urgently required. Research on the immunological and biomedical use of graphene oxide (GO) indicates that these nanocarriers possess excellent physicochemical properties, acceptable biocompatibility, and a high capacity for drug loading. Graphene-based nanocarriers also could improve the function of some immune cells such as dendritic cells and macrophages through specific signaling pathways. However, GO injection can lead to significant oxidative stress and inflammation. Various surface functionalization protocols have been employed to reduce possible adverse effects of GO, such as aggregation of GO in biological liquids and induce cell death. Furthermore, these modifications enhance the properties of functionalized-GO's qualities, making it an excellent carrier and adjuvant. Shedding light on different physicochemical and structural properties of GO and its derivatives has led to their application in various therapeutic and drug delivery fields. In this review, we have endeavored to elaborate on different aspects of GO.
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- Bahareh Vakili
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Computational Vaccine and Drug Design Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Wojciechowska O, Costabile A, Kujawska M. The gut microbiome meets nanomaterials: exposure and interplay with graphene nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6349-6364. [PMID: 38024319 PMCID: PMC10662184 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00696d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
Abstract
Graphene-based nanoparticles are widely applied in many technology and science sectors, raising concerns about potential health risks. Emerging evidence suggests that graphene-based nanomaterials may interact with microorganisms, both pathogens and commensal bacteria, that dwell in the gut. This review aims to demonstrate the current state of knowledge on the interplay between graphene nanomaterials and the gut microbiome. In this study, we briefly overview nanomaterials, their usage and the characteristics of graphene-based nanoparticles. We present and discuss experimental data from in vitro studies, screening tests on small animals and rodent experiments related to exposure and the effects of graphene nanoparticles on gut microbiota. With this in mind, we highlight the reported crosstalk between graphene nanostructures, the gut microbial community and the host immune system in order to shed light on the perspective to bear on the biological interactions. The studies show that graphene-based material exposure is dosage and time-dependent, and different derivatives present various effects on host bacteria cells. Moreover, the route of graphene exposure might influence a shift in the gut microbiota composition, including the alteration of functions and diversity and abundance of specific phyla or genera. However, the mechanism of graphene-based nanomaterials' influence on gut microbiota is poorly understood. Accordingly, this review emphasises the importance of studies needed to establish the most desirable synthesis methods, types of derivatives, properties, and safety aspects mainly related to the routes of exposure and dosages of graphene-based nanomaterials.
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- Olga Wojciechowska
- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Rokietnicka 3 Poznan 60-806 Poland
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Roehampton London SW15 4JD UK
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Rokietnicka 3 Poznan 60-806 Poland
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Tao B, Du R, Zhang X, Jia B, Gao Y, Zhao Y, Liu Y. Engineering CAR-NK cell derived exosome disguised nano-bombs for enhanced HER2 positive breast cancer brain metastasis therapy. J Control Release 2023; 363:692-706. [PMID: 37813124 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
Abstract
HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastasis (HER2+ BCBM) is a refractory malignancy with a high recurrence rate and poor prognosis. The efficacies of conventional treatments, including radiation and the FDA-approved drug trastuzumab, are compromised due to their significant obstacles, such as limited penetration through the blood-brain barrier (BBB), off-target effects on HER2+ tumor cells, and systemic adverse reactions, ultimately resulting in suboptimal therapeutic outcomes. In order to address these challenges, a novel biomimetic nanoplatform was created, which consisted of a combination of chimeric antigen receptor-natural killer (CAR-NK) cell-derived exosomes (ExoCAR), and a nanobomb (referred to as Micelle). This nanoplatform, known as ExoCAR/T7@Micelle, was designed to enhance the effectiveness of antitumor treatment by disrupting ferroptosis defense mechanisms. Due to the transferrin receptor binding peptide (T7) modification and CAR expression on the exosome surface, the nanoplatform successfully traversed the blood-brain barrier and selectively targeted HER2+ breast cancer cells. Moreover, integration of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) -amplified and photodynamic therapy (PDT)-based nanobomb facilitated the spatiotemporal release of the cargos at specific sites. Upon systemic administration of ExoCAR/T7@Micelle, mice with orthotopic HER2+ BCBM demonstrated a robust antitumor response in vivo, leading to a significant extension in survival time. Furthermore, histological analyses and blood index studies revealed no discernible side effects. Collectively, this study is the first to indicate the possibility of HER2+ BCBM therapy with a CAR-NK cell-derived biomimetic drug delivery system.
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- Bolong Tao
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Drug Resistance, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang City 050017, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China; Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Limited, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China.
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Drug Resistance, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang City 050017, China; Department of Breast Center, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang City 050011, China.
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Dutta SD, Moniruzzaman M, Hexiu J, Sarkar S, Ganguly K, Patel DK, Mondal J, Lee YK, Acharya R, Kim J, Lim KT. Polyphenolic Carbon Quantum Dots with Intrinsic Reactive Oxygen Species Amplification for Two-Photon Bioimaging and In Vivo Tumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37905899 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
Abstract
Recent studies indicate that mitochondrial dysfunctions and DNA damage have a critical influence on cell survival, which is considered one of the therapeutic targets for cancer therapy. In this study, we demonstrated a comparative study of the effect of polyphenolic carbon quantum dots (CQDs) on in vitro and in vivo antitumor efficacy. Dual emissive (green and yellow) shape specific polyphenolic CQDs (G-CQDs and Y-CQDs) were synthesized from easily available nontoxic precursors (phloroglucinol), and the antitumor property of the as-synthesized probe was investigated as compared to round-shaped blue emissive CQDs (B-CQDs) derived from well-reported precursor citric acid and urea. The B-CQDs had a nuclei-targeting property, and G-CQDs and Y-CQDs had mitochondria-targeting properties. We have found that the polyphenol containing CQDs (at a dose of 100 μg mL-1) specifically attack mitochondria by excess accumulation, altering the metabolism, inhibiting branching pattern, imbalanced Bax/Bcl-2 homeostasis, and ultimately generating oxidative stress levels, leading to oxidative stress-induced cell death in cancer cells in vitro. We show that G-CQDs are the main cause of oxidative stress in cancer cells because of their ability to produce sufficient •OH- and 1O2 radicals, evidenced by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and a terephthalic acid test. Moreover, the near-infrared absorption properties of the CQDs were exhibited in two-photon (TP) emission, which was utilized for TP cellular imaging of cancer cells without photobleaching. The in vivo antitumor test further discloses that intratumoral injection of G-CQDs can significantly augment the treatment efficacy of subcutaneous tumors without any adverse effects on BalB/c nude mice. We believe that shape-specific polyphenolic CQD-based nanotheranostic agents have a potential role in tumor therapy, thus proving an insight on treatment of malignant cancers.
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- Sayan Deb Dutta
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do 1342, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Traumatic Surgery, Capital Medical University, Fengtai, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280-Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Green Bioengineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27470, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Green Bioengineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27470, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do 1342, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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Zabihi F, Tu Z, Kaessmeyer S, Schumacher F, Rancan F, Kleuser B, Boettcher C, Ludwig K, Plendl J, Hedtrich S, Vogt A, Haag R. Efficient skin interactions of graphene derivatives: challenge, opportunity or both? NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5923-5931. [PMID: 37881716 PMCID: PMC10597544 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00574g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
Abstract
Interactions between graphene, with its wide deployment in consumer products, and skin, the body's largest organ and first barrier, are highly relevant with respect to toxicology and dermal delivery. In this work, interaction of polyglycerol-functionalized graphene sheets, with 200 nm average lateral size and different surface charges, and human skin was studied and their potential as topical delivery systems were investigated. While neutral graphene sheets showed no significant skin interaction, their positively and negatively charged counterparts interacted with the skin, remaining in the stratum corneum. This efficient skin interaction bears a warning but also suggests a new topical drug delivery strategy based on the sheets' high loading capacity and photothermal property. Therefore, the immunosuppressive drug tacrolimus was loaded onto positively and negatively charged graphene sheets, and its release measured with and without laser irradiation using liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry. Laser irradiation accelerated the release of tacrolimus, due to the photothermal property of graphene sheets. In addition, graphene sheets with positive and negative surface charges were loaded with Nile red, and their ability to deliver this cargo through the skin was investigated. Graphene sheets with positive surface charge were more efficient than the negatively charged ones in enhancing Nile red penetration into the skin.
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- Fatemeh Zabihi
- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin Takustr. 3 Berlin 14195 Germany +49-030-8385-2633
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin Takustr. 3 Berlin 14195 Germany +49-030-8385-2633
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Freie Universität Berlin Germany
- Division of Veterinary Anatomy, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern 3012 Bern Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin 14195 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin 14195 Berlin Germany
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- Forschungszentrum für Elektronenmikroskopie, Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin Fabeckstr. 36a 14195 Berlin Germany
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- Forschungszentrum für Elektronenmikroskopie, Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin Fabeckstr. 36a 14195 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Freie Universität Berlin Germany
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia 2405 Wesbrook Mall V6T1Z3 Vancouver Canada
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, Universitaetsmedizin Berlin Lindenberger Weg 80 13125 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin Takustr. 3 Berlin 14195 Germany +49-030-8385-2633
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Lu K, Hu Q, Zhai L, Zhu Z, Xu Y, Ding Z, Zeng H, Dong S, Gao S, Mao L. Mineralization of Few-Layer Graphene Made It Bioavailable in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:15255-15265. [PMID: 37768274 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c04549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Numerous studies have emphasized the toxicity of graphene-based nanomaterials to algae, however, the fundamental behavior and processes of graphene in biological hosts, including its transportation, metabolization, and bioavailability, are still not well understood. As photosynthetic organisms, algae are key contributors to carbon fixation and may play an important role in the fate of graphene. This study investigated the biological fate of 14C-labeled few-layer graphene (14C-FLG) in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (C. reinhardtii). The results showed that 14C-FLG was taken up by C. reinhardtii and then translocated into its chloroplast. Metabolomic analysis revealed that 14C-FLG altered the metabolic profiles (including sugar metabolism, fatty acid, and tricarboxylic acid cycle) of C. reinhardtii, which promoted the photosynthesis of C. reinhardtii and then enhanced their growth. More importantly, the internalized 14C-FLG was metabolized into 14CO2, which was then used to participate in the metabolic processes required for life. Approximately 61.63%, 25.31%, and 13.06% of the total radioactivity (from 14CO2) was detected in carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins of algae, respectively. Overall, these results reveal the role of algae in the fate of graphene and highlight the potential of available graphene in bringing biological effects to algae, which helps to better assess the environmental risks of graphene.
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- Kun Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Ou L, Tan X, Qiao S, Wu J, Su Y, Xie W, Jin N, He J, Luo R, Lai X, Liu W, Zhang Y, Zhao F, Liu J, Kang Y, Shao L. Graphene-Based Material-Mediated Immunomodulation in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration: Mechanism and Significance. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18669-18687. [PMID: 37768738 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine hold promise for improving or even restoring the function of damaged organs. Graphene-based materials (GBMs) have become a key player in biomaterials applied to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. A series of cellular and molecular events, which affect the outcome of tissue regeneration, occur after GBMs are implanted into the body. The immunomodulatory function of GBMs is considered to be a key factor influencing tissue regeneration. This review introduces the applications of GBMs in bone, neural, skin, and cardiovascular tissue engineering, emphasizing that the immunomodulatory functions of GBMs significantly improve tissue regeneration. This review focuses on summarizing and discussing the mechanisms by which GBMs mediate the sequential regulation of the innate immune cell inflammatory response. During the process of tissue healing, multiple immune responses, such as the inflammatory response, foreign body reaction, tissue fibrosis, and biodegradation of GBMs, are interrelated and influential. We discuss the regulation of these immune responses by GBMs, as well as the immune cells and related immunomodulatory mechanisms involved. Finally, we summarize the limitations in the immunomodulatory strategies of GBMs and ideas for optimizing GBM applications in tissue engineering. This review demonstrates the significance and related mechanism of the immunomodulatory function of GBM application in tissue engineering; more importantly, it contributes insights into the design of GBMs to enhance wound healing and tissue regeneration in tissue engineering.
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- Lingling Ou
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Stomatology Center, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan 528399, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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Loret T, de Luna LAV, Lucherelli MA, Fordham A, Lozano N, Bianco A, Kostarelos K, Bussy C. Lung Persistence, Biodegradation, and Elimination of Graphene-Based Materials are Predominantly Size-Dependent and Mediated by Alveolar Phagocytes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301201. [PMID: 37264768 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Graphene-based materials (GBMs) have promising applications in various sectors, including pulmonary nanomedicine. Nevertheless, the influence of GBM physicochemical characteristics on their fate and impact in lung has not been thoroughly addressed. To fill this gap, the biological response, distribution, and bio-persistence of four different GBMs in mouse lungs up to 28 days after single oropharyngeal aspiration are investigated. None of the GBMs, varying in size (large versus small) and carbon to oxygen ratio as well as thickness (few-layers graphene (FLG) versus thin graphene oxide (GO)), induce a strong pulmonary immune response. However, recruited neutrophils internalize nanosheets better and degrade GBMs faster than macrophages, revealing their crucial role in the elimination of small GBMs. In contrast, large GO sheets induce more damages due to a hindered degradation and long-term persistence in macrophages. Overall, small dimensions appear to be a leading feature in the design of safe GBM pulmonary nanovectors due to an enhanced degradation in phagocytes and a faster clearance from the lungs for small GBMs. Thickness also plays an important role, since decreased material loading in alveolar phagocytes and faster elimination are found for FLGs compared to thinner GOs. These results are important for designing safer-by-design GBMs for biomedical application.
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- Thomas Loret
- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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Kregielewski K, Fraczek W, Grodzik M. Graphene Oxide Enhanced Cisplatin Cytotoxic Effect in Glioblastoma and Cervical Cancer. Molecules 2023; 28:6253. [PMID: 37687081 PMCID: PMC10489016 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Graphene oxide (GO) is an oxidized derivative of graphene. So far, GO has mostly been studied as a drug delivery method rather than a standalone drug for treating cancers like glioblastoma or cervical cancer. However, we propose a promising new approach-using GO as a sensitizer for cisplatin chemotherapy. Here, we analyze the effects of triple GO pretreatment, followed by cisplatin treatment, on cancerous cell lines U87 and HeLa, as well as the noncancerous cell line HS-5, through morphology analysis, viability assay, flow cytometry, and LDH release assay. The viability assay results showed that GO treatment made U87 and HeLa cells more responsive to cisplatin, leading to a significant reduction in cell viability to 40% and 72%, respectively, without affecting HS-5 cells viability, while the Annexin V/Propidium iodine assay showed that GO pretreatment did not cause a change in live cells in all three examined cell lines, while GO-pretreated HeLa cells treated with cisplatin showed significant decrease around two times compared to cells treated with cisplatin standalone. The U87 cell line showed a significant increase in LDH release, approximately 2.5 times higher than non-GO-pretreated cells. However, GO pretreatment did not result in LDH release in noncancerous HS-5 cells. It appears that this phenomenon underlays GO's ability to puncture the cell membrane of cancerous cells depending on its surface properties without harming noncancerous cells.
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- Kacper Kregielewski
- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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Pelin M, Passerino C, Rodríguez-Garraus A, Carlin M, Sosa S, Suhonen S, Vales G, Alonso B, Zurutuza A, Catalán J, Tubaro A. Role of Chemical Reduction and Formulation of Graphene Oxide on Its Cytotoxicity towards Human Epithelial Bronchial Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2189. [PMID: 37570507 PMCID: PMC10420834 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Graphene-based materials may pose a potential risk for human health due to occupational exposure, mainly by inhalation. This study was carried out on bronchial epithelial 16HBE14o- cells to evaluate the role of chemical reduction and formulation of graphene oxide (GO) on its cytotoxic potential. To this end, the effects of GO were compared to its chemically reduced form (rGO) and its stable water dispersion (wdGO), by means of cell viability reduction, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, pro-inflammatory mediators release and genotoxicity. These materials induced a concentration-dependent cell viability reduction with the following potency rank: rGO > GO >> wdGO. After 24 h exposure, rGO reduced cell viability with an EC50 of 4.8 μg/mL (eight-fold lower than that of GO) and was the most potent material in inducing ROS generation, in contrast to wdGO. Cytokines release and genotoxicity (DNA damage and micronucleus induction) appeared low for all the materials, with wdGO showing the lowest effect, especially for the former. These results suggest a key role for GO reduction in increasing GO cytotoxic potential, probably due to material structure alterations resulting from the reduction process. In contrast, GO formulated in a stable dispersion seems to be the lowest cytotoxic material, presumably due to its lower cellular internalization and damaging capacity.
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- Marco Pelin
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
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- Graphenea S.A., Mikeletegi 83, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (A.Z.)
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- Graphenea S.A., Mikeletegi 83, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (A.Z.)
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Box 40, Työterveyslaitos, 00032 Helsinki, Finland; (A.R.-G.); (S.S.); (G.V.); (J.C.)
- Department of Anatomy Embryology and Genetics, University of Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Fleming 22, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.P.); (M.C.); (S.S.); (A.T.)
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Gao Z, Qin S, Ménard-Moyon C, Bianco A. Applications of graphene-based nanomaterials in drug design: The good, the bad and the ugly. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2023; 18:1321-1332. [PMID: 37661858 DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2023.2251879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Graphene-based materials (GBMs) have unique physicochemical properties that make them extremely attractive as platforms for the design of new drugs. Indeed, their bidimensional (2D) morphology, high surface area, mechanical and optical properties, associated to different possibilities for functionalization of their surface, provides opportunities for their use as nanomedicines for drug delivery and/or phototherapies. AREAS COVERED This opinion paper provides an overview of the current status of GBMs in drug design, with a focus on their therapeutic applications, potential environmental and health risks, and some controversial results. The authors discuss the chemical modifications of GBMs for the treatment of various diseases. The potential toxicity associated with some GBMs is also presented, along with a safe-by-design approach to minimize the risks. Finally, the authors address some issues associated to the use of GBMs in the biomedical field, such as contradictory antibacterial effects, fluorescence quenching and imprecise chemical functionalization. EXPERT OPINION GBMs are a promising and exciting area of research in drug delivery. It is however important that responsible and safe use of these materials is ensured to fully exploit their advantages and overcome their drawbacks.
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- Zhengfeng Gao
- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, Strasbourg, France
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, Strasbourg, France
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, Strasbourg, France
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, Strasbourg, France
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Cebadero-Dominguez Ó, Casas-Rodríguez A, Puerto M, Cameán AM, Jos A. In vitro safety assessment of reduced graphene oxide in human monocytes and T cells. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 232:116356. [PMID: 37295592 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Considering the increase in the use of graphene derivatives in different fields, the environmental and human exposure to these materials is likely, and the potential consequences are not fully elucidated. This study is focused on the human immune system, as this plays a key role in the organism's homeostasis. In this sense, the cytotoxicity response of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was investigated in monocytes (THP-1) and human T cells (Jurkat). A mean effective concentration (EC50-24 h) of 121.45 ± 11.39 μg/mL and 207.51 ± 21.67 μg/mL for cytotoxicity was obtained in THP-1 and Jurkat cells, respectively. rGO decreased THP-1 monocytes differentiation at the highest concentration after 48 h of exposure. Regarding the inflammatory response at genetic level, rGO upregulated IL-6 in THP-1 and all cytokines tested in Jurkat cells after 4 h of exposure. At 24 h, IL-6 upregulation was maintained, and a significant decrease of TNF-α gene expression was observed in THP-1 cells. Moreover, TNF-α, and INF-γ upregulation were maintained in Jurkat cells. With respect to the apoptosis/necrosis, gene expression was not altered in THP-1 cells, but a down regulation of BAX and BCL-2 was observed in Jurkat cells after 4 h of exposure. These genes showed values closer to negative control after 24 h. Finally, rGO did not trigger a significant release of any cytokine at any exposure time assayed. In conclusion, our data contributes to the risk assessment of this material and suggest that rGO has an impact on the immune system whose final consequences should be further investigated.
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- Óscar Cebadero-Dominguez
- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, Profesor García González n°2, 41012, Seville, Spain.
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, Profesor García González n°2, 41012, Seville, Spain.
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, Profesor García González n°2, 41012, Seville, Spain.
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, Profesor García González n°2, 41012, Seville, Spain.
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, Profesor García González n°2, 41012, Seville, Spain.
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Rodríguez-Garraus A, Passerino C, Vales G, Carlin M, Suhonen S, Tubaro A, Gómez J, Pelin M, Catalán J. Impact of physico-chemical properties on the toxicological potential of reduced graphene oxide in human bronchial epithelial cells. Nanotoxicology 2023; 17:471-495. [PMID: 37799028 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2265465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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The increasing use of graphene-based materials (GBM) requires their safety evaluation, especially in occupational settings. The same physico-chemical (PC) properties that confer GBM extraordinary functionalities may affect the potential toxic response. Most toxicity assessments mainly focus on graphene oxide and rarely investigate GBMs varying only by one property. As a novelty, the present study assessed the in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of six reduced graphene oxides (rGOs) with different PC properties in the human bronchial epithelial 16HBE14o - cell line. Of the six materials, rGO1-rGO4 only differed in the carbon-to-oxygen (C/O) content, whereas rGO5 and rGO6 were characterized by different lateral size and number of layers, respectively, but similar C/O content compared with rGO1. The materials were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, laser diffraction and dynamic light scattering, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis. Cytotoxicity (Luminescent Cell Viability and WST-8 assays), the induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS; 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate-based assay), the production of cytokines (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays) and genotoxicity (comet and micronucleus assays) were evaluated. Furthermore, the internalization of the materials in the cells was confirmed by laser confocal microscopy. No relationships were found between the C/O ratio or the lateral size and any of the rGO-induced biological effects. However, rGO of higher oxygen content showed higher cytotoxic and early ROS-inducing potential, whereas genotoxic effects were observed with the rGO of the lowest density of oxygen groups. On the other hand, a higher number of layers seems to be associated with a decreased potential for inducing cytotoxicity and ROS production.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Työterveyslaitos, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Työterveyslaitos, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Avanzare Innovacion Tecnologica S.L, Navarrete, Spain
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Työterveyslaitos, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Anatomy, Embryology and Genetics, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Zheng Z, Halifu A, Ma J, Liu L, Fu Q, Yi B, Du E, Tian D, Xu Y, Zhang Z, Zhu J. Low-dose graphene oxide promotes tumor cells proliferation by activating PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling via cellular membrane protein integrin αV. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 330:121817. [PMID: 37182579 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Along with the increasing production and application of graphene oxide (GO), its environmental health and safety (EHS) risks have become a global concern. Numerous studies have investigated the biosafety and toxicity mechanisms associated with GO, however, the majority of previous studies were based on its direct toxic dose, which could not reflect the realistic state of environmental exposure of GO with an indirect toxic dose (low dose). Meanwhile, the effects of low-dose GO on the progression of tumors are still unclearly. Herein, we found that GO can promote multiple types of tumor cell proliferation under its low-dose treatment. Moreover, the lateral size of GO has no obvious distinction on its promoting effect on tumor proliferation. The mechanistic investigation revealed that low-dose GO treatment increased the expression level of integrin αV protein, a cell membrane receptor, and further lead to the constitutively activated PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and promoted mitotic progression. Collectively, these findings increased our understanding of the detrimental effects of GO in promoting tumor proliferation, as well as improved our biosafety assessment at its realistic exposure doses.
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- Zhiwen Zheng
- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.
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Zhu X, Huang C, Li N, Ma X, Li Z, Fan J. Distinct roles of graphene and graphene oxide nanosheets in regulating phospholipid flip-flop. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 637:112-122. [PMID: 36689797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, such as graphene nanosheets (GNs) and graphene oxide nanosheets (GOs), could adhere onto or insert into a biological membrane, leading to a change in membrane properties and biological activities. Consequently, GN and GO become potential candidates for mediating interleaflet phospholipid transfer. In this work, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed to investigate the effects of GN and GO on lipid flip-flop behavior and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Of great interest is that GN and GO work in opposite directions. The inserted GN can induce the formation of an ordered nanodomain, which dramatically elevates the free energy barrier of flipping phospholipids from one leaflet to the other, thus leading to a decreased lipid flip-flop rate. In contrast, the embedded GO can catalyze the transport of phospholipids between membrane leaflets by facilitating the formation of water pores. These results suggest that GN may work as an inhibitor of the interleaflet lipid translocation, while GO may play the role of scramblases. These findings are expected to expand promising biomedical applications of 2D nanomaterials.
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- Xiaohong Zhu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Center for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Sabirov ZB, Battakova SB, Otarbayeva MB, Mukasheva MA, Tokhtar K, Zharkyn ZZ, Yeshmagambetova AB, Serik Z. Biological (microfloral) factors of influence on cytogenetic stability during chemical mutagenesis. BIODEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY 2023; 68:101-112. [PMID: 37218989 DOI: 10.1080/19485565.2023.2216444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The article presents the results of a study of chromosomal mutations in residents living in the Aral Sea disaster zone. The present study was designed to evaluate the impact of the combined effect of a chemical mutagen (nickel) and bacterial microflora on the level of chromosomal aberrations (CA) in peripheral blood lymphocytes. This study used classical methods of cell cultivation, methods for determining chromosomal aberrations, a cytomorphological method for assessing epithelial cells, and an atomic absorption method for determining trace elements in the blood. The article shows that with an increase of chemical agent in the blood, the number of cells with features of damage and cells with contamination by microflora increases. Both of these factors cause an increase in the frequency of chromosomal aberrations. The article demonstrates how being exposed to a chemical factor increases chromosomal mutations, and also damages membrane components, which leads to a decrease in the barrier and protective function of the cell, and as a result also affects the level of chromosomal aberrations.
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- Zhanbol B Sabirov
- The scientific-research sanitary-hygienic laboratory of the Institute of Public Health and Professional Health, Medical University of Karaganda, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
- Department of Physiology, NC JSC Karagandy University named after E. A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and rehabilitology department, NC JSC Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and rehabilitology department, NC JSC Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physiology, NC JSC Karagandy University named after E. A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Culture, NC JSC Karagandy University named after E. A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Zoology, NC JSC Karagandy University named after E. A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Zoology, NC JSC Karagandy University named after E. A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery diseases, NC JSC Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
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Dabrowski B, Zuchowska A, Kasprzak A, Zukowska GZ, Brzozka Z. Cellular uptake of biotransformed graphene oxide into lung cells. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 376:110444. [PMID: 36906140 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110444] [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: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Due to its high surface area and convenient functionalization, graphene oxide has many potential applications in biomedicine, especially as a drug carrier. However, knowledge about its internalization inside mammalian cells is still limited. Graphene oxide cellular uptake is a complex phenomenon affected by factors such as the size of the particle and modifications of its surface. Moreover, nanomaterials introduced into living organisms interact with biological fluids' components. It may further alter its biological properties. All these factors must be considered when the cellular uptake of potential drug carriers is considered. In this study, the effect of graphene oxide particle sizes on internalization efficiency into normal (LL-24) and cancerous (A549) human lung cells was investigated. Moreover, one set of samples was incubated with human serum to determine how the interaction of graphene oxide with serum components affects its structure, surface, and interaction with cells. Our findings indicate that samples incubated with serum enhance cell proliferation but enter the cells with lesser efficiency than their counterparts not incubated with human serum. What is more affinity towards the cells was higher for larger particles.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
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Liu C, Zhang X, Chen C, Yin Y, Zhao G, Chen Y. Physiological Responses of Methanosarcina barkeri under Ammonia Stress at the Molecular Level: The Unignorable Lipid Reprogramming. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:3917-3929. [PMID: 36820857 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c09631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Acetotrophic methanogens' dysfunction in anaerobic digestion under ammonia pressure has been widely concerned. Lipids, the main cytomembrane structural biomolecules, normally play indispensable roles in guaranteeing cell functionality. However, no studies explored the effects of high ammonia on acetotrophic methanogens' lipids. Here, a high-throughput lipidomic interrogation deciphered lipid reprogramming in representative acetoclastic methanogen (Methanosarcina barkeri) upon high ammonia exposure. The results showed that high ammonia conspicuously reduced polyunsaturated lipids and longer-chain lipids, while accumulating lipids with shorter chains and/or more saturation. Also, the correlation network analysis visualized some sphingolipids as the most active participant in lipid-lipid communications, implying that the ammonia-induced enrichment in these sphingolipids triggered other lipid changes. In addition, we discovered the decreased integrity, elevated permeability, depolarization, and diminished fluidity of lipid-supported membranes under ammonia restraint, verifying the noxious ramifications of lipid abnormalities. Additional analysis revealed that high ammonia destabilized the structure of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) capable of protecting lipids, e.g., declining α-helix/(β-sheet + random coil) and 3-turn helix ratios. Furthermore, the abiotic impairment of critical EPS bonds, including C-OH, C═O-NH-, and S-S, and the biotic downregulation of functional proteins involved in transcription, translation, and EPS building blocks' supply were unraveled under ammonia stress and implied as the crucial mechanisms for EPS reshaping.
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- Chao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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Emerging Trends and Recent Progress of MXene as a Promising 2D Material for Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13040697. [PMID: 36832187 PMCID: PMC9955873 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with chemical and structural diversity have piqued the interest of the scientific community due to their superior photonic, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and catalytic capabilities that distinguish them from their bulk counterparts. Among these 2D materials, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides with a general chemical formula of Mn+1XnTx (where n = 1-3), together known as MXenes, have gained tremendous popularity and demonstrated competitive performance in biosensing applications. In this review, we focus on the cutting-edge advances in MXene-related biomaterials, with a systematic summary on their design, synthesis, surface engineering approaches, unique properties, and biological properties. We particularly emphasize the property-activity-effect relationship of MXenes at the nano-bio interface. We also discuss the recent trends in the application of MXenes in accelerating the performance of conventional point of care (POC) devices towards more practical approaches as the next generation of POC tools. Finally, we explore in depth the existing problems, challenges, and potential for future improvement of MXene-based materials for POC testing, with the goal of facilitating their early realization of biological applications.
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Ding X, Pu Y, Tang M, Zhang T. Pulmonary hazard identifications of Graphene family nanomaterials: Adverse outcome pathways framework based on toxicity mechanisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159329. [PMID: 36216050 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Graphene-family nanomaterials (GFNs) are revolutionary new nanomaterials that have attracted significant attention in the field of nanomaterials, but the ensuing problems lie in the potential threats to public health and the ecosystem caused by these nanomaterials. From the perspective of GFN-related health risk assessments, this study reviews the current status of GFN-induced pathological lung events with a focus on the damage caused to different biological moieties (molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ) and the mechanistic relationships between different toxic endpoints. These multiple sites of damage were matched with existing adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) in an online knowledge base to obtain available molecular initiation events (MIEs), key events (KEs), and adverse outcomes (AOs). Among them, the MIEs were discussed in combination with the structure-activity relationship due to the correlation between toxicity and physical and chemical properties of GFNs. Based on the collection of information regarding MIEs, Kes, and AOs in addition to upstream and downstream causal extrapolation, the AOP framework for GFN-induced pulmonary toxicity was developed, highlighting the possible mechanisms of GFN-induced lung damage. This review intended to combine AOP with classic toxicological methods with a view to rapidly and accurately establishing a nanotoxicology infrastructure so as to contribute to public health risk assessment strategies through iteration from and animal models up to the population level.
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- Xiaomeng Ding
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Soleimani-Gorgani A, Al-Sabahi J, Akbaripoor Tafreshi Nejad S, Heydari M, Al-Abri M, Namaeighasemi A. Visible-Light-Driven Super-active Sn and GO Single- and Sn/Cu Co-doped Nanophotocatalysts for Phenol Degradation: Thin-Film Printability, Thermal Stability, and Cytotoxicity Assay. J IND ENG CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Korejwo D, Chortarea S, Louka C, Buljan M, Rothen-Rutishauser B, Wick P, Buerki-Thurnherr T. Gene expression profiling of human macrophages after graphene oxide and graphene nanoplatelets treatment reveals particle-specific regulation of pathways. NANOIMPACT 2023; 29:100452. [PMID: 36717017 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2023.100452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Graphene and its derivatives are attractive materials envisaged to enable a wealth of novel applications in many fields including energy, electronics, composite materials or health. A comprehensive understanding of the potential adverse effects of graphene-related materials (GRM) in humans is a prerequisite to the safe use of these promising materials. Here, we exploited gene expression profiling to identify transcriptional responses and toxicity pathways induced by graphene oxide (GO) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) in human macrophages. Primary human monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) and a human macrophage cell line, i.e. differentiated THP-1 cells, were exposed to 5 or 20 μg/mL GO and GNP for 6 and 24 h to capture early and more persistent acute responses at realistic or slightly overdose concentrations. GO and GNP induced time-, dose- and macrophage type-specific differential expression of a substantial number of genes with some overlap between the two GRM types (up to 384 genes (9.6%) or 447 genes (20.4%) in THP-1 or MDM, respectively) but also a high number of genes exclusively deregulated from each material type. Furthermore, GRM responses on gene expression were highly different from those induced by inflammogenic material crystalline quartz (maximum of 64 (2.3%) or 318 (11.3%) common genes for MDM treated with 20 μg/mL GO and GNP, respectively). Further bioinformatics analysis revealed that GNP predominantly activated genes controlling inflammatory and apoptotic pathways whereas GO showed only limited inflammatory responses. Interestingly, both GRM affected the expression of genes related to antigen processing and presentation and in addition, GO activated pathways of neutrophil activation, degranulation and immunity in MDM. Overall, this study provides an extensive resource of potential toxicity mechanisms for future safety assessment of GRM in more advanced model systems to verify if the observed changes in gene expression in human macrophages could lead to long-term consequences on human health.
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- Daria Korejwo
- Particles-Biology Interactions Lab, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland; Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Particles-Biology Interactions Lab, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Particles-Biology Interactions Lab, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Particles-Biology Interactions Lab, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Particles-Biology Interactions Lab, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Particles-Biology Interactions Lab, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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Environmental Health and Safety of Engineered Nanomaterials. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8984-0_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Zhu L, You Y, Zhu M, Song Y, Zhang J, Hu J, Xu X, Xu X, Du Y, Ji J. Ferritin-Hijacking Nanoparticles Spatiotemporally Directing Endogenous Ferroptosis for Synergistic Anticancer Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2207174. [PMID: 36210735 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Existing ferroptosis as an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death primarily relies on importing exogenous iron. However, the excessive employment of toxic materials may cause potential adverse effects on human health. Herein, a ferritin-hijacking nanoparticle (Ce6-PEG-HKN15 ) is fabricated, by conjugating the ferritin-homing peptide HKN15 with the photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6) for endogenous ferroptosis without introducing Fenton-reactive metals. Once internalized, the designed Ce6-PEG-HKN15 NPs can specifically accumulate around ferritin. With laser irradiation, the activated Ce6 in nanoparticles potently generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) surrounding ferritin. Abundant ROS not only helps to destroy the iron storage protein and activate endogenous ferroptosis but also directly kill tumor cells. In turn, the released iron partially interacts with intracellular excess H2 O2 to produce O2 , thereby enhancing photodynamic therapy and further amplifying oxidative stress. Overall, this work highlights the possibility of endogenous ferroptosis via spatiotemporally destroying ferritin, offering a paradigm for synergistic ferroptosis-photodynamic antitumor therapy.
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- Luwen Zhu
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, Lishui, 323000, P. R. China
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Bellier N, Baipaywad P, Ryu N, Lee JY, Park H. Recent biomedical advancements in graphene oxide- and reduced graphene oxide-based nanocomposite nanocarriers. Biomater Res 2022; 26:65. [DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00313-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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AbstractRecently, nanocarriers, including micelles, polymers, carbon-based materials, liposomes, and other substances, have been developed for efficient delivery of drugs, nucleotides, and biomolecules. This review focuses on graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as active components in nanocarriers, because their chemical structures and easy functionalization can be valuable assets for in vitro and in vivo delivery. Herein, we describe the preparation, structure, and functionalization of GO and rGO. Additionally, their important properties to function as nanocarriers are presented, including their molecular interactions with various compounds, near-infrared light adsorption, and biocompatibility. Subsequently, their mechanisms and the most appealing examples of their delivery applications are summarized. Overall, GO- and rGO-based nanocomposites show great promise as multipurpose nanocarriers owing to their various potential applications in drug and gene delivery, phototherapy, bioimaging, biosensing, tissue engineering, and as antibacterial agents.
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Understanding the Role of the Lateral Dimensional Property of Graphene Oxide on Its Interactions with Renal Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227956. [PMID: 36432058 PMCID: PMC9697150 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Renal excretion is expected to be the major route for the elimination of biomedically applied nanoparticles from the body. Hence, understanding the nanomedicine-kidney interaction is crucially required, but it is still far from being understood. Herein, we explored the lateral dimension- (~70 nm and ~300 nm), dose- (1, 5, and 15 mg/kg in vivo and 0.1~250 μg/mL in vitro), and time-dependent (48 h and 7 d in vivo) deposition and injury of PEGylated graphene oxide sheets (GOs) in the kidney after i.v. injection in mice. We specially investigated the cytotoxic effects on three typical kidney cell types with which GO renal excretion is related: human renal glomerular endothelial cells (HRGECs) and human podocytes, and human proximal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2). By using in vivo fluorescence imaging and in situ Raman imaging and spectroscopic analysis, we revealed that GOs could gradually be eliminated from the kidneys, where the glomeruli and renal tubules are their target deposition sites, but only the high dose of GO injection induced obvious renal histological and ultrastructural changes. We showed that the high-dose GO-induced cytotoxicity included a cell viability decrease and cellular apoptosis increase. GO uptake by renal cells triggered cellular membrane damage (intracellular LDH release) and increased levels of oxidative stress (ROS level elevation and a decrease in the balance of the GSH/GSSG ratio) accompanied by a mitochondrial membrane potential decrease and up-regulation of the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-18, resulting in cellular apoptosis. GO treatments activated Keap1/Nrf2 signaling; however, the antioxidant function of Nrf2 could be inhibited by apoptotic engagement. GO-induced cytotoxicity was demonstrated to be associated with oxidative stress and an inflammation reaction. Generally, the l-GOs presented more pronounced cytotoxicity and more severe cellular injury than s-GOs did, demonstrating lateral size-dependent toxicity to the renal cells. More importantly, GO-induced cytotoxicity was independent of renal cell type. The results suggest that the dosage of GOs in biomedical applications should be considered and that more attention should be paid to the ability of a high dose of GO to cause renal deposition and potential nephrotoxicity.
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Wang Y, Li M, Wang S, Ma J, Liu Y, Guo H, Gao J, Yao L, He B, Hu L, Qu G, Jiang G. Deciphering the Effects of 2D Black Phosphorus on Disrupted Hematopoiesis and Pulmonary Immune Homeostasis Using a Developed Flow Cytometry Method. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:15869-15881. [PMID: 36227752 PMCID: PMC9671123 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c03675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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As an emerging two-dimensional nanomaterial with promising prospects, mono- or few-layer black phosphorus (BP) is potentially toxic to humans. We investigated the effects of two types of BPs on adult male mice through intratracheal instillation. Using the flow cytometry method, the generation, migration, and recruitment of immune cells in different organs have been characterized on days 1, 7, 14, and 21 post-exposure. Compared with small BP (S-BP, lateral size at ∼188 nm), large BP (L-BP, lateral size at ∼326 nm) induced a stronger stress lymphopoiesis and B cell infiltration into the alveolar sac. More importantly, L-BP dramatically increased peripheral neutrophil (NE) counts up to 1.9-fold on day 21 post-exposure. Decreased expression of the CXCR4 on NEs, an important regulator of NE retention in the bone marrow, explained the increased NE release into the circulation induced by L-BP. Therefore, BP triggers systemic inflammation via the disruption of both the generation and migration of inflammatory immune cells.
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- Yuanyuan Wang
- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- Research
Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of
Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- Research
Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of
Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School
of Environmental, Hangzhou Institute for
Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School
of Environmental, Hangzhou Institute for
Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School
of Environmental, Hangzhou Institute for
Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Institute
of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School
of Environmental, Hangzhou Institute for
Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Institute
of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School
of Environmental, Hangzhou Institute for
Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- College
of Resources and Environment, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Institute
of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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Dabrowski B, Zuchowska A, Brzozka Z. Graphene oxide internalization into mammalian cells – a review. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 221:112998. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Rahimi S, Chen Y, Zareian M, Pandit S, Mijakovic I. Cellular and subcellular interactions of graphene-based materials with cancerous and non-cancerous cells. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 189:114467. [PMID: 35914588 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Despite significant advances in early detection and personalized treatment, cancer is still among the leading causes of death globally. One of the possible anticancer approaches that is presently receiving a lot of attention is the development of nanocarriers capable of specific and efficient delivery of anticancer drugs. Graphene-based materials are promising nanocarriers in this respect, due to their high drug loading capacity and biocompatibility. In this review, we present an overview on the interactions of graphene-based materials with normal mammalian cells at the molecular level as well as cellular and subcellular levels, including plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, and membrane-bound organelles such as lysosomes, mitochondria, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and peroxisome. In parallel, we assemble the knowledge about the interactions of graphene-based materials with cancerous cells, that are considered as the potential applications of these materials for cancer therapy including metastasis treatment, targeted drug delivery, and differentiation to non-cancer stem cells. We highlight the influence of key parameters, such as the size and surface chemistry of graphene-based materials that govern the efficiency of internalization and biocompatibility of these particles in vitro and in vivo. Finally, this review aims to correlate the key parameters of graphene-based nanomaterials specially graphene oxide, such as size and surface modifications, to their interactions with the cancerous and non-cancerous cells for designing and engineering them for bio-applications and especially for therapeutic purposes.
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- Shadi Rahimi
- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden.
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden; State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material and Green Paper-making, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden; The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
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Hu CX, Read O, Shin Y, Chen Y, Wang J, Boyes M, Zeng N, Panigrahi A, Kostarelos K, Larrosa I, Vranic S, Casiraghi C. Effects of Lateral Size, Thickness, and Stabilizer Concentration on the Cytotoxicity of Defect-Free Graphene Nanosheets: Implications for Biological Applications. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2022; 5:12626-12636. [PMID: 36185165 PMCID: PMC9513747 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.2c02403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
In this work, we apply liquid cascade centrifugation to highly concentrated graphene dispersions produced by liquid-phase exfoliation in water with an insoluble bis-pyrene stabilizer to obtain fractions containing nanosheets with different lateral size distributions. The concentration, stability, size, thickness, and the cytotoxicity profile are studied as a function of the initial stabilizer concentration for each fraction. Our results show that there is a critical initial amount of stabilizer (0.4 mg/mL) above which the dispersions show reduced concentration, stability, and biocompatibility, no matter the lateral size of the flakes.
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- Chen-Xia Hu
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, AV Hill Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- National
Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, AV Hill Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- National
Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), UAB Campus Bellaterra, Barcelona 08193, Spain
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, AV Hill Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- National
Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Chortarea S, Kuru OC, Netkueakul W, Pelin M, Keshavan S, Song Z, Ma B, Gómes J, Abalos EV, Luna LAVD, Loret T, Fordham A, Drummond M, Kontis N, Anagnostopoulos G, Paterakis G, Cataldi P, Tubaro A, Galiotis C, Kinloch I, Fadeel B, Bussy C, Kostarelos K, Buerki-Thurnherr T, Prato M, Bianco A, Wick P. Hazard assessment of abraded thermoplastic composites reinforced with reduced graphene oxide. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:129053. [PMID: 35650742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Graphene-related materials (GRMs) are subject to intensive investigations and considerable progress has been made in recent years in terms of safety assessment. However, limited information is available concerning the hazard potential of GRM-containing products such as graphene-reinforced composites. In the present study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of the potential biological effects of particles released through an abrasion process from reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-reinforced composites of polyamide 6 (PA6), a widely used engineered thermoplastic polymer, in comparison to as-produced rGO. First, a panel of well-established in vitro models, representative of the immune system and possible target organs such as the lungs, the gut, and the skin, was applied. Limited responses to PA6-rGO exposure were found in the different in vitro models. Only as-produced rGO induced substantial adverse effects, in particular in macrophages. Since inhalation of airborne materials is a key occupational concern, we then sought to test whether the in vitro responses noted for these materials would translate into adverse effects in vivo. To this end, the response at 1, 7 and 28 days after a single pulmonary exposure was evaluated in mice. In agreement with the in vitro data, PA6-rGO induced a modest and transient pulmonary inflammation, resolved by day 28. In contrast, rGO induced a longer-lasting, albeit moderate inflammation that did not lead to tissue remodeling within 28 days. Taken together, the present study suggests a negligible impact on human health under acute exposure conditions of GRM fillers such as rGO when released from composites at doses expected at the workplace.
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- Savvina Chortarea
- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 177 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Avanzare Innovacion Tecnologica S.L. 26370 Navarrete, Spain
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- Instituto de Tecnologías Químicas de La Rioja (InterQuímica), 26370 Navarrete, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom; National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom; National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom; National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom; National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT), 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT), 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT), 26504 Patras, Greece
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT), 26504 Patras, Greece; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 177 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom; National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom; National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona 08193, Spain
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy; Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia San Sebastián, Spain; Basque Foundation for Science (IKERBASQUE), 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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Zhu J, Liu L, Ma J, Fu Q, Zheng Z, Du E, Xu Y, Zhang Z. Biotransformation of graphene oxide within lung fluids could intensify its synergistic biotoxicity effect with cadmium by inhibiting cellular efflux of cadmium. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 306:119421. [PMID: 35533959 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has been widely studied and applied in numerous industrial fields and biomedical fields for its excellent physical and chemical properties. Along with the production and applications of GO persist increasing, the environmental health and safety risk (EHS) of GO has been widely studied. However, previous studies almost focused on the biotoxicity of pristine GO under a relatively high exposure dose, without considering its transformation process within environmental and biological mediums. Meanwhile, its secondary toxicity or synergistic effects have not been taken seriously. Here, two different kinds of artificial lung fluids were adopted to incubate pristine GO to mimic the biotransformation process of GO in the lung fluids. And, we explored that biotransformation within the artificial lung fluids could significantly change the physicochemical properties of GO and could enhance its biotoxicity. To reveal the synergistic effects of GO and toxic metal ions, we uncovered that GO could enhance the intracellular content of metal ions by inhibiting the efflux function of ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporters which are distributed on the cellular membrane, and artificial lung fluids incubation of GO could enhance this synergistic effect. Finally, toxic metal ions induced a series of toxic reactions through oxidative stress response and promoted cell death. Moreover, consistent with the results of in vitro experiments, the lungs of mice exposed to GOs combined with Cd exhibited significant inflammation and oxidative stress compared with Cd treatment alone, and it was more remarkable within the mice which were treated with bio-transformed GOs. In summary, this study explored the impact and mechanism of biotransformation of GO in the lung fluids on the synergistic and secondary effects between GO and metal ions.
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- Jianqiang Zhu
- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.
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Ding X, Ma Y, Liu Q, Pang Y, Cao Y, Zhang T. How UV radiation and pH alternation impact graphene oxide mediated environmental toxicant adsorption and resulting safety characteristics - A toxicology study beyond a classic carrier effect. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134627. [PMID: 35439484 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Once released into water, the widely used graphene oxide (GO) is likely to adsorb classical environmental pollutants, exemplified by Microcystin-LR (MCLR) that is a representative double-bond rich liver-toxic endotoxin. While GO-mediated carrier effect is fairly predictable, the involvement of environmental factors like UV and pH may add additional level of sophistication as these factors may impact the adsorption capacity of GO to MCLR. Here, we firstly investigated the changes of GO structure under different UV-radiation durations and pH conditions with a view to establish the correlation in terms of MCLR adsorption onto GO. We demonstrated that GO reduction especially oxygen-containing groups reduction induced by UV- radiation caused the compromised adsorption MCLR capacity on GO. Besides, the higher pH decreased the non-biological MCLR adsorption to GO by reducing GO defect sites and increasing electrostatic repulsion. These abiotic discoveries were further investigated to compare the safety features of GO-MCLR complex. Under dark condition (pH = 7), we revealed the cytotoxicity of GO-MCLR to normal liver cells, which involved the ROS generation and cell ferroptosis caused by Fe2+ accumulation. Introduction of UV and pH alternation in environment impacted GO-mediated environmental toxicant adsorption and resulting safety characteristics, which reminded us environmental factors should not be ignored in the GO-mediated carrier effect.
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- Xiaomeng Ding
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Coreas R, Castillo C, Li Z, Yan D, Gao Z, Chen J, Bitounis D, Parviz D, Strano MS, Demokritou P, Zhong W. Biological Impacts of Reduced Graphene Oxide Affected by Protein Corona Formation. Chem Res Toxicol 2022; 35:1244-1256. [PMID: 35706338 PMCID: PMC9842398 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Applications of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in many different areas have been gradually increasing owing to its unique physicochemical characteristics, demanding more understanding of their biological impacts. Herein, we assessed the toxicological effects of rGO in mammary epithelial cells. Because the as-synthesized rGO was dissolved in sodium cholate to maintain a stable aqueous dispersion, we hypothesize that changing the cholate concentration in the dispersion may alter the surface property of rGO and subsequently affect its cellular toxicity. Thus, four types of rGO were prepared and compared: rGO dispersed in 4 and 2 mg/mL sodium cholate, labeled as rGO and concentrated-rGO (c-rGO), respectively, and rGO and c-rGO coated with a protein corona through 1 h incubation in culture media, correspondingly named pro-rGO and pro-c-rGO. Notably, c-rGO and pro-c-rGO exhibited higher toxicity than rGO and pro-rGO and also caused higher reactive oxygen species production, more lipid membrane peroxidation, and more significant disruption of mitochondrial-based ATP synthesis. In all toxicological assessments, pro-c-rGO induced more severe adverse impacts than c-rGO. Further examination of the material surface, protein adsorption, and cellular uptake showed that the surface of c-rGO was coated with a lower content of surfactant and adsorbed more proteins, which may result in the higher cellular uptake observed with pro-c-rGO than pro-rGO. Several proteins involved in cellular redox mediation were also more enriched in pro-c-rGO. These results support the strong correlation between dispersant coating and corona formation and their subsequent cellular impacts. Future studies in this direction could reveal a deeper understanding of the correlation and the specific cellular pathways involved and help gain knowledge on how the toxicity of rGO could be modulated through surface modification, guiding the sustainable applications of rGO.
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- Roxana Coreas
- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Nanofabrication Facility, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, HSPH-NIEHS Nanosafety Center, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, HSPH-NIEHS Nanosafety Center, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States,Department of Chemistry, University of California – Riverside, California 92521, United States
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Grilli F, Hajimohammadi Gohari P, Zou S. Characteristics of Graphene Oxide for Gene Transfection and Controlled Release in Breast Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126802. [PMID: 35743245 PMCID: PMC9224565 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Functionalized graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles are being increasingly employed for designing modern drug delivery systems because of their high degree of functionalization, high surface area with exceptional loading capacity, and tunable dimensions. With intelligent controlled release and gene silencing capability, GO is an effective nanocarrier that permits the targeted delivery of small drug molecules, antibodies, nucleic acids, and peptides to the liquid or solid tumor sites. However, the toxicity and biocompatibility of GO-based formulations should be evaluated, as these nanomaterials may introduce aggregations or may accumulate in normal tissues while targeting tumors or malignant cells. These side effects may potentially be impacted by the dosage, exposure time, flake size, shape, functional groups, and surface charges. In this review, the strategies to deliver the nucleic acid via the functionalization of GO flakes are summarized to describe the specific targeting of liquid and solid breast tumors. In addition, we describe the current approaches aimed at optimizing the controlled release towards a reduction in GO accumulation in non-specific tissues in terms of the cytotoxicity while maximizing the drug efficacy. Finally, the challenges and future research perspectives are briefly discussed.
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- Francesca Grilli
- Metrology Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada; (F.G.); (P.H.G.)
- Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University of Ottawa, 800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Metrology Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada; (F.G.); (P.H.G.)
- Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University of Ottawa, 800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Metrology Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada; (F.G.); (P.H.G.)
- Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-613-949-9675
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Ma R, Xia W, Zhang R, Fan G, Sun L, Qiu L, Cui J, Ju S, Wu P, Yang J, Xiong J, Yu Q. Adjuvant-free cellulose nanofiber vaccine induces permanent humoral immune response in mouse. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:345103. [PMID: 35580558 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac705b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Vaccines have become one of the most effective strategies to deal with various infectious diseases and chronic noninfectious diseases, such as SARS virus, Novel Coronavirus, cancer, etc. However, recent studies have found that the neutralizing antibody titers induced by vaccines would drop to half level or even lower after vaccination. In this study, we designed a novel small-sized positively charged nanofiber-1 (PEI-CNF-1) as a vaccine carrier, which can induce a high long-term humoral immune response by controlled release of antigen. Further studies showed that PEI-CNF-1 could significantly induce the release of immune response factor IL-1βand bone marrow-derived cell (BMDC) maturation. Moreover, compare to other cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), PEI-CNF-1 combined antigen (ovalbumin, OVA) induced and maintained the highest and longest antibody titers after vaccination. Interestingly, the antibody titers have no significant difference between at 21 and 90 d. Mechanically, we found that PEI-NCF-1 not only could control the slow-release of antigen, but also could be more easily swallowed by macrophages and metabolized by the bodies, thus presenting antigen more effectively. In conclusion, we believe that PEI-CNF-1 have a very high application prospect in inducing long-term humoral immune response, so as to achieve efficient prevention effect to epidemic viruses.
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- Ronglin Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou 215009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Cytotoxicity Testing, Sanitation & Environment Technology Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou 215009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou 215009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou 215009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Lasocka I, Jastrzębska E, Zuchowska A, Skibniewska E, Skibniewski M, Szulc-Dąbrowska L, Pasternak I, Sitek J, Hubalek Kalbacova M. Graphene 2D platform is safe and cytocompatibile for HaCaT cells growing under static and dynamic conditions. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:610-628. [PMID: 36170236 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2127128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
The study concerns the influence of graphene monolayer, as a 2 D platform, on cell viability, cytoskeleton, adhesions sites andmorphology of mitochondria of keratinocytes (HaCaT) under static conditions. Based on quantitative and immunofluorescent analysis, it could be stated that graphene substrate does not cause any damage to membrane or disruption of other monitored parameters. Spindle poles and cytokinesis bridges indicating proliferation of cells on this graphene substrate were detected. Moreover, the keratinocyte migration rate on the graphene substrate was comparable to control glass substrate when the created wound was completely closed after 38 hours. HaCaT morphology and viability were also assessed under dynamic conditions (lab on a chip - micro scale). For this purpose, microfluidic graphene system was designed and constructed. No differences as well as no anomalies were observed during cultivation of these cells on the graphene or glass substrates in relation to cultivation conditions: static (macro scale) and dynamic (micro scale). Only natural percentage of dead cells was determined using different methods, which proved that the graphene as the 2 D platform is cytocompatible with keratinocytes. The obtained results encourage the use of the designed lab on a chip system in toxicity testing of graphene also on other cells and further research on the use of graphene monolayers to produce bio-bandages for skin wounds in animal tests.
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- Iwona Lasocka
- Department of Biology of Animal Environment, Institute of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Biology of Animal Environment, Institute of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Pathological Physiology, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.,Faculty of Health Studies, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic
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Ghazimoradi MM, Ghorbani MH, Ebadian E, Hassani A, Mirzababaei S, Hodjat M, Navaei-Nigjeh M, Abdollahi M. Epigenetic effects of graphene oxide and its derivatives: A mini-review. MUTATION RESEARCH. GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2022; 878:503483. [PMID: 35649677 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2022.503483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO), an engineered nanomaterial, has a two-dimensional structure with carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal array. While it has been widely used in many industries, such as biomedicine, electronics, and biosensors, there are still concerns over its safety. Recently, many studies have focused on the potential toxicity of GO. Epigenetic toxicity is an important aspect of a material's toxicological profile, since changes in gene expression have been associated with carcinogenicity and disease progression. In this review, we focus on the epigenetic alterations caused by GO, including DNA methylation, histone modification, and altered expression of non-coding RNAs. GO can affect DNA methyltransferase activity and disrupt the methylation of cytosine bases in DNA strands, leading to alteration of genome expression. Modulation of histones by GO, targeting histone deacetylase and demethylase, as well as dysregulation of miRNA and lncRNA expression have been reported. Further studies are required to determine the mechanisms of GO-induced epigenetic alterations.
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- Mohammad Mahdi Ghazimoradi
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran; Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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