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Gawish RA, Samy EM, Aziz MM. Ferulic acid protects against gamma-radiation induced liver injury via regulating JAK/STAT/Nrf2 pathways. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 753:109895. [PMID: 38244663 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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This study aims to evaluate the effect and underlying mechanism of ferulic acid (FA) in alleviating the acute liver injury by ionizing radiation (IR) in vivo. Rats were divided into 4groups (Groups: control, 6Gy irradiated (IRR), FA (50 mg/kg) and FA + IRR). The results showed that FA can effectively inhibit liver damage and restore the structure and function of the liver. In mechanism, FA prevented IR-induced liver fibrosis and blocked the JAK/STAT signaling pathway to effectively inhibit the hepatic inflammatory response; and inhibited IR-induced oxidative stress (OS) by upregulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway and promoting the synthesis of several antioxidants. Moreover, FA inhibited ferroptosis in the liver by stimulating the expression of GPX4 and SLC7A11. FA reduced lipid peroxidation by downregulation of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and iron aggregation, thus inhibiting ferroptosis and alleviating IR-induced liver injury. In conclusion, the current study suggests the potential complex mechanisms underlying the mitigating impact of FA in IR-induced ferroptotic liver damage.
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- Rania A Gawish
- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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Huang ST, Lu JH, Jualo SM, Tayo LL, Mansor WNW, Lai YC, Wang CL, Chao HR. Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) Nanoparticle Toxicity in a Caenorhabditis elegans Model. TOXICS 2023; 11:989. [PMID: 38133390 PMCID: PMC10747172 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11120989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Titanium dioxide is a compound that is used in the food, cosmetic, and paint industries; however, it is still toxic to humans and the environment. This study determined the toxicities of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) in a Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) model. The effects of commercially available (C-TiO2) and synthetically (S-TiO2) prepared TiO2 NP solutions on lethality, lifespan, growth, reproduction, locomotion, and gene expression were studied in C. elegans. Exposure to TiO2 NPs (0.0, 0.01, 0.1, 1.0, and 10 mg/L) did not result in any change to the survival rate or body length of the nematodes, regardless of the concentration. However, there was a decrease in the reproduction (brood size) and locomotion (body bending and head thrashing) of the nematodes as the TiO2 NP concentration increased. The longevity of the nematodes was shortened following TiO2 NP exposure. The gene expression of sod-1, sod-3, ctl-1, ctl-2, cyp35A2, mlt-1, and mlt-2 in the nematodes showed that there was an overexpression of all genes when the worms were exposed to 1 mg/L C-TiO2 or 10 mg/L S-TiO2. It was therefore concluded that compared with S-TiO2, C-TiO2 possibly causes more toxicity or genotoxicity in the C. elegans model.
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- Sen-Ting Huang
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung County, Neipu 912, Taiwan;
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pingtung Veterans General Hospital, Pingtung County, Pingtung City 900, Taiwan
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- Center for Agricultural, Forestry, Fishery, Livestock and Aquaculture Carbon Emission Inventory and Emerging Compounds, General Research Service Center, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung County, Neipu 912, Taiwan;
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering and Science, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines; (S.M.J.); (L.L.T.)
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering and Science, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines; (S.M.J.); (L.L.T.)
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- Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology & Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur 21300, Malaysia;
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- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Yanchao, Kaohsiung City 824005, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Cheng Shiu University, Niaosong District, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan;
- Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Niaosong District, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung County, Neipu 912, Taiwan;
- School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering and Science, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines; (S.M.J.); (L.L.T.)
- Institute of Food Safety Management, College of Agriculture, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung County, Neipu 912, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Sanmin, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Gackowski M, Osmałek T, Froelich A, Otto F, Schneider R, Lulek J. Phototoxic or Photoprotective?-Advances and Limitations of Titanium (IV) Oxide in Dermal Formulations-A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098159. [PMID: 37175865 PMCID: PMC10179435 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098159] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The widespread role of titanium (IV) oxide (TiO2) in many industries makes this substance of broad scientific interest. TiO2 can act as both a photoprotector and photocatalyst, and the potential for its role in both applications increases when present in nanometer-sized crystals. Its sunlight-scattering properties are used extensively in sunscreens. Furthermore, attempts have been made to incorporate TiO2 into dermal formulations of photolabile drugs. However, the propensity to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) rendering this material potentially cytotoxic limits its role. Therefore, modifications of TiO2 nanoparticles (e.g., its polymorphic form, size, shape, and surface modifications) are used in an effort to reduce its photocatalytic effects. This review provides an overview of the potential risks arising from and opportunities presented by the use of TiO2 in skin care formulations.
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- Michał Gackowski
- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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Kose O, Mantecca P, Costa A, Carrière M. Putative adverse outcome pathways for silver nanoparticle toxicity on mammalian male reproductive system: a literature review. Part Fibre Toxicol 2023; 20:1. [PMID: 36604752 PMCID: PMC9814206 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-022-00511-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) are conceptual frameworks that organize knowledge about biological interactions and toxicity mechanisms. They present a sequence of events commencing with initial interaction(s) of a stressor, which defines the perturbation in a biological system (molecular initiating event, MIE), and a dependent series of key events (KEs), ending with an adverse outcome (AO). AOPs have recently become the subject of intense studies in a view to better understand the mechanisms of nanomaterial (NM) toxicity. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are one of the most explored nanostructures and are extensively used in various application. This, in turn, has increased the potential for interactions of Ag NPs with environments, and toxicity to human health. The aim of this study was to construct a putative AOPs (pAOP) related to reproductive toxicity of Ag NPs, in order to lay the groundwork for a better comprehension of mechanisms affecting both undesired toxicity (against human cell) and expected toxicity (against microorganisms). METHODS PubMed and Scopus were systematically searched for peer-reviewed studies examining reproductive toxicity potential of Ag NPs. The quality of selected studies was assessed through ToxRTool. Eventually, forty-eight studies published between 2005 and 2022 were selected to identify the mechanisms of Ag NPs impact on reproductive function in human male. The biological endpoints, measurements, and results were extracted from these studies. Where possible, endpoints were assigned to a potential KE and an AO using expert judgment. Then, KEs were classified at each major level of biological organization. RESULTS We identified the impairment of intracellular SH-containing biomolecules, which are major cellular antioxidants, as a putative MIE, with subsequent KEs defined as ROS accumulation, mitochondrial damage, DNA damage and lipid peroxidation, apoptosis, reduced production of reproductive hormones and reduced quality of sperm. These successive KEs may result in impaired male fertility (AO). CONCLUSION This research recapitulates and schematically represents complex literature data gathered from different biological levels and propose a pAOP related to the reproductive toxicity induced by AgNPs. The development of AOPs specific to NMs should be encouraged in order to provide new insights to gain a better understanding of NP toxicity.
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- Ozge Kose
- grid.457348.90000 0004 0630 1517Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES-CIBEST, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- grid.7563.70000 0001 2174 1754Polaris Research Centre, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- grid.5326.20000 0001 1940 4177CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES-CIBEST, 38000, Grenoble, France.
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Zhang N, Xiong G, Liu Z. Toxicity of metal-based nanoparticles: Challenges in the nano era. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1001572. [PMID: 36619393 PMCID: PMC9822575 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1001572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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With the rapid progress of nanotechnology, various nanoparticles (NPs) have been applicated in our daily life. In the field of nanotechnology, metal-based NPs are an important component of engineered NPs, including metal and metal oxide NPs, with a variety of biomedical applications. However, the unique physicochemical properties of metal-based NPs confer not only promising biological effects but also pose unexpected toxic threats to human body at the same time. For safer application of metal-based NPs in humans, we should have a comprehensive understanding of NP toxicity. In this review, we summarize our current knowledge about metal-based NPs, including the physicochemical properties affecting their toxicity, mechanisms of their toxicity, their toxicological assessment, the potential strategies to mitigate their toxicity and current status of regulatory movement on their toxicity. Hopefully, in the near future, through the convergence of related disciplines, the development of nanotoxicity research will be significantly promoted, thereby making the application of metal-based NPs in humans much safer.
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- Naiding Zhang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Science and Research, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Zhenjie Liu,
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Yao Y, Zhang T, Tang M. A critical review of advances in reproductive toxicity of common nanomaterials to Caenorhabditis elegans and influencing factors. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 306:119270. [PMID: 35398402 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In recent decades, nanotechnology has rapidly developed. Therefore, there is growing concern about the potential environmental risks of nanoparticles (NPs). Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) has been used as a powerful tool for studying the potential ecotoxicological impacts of nanomaterials from the whole animal level to single cell level, especially in the area of reproduction. In this review, we discuss the reproductive toxicity of common nanomaterials in C. elegans, such as metal-based nanomaterial (silver nanoparticles (NPs), gold NPs, zinc oxide NPs, copper oxide NPs), carbon-based nanomaterial (graphene oxide, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, fullerene nanoparticles), polymeric NPs, silica NPs, quantum dots, and the potential mechanisms involved. This insights into the toxic effects of existing nanomaterials on the human reproductive system. In addition, we summarize how the physicochemical properties (e.g., size, charge, surface modification, shape) of nanomaterials influence their reproductive toxicity. Overall, using C. elegans as a platform to develop rapid detection techniques and prediction methods for nanomaterial reproductive toxicity is expected to reduce the gap between biosafety evaluation of nanomaterials and their application.
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- Yongshuai Yao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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Hou J, Hu C, Li P, Lin D. Multidimensional bioresponses in nematodes contribute to the antagonistic toxic interaction between pentachlorophenol and TiO 2 nanoparticles in soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127587. [PMID: 34740505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Interactions between nanomaterials (NMs) and coexisting contaminants are important contributors to their joint biological effects, while the reverse actions of bioresponses in determining the toxic interaction between NMs and contaminants were rarely understood. Here, we investigated the toxic interaction and mechanism between TiO2 NMs (nTiO2) and pentachlorophenol (PCP) in soil using the model nematode (Caenorhabditis elegans). PCP (0.5-50 mg/kg) and nTiO2 (50-5000 mg/kg) co-exposures induced antagonistic effects on the survival, growth, and locomotion of nematodes, and the levels of ultrastructural damage and oxidative stress exhibited consistent alterations. Soil PCP concentrations changed insignificantly after the single or combined exposures, indicating a negligible direct interaction between PCP and nTiO2 under the soil condition. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that after 50 mg/kg PCP exposure, half of differentially expressed genes were involved in epidermal collagen synthesis, while the PCP-nTiO2 co-exposure particularly activated genes related to antistress responses and the positive regulation of physiological functions. Further biochemical analysis demonstrated the antagonistic interactions were derived from two aspects: 1) PCP-induced epidermal collagen incrassation lowered the bioaccumulation and toxicity of nTiO2; 2) nTiO2-activated glutathione detoxification pathway alleviated PCP-induced toxicity. These findings highlight the key role of bioresponses in determining toxic interactions between NMs and co-contaminants.
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- Jie Hou
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Ecological Civilization Academy, Anji 313300, China.
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Overview of Adverse Outcome Pathways and Current Applications on Nanomaterials. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1357:415-439. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-88071-2_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hofer S, Hofstätter N, Punz B, Hasenkopf I, Johnson L, Himly M. Immunotoxicity of nanomaterials in health and disease: Current challenges and emerging approaches for identifying immune modifiers in susceptible populations. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 14:e1804. [PMID: 36416020 PMCID: PMC9787548 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nanosafety assessment has experienced an intense era of research during the past decades driven by a vivid interest of regulators, industry, and society. Toxicological assays based on in vitro cellular models have undergone an evolution from experimentation using nanoparticulate systems on singular epithelial cell models to employing advanced complex models more realistically mimicking the respective body barriers for analyzing their capacity to alter the immune state of exposed individuals. During this phase, a number of lessons were learned. We have thus arrived at a state where the next chapters have to be opened, pursuing the following objectives: (1) to elucidate underlying mechanisms, (2) to address effects on vulnerable groups, (3) to test material mixtures, and (4) to use realistic doses on (5) sophisticated models. Moreover, data reproducibility has become a significant demand. In this context, we studied the emerging concept of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) from the perspective of immune activation and modulation resulting in pro-inflammatory versus tolerogenic responses. When considering the interaction of nanomaterials with biological systems, protein corona formation represents the relevant molecular initiating event (e.g., by potential alterations of nanomaterial-adsorbed proteins). Using this as an example, we illustrate how integrated experimental-computational workflows combining in vitro assays with in silico models aid in data enrichment and upon comprehensive ontology-annotated (meta)data upload to online repositories assure FAIRness (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability). Such digital twinning may, in future, assist in early-stage decision-making during therapeutic development, and hence, promote safe-by-design innovation in nanomedicine. Moreover, it may, in combination with in silico-based exposure-relevant dose-finding, serve for risk monitoring in particularly loaded areas, for example, workplaces, taking into account pre-existing health conditions. This article is categorized under: Toxicology and Regulatory Issues in Nanomedicine > Toxicology of Nanomaterials.
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- Sabine Hofer
- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Biosciences & Medical BiologyParis Lodron University of SalzburgSalzburgAustria
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Biosciences & Medical BiologyParis Lodron University of SalzburgSalzburgAustria
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Biosciences & Medical BiologyParis Lodron University of SalzburgSalzburgAustria
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Biosciences & Medical BiologyParis Lodron University of SalzburgSalzburgAustria
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Biosciences & Medical BiologyParis Lodron University of SalzburgSalzburgAustria
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Biosciences & Medical BiologyParis Lodron University of SalzburgSalzburgAustria
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Prasad M, Kumar R, Buragohain L, Kumari A, Ghosh M. Organoid Technology: A Reliable Developmental Biology Tool for Organ-Specific Nanotoxicity Evaluation. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:696668. [PMID: 34631696 PMCID: PMC8495170 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.696668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Engineered nanomaterials are bestowed with certain inherent physicochemical properties unlike their parent materials, rendering them suitable for the multifaceted needs of state-of-the-art biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications. The log-phase development of nano-science along with improved "bench to beside" conversion carries an enhanced probability of human exposure with numerous nanoparticles. Thus, toxicity assessment of these novel nanoscale materials holds a key to ensuring the safety aspects or else the global biome will certainly face a debacle. The toxicity may span from health hazards due to direct exposure to indirect means through food chain contamination or environmental pollution, even causing genotoxicity. Multiple ways of nanotoxicity evaluation include several in vitro and in vivo methods, with in vitro methods occupying the bulk of the "experimental space." The underlying reason may be multiple, but ethical constraints in in vivo animal experiments are a significant one. Two-dimensional (2D) monoculture is undoubtedly the most exploited in vitro method providing advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, high throughput, and reproducibility. However, it often fails to mimic a tissue or organ which possesses a defined three-dimensional structure (3D) along with intercellular communication machinery. Instead, microtissues such as spheroids or organoids having a precise 3D architecture and proximate in vivo tissue-like behavior can provide a more realistic evaluation than 2D monocultures. Recent developments in microfluidics and bioreactor-based organoid synthesis have eased the difficulties to prosper nano-toxicological analysis in organoid models surpassing the obstacle of ethical issues. The present review will enlighten applications of organoids in nanotoxicological evaluation, their advantages, and prospects toward securing commonplace nano-interventions.
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- Minakshi Prasad
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Salzer L, Witting M. Quo Vadis Caenorhabditis elegans Metabolomics-A Review of Current Methods and Applications to Explore Metabolism in the Nematode. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11050284. [PMID: 33947148 PMCID: PMC8146106 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11050284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Metabolomics and lipidomics recently gained interest in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). The fast development, easy cultivation and existing forward and reverse genetic tools make the small nematode an ideal organism for metabolic investigations in development, aging, different disease models, infection, or toxicology research. The conducted type of analysis is strongly depending on the biological question and requires different analytical approaches. Metabolomic analyses in C. elegans have been performed using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, direct infusion mass spectrometry (DI-MS), gas-chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) or combinations of them. In this review we provide general information on the employed techniques and their advantages and disadvantages in regard to C. elegans metabolomics. Additionally, we reviewed different fields of application, e.g., longevity, starvation, aging, development or metabolism of secondary metabolites such as ascarosides or maradolipids. We also summarised applied bioinformatic tools that recently have been used for the evaluation of metabolomics or lipidomics data from C. elegans. Lastly, we curated metabolites and lipids from the reviewed literature, enabling a prototypic collection which serves as basis for a future C. elegans specific metabolome database.
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- Liesa Salzer
- Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany;
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- Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany;
- Metabolomics and Proteomics Core, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- Chair of Analytical Food Chemistry, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 2, 85354 Freising, Germany
- Correspondence:
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The potential effect of methylseleninic acid (MSA) against γ-irradiation induced testicular damage in rats: Impact on JAK/STAT pathway. Arch Biochem Biophys 2019; 679:108205. [PMID: 31758927 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2019.108205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study suggested that methylseleninic acid (MSA) could respond to the inflammatory signaling associated with ionizing radiation-induced testicular damage. Mature male rats were divided into four groups: negative control, whole body γ-irradiated (IRR) (5 Gy), MSA (0.5 mg/kg, daily for nine consecutive days), and MSA+ IRR groups. MSA increased serum testosterone level and testicular glutathione peroxidase (GPx) as well as decreased the percentage of sperm abnormalities. Radiation prompted inflammatory signaling in the testes through increasing phospho-janus kinase1 (p-JAK1), phospho-signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (p-STAT3) protein expressions. This induced increment in the inflammatory markers including nuclear factor- kappa B (NF-κB) and interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) levels. Also, radiation induced elevation of nitric oxide (NO) and malondialdhyde (MDA) levels with consequent reduction in testicular reduced glutathione level (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. MSA significantly counteracted the radiation effect on testicular nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) and suppressor of cytokine signaling (Socs3) protein expressions. In summary, this investigation proposed that MSA preserved spermatogenesis through increasing testosterone levels and GPx activity. Additionally, it diminished testicular inflammation by increasing of Nrf2 and Socs3 levels leading to reducing of p-JAK1, p-STAT3 and NF-κB levels. Histopathological examination results of testicular tissues showed a coincidence with the biochemical analysis.
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Gonciar D, Mocan T, Matea CT, Zdrehus C, Mosteanu O, Mocan L, Pop T. Nanotechnology in metastatic cancer treatment: Current Achievements and Future Research Trends. J Cancer 2019; 10:1358-1369. [PMID: 31031845 PMCID: PMC6485233 DOI: 10.7150/jca.28394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The systemic spread of malignant cells from a primary site, a process termed metastasis represents a global challenge in cancer treatment. There is a real need to develop novel therapy strategies and nanomedicine may have remarkable and valuable contribution through specific and selective delivery of chemotherapeutic agents, through its intrinsic cytotoxic activity or through imaging applications, appealing also in the context of cancer personalized therapy. This review is focused on the applications of nanoparticles in the treatment of metastatic cancer, particularly on the possible effect on cell stabilization, growth inhibition, eventual interaction with adhesion molecules and antiangiogenic effect.
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Affiliation(s)
- Diana Gonciar
- Third Surgery Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Physiology Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Third Surgery Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Third Surgery Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Third Surgery Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Third Surgery Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Nanomedicine Department, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology "Prof.Dr. Octavian Fodor" Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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Su H, Li Z, Lazar L, Alhamoud Y, Song X, Li J, Wang Y, Fiati Kenston SS, Lqbal MZ, Wu A, Li Z, Hua Q, Ding M, Zhao J. In vitro evaluation of the toxicity and underlying molecular mechanisms of Janus Fe 3 O 4 -TiO 2 nanoparticles in human liver cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2018; 33:1078-1088. [PMID: 30098274 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
Recent studies show that Janus Fe3 O4 -TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) have potential applications as a multifunctional agent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer. However, little work has been done on their biological effects. To evaluate the toxicity and underlying molecular mechanisms of Janus Fe3 O4 -TiO2 nanoparticles, an in vitro study using a human liver cell line HL-7702 cells was conducted. For comparison, the Janus Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs parent material TiO2 NPs was also evaluated. Results showed that both Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs and TiO2 NPs decreased cell viability and ATP levels when applied in treatment, but increased malonaldehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Mitochondria JC-1 staining assay showed that mitochondrial membrane permeability injury occurred in both NPs treated cells. Cell viability analysis showed that TiO2 NPs induced slightly higher cytotoxicity than Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs in HL7702 cells. Western blotting indicated that both TiO2 NPs and Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs could induce apoptosis, inflammation, and carcinogenesis related signal protein alterations. Comparatively, Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs induced higher signal protein expressions than TiO2 NPs under a high treatment dose. However, under a low dose (6.25 μg/cm2 ), neither NPs had any significant toxicity on HL7702 cells. In addition, our results suggest both Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs and TiO2 NPs could induce oxidative stress and have a potential carcinogenetic effect in vitro. Further studies are needed to elaborate the detailed mechanisms of toxicity induced by a high dose of Fe3 O4 -TiO2 NPs.
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- Hong Su
- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province & Division of Functional Materials and Nanodevices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province & Division of Functional Materials and Nanodevices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices & Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing Materials of Zhejiang Province & Division of Functional Materials and Nanodevices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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- Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medicine School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People's Republic of China
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