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Zheng G, Wu S, Deng X, Wang A, Ying Y, Li S, Wang F, Liu X, Wang P, Wei D. Lanthanum-based dendritic mesoporous nanoplatform for tumor microenvironment activating synergistic anti-glioma efficacy. Mater Today Bio 2024; 28:101223. [PMID: 39290466 PMCID: PMC11405823 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101223] [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: 07/27/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Lanthanum (La)-based nanotherapeutics are therapeutically advantageous due to cytoplasmic oxygen species (ROS) levels for mediating intrinsic and extrinsic tumor cell apoptosis. While they have not been extensively explored for their potential to suppress malignancies in vivo. Correspondingly, we have formulated a unique lanthanum nanocarrier with high specific surface area, dendritic-divergent mesopores, importantly, exposing more active lanthanum sites. After surface PEGlytion and ICG loading in mesoporous channels, this fantastic nanoplatform can efficaciously enrich in malignant glioblastoma regions. Meaningfully, it can be sensitively dissociated for La ions release under weak acid (pH = 6.5) tumor microenvironment. Upon 808 nm light irradiation, high light-heat conversion efficiency is further proved, then this satisfied thermal in the tumor site progressively enhances ROS production by La ions. Owing to the synergistic oxidative therapy and photothermal therapy of our dendritic La nanoplatform, glioblastoma is efficaciously and synergistically prevented both in vitro and in vivo. All outcomes highlight the therapeutic potency of La based nanoplatform with radial mesopores to treat malignant cancer in vivo and encourage future translational exploration.
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- Guangwei Zheng
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, PR China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, PR China
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, PR China
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- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, PR China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, PR China
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Palaniappan N, Cole I, Kuznetsov A, Oz T, Kujawska M, Thomas KJ. Lanthanum nanoparticle decorated carbon nanotubes: Facile method of synthesis and studies of their redox stability, cytotoxicity and corrosion inhibition on the magnesium alloy in 3.5 % NaCl environment. DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS 2024; 148:111403. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Liu J, Wu J, Chen T, Yang B, Liu X, Xi J, Zhang Z, Gao Y, Li Z. Enhancing X-Ray Sensitization with Multifunctional Nanoparticles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400954. [PMID: 38676336 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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In the progression of X-ray-based radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer, the incorporation of nanoparticles (NPs) has a transformative impact. This study investigates the potential of NPs, particularly those comprised of high atomic number elements, as radiosensitizers. This aims to optimize localized radiation doses within tumors, thereby maximizing therapeutic efficacy while preserving surrounding tissues. The multifaceted applications of NPs in radiotherapy encompass collaborative interactions with chemotherapeutic, immunotherapeutic, and targeted pharmaceuticals, along with contributions to photodynamic/photothermal therapy, imaging enhancement, and the integration of artificial intelligence technology. Despite promising preclinical outcomes, the paper acknowledges challenges in the clinical translation of these findings. The conclusion maintains an optimistic stance, emphasizing ongoing trials and technological advancements that bolster personalized treatment approaches. The paper advocates for continuous research and clinical validation, envisioning the integration of NPs as a revolutionary paradigm in cancer therapy, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
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- Jiayi Liu
- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410011, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaodong People's Hospital, Shaoyang, Hunan Province, 422800, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shaodong People's Hospital, Shaoyang, Hunan Province, 422800, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Changde, Hunan Province, 415000, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119276, Singapore
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117544, Singapore
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410011, China
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Kofman K, Levin M. Bioelectric pharmacology of cancer: A systematic review of ion channel drugs affecting the cancer phenotype. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 191:25-39. [PMID: 38971325 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2024.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Cancer is a pernicious and pressing medical problem; moreover, it is a failure of multicellular morphogenesis that sheds much light on evolutionary developmental biology. Numerous classes of pharmacological agents have been considered as cancer therapeutics and evaluated as potential carcinogenic agents; however, these are spread throughout the primary literature. Here, we briefly review recent work on ion channel drugs as promising anti-cancer treatments and present a systematic review of the known cancer-relevant effects of 109 drugs targeting ion channels. The roles of ion channels in cancer are consistent with the importance of bioelectrical parameters in cell regulation and with the functions of bioelectric signaling in morphogenetic signals that act as cancer suppressors. We find that compounds that are well-known for having targets in the nervous system, such as voltage-gated ion channels, ligand-gated ion channels, proton pumps, and gap junctions are especially relevant to cancer. Our review suggests further opportunities for the repurposing of numerous promising candidates in the field of cancer electroceuticals.
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- Karina Kofman
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University, USA; Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, USA.
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Alyami NM, Alobadi H, Maodaa S, Alothman NS, Almukhlafi H, Yaseen KN, Alnakhli ZA, Alshiban NM, Elnagar DM, Rady A, Alharthi WA, Almetari B, Almeer R, Alarifi S, Ali D. Determination of dose- and time-dependent hepatotoxicity and apoptosis of Lanthanum oxide nanoparticles in female Swiss albino mice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:17124-17139. [PMID: 38334922 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32209-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Nanosized lanthanum oxide particles (La2O3) are commonly utilized in various industries. The potential health risks associated with La2O3 nanoparticles, cytotoxic effects at varying doses and time intervals, and the mechanisms behind their induction of behavioral changes remain uncertain and necessitate further investigation. Therefore, this study examined in vivo hepatotoxicity, considering the quantity (60, 150, and 300 mg/kg) and time-dependent induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) over one week or 21 days. The mice received intraperitoneal injections of three different concentrations in Milli-Q water. Throughout the experiments, no physical changes or weight loss were observed among the groups. However, after 21 days, only the highest concentration showed signs of anxiety in the activity cage (p < 0.05). Subsequently, all animals treated with La2O3 NPs exhibited a significant loss of learning and memory recall using the Active Avoidances test, after 21 days (p < 0.001). Markers for anti-reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) were significantly upregulated in response to all concentrations of NPs after seven days compared to the control group. This was confirmed by a significant increase in glutathione peroxidase (Gpx1) and pro-apoptotic Caspase-3 expression at the lowest and highest doses. Additionally, both transcription and protein levels of the anti-apoptotic BCL-2 surpassed P53 protein in a dosage-dependent manner, indicating activation of the primary anti-apoptosis pathway. After 21 days, P53 levels exceeded BCL-2 protein levels, confirming a significant loss of BCL-2 mRNA, particularly at the 300 mg/kg concentration. Furthermore, a higher transcription level of Caspase-3, SOD, and Gpx1 was observed, with the highest values detected at the 300 mg/kg concentration, indicating the activation of cell death. Histopathological analysis of the liver illustrated apoptotic bodies resulting from La2O3 NP concentration. The investigation revealed multiple inflammatory foci, cytoplasmic degeneration, steatosis, and DNA fragmentation consistent with increased damage over time due to higher concentrations. Blood samples were also analyzed to determine liver enzymatic changes, including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and lipid profiles. The results showed significant differences among all La2O3 NP concentrations, with the most pronounced damage observed at the 300 mg/kg dose even after 21 days. Based on an animal model, this study suggests that La2O3 hepatotoxicity is likely caused by the size and shape of nanoparticles (NPs), following a dose and time-dependent mechanism that induces the production of reactive oxygen species and behavioral changes such as anxiety and memory loss.
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- Nouf M Alyami
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Mejía-Méndez JL, Navarro-López DE, Sanchez-Martinez A, Ceballos-Sanchez O, Garcia-Amezquita LE, Tiwari N, Juarez-Moreno K, Sanchez-Ante G, López-Mena ER. Lanthanide-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles: Unraveling Their Role in Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant Capacity, and Nanotoxicology. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:213. [PMID: 38397812 PMCID: PMC10886043 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13020213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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This study used a sonochemical synthesis method to prepare (La, Sm)-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). The effect of incorporating these lanthanide elements on the structural, optical, and morphological properties of ZnO-NPs was analyzed. The cytotoxicity and the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity of ZnO-NPs were evaluated against breast (MCF7) and colon (HT29) cancer cell lines. Their antioxidant activity was analyzed using a DPPH assay, and their toxicity towards Artemia salina nauplii was also evaluated. The results revealed that treatment with NPs resulted in the death of 10.559-42.546% and 18.230-38.643% of MCF7 and HT29 cells, respectively. This effect was attributed to the ability of NPs to downregulate ROS formation within the two cell lines in a dose-dependent manner. In the DPPH assay, treatment with (La, Sm)-doped ZnO-NPs inhibited the generation of free radicals at IC50 values ranging from 3.898 to 126.948 μg/mL. Against A. salina nauplii, the synthesized NPs did not cause death nor induce morphological changes at the tested concentrations. A series of machine learning (ML) models were used to predict the biological performance of (La, Sm)-doped ZnO-NPs. Among the designed ML models, the gradient boosting model resulted in the greatest mean absolute error (MAE) (MAE 9.027, R2 = 0.86). The data generated in this work provide innovative insights into the influence of La and Sm on the structural arrangement and chemical features of ZnO-NPs, together with their cytotoxicity, antioxidant activity, and in vivo toxicity.
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- Jorge L. Mejía-Méndez
- Laboratory of Phytochemistry Research, Chemical Biological Sciences Department, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Ex Hacienda Sta. Catarina Mártir S/N, San Andrés Cholula 72810, Mexico;
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- Tecnologicode Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan 45121, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Proyectos, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. José Guadalupe Zuno # 48, Industrial Los Belenes, Zapopan 45157, Mexico; (A.S.-M.); (O.C.-S.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Proyectos, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. José Guadalupe Zuno # 48, Industrial Los Belenes, Zapopan 45157, Mexico; (A.S.-M.); (O.C.-S.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada No 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico;
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- Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Rúa Jenaro de La Fuente S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CFATA), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Tecnologicode Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan 45121, Mexico;
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- Tecnologicode Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral. Ramón Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo México, Zapopan 45121, Mexico;
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Yao H, Zhou JY. Chlorin e6-modified iron oxide nanoparticles for photothermal-photodynamic ablation of glioblastoma cells. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1248283. [PMID: 37539436 PMCID: PMC10394829 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1248283] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Introduction: The effective treatment of glioblastoma still remains a great challenge. We herein report the development of chlorin e6 (Ce6)-conjugated iron oxide (Fe3O4-Ce6) nanoparticles for ablation of glioblastoma cells via combining photothermal therapy (PTT) with photodynamic therapy (PDT). Methods: Ce6 was conjugated to the synthesized Fe3O4 nanoparticles to form Fe3O4-Ce6 nanoparticles displaying the optical property of Ce6. Results and discussion: Under 808 nm laser irradiation, Fe3O4-Ce6 nanoparticles generated heat and the temperature increase did not have obvious changes after five cycles of laser irradiation, suggesting their good photothermal effect and photothermal stability. In addition, 660 nm laser irradiation of Fe3O4-Ce6 nanoparticles produced singlet oxygen (1O2) to mediate PDT. The Fe3O4-Ce6 nanoparticles without laser irradiation showed a low cytotoxicity, but they would obviously kill C6 cancer cells after laser irradiation via the combinational effect of PTT and PDT. Fe3O4-Ce6 nanoparticles thus could be used as a nanotherapeutic agent for combinational ablation of glioblastoma cells.
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Hu D, Xia M, Wu L, Liu H, Chen Z, Xu H, He C, Wen J, Xu X. Challenges and advances for glioma therapy based on inorganic nanoparticles. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100673. [PMID: 37441136 PMCID: PMC10333687 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Glioma is one of the most serious central nervous system diseases, with high mortality and poor prognosis. Despite the continuous development of existing treatment methods, the median survival time of glioma patients is still only 15 months. The main treatment difficulties are the invasive growth of glioma and the obstruction of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to drugs. With rapid advancements in nanotechnology, inorganic nanoparticles (INPs) have shown favourable application prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of glioma. Due to their extraordinary intrinsic features, INPs can be easily fabricated, while doping with other elements and surface modification by biological ligands can be used to enhance BBB penetration, targeted delivery and biocompatibility. Guided glioma theranostics with INPs can improve and enhance the efficacy of traditional methods such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and gene therapy. New strategies, such as immunotherapy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy, magnetic hyperthermia therapy, and multifunctional inorganic nanoplatforms, have also been facilitated by INPs. This review emphasizes the current state of research and clinical applications of INPs, including glioma targeting and BBB penetration enhancement methods, in vivo and in vitro biocompatibility, and diagnostic and treatment strategies. As such, it provides insights for the development of novel glioma treatment strategies.
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- Die Hu
- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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Yalamarty SSK, Filipczak N, Li X, Subhan MA, Parveen F, Ataide JA, Rajmalani BA, Torchilin VP. Mechanisms of Resistance and Current Treatment Options for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15072116. [PMID: 37046777 PMCID: PMC10093719 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15072116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive form of brain cancer that is difficult to treat due to its resistance to both radiation and chemotherapy. This resistance is largely due to the unique biology of GBM cells, which can evade the effects of conventional treatments through mechanisms such as increased resistance to cell death and rapid regeneration of cancerous cells. Additionally, the blood–brain barrier makes it difficult for chemotherapy drugs to reach GBM cells, leading to reduced effectiveness. Despite these challenges, there are several treatment options available for GBM. The standard of care for newly diagnosed GBM patients involves surgical resection followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. Emerging treatments include immunotherapy, such as checkpoint inhibitors, and targeted therapies, such as bevacizumab, that attempt to attack specific vulnerabilities in GBM cells. Another promising approach is the use of tumor-treating fields, a type of electric field therapy that has been shown to slow the growth of GBM cells. Clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these and other innovative treatments for GBM, intending to improve with outcomes for patients.
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- Satya Siva Kishan Yalamarty
- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine (CPBN), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine (CPBN), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug and Efficient Energy-Saving Pharmaceutical Equipment, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Chemistry, ShahJalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy Services, DHQ Hospital, Jhang 35200, Pakistan
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine (CPBN), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083-871, Brazil
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine (CPBN), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine (CPBN), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Houweling M, Abdul UK, Brahm C, Lagerweij T, Heukelom S, Koken PW, Honeywell R, Wedekind LE, Peters GJ, Verheul H, Sminia P, Noske D, Wurdinger T, Westerman BA. Radio-sensitizing effect of MEK inhibition in glioblastoma in vitro and in vivo. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:297-305. [PMID: 36451044 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-022-04483-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Glioblastoma (GBM) is an incurable cancer type. New therapeutic options are investigated, including targeting the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway using MEK inhibitors as radio-sensitizers. In this study, we investigated whether MEK inhibition via PD0325901 leads to radio-sensitization in experimental in vitro and in vivo models of GBM. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro, GBM8 multicellular spheroids were irradiated with 3 fractions of 2 Gy, during 5 consecutive days of incubation with either PD0325901 or MEK-162. In vivo, we combined PD0325901 with radiotherapy in the GBM8 orthotopic mouse model, tumor growth was measured weekly by bioluminescence imaging and overall survival and toxicity were assessed. RESULTS Regrowth and viability of spheroids monitored until day 18, showed that both MEK inhibitors had an in vitro radio-sensitizing effect. In vivo, PD0325901 concentrations were relatively constant throughout multiple brain areas and temporal PD0325901-related adverse events such as dermatitis were observed in 4 out of 14 mice (29%). Mice that were treated with radiation alone or combined with PD0325901 had significantly better survival compared to vehicle (both P < 0.005), however, no significant interaction between PD0325901 MEK inhibition and irradiation was observed. CONCLUSION The difference between the radiotherapy-enhancing effect of PD0325901 in vitro and in vivo urges further pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic investigation of PD0325901 and possibly other candidate MEK inhibitors.
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- M Houweling
- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Seaberg J, Clegg JR, Bhattacharya R, Mukherjee P. Self-Therapeutic Nanomaterials: Applications in Biology and Medicine. MATERIALS TODAY (KIDLINGTON, ENGLAND) 2023; 62:190-224. [PMID: 36938366 PMCID: PMC10022599 DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Over past decades, nanotechnology has contributed to the biomedical field in areas including detection, diagnosis, and drug delivery via opto-electronic properties or enhancement of biological effects. Though generally considered inert delivery vehicles, a plethora of past and present evidence demonstrates that nanomaterials also exude unique intrinsic biological activity based on composition, shape, and surface functionalization. These intrinsic biological activities, termed self-therapeutic properties, take several forms, including mediation of cell-cell interactions, modulation of interactions between biomolecules, catalytic amplification of biochemical reactions, and alteration of biological signal transduction events. Moreover, study of biomolecule-nanomaterial interactions offers a promising avenue for uncovering the molecular mechanisms of biology and the evolution of disease. In this review, we observe the historical development, synthesis, and characterization of self-therapeutic nanomaterials. Next, we discuss nanomaterial interactions with biological systems, starting with administration and concluding with elimination. Finally, we apply this materials perspective to advances in intrinsic nanotherapies across the biomedical field, from cancer therapy to treatment of microbial infections and tissue regeneration. We conclude with a description of self-therapeutic nanomaterials in clinical trials and share our perspective on the direction of the field in upcoming years.
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- Joshua Seaberg
- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
- M.D./Ph.D. Program, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
- Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
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Dang Y, He Q, Yang S, Sun H, Liu Y, Li W, Tang Y, Zheng Y, Wu T. FTH1- and SAT1-Induced Astrocytic Ferroptosis Is Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence from Single-Cell Transcriptomic Analysis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15101177. [PMID: 36297287 PMCID: PMC9610574 DOI: 10.3390/ph15101177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives: Despite significant advances in neuroscience, the mechanisms of AD are not fully understood. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) techniques provide potential solutions to analyze cellular composition of complex brain tissue and explore cellular and molecular biological mechanisms of AD. Methods: We investigated cellular heterogeneity in AD via utilization of bioinformatic analysis of scRNA-seq in AD patients and healthy controls from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. The “GOplot” package was applied to explore possible biological processes in oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, and oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs). Expression patterns and biological functions of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from scRNA-seq data were validated in RNA sequencing data. DEGs in astrocytes interacted with ferroptosis-related genes in FerrDb. CCK-8 and EdU assays were performed to measure cell proliferation ability. ROS, Fe2+ level, mitochondrial membrane potentials, iron concentrations, and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) in serum were evaluated. Y-maze and elevated maze were used to measure anxiety-like behavior. Autonomous and exploration behaviors or learning and memory ability in mice were analyzed using open field test and novel object recognition test. Results: Multiple clusters were identified, including oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, OPCs, neurons, microglia, doublets, and endothelial cells. Astrocytes were significantly decreased in AD, while oligodendrocytes and OPCs increased. Cell-to-cell ligand–receptor interaction analysis revealed that astrocytes, neurons, and OPCs mainly established contacts with other cells via the NRG3–ERBB4 ligand–receptor pair. GO and KEGG analyses found that astrocytes were enriched in the ferroptosis pathway. FTH1 and SAT1 in astrocytes were identified as hub mRNAs associated with ferroptosis. Serum iron concentration of 5xFAD mice was higher than that of WT, and emotional and cognitive function were significantly impaired as compared to WT. Serum iron concentration was negatively correlated with number of astrocytes and percentage of time spent entering the novelty arm in the Y-maze test, while it was positively correlated with percentage of time spent in the central area. Meanwhile, number of astrocytes was negatively correlated with percentage of time spent in the central area, while it was positively correlated with percentage of time spent entering the novelty arm. Conclusions: Through scRNA-seq analysis, we found that ferroptosis was activated in astrocytes and may contribute to the pathophysiological process in the entorhinal cortex. FTH1 and SAT1 were identified to impact astrocyte ferroptosis. Emotional and cognitive impairment in AD was associated with astrocyte ferroptosis. Our findings provide clues to reveal the pathophysiological processes following AD at the cellular level and highlight potential drug targets for the treatment of AD.
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- Yini Dang
- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Division of Gastroenterological Rehabilitation, Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Hospital of China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- Division of Brain Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Division of Brain Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Division of Brain Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Division of Brain Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Division of Brain Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Z.); (T.W.)
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- Division of Brain Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Z.); (T.W.)
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Hu W, Yie KHR, Liu C, Zhu J, Huang Z, Zhu B, Zheng D, Yang B, Huang B, Yao L, Liu J, Shen X, Deng Z. Improving the valence self-reversible conversion of cerium nanoparticles on titanium implants by lanthanum doping to enhance ROS elimination and osteogenesis. Dent Mater 2022; 38:1362-1375. [PMID: 35752471 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Equipped with anti-oxidative properties, cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) are gradually being adopted over the years in the field of oxidative stress research. However, the effects of CNPs may be diminished when under the influence of prolonged and substantially elevated levels of oxidative stress. Therefore, it is imperative to enhance the efficacy of CNPs to resist oxidative stress. In this study, our approach involves the fabrication of titanium surface CNPs coatings doped with different concentrations of lanthanum ions (La3+) and the investigation of their local anti-oxidative stress potential. The physicochemical characterization showed that the La-CNPs groups had a substantial increase in the generation of oxygen vacancies within the CNPs structure with the increase of La doping concentration. In vitro findings proofed that the cytocompatibility of different La-CNPs coatings showed a trend of increasing first and then decreasing with the increase of La doping concentration under oxidative stress microenvironment. Among these groups, the 30 % La-CNPs group presented the best cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation which could activate the FoxO1 pathway, then upregulated the expression of SOD1 and CAT, and finally resulted in the inhibition of ROS production. In vivo results further confirmed that the 30 % La-CNPs group showed significant osteogenic effects in two rat models (osteoporosis and diabetes models). In conclusion, we believe that the 30 % La-CNPs coating holds promising potential for its implant applications in patients with oxidative stress-related diseases.
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- Wenjia Hu
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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- Science and Education Division, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (Ruian People's Hospital), Wenzhou 325016, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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Chen F, Deng Q, Wu Y, Wu Y, Chen J, Chen Y, Lin L, Qiu Y, Pan L, Zheng X, Wei L, Liu F, He B, Wang J. U-Shaped Relationship of Rare Earth Element Lanthanum and Oral Cancer Risk: A Propensity Score-Based Study in the Southeast of China. Front Public Health 2022; 10:905690. [PMID: 35646760 PMCID: PMC9133527 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.905690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As an important rare earth element (REE) extensively applied to industry, agriculture, and medicine, lanthanum (La) has attracted a host of health concerns. This study aimed to explore the relationship between La exposure and the risk of developing oral cancer through a case-control study with a large sample size. Serum La levels of 430 oral cancer patients and 1,118 healthy controls were detected by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The association of La level with the risk of oral cancer was assessed in two ways: (1) as a continuous scale based on restricted cubic splines (RCS); (2) as a priori defined centile categories using multivariate logistic regression model, based on propensity score matching (PSM) and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW). The RCS revealed a non-linear U-shaped relationship between serum La and oral cancer risk. Serum La deficiency or excess was associated with an increased risk of oral cancer. When the La level was analyzed as a categorical variable, a similar U-shaped association was observed. Of note, compared to those with La concentrations of 0.243–0.341 μg/L (reference quantiles, 41st−60th), the risk was increased in those with the lower or higher quantiles (0.132–0.242 μg/L vs. 0.243–0.341 μg/L: OR = 1.80, 95%CI: 1.07–3.02; 0.342–0.497 μg/L vs. 0.243–0.341 μg/L: OR = 2.30, 95%CI: 1.38–3.84). The results were generally consistent with the PSM and IPTW analyses. This preliminary study provides strong evidence that there was a U-shaped relationship between serum La levels and oral cancer risk. Much additional work is warranted to confirm our findings.
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- Fa Chen
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory Center, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory Center, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Chan MH, Huang WT, Satpathy A, Su TY, Hsiao M, Liu RS. Progress and Viewpoints of Multifunctional Composite Nanomaterials for Glioblastoma Theranostics. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020456. [PMID: 35214188 PMCID: PMC8875488 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The most common malignant tumor of the brain is glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in adults. Many patients die shortly after diagnosis, and only 6% of patients survive more than 5 years. Moreover, the current average survival of malignant brain tumors is only about 15 months, and the recurrence rate within 2 years is almost 100%. Brain diseases are complicated to treat. The reason for this is that drugs are challenging to deliver to the brain because there is a blood–brain barrier (BBB) protection mechanism in the brain, which only allows water, oxygen, and blood sugar to enter the brain through blood vessels. Other chemicals cannot enter the brain due to their large size or are considered harmful substances. As a result, the efficacy of drugs for treating brain diseases is only about 30%, which cannot satisfy treatment expectations. Therefore, researchers have designed many types of nanoparticles and nanocomposites to fight against the most common malignant tumors in the brain, and they have been successful in animal experiments. This review will discuss the application of various nanocomposites in diagnosing and treating GBM. The topics include (1) the efficient and long-term tracking of brain images (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, and near-infrared light (NIR)); (2) breaking through BBB for drug delivery; and (3) natural and chemical drugs equipped with nanomaterials. These multifunctional nanoparticles can overcome current difficulties and achieve progressive GBM treatment and diagnosis results.
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- Ming-Hsien Chan
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan; (M.-H.C.); (W.-T.H.); (A.S.); (T.-Y.S.)
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan; (M.-H.C.); (W.-T.H.); (A.S.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan; (M.-H.C.); (W.-T.H.); (A.S.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan; (M.-H.C.); (W.-T.H.); (A.S.); (T.-Y.S.)
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.H.); (R.-S.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan; (M.-H.C.); (W.-T.H.); (A.S.); (T.-Y.S.)
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.H.); (R.-S.L.)
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Li R, Wang H, Liang Q, Chen L, Ren J. Radiotherapy for glioblastoma: clinical issues and nanotechnology strategies. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:892-908. [PMID: 34989724 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01401c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary brain cancer in adults with poor prognosis. Despite the current state of knowledge on its genetic characteristics, relatively little progress has been made in improving the treatment of patients with this fatal disease. Radiotherapy (RT) has been identified as a crucial treatment for GBM following surgical resection to improve both local control and survival. Unfortunately, radiotherapy resistance is frequently observed in GBM patients, which is the major reason for the high mortality rate of cancer patients. Radioresistance of GBM is often multifactorial and heterogeneous, and associated with the recurrence of GBM after surgery. Nanotechnology has gained increasing attention and has already been investigated for optimization of radiosensitization due to the unique properties of nanobiomaterials, such as photoelectric decay characteristics or potential as carriers for drug delivery to the central nervous system. A large body of preclinical data has accumulated over the past several years, in which nanotechnology-based strategies exhibit promising potential to enhance the radiosensitivity of GBM, both in cellular and animal models. In this review, we summarize the mechanisms of GBM radioresistance, including tumor cell-intrinsic factors as well as tumor microenvironment (TME). We further discuss current nano-biotechnology-based radiosensitizer in the treatment of GBM, summarize the latest findings, highlight challenges, and put forward prospects for the future of nano-radiosensitizers. These data suggest that nanotechnology has the potential to address many of the clinical challenges and nanobiomaterials would become promising next-generation radiotherapy sensitizers for GBM treatment.
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- Ruiqi Li
- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430022, P. R. China.
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430022, P. R. China.
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430022, P. R. China.
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430022, P. R. China.
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430022, P. R. China.
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Rasouli M, Fallah N, Bekeschus S. Combining Nanotechnology and Gas Plasma as an Emerging Platform for Cancer Therapy: Mechanism and Therapeutic Implication. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:2990326. [PMID: 34745414 PMCID: PMC8566074 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2990326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nanomedicine and plasma medicine are innovative and multidisciplinary research fields aiming to employ nanotechnology and gas plasma to improve health-related treatments. Especially cancer treatment has been in the focus of both approaches because clinical response rates with traditional methods that remain improvable for many types of tumor entities. Here, we discuss the recent progress of nanotechnology and gas plasma independently as well as in the concomitant modality of nanoplasma as multimodal platforms with unique capabilities for addressing various therapeutic issues in oncological research. The main features, delivery vehicles, and nexus between reactivity and therapeutic outcomes of nanoparticles and the processes, efficacy, and mechanisms of gas plasma are examined. Especially that the unique feature of gas plasma technology, the local and temporally controlled deposition of a plethora of reactive oxygen, and nitrogen species released simultaneously might be a suitable additive treatment to the use of systemic nanotechnology therapy approaches. Finally, we focus on the convergence of plasma and nanotechnology to provide a suitable strategy that may lead to the required therapeutic outcomes.
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- Milad Rasouli
- Plasma Medicine Group, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalale-Al-Ahmad Ave, 1411713137 Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physics and Institute for Plasma Research, Kharazmi University, 49 Dr. Mofatteh Ave, Tehran 15614, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, 49 Dr. Mofatteh Ave, 31979-37551 Tehran, Iran
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- ZIK Plasmatis, Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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Temozolomide nano enabled medicine: promises made by the nanocarriers in glioblastoma therapy. J Control Release 2021; 336:549-571. [PMID: 34229001 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is abnormal cell proliferation of glial cells. GBM is the grade IV glioma brain cancer which is life-threatening to many individuals affected by this cancer. The DNA alkylating agent Temozolomide (TMZ) has the distinctiveness of being FDA approved anticancer drug for the first line treatment for GBM. However, treatment of GBM still remains a challenge. This is attributed to TMZ's toxic nature, severe side effects, and fast degradation in vivo. In addition, the lack of targeting ability increases the chances of systemic toxicities. A nano enabled targeted delivery system not only improves the efficiency of TMZ by making it cross the blood brain barrier, have specificity to target, but also reduces toxicity to healthy tissues. Over the last decade the significant advances in the area of nanotechnology applied to medicine have developed many multifunctional therapeutics. In this context, the present review article comprehends the significant progress in the field of TMZ loaded nanocarriers showing promise for futuristic nanomedicine therapies in treating GBM.
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Almukhlafi H, Ali D, Almutairi B, Yaseen KN, Alyami N, Almeer R, Alkahtani S, Alarifi S. Role of Oxidative Stress in La 2O 3 Nanoparticle-Induced Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis in CHANG and HuH-7 Cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:3487-3496. [PMID: 34295157 PMCID: PMC8290194 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s302478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Nanoparticles are extensively applied in pharmaceutical, agriculture, food processing industries, and in many other fields. In the current experiment, we have determined the mechanism of toxicity of lanthanum oxide nanoparticles (La2O3 NPs) on human liver cell lines. Methods Before the investigation, we have characterized the size and shape of La2O3 NPs using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The mean size of the La2O3 NPs was found 32 ±1.6 nm with a sheet-like shape. The cytotoxicity effect of La2O3 NPs for 24 h on CHANG and HuH-7 cells was determined by using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays. Results The cytotoxicity was observed in a concentration-dependent manner in both cells but NPs were more toxic to HuH-7 than CHANG cells. Generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was determined using fluorescent dye 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFDA) and high green fluorescence was observed in HuH-7 cells than CHANG cells. Oxidative stress biomarker such as glutathione (GSH) was decreased and antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) was increased but SOD level was decreased in HuH-7 cells than CHANG cells. Apoptotic cells were determined by using fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis. Maximum percentage of the apoptotic cell was observed at 300 µg/mL in HuH-7 cells. DNA double-stranded breakage was observed by comet assay and maximum DNA damage was found in CHANG cells than HuH-7 cells at 300 µg/mL La2O3 NPs for 24 h. Conclusion Thus, this study demonstrated that La2O3 NPs were toxic to human liver cells and induced more toxicity in HuH-7 cells than CHANG cells.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hanouf Almukhlafi
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Daoud Ali
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Bader Almutairi
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Khadijah N Yaseen
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Nouf Alyami
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Rafa Almeer
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saad Alkahtani
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saud Alarifi
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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