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Muhammad FA, Altalbawy FMA, Mandaliya V, Saraswat SK, Rekha MM, Aulakh D, Chahar M, Mahdi MS, Jaber MA, Alhadrawi M. Targeting breast tumor extracellular matrix and stroma utilizing nanoparticles. Clin Transl Oncol 2024:10.1007/s12094-024-03793-x. [PMID: 39692807 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-024-03793-x] [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: 09/30/2024] [Accepted: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 12/19/2024]
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Breast cancer is a complicated malignancy and is known as the most common cancer in women. Considerable experiments have been devoted to explore the basic impacts of the tumor stroma, particularly the extracellular matrix (ECM) and stromal components, on tumor growth and resistance to treatment. ECM is made up of an intricate system of proteins, glycosaminoglycans, and proteoglycans, and maintains structural support and controls key signaling pathways involved in breast tumors. ECM can block different drugs such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs from entering the tumor stroma. Furthermore, the stromal elements, such as cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), immune cells, and blood vessels, have crucial impacts on tumor development and therapeutic resistance. Recently, promising outcomes have been achieved in using nanotechnology for delivering drugs to tumor stroma and crossing ECM in breast malignancies. Nanoparticles have various benefits for targeting the breast tumor stroma, such as improved permeability and retention, extended circulation time, and the ability to actively target the area. This review covers the latest developments in nanoparticle therapies that focus on breast tumor ECM and stroma. We will explore different approaches using nanoparticles to target the delivery of anticancer drugs like chemotherapy, small molecule drugs, various antitumor products, and other specific synthetic therapeutic agents to the breast tumor stroma. Furthermore, we will investigate the utilization of nanoparticles in altering the stromal elements, such as reprogramming CAFs and immune cells, and also remodeling ECM.
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- Department of Chemistry, University College of Duba, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), University of Cairo, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Marwadi University Research Center, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360003, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Centre for Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Chemistry, NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Refrigeration and air Conditioning Techniques, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- Department of Refrigeration and air Conditioning Techniques, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- Department of Refrigeration and air Conditioning Techniques, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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Dong N, Ali-Khiavi P, Ghavamikia N, Pakmehr S, Sotoudegan F, Hjazi A, Gargari MK, Gargari HK, Behnamrad P, Rajabi M, Elhami A, Saffarfar H, Nourizadeh M. Nanomedicine in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: bypassing the blood-brain barrier with cutting-edge nanotechnology. Neurol Sci 2024:10.1007/s10072-024-07871-4. [PMID: 39638950 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-024-07871-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 10/29/2024] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains a formidable challenge in the field of neurodegenerative disorders, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies. Nanomedicine, leveraging nanomaterials, has emerged as a promising avenue for AD treatment, with a key emphasis on overcoming the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to enhance drug delivery efficiency. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the application of nanomaterials for AD therapy, highlighting their unique properties and functions. The blood-brain barrier, a complex physiological barrier, poses a significant hurdle for traditional drug delivery to the brain. Nanomedicine addresses this challenge by utilizing various nanomaterials such as liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, and metal nanoparticles. These nanocarriers enable improved drug bioavailability, sustained release, and targeted delivery to specific brain regions affected by AD pathology. The review discusses the diverse range of nanomaterials employed in AD treatment, exploring their capacity to encapsulate therapeutic agents, modulate drug release kinetics, and enhance drug stability. Additionally, the multifunctionality of nanomaterials allows for simultaneous imaging and therapy, facilitating early diagnosis and intervention. Key aspects covered include the interaction of nanomaterials with Aβ aggregates, the role of antioxidants in mitigating oxidative stress, and the potential of nanomedicine in alleviating neuroinflammation associated with AD. Furthermore, the safety, biocompatibility, and toxicity profiles of various nanomaterials are scrutinized to ensure their clinical applicability. In conclusion, this review underscores the pivotal role of nanomedicine and nanomaterials in revolutionizing AD treatment strategies. By specifically addressing BBB challenges, these innovative approaches offer new avenues for targeted drug delivery and improved therapeutic outcomes in the complex landscape of Alzheimer's disease.
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- Nana Dong
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, China Three Gorges University, 443000, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Quality Control of Medicines and Supplements Group, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Habumugisha T, Zhang Z, Yan C, Ren HY, Rehman A, Uwamahoro S, Zhang X. Size-dependent dynamics and tissue-specific distribution of nano-plastics in Danio rerio: Accumulation and depuration. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 484:136775. [PMID: 39642741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2024] [Revised: 11/26/2024] [Accepted: 12/03/2024] [Indexed: 12/09/2024]
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Nano-plastics (NPs), defined as particles smaller than 1 µm, have emerged as a significant environmental contaminant due to their potential ecological impacts. This study explores the size-dependent dynamics and tissue-specific distribution of polystyrene nano-plastics (PS-NPs) in Danio rerio exposed to PS-NPs at an environmentally relevant concentration of 1 μg/mL for 28 days, followed by a 17-day depuration period. PS-NPs of 20, 100, 200, and 500 nm were assessed in the intestine, liver, gills, muscle, and brain using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Smaller PS-NPs (20 nm) showed the highest accumulation in the intestine, followed by the liver, and gills, due to their greater surface area and cellular penetration. In contrast, larger PS-NPs (500 nm) exhibited lower accumulation and clearance rates, especially in the brain, suggesting restricted passage through biological barriers. The intestine consistently had the highest concentrations in both accumulation and depuration, while the brain maintained the lowest across all nanoparticle sizes. During depuration, smaller particles cleared more quickly, whereas larger particles persisted. This study highlights the tissue-specific distribution and retention patterns of PS-NPs in D. rerio, providing insights into nanoparticle behavior in aquatic organisms and the need for long-term size-specific environmental risk assessments.
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- Théogène Habumugisha
- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, PR China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China.
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Zhang R, Yang H, Guo M, Niu S, Xue Y. Mitophagy and its regulatory mechanisms in the biological effects of nanomaterials. J Appl Toxicol 2024; 44:1834-1853. [PMID: 38642013 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Mitophagy is a selective cellular process critical for the removal of damaged mitochondria. It is essential in regulating mitochondrial number, ensuring mitochondrial functionality, and maintaining cellular equilibrium, ultimately influencing cell destiny. Numerous pathologies, such as neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disorders, cancers, and various other conditions, are associated with mitochondrial dysfunctions. Thus, a detailed exploration of the regulatory mechanisms of mitophagy is pivotal for enhancing our understanding and for the discovery of novel preventive and therapeutic options for these diseases. Nanomaterials have become integral in biomedicine and various other sectors, offering advanced solutions for medical uses including biological imaging, drug delivery, and disease diagnostics and therapy. Mitophagy is vital in managing the cellular effects elicited by nanomaterials. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms underpinning mitophagy, underscoring its significant influence on the biological responses of cells to nanomaterials. Nanoparticles can initiate mitophagy via various pathways, among which the PINK1-Parkin pathway is critical for cellular defense against nanomaterial-induced damage by promoting mitophagy. The role of mitophagy in biological effects was induced by nanomaterials, which are associated with alterations in Ca2+ levels, the production of reactive oxygen species, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and lysosomal damage.
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- Rui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Yalçın MS, Özdemir S, Prokopiuk V, Virych P, Onishchenko A, Tollu G, Pavlenko V, Kutsevol N, Dizge N, Tkachenko A, Ocakoglu K. Toxicity, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, and DNA Cleavage Effects of Dextran-Graft-Polyacrylamide/Zinc Oxide Nanosystems. Curr Microbiol 2024; 81:437. [PMID: 39487865 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-024-03953-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 10/12/2024] [Indexed: 11/04/2024]
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Synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles-polymer nanocomposites is an emerging strategy in nanotechnology to improve targeted delivery and reduce the toxicity of nanoparticles. In this study, we report biological effects of previously described hybrid nanocomposites containing dextran-graft-polyacrylamide/zinc oxide nanoparticles (D-PAA/ZnO NPs) prepared from zinc sulfate (D-PAA/ZnONPs(SO42-)) and zinc acetate (D-PAA/ZnONPs(-OAc)) focusing primarily on their antimicrobial activity. D-PAA/ZnONPs(SO42-) and D-PAA/ZnONPs(-OAc) nanosystems were tested in a complex way to assess their antioxidant activity (DPPH assay), antidiabetic potential (α-amylase inhibition), DNA cleavage activity, antimicrobial, and antibiofilm activity. In addition, the toxicity of D-PAA/ZnONPs(SO42-) and D-PAA/ZnONPs(-OAc) nanosystems against primary murine splenocytes was tested using MTT assay. The studied nanosystems inhibited E.coli growth. For all the investigated strains, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of D-PAA/ZnONPs(SO42-) and D-PAA/ZnONPs(-OAc) were in the range of 8 mg/L-128 mg/L and 16 mg/L-128 mg/L, respectively. The nanocomposites demonstrated effective antibiofilm properties as 94.27% and 86.43%. The compounds showed good antioxidant, anti-α-amylase, and DNA cleavage activities. D-PAA/ZnONPs(SO42-) and D-PAA/ZnONPs(-OAc) nanosystems reduced cell viability and promoted cell death of primary murine spleen cells at concentrations higher than those that proved to be antibacterial indicating the presence of therapeutic window. D-PAA/ZnONPs(SO42-) and D-PAA/ZnONPs(-OAc) nanosystems show antioxidant, antidiabetic, DNA cleavage, antimicrobial, and antibiofilm activity against the background of good biocompatibility suggesting the presence of therapeutic potential, which should be further investigated in vivo.
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- M Serkan Yalçın
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, 33343, Mersin, Turkey
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- Food Processing Programme, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, TR-33343, Yenisehir, Mersin, Turkey
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- Research Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, 61022, Ukraine
- Department of Cryobiochemistry, Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, 61015, Ukraine
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- Department of Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine
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- Department of Cryobiochemistry, Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, 61015, Ukraine
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- Laboratory and Veterinary Health, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, Yenisehir, TR-33343, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine
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- Department of Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mersin University, Yenişehir, 33343, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Cryobiochemistry, Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, 61015, Ukraine.
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- Department of Eng. Fundamental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Tarsus University, 33400, Tarsus, Turkey
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Balasubramanian S, Perumal E. Integrated in silico analysis of transcriptomic alterations in nanoparticle toxicity across human and mouse models. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 949:174897. [PMID: 39053559 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174897] [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: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Nanoparticles, due to their exceptional physicochemical properties are used in our day-to-day environment. They are currently not regulated which might lead to increased levels in the biological systems causing adverse effects. However, the overall mechanism behind nanotoxicity remains elusive. Previously, we analysed the transcriptome datasets of copper oxide nanoparticles using in silico tools and identified IL-17, chemokine signaling pathway, and cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction as the key pathways altered. Based on the findings, we hypothesized a common pathway could be involved in transition metal oxide nanoparticles toxicity irrespective of the variables. Further, there could be unique transcriptome changes between metal oxide nanoparticles and other nanoparticles. To accomplish this, the overall transcriptome datasets of nanoparticles consisting of microarray and RNA-Seq were obtained. >90 studies for 17 different nanoparticles, performed in humans, rats, and mice were assessed. After initial screening, 24 mouse studies (with 196 datasets) and 34 human studies (with 200 datasets) were used for further analyses. The common genes that are dysregulated upon NPs exposure were identified for human and mouse datasets separately. Further, an overrepresentation functional enrichment analysis was performed. The common genes, their gene ontology, gene-gene, and protein-protein interactions were assessed. The overall results suggest that IL-17 and its related pathways might be commonly altered in nanoparticle exposure with lung as one of the major organs affected.
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- Satheeswaran Balasubramanian
- Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046, India
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- Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046, India.
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Yao J, Yang W, Tang L, Yang D, Xu Y, Zhu S, Zhu J. Effect of Polygonatum sibiricum on biological toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles during respiratory exposure. RSC Adv 2024; 14:31360-31366. [PMID: 39359342 PMCID: PMC11445702 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03738c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Although zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) with distinct physicochemical properties have attracted great attention, the application of ZnO NPs is still limited due to their potential biotoxicity. In this work, ZnO-Polygonatum sibiricum (PS) NPs are synthesized to overcome this challenge. The ZnO NPs stably combine with PS according to microstructural observation, particle size distribution, zeta potential results and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The cytotoxicity of ZnO NPs is alleviated by combining them with PS as a consequence of the diminished generation of reactive oxygen species and reinforced superoxide dismutase activity. Furthermore, the respiratory index and histopathologic results of mice exposed to NPs manifest that the pulmonary dysfunction caused by ZnO NPs is avoided in the ZnO-PS NPs group. This study provides the foundations for the amelioration and universal utilization of ZnO NPs and emphasizes the potential of ZnO-PS NPs in biomedical applications.
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- Jingjing Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 1111 XianXia Road Shanghai 200336 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Shanghai 200241 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Shanghai 200241 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Shanghai 200241 People's Republic of China
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Nicy V, Gurusubramanian G, Roy VK. Effects of chronic CuNPs treatment followed by termination for two spermatogenic cycles in the testicular functions of mice. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 129:108669. [PMID: 39038765 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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The present study investigated the possible effects of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) after discontinuing treatment on testicular activity in a mouse model. The male mice were given continuous CuNPs treatment for 70 days and left untreated for 70 days. The results show that even after the discontinuation of CuNPs treatment, the testicular impairment was persistent till 140 days at a higher dose (200 mg/kg group). The spermatogenesis, sperm parameters, proliferation and antioxidant status were suppressed in the higher dose groups. However, these effects were also observed at moderate levels in the other CuNPs treated groups, such as at 10 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg. The apoptosis was stimulated at a higher dose compared to the other groups. The testosterone, LH levels and AR expression were suppressed in all the CuNPs treated groups, along with slight elevation in the estrogen levels and up-regulated ERβ expression. The fertility data also showed a decline in all CuNPs treated groups with the lowest litter size in the 200 mg/kg treated group. Despite testis, epididymis and accessory sex organs like prostate, seminal vesicle, and vas deferens, histoarchitecture also showed impairment. This is the first report on how CuNPs affect the male reproductive system in mice even after treatment was terminated. The current study also demonstrated possible negative effects on male reproductive function that might last for longer at higher dosages of chronic CuNPs exposure even after termination.
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- Vanrohlu Nicy
- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
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Summer M, Ashraf R, Ali S, Bach H, Noor S, Noor Q, Riaz S, Khan RRM. Inflammatory response of nanoparticles: Mechanisms, consequences, and strategies for mitigation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 363:142826. [PMID: 39002651 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142826] [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: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Numerous nano-dimensioned materials have been generated as a result of several advancements in nanoscale science such as metallic nanoparticles (mNPs) which have aided in the advancement of related research. As a result, several significant nanoscale materials are being produced commercially. It is expected that in the future, products that are nanoscale, like mNPs, will be useful in daily life. Despite certain benefits, widespread use of metallic nanoparticles and nanotechnology has negative effects and puts human health at risk because of their continual accumulation in closed biological systems, along with their complex and diverse migratory and transformation pathways. Once within the human body, nanoparticles (NPs) disrupt the body's natural biological processes and trigger inflammatory responses. These NPs can also affect the immune system by activating separate pathways that either function independently or interact with one another. Cytotoxic effects, inflammatory response, genetic material damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction are among the consequences of mNPs. Oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation caused by mNPs depend upon a multitude of factors that allow NPs to get inside cells and interact with biological macromolecules and cell organelles. This review focuses on how mNPs cause inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as disrupt cellular signaling pathways that support these effects. In addition, possibilities and problems to be reduced are addressed to improve future research on the creation of safer and more environmentally friendly metal-based nanoparticles for commercial acceptance and sustainable use in medicine and drug delivery.
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- Muhammad Summer
- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, 2660 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H3Z6, Canada
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore, Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Pakistan
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Palomino-Cano C, Moreno E, Irache JM, Espuelas S. Targeting and activation of macrophages in leishmaniasis. A focus on iron oxide nanoparticles. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1437430. [PMID: 39211053 PMCID: PMC11357945 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1437430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Macrophages play a pivotal role as host cells for Leishmania parasites, displaying a notable functional adaptability ranging from the proinflammatory, leishmanicidal M1 phenotype to the anti-inflammatory, parasite-permissive M2 phenotype. While macrophages can potentially eradicate amastigotes through appropriate activation, Leishmania employs diverse strategies to thwart this activation and redirect macrophages toward an M2 phenotype, facilitating its survival and replication. Additionally, a competition for iron between the two entities exits, as iron is vital for both and is also implicated in macrophage defensive oxidative mechanisms and modulation of their phenotype. This review explores the intricate interplay between macrophages, Leishmania, and iron. We focus the attention on the potential of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) as a sort of immunotherapy to treat some leishmaniasis forms by reprogramming Leishmania-permissive M2 macrophages into antimicrobial M1 macrophages. Through the specific targeting of iron in macrophages, the use of IONPs emerges as a promising strategy to finely tune the parasite-host interaction, endowing macrophages with an augmented antimicrobial arsenal capable of efficiently eliminating these intrusive microbes.
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- Carmen Palomino-Cano
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Navarra Medical Research Institute (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Navarra Medical Research Institute (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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Hussain R, Naz S, Alam S, Ali HM, Ali A, Khan MS, Fouad D, Ataya FS, Mammadov A, Li K. Temporal and dosage impact of magnesium oxide nanoparticles on grass carp: unveiling oxidative stress, DNA damage, and antioxidant suppression. Toxicol Mech Methods 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39034674 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2382801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs) have gained significant importance in biomedicine and variety of nanotechnology-based materials used in the agriculture and biomedical industries. However, the release of different nanowastes in the water ecosystem becomes a serious concern. Therefore, this study was executed to evaluate the toxic impacts of MgO NPs on grass carp. A total of 60 grass carp were randomly divided in three groups (G0, G1, and G2). Fish reared in group G0 were kept as control while fish of groups G1 and G2 were exposed to 0.5 mg/L and 0.7 mg/L MgO NPs, respectively, mixed in water for 21 days. The 96h median lethal concentration (LC50) of MgO NPs was found to be 4.5 mg/L. Evaluation of oxidative stress biomarkers, antioxidant enzymes, DNA damage in different visceral organs and the presence of micronuclei in erythrocytes were determined on days 7, 14, and 21 of the trial. Results revealed dose- and time-dependent significantly increased values of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation product, DNA damage in multiple visceral organs and formation of micronuclei in the erythrocytes of treated fish (0.7 mg/L). The results on antioxidant profile exhibited significantly lower amounts of total proteins, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and peroxidase in visceral organs of the fish exposed to MgO NPs (0.5 and 0.7 mg/L) at day 21 of trial compared to control group. In conclusion, it has been recorded that MgO NPs severely influence the normal physiological functions of the grass carp even at low doses.
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- Riaz Hussain
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Zhang H, Heng X, Yang H, Rao Y, Yao L, Zhu Z, Chen G, Chen H. Metal-Free Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization to Prepare Recylable Micro-Adjuvants for Dendritic Cell Vaccine. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402853. [PMID: 38598262 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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In the development of dendritic cell (DC) vaccines, the maturation of DCs is a critical stage. Adjuvants play a pivotal role in the maturation of DCs, with a major concern being to ensure both efficacy and safety. This study introduces an innovative approach that combines high efficacy with safety through the synthesis of micro-adjuvants grafted with copolymers of 2-(methacrylamido) glucopyranose (MAG) and methacryloxyethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (DMC). The utilization of metal-free surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization enables the production of safe and recyclable adjuvants. These micrometer-sized adjuvants surpass the optimal size range for cellular endocytosis, enabling the retrieval and reuse of them during the ex vivo maturation process, mitigating potential toxicity concerns associated with the endocytosis of non-metabolized nanoparticles. Additionally, the adjuvants exhibit a "micro-ligand-mediated maturation enhancement" effect for DC maturation. This effect is influenced by the shape of the particle, as evidenced by the distinct promotion effects of rod-like and spherical micro-adjuvants with comparable sizes. Furthermore, the porous structure of the adjuvants enables them to function as cargo-carrying "micro-shuttles", releasing antigens upon binding to DCs to facilitate efficient antigen delivery.
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- Hengyuan Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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Maharjan A, Gautam R, Lee G, Kim D, Lee D, Acharya M, Kim H, Heo Y, Kim C. Assessment of skin sensitization potential of zinc oxide, aluminum oxide, manganese oxide, and copper oxide nanoparticles through the local lymph node assay: 5-bromo-deoxyuridine flow cytometry method. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38796781 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2024.2357466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The advent of nanotechnology has significantly spurred the utilization of nanoparticles (NPs) across diverse sectors encompassing industry, agriculture, engineering, cosmetics, and medicine. Metallic oxides including zinc oxide (ZnO), copper oxide (CuO), manganese oxide (Mn2O3), and aluminum oxide (Al2O3), in their NP forms, have become prevalent in cosmetics and various dermal products. Despite the expanding consideration of these compounds for dermal applications, their potential for initiating skin sensitization (SS) has not been comprehensively examined. An in vivo assay, local lymph node assay: 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine-flow cytometry method (LLNA: BrdU-FCM) recognized as an alternative testing method for screening SS potential was used to address these issues. Following the OECD TG 442B guidelines, NPs suspensions smaller than 50 nm size were prepared for ZnO and Al2O3 at concentrations of 10, 25, and 50%, and Mn2O3 and CuO at concentrations of 5, 10, and 25%, and applied to the dorsum of each ear of female BALB/c mice on a daily basis for 3 consecutive days. Regarding the prediction of test substance to skin sensitizer if sensitization index (SI)≥2.7, all 4 NPs were classified as non-sensitizing. The SI values were below 2.06, 1.33, 1.42, and 0.99 for ZnO, Al2O3, Mn2O3, and CuO, respectively, at all test concentrations. Although data presented were negative with respect to adverse SS potential for these 4 NPs, further confirmatory tests addressing other key events associated with SS adverse outcome pathway need to be carried out to arrive at an acceptable conclusion on the skin safety for both cosmetic and dermal applications.
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- Anju Maharjan
- Department of Health and Safety, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Toxicity Assessment, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School of Medical Health and Science, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Toxicity Assessment, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School of Medical Health and Science, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Toxicity Assessment, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School of Medical Health and Science, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Toxicity Assessment, Daegu Catholic University Graduate School of Medical Health and Science, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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Song Q, Zheng Y, Zhong G, Wang S, He C, Li M. Application of Nanoparticles in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2024; 24:1305-1326. [PMID: 39129164 PMCID: PMC11497148 DOI: 10.2174/0118715206323900240807110122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor with high morbidity and mortality rates, imposing a huge burden on both patients and the healthcare system. Traditional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy have limitations, so finding more effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools is critical to improving the survival and quality of life of colorectal cancer patients. While current tumor targeting research mainly focuses on exploring the function and mechanism of molecular targets and screening for excellent drug targets, it is crucial to test the efficacy and mechanism of tumor cell therapy that targets these molecular targets. Selecting the appropriate drug carrier is a key step in effectively targeting tumor cells. In recent years, nanoparticles have gained significant interest as gene carriers in the field of colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment due to their low toxicity and high protective properties. Nanoparticles, synthesized from natural or polymeric materials, are NM-sized particles that offer advantages such as low toxicity, slow release, and protection of target genes during delivery. By modifying nanoparticles, they can be targeted towards specific cells for efficient and safe targeting of tumor cells. Numerous studies have demonstrated the safety, efficiency, and specificity of nanoparticles in targeting tumor cells, making them a promising gene carrier for experimental and clinical studies. This paper aims to review the current application of nanoparticles in colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment to provide insights for targeted therapy for colorectal cancer while also highlighting future prospects for nanoparticle development.
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- Qiuyu Song
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Boyadzhiev A, Wu D, Avramescu ML, Williams A, Rasmussen P, Halappanavar S. Toxicity of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Looking through the Lens of Toxicogenomics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:529. [PMID: 38203705 PMCID: PMC10779048 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The impact of solubility on the toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) requires further exploration to ascertain the impact of the dissolved and particulate species on response. In this study, FE1 mouse lung epithelial cells were exposed for 2-48 h to 4 MONPs of varying solubility: zinc oxide, nickel oxide, aluminum oxide, and titanium dioxide, in addition to microparticle analogues and metal chloride equivalents. Previously published data from FE1 cells exposed for 2-48 h to copper oxide and copper chloride were examined in the context of exposures in the present study. Viability was assessed using Trypan Blue staining and transcriptomic responses via microarray analysis. Results indicate material solubility is not the sole property governing MONP toxicity. Transcriptional signaling through the 'HIF-1α Signaling' pathway describes the response to hypoxia, which also includes genes associated with processes such as oxidative stress and unfolded protein responses and represents a conserved response across all MONPs tested. The number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in this pathway correlated with apical toxicity, and a panel of the top ten ranked DEGs was constructed (Hmox1, Hspa1a, Hspa1b, Mmp10, Adm, Serpine1, Slc2a1, Egln1, Rasd1, Hk2), highlighting mechanistic differences among tested MONPs. The HIF-1α pathway is proposed as a biomarker of MONP exposure and toxicity that can help prioritize MONPs for further evaluation and guide specific testing strategies.
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- Andrey Boyadzhiev
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada; (A.B.); (D.W.); (M.-L.A.); (A.W.); (P.R.)
- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Lin X, Chen T. A Review of in vivo Toxicity of Quantum Dots in Animal Models. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:8143-8168. [PMID: 38170122 PMCID: PMC10759915 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s434842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Tremendous research efforts have been devoted to nanoparticles for applications in optoelectronics and biomedicine. Over the past decade, quantum dots (QDs) have become one of the fastest growing areas of research in nanotechnology because of outstanding photophysical properties, including narrow and symmetrical emission spectrum, broad fluorescence excitation spectrum, the tenability of the emission wavelength with the particle size and composition, anti-photobleaching ability and stable fluorescence. These characteristics are suitable for optical imaging, drug delivery and other biomedical applications. Research on QDs toxicology has demonstrated QDs affect or damage the biological system to some extent, and this situation is generally caused by the metal ions and some special properties in QDs, which hinders the further application of QDs in the biomedical field. The toxicological mechanism mainly stems from the release of heavy metal ions and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). At the same time, the contact reaction with QDs also cause disorders in organelles and changes in gene expression profiles. In this review, we try to present an overview of the toxicity and related toxicity mechanisms of QDs in different target organs. It is believed that the evaluation of toxicity and the synthesis of environmentally friendly QDs are the primary issues to be addressed for future widespread applications. However, considering the many different types and potential modifications, this review on the potential toxicity of QDs is still not clearly elucidated, and further research is needed on this meaningful topic.
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- Xiaotan Lin
- School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, DongGuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Family Planning, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, DongGuan, People’s Republic of China
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Ali AH, Kareem AB, Al-Rawi UA, Khalid U, Zhang S, Zafar F, Papraćanin E, Hatshan MR, Sher F. Kinetic and equilibrium study of graphene and copper oxides modified nanocomposites for metal ions adsorption from binary metal aqueous solution. Front Chem 2023; 11:1279948. [PMID: 38033474 PMCID: PMC10687419 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1279948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Presently, the main cause of pollution of natural water resources is heavy metal ions. The removal of metal ions such as nickel (Ni2+) and cadmium (Cd2+) has been given considerable attention due to their health and environmental risks. In this regard, for wastewater treatment containing heavy metal ions, graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites with metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) attained significant importance. In this study, graphene oxide stacked with copper oxide nanocomposites (GO/CuO-NCs) were synthesized and characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) analytical procedures. The prepared GO/CuO-NCs were applied for the removal of Ni2+ and Cd2+ ions from a binary metal ion system in batch and continuous experiments. The obtained results revealed that GO/CuO-NCs exhibited the highest removal efficiencies of Ni2+ (89.60% ± 2.12%) and Cd2+ (97.10% ± 1.91%) at the optimum values of pH: 8, dose: 0.25 g, contact time: 60 min, and at 50 ppm initial metal ion concentration in a batch study. However, 4 mL/min flow rate, 50 ppm initial concentration, and 2 cm bed height were proved to be the suitable conditions for metal ion adsorption in the column study. The kinetic adsorption data exhibited the best fitting with the pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption isotherm provided the best-fitting data in the Langmuir isotherm model. This study suggested that the GO/CuO nanocomposites have proved to be efficient adsorbents for Ni2+ and Cd2+ ions from a binary metal system.
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- Alaa H. Ali
- Water and Environmental Directorate, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Vanadium-Titanium Metallurgy and Advanced Materials, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Zheng F, Huang Y, Shen Y, Chen G, Peng Y, Zhuang X. Fluorinated triphenylamine silicon phthalocyanine nanoparticles with two-color imaging guided in vitro photodynamic therapy through lysosomal dysfunction. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 43:103734. [PMID: 37553039 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Lysosome-targeting therapy has emerged as a promising strategy for combating drug-resistant tumors. However, the synthesis of nanodrugs to achieve efficient lysosome targeting remains a challenging task. In this study, a nanoparticle DSPE@TPA-FBPA-SiPc was developed for lysosome targeting therapy. The nanoparticle was prepared by loading 2-[4-(diphenylamino)-1-diphenicacid-1-carbobenzoxy-4-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane-4-phenoxy) silicon phthalocyanine (TPA-FBPA-SiPc) into 1,2-distearoyl-sn‑glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[succinyl(polyethyleneglycol)-2000] (DSPE). DSPE@TPA-FBPA-SiPc demonstrated remarkable capabilities such as two-color imaging, lysosome targeting and in vitro photodynamic therapy functions. The results revealed that DSPE@TPA-FBPA-SiPc efficiently accumulated in lysosomes, leading to generation of a high amount of reactive oxygen species upon irradiation. This induced apoptosis in MCF-7 cells by disrupting lysosomal function. Consequently, DSPE@TPA-FBPA-SiPc holds great potential as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy, utilizing the lysosomal-mediated cell death pathway.
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- Fangmei Zheng
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China.
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Stuparu-Cretu M, Braniste G, Necula GA, Stanciu S, Stoica D, Stoica M. Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Food Packaging and Their Influence on Human Health. Foods 2023; 12:1882. [PMID: 37174420 PMCID: PMC10178527 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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It is a matter of common knowledge in the literature that engineered metal oxide nanoparticles have properties that are efficient for the design of innovative food/beverage packages. Although nanopackages have many benefits, there are circumstances when these materials are able to release nanoparticles into the food/beverage matrix. Once dispersed into food, engineered metal oxide nanoparticles travel through the gastrointestinal tract and subsequently enter human cells, where they display various behaviors influencing human health or wellbeing. This review article provides an insight into the antimicrobial mechanisms of metal oxide nanoparticles as essential for their benefits in food/beverage packaging and provides a discussion on the oral route of these nanoparticles from nanopackages to the human body. This contribution also highlights the potential toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles for human health. The fact that only a small number of studies address the issue of food packaging based on engineered metal oxide nanoparticles should be particularly noted.
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- Mariana Stuparu-Cretu
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 35 Alexandru Ioan Cuza Street, 800010 Galati, Romania
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- Cross-Border Faculty, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 111 Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania; (G.B.); (G.-A.N.)
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- Cross-Border Faculty, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 111 Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania; (G.B.); (G.-A.N.)
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- Faculty of Food Science, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 111 Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania;
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- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 59-61 Balcescu Street, 800001 Galati, Romania;
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- Cross-Border Faculty, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 111 Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania; (G.B.); (G.-A.N.)
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