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Shippy DC, Oliai SF, Ulland TK. Zinc utilization by microglia in Alzheimer's disease. J Biol Chem 2024; 300:107306. [PMID: 38648940 PMCID: PMC11103939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107306] [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: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia defined by two key pathological characteristics in the brain, amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) composed of hyperphosphorylated tau. Microglia, the primary innate immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), provide neuroprotection through Aβ and tau clearance but may also be neurotoxic by promoting neuroinflammation to exacerbate Aβ and tau pathogenesis in AD. Recent studies have demonstrated the importance of microglial utilization of nutrients and trace metals in controlling their activation and effector functions. Trace metals, such as zinc, have essential roles in brain health and immunity, and zinc dyshomeostasis has been implicated in AD pathogenesis. As a result of these advances, the mechanisms by which zinc homeostasis influences microglial-mediated neuroinflammation in AD is a topic of continuing interest since new strategies to treat AD are needed. Here, we review the roles of zinc in AD, including zinc activation of microglia, the associated neuroinflammatory response, and the application of these findings in new therapeutic strategies.
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- Daniel C Shippy
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
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Pescke IK, de Oliveira Rozino L, Zenato K, Cardozo T, Flores WH, Vargas VMF. Lowering the pH leads to the disaggregation of NiO and ZnO nanoparticles and modifies the mutagenic response. J Appl Toxicol 2024; 44:445-454. [PMID: 37828814 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4553] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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In a changing environmental scenario, acid rain can have a significant impact on aquatic ecosystems. Acidification is known to produce corrosion in metals, hence increasing their harmful effects on the environment, organisms and human health. The prevalent use of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in everyday products raises concerns regarding exposure and nanotoxicity even in these acidified conditions. We thus report on the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of nickel oxide (NiO-NP) and zinc oxide (ZnO-NP) NPs when suspended in aqueous media in light of pH variations (7.5 and 5). A modified microsuspension method of the Salmonella/microsome assay was adopted, and strains (TA97a, TA98, TA100, TA102) were exposed to NPs (10-1280 μg/plate) with and without a metabolization fraction. The acidic condition favored disaggregation and caused a decrease in NPs size. Mutagenicity was observed in all samples and different strains, with greater DNA base pair substitution damage (TA100 and TA102), but extrinsic conditions (pH) suggest different action mechanisms of NiO-NP and ZnO-NP on genetic content. Mutagenic activity was found to increase upon metabolic activation (TA98, TA100, and TA102) demonstrating the bioactivity of NiO-NP and ZnO-NP in relation to metabolites generated by the mammalian p450 system in vitro. Modifications in the Salmonella assay methodology increased cell exposure time. The observed responses recommend this modified assay as one of the methodologies of choice for nanoecotoxicological evaluation. These findings emphasize the significance of incorporating the environmental context when evaluating the toxicity of metal-based NPs.
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- Ismael Krüger Pescke
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Laboratório de Mutagênese Ambiental, Centro de Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Laboratório de Mutagênese Ambiental, Centro de Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Mutagênese Ambiental, Centro de Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Grupo de Materiais Nanoestruturados, Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA), Bagé, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Laboratório de Mutagênese Ambiental, Centro de Ecologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Correa Segura F, Macías Macías FI, Velázquez Delgado KA, Ramos-Godinez MDP, Ruiz-Ramírez A, Flores P, Huerta-García E, López-Marure R. Food-grade titanium dioxide (E171) and zinc oxide nanoparticles induce mitochondrial permeability and cardiac damage after oral exposure in rats. Nanotoxicology 2024; 18:122-133. [PMID: 38436290 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2024.2323069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Food-grade titanium dioxide (E171) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are found in diverse products for human use. E171 is used as whitening agent in food and cosmetics, and ZnO NPs in food packaging. Their potential multi-organ toxicity has raised concerns on their safety. Since mitochondrial dysfunction is a key aspect of cardio-pathologies, here, we evaluate the effect of chronic exposure to E171 and ZnO NPs in rats on cardiac mitochondria. Changes in cardiac electrophysiology and body weight were measured. E171 reduced body weight more than 10% after 5 weeks. Both E171 and ZnO NPs increased systolic blood pressure (SBP) from 110-120 to 120-140 mmHg after 45 days of treatment. Both NPs altered the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP), reducing calcium requirement for permeability by 60% and 93% in E171- and ZnO NPs-exposed rats, respectively. Treatments also affected conformational state of adenine nucleotide translocase (ANT). E171 reduced the binding of EMA to Cys 159 in 30% and ZnO NPs in 57%. Mitochondrial aconitase activity was reduced by roughly 50% with both NPs, indicating oxidative stress. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed changes in mitochondrial morphology including sarcomere discontinuity, edema, and hypertrophy in rats exposed to both NPs. In conclusion, chronic oral exposure to NPs induces functional and morphological damage in cardiac mitochondria, with ZnO NPs being more toxic than E171, possibly due to their dissociation in free Zn2+ ion form. Therefore, chronic intake of these food additives could increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
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- Francisco Correa Segura
- Departamento de Biomedicina Cardiovascular, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Biomedicina Cardiovascular, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Instrumentación, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México, México
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- División Académica Multidisciplinaria de Jalpa de Méndez, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, Villahermosa, México
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México, México
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Fujihara J, Nishimoto N. Review of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Toxicokinetics, Tissue Distribution for Various Exposure Routes, Toxicological Effects, Toxicity Mechanism in Mammals, and an Approach for Toxicity Reduction. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:9-23. [PMID: 36976450 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03644-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) are widely used as a sunscreen, antibacterial agent, dietary supplement, food additive, and semiconductor material. This review summarizes the biological fate following various exposure routes, toxicological effects, and toxicity mechanism of ZnO NPs in mammals. Furthermore, an approach to reduce the toxicity and biomedical applications of ZnO NPs are discussed. ZnO NPs are mainly absorbed as Zn2+ and partially as particles. Regardless of exposure route, elevated Zn concentration in the liver, kidney, lungs, and spleen are observed following ZnO NP exposure, and these are the target organs for ZnO NPs. The liver is the main organ responsible for ZnO NP metabolism and the NPs are mainly excreted in feces and partly in urine. ZnO NPs induce liver damage (oral, intraperitoneal, intravenous, and intratracheal exposure), kidney damage (oral, intraperitoneal, and intravenous exposure) and lung injury (airway exposure). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and induction of oxidative stress may be a major toxicological mechanism for ZnO NPs. ROS are generated by both excess Zn ion release and the particulate effect resulting from the semiconductor or electronic properties of ZnO NPs. ZnO NP toxicity can be reduced by coating their surface with silica, which prevents Zn2+ release and ROS generation. Due to their superior characteristics, ZnO NPs are expected to be used for biomedical applications, such as bioimaging, drug delivery, and anticancer agents, and surface coatings and modification will expand the biomedical applications of ZnO NPs further.
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- Junko Fujihara
- Department of Legal Medicine, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, 89-1 Enya, Izumo , Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Research Planning and Coordination, Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology, 1 Hokuryo, Matsue, Shimane, 690-0816, Japan
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Molenda M, Kolmas J. The Role of Zinc in Bone Tissue Health and Regeneration-a Review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5640-5651. [PMID: 37002364 PMCID: PMC10620276 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03631-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Zinc is a micronutrient of key importance for human health. An increasing number of studies indicate that zinc plays a significant role in bone tissue's normal development and maintaining homeostasis. Zinc is not only a component of bone tissue but is also involved in the synthesis of the collagen matrix, mineralization, and bone turnover. It has been demonstrated that zinc can stimulate runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and promote the differentiation of osteoblasts. On the other hand, zinc has been found to inhibit osteoclast-like cell formation and to decrease bone resorption by stimulating osteoclasts' apoptosis. Moreover, zinc regulates the RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway, thereby facilitating bone remodeling. To date, not all mechanisms of Zn activity on bone tissue are well understood and documented. The review aimed to present the current state of research on the role of zinc in bone tissue, its beneficial properties, and its effects on bone regeneration. Since calcium phosphates as bone substitute materials are increasingly enriched in zinc ions, the paper included an overview of research on the potential role of such materials in bone filling and regeneration.
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- Magda Molenda
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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Eid AM, Sayed OM, Hozayen W, Dishisha T. Mechanistic study of copper oxide, zinc oxide, cadmium oxide, and silver nanoparticles-mediated toxicity on the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:825-840. [PMID: 35930385 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2104865] [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: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The use of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) in consumer products has increased dramatically. Accordingly, human exposure to these NPs has increased. Lactobacillus reuteri, a member of the beneficial gut microbiota, is essential for human health. In the present study, the toxic effect of three metal oxides (CuO, ZnO, and CdO) and one metal (Ag) NPs on L. reuteri were investigated in vitro. L. reuteri was susceptible to all the prepared NPs in a dose-dependent manner, visualized as an increase in the zones of inhibition and a significant reduction in the maximum specific growth rates (µmax). The minimal inhibitory concentrations were 5.8, 26, 560, and 560 µg/mL for CdO-, Ag-, ZnO-, and CuO-NPs, respectively, and the respective minimal bactericidal concentrations were 60, 70, 1500, and 1500 µg/mL. Electron microscopic examinations revealed the adsorption of the prepared NPs on L. reuteri cell surface, causing cell wall disruption and morphological changes. These changes were accompanied by significant leakage of cellular protein content by 214%, 191%, 112%, and 101% versus the untreated control when L. reuteri was treated with CdO-, Ag-, CuO-, and ZnO-NPs, respectively. NPs also induced oxidative damage, where the malondialdehyde level was significantly increased, and glutathione content was significantly decreased. Quantifying the DNA damage using comet assay showed that CuONPs had the maximum DNA tail length (8.2 px vs. 2.1 px for the control). While CdONPs showed the maximum percentage of DNA in tail (15.5% vs. 3.1%). This study provides a mechanistic evaluation of the NPs-mediated toxicity to a beneficial microorganism.
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- Aya M Eid
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University Qantra, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Mitjans M, Marics L, Bilbao M, Maddaleno AS, Piñero JJ, Vinardell MP. Size Matters? A Comprehensive In Vitro Study of the Impact of Particle Size on the Toxicity of ZnO. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111800. [PMID: 37299703 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study describes a comparative in vitro study of the toxicity behavior of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and micro-sized particles. The study aimed to understand the impact of particle size on ZnO toxicity by characterizing the particles in different media, including cell culture media, human plasma, and protein solutions (bovine serum albumin and fibrinogen). The particles and their interactions with proteins were characterized in the study using a variety of methods, including atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Hemolytic activity, coagulation time, and cell viability assays were used to assess ZnO toxicity. The results highlight the complex interactions between ZnO NPs and biological systems, including their aggregation behavior, hemolytic activity, protein corona formation, coagulation effects, and cytotoxicity. Additionally, the study indicates that ZnO nanoparticles are not more toxic than micro-sized particles, and the 50 nm particle results were, in general, the least toxic. Furthermore, the study found that, at low concentrations, no acute toxicity was observed. Overall, this study provides important insights into the toxicity behavior of ZnO particles and highlights that no direct relationship between nanometer size and toxicity can be directly attributed.
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- Montserrat Mitjans
- Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Lei Y, Wu J, Kang Y, Zheng S, Shao L. MDM2 upregulation induces mitophagy deficiency via Mic60 ubiquitination in fetal microglial inflammation and consequently neuronal DNA damage caused by exposure to ZnO-NPs during pregnancy. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 457:131750. [PMID: 37315416 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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During pregnancy, the human body is quite vulnerable to external stimuli. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are widely used in daily life, and they enter the human body via environmental or biomedical exposure, thus having potential risks. Although accumulating studies have demonstrated the toxic effects of ZnO-NPs, few studies have addressed the effect of prenatal ZnO-NP exposure on fetal brain tissue development. Here, we systematically studied ZnO-NP-induced fetal brain damage and the underlying mechanism. Using in vivo and in vitro assays, we found that ZnO-NPs could cross the underdeveloped bloodbrain barrier and enter fetal brain tissue, where they could be endocytosed by microglia. ZnO-NP exposure impaired mitochondrial function and induced autophagosome overaccumulation by downregulation of Mic60, thus inducing microglial inflammation. Mechanistically, ZnO-NPs increased Mic60 ubiquitination by activating MDM2, resulting in imbalanced mitochondrial homeostasis. Inhibition of Mic60 ubiquitination by MDM2 silencing significantly attenuated the mitochondrial damage induced by ZnO-NPs, thereby preventing autophagosome overaccumulation and reducing ZnO-NP-mediated inflammation and neuronal DNA damage. Our results demonstrate that ZnO-NPs are likely to disrupt mitochondrial homeostasis, inducing abnormal autophagic flux and microglial inflammation and secondary neuronal damage in the fetus. We hope the information provided in our study will improve the understanding of the effects of prenatal ZnO-NP exposure on fetal brain tissue development and draw more attention to the daily use of and therapeutic exposure to ZnO-NPs among pregnant women.
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- Yanli Zhang
- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing 100853 China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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da Silva DJ, Ferreira RR, da S. Ferreira G, Barbosa RFS, Marciano JS, Camani PH, Souza AG, Rosa DS. Multifunctional cotton fabrics with novel antibacterial coatings based on chitosan nanocapsules and polyacrylate. JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH 2023; 20:1-15. [PMID: 37362951 PMCID: PMC10088599 DOI: 10.1007/s11998-023-00761-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Chitosan is a cationic polysaccharide with intrinsic antimicrobial properties that can be used as an ecological alternative to develop functional materials to inhibit the proliferation of microorganisms. This work evaluates chitosan nanocapsules (CNs) as a self-disinfecting agent to provide bactericidal activity on cotton fabrics (CF), using polyacrylate to bind the CNs on the CF surface. The fabrics were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle (CA), moisture retention, and antimicrobial tests against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. The FTIR results showed new peaks related to chitosan structure, indicating the adequate fixation of the CNs on the cotton fibers. SEM images corroborated the polyacrylate binder's efficient adhesion, connecting the CNs and the cotton fiber surface. The CF surface properties were considerably modified, while CN/polyacrylate coating promoted antibacterial activity against the B. subtilis (gram-positive bacteria) for the developed wipe, but they do not display bactericidal effects against E. coli (gram-negative bacteria). Graphical abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11998-023-00761-y.
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- Daniel J. da Silva
- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Av. dos Estados, Santo André, SP 5001 CEP 09210-210 Brazil
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Ekhlasian A, Eftekhar E, Daei S, Abbasalipourkabir R, Nourian A, Ziamajidi N. The antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties of vitamins A, C and E in heart tissue of rats exposed to zinc oxide nanoparticles. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:2357-2365. [PMID: 36580195 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08103-8] [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: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The rapidly increasing applications of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in various industries have led to growing concerns about their damaging influence on human health. The present research was designed to determine the protective action of vitamins (Vits) A, C and E on the heart toxicity induced by ZnO NPs. METHODS Fifty-four male Wistar rats were allocated into 9 groups of 6 and then exposed to ZnO NPs (200 mg/kg), water (Control1), olive oil (Control2), Vit A (1000 IU/kg), Vit C (200 mg/kg), Vit E (100 IU/kg) and three groups were co-treated with ZnO and one of the Vits A, C or E. The oxidative stress situation was evaluated by measuring oxidative stress markers and the tissue antioxidant enzyme activity. Besides, the mRNA expression of Bcl-2 and Bax and caspase 3,7 activity were assessed. A histopathological examination was also performed to determine the rate of cardiac injury. RESULTS The results indicated that co-administration of ZnO NPs and the aforementioned Vits significantly reduced the total oxidant status and lipid peroxidation relative to the ZnO group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the supplementation of vitamins, notably Vit E, decreased the ZnO NPs-induced oxidative damage by enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes compared to the ZnO NPs-fed rats (P < 0.05). Data also showed the mitigating effects of Vits against ZnO NPs-mediated apoptosis by suppressing the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 expression and caspase 3,7 activity. CONCLUSION This study highlights the protective role of Vits A, C and E against ZnO NPs cardiotoxicity, though at different levels of effectiveness.
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- Alireza Ekhlasian
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Science, Hamadan, Iran.
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Lyu Y, Zhang Q, Liu Y, Zhang WP, Tian FJ, Zhang HF, Hu BH, Feng J, Qian Y, Jiang Y, Zhang PH, Ma N, Tang SC, Zheng JP, Qiu YL. Nano-Calcium Carbonate Affect the Respiratory and Function Through Inducing Oxidative Stress: A Cross-sectional Study Among Occupational Exposure of Workers and a Further Research for Underlying Mechanisms. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:184-191. [PMID: 36165499 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to investigate whether nano-calcium carbonate (nano-CaCO 3 ) occupational exposure could induce adverse health effects in workers. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in a nano-CaCO 3 manufacturing plant in China. Then, we have studied the dynamic distribution of nano-CaCO 3 in nude mice and examined the oxidative damage biomarkers of subchronic administrated nano-CaCO 3 on Sprague-Dawley rats. RESULTS The forced vital capacity (%) and the ratio of FEV1 to FVC is the rate of one second of workers were significantly decreased than unexposed individuals. Dynamic imaging in mice of fluorescence labeled nano-CaCO 3 showed relatively high uptake and slow washout in lung. Similar to population data, the decline in serum glutathione level and elevation in serum MDA were observed in nano-CaCO 3 -infected Sprague-Dawley rats. CONCLUSIONS We found that nano-CaCO 3 exposure may result in the poor pulmonary function in workers and lead to the changes of oxidative stress indexes.
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- Yi Lyu
- From the Department of Health Toxicology, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China (Ms Lyu, Ms Zhang, Ms Liu, Dr Zhang, Ms Tian, Ms Zhang, Mr Hu, Ms Feng, Ms Qian, Mr Jiang, Ms Zhang, Ms Ma, Dr Zheng, Dr Qiu); Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Preclinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China (Ms Lyu); Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China (Dr Zheng); and Institute of Urban Safety and Environmental Science, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, China (Dr Tang)
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Preda MD, Popa ML, Neacșu IA, Grumezescu AM, Ginghină O. Antimicrobial Clothing Based on Electrospun Fibers with ZnO Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021629. [PMID: 36675140 PMCID: PMC9862659 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021629] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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There has been a surge in interest in developing protective textiles and clothes to protect wearers from risks such as chemical, biological, heat, UV, pollution, and other environmental factors. Traditional protective textiles have strong water resistance but lack breathability and have a limited capacity to remove water vapor and moisture. Electrospun fibers and membranes have shown enormous promise in developing protective materials and garments. Textiles made up of electrospun fibers and membranes can provide thermal comfort and protection against a wide range of environmental threats. Because of their multifunctional properties, such as semi-conductivity, ultraviolet absorption, optical transparency, and photoluminescence, their low toxicity, biodegradability, low cost, and versatility in achieving diverse shapes, ZnO-based nanomaterials are a subject of increasing interest in the current review. The growing uses of electrospinning in the development of breathable and protective textiles are highlighted in this review.
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- Manuela Daniela Preda
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov No. 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila from Bucharest, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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Sun Y, Qian Y, Geng S, Wang P, Zhang L, Yang Z. Joint effects of microplastics and ZnO nanoparticles on the life history parameters of rotifers and the ability of rotifers to eliminate harmful phaeocystis. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 310:136939. [PMID: 36273615 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The rising concentration of microplastics and nanoparticles coexisting simultaneously in marine may bring joint harm to zooplankton. Rotifer is an important functional group of marine zooplankton, which plays an important role in the energy flow of marine ecosystem. To evaluate the comprehensive effects of nano-sized microplastics and metal oxide nanoparticles on life history parameters of rotifers and population dynamics of rotifers during eliminating harmful algae Phaeocystis, we exposed rotifers Brachionus plicatilis to the multiple combinations of different concentrations of nanoplastics and ZnO nanoparticles. Results showed that rotifer maturation time was prolonged and the total offspring was decreased significantly with rising ZnO nanoparticles and microplastics concentrations, and microplastics and ZnO nanoparticles had significant interaction, which brought more serious joint deleterious effects on survival, development, and reproduction. At the population level, ZnO nanoparticles exacerbated the delayed effect of microplastics on the elimination of Phaeocystis by rotifers, although eventually rotifers also completely eliminated Phaeocystis in the closed system. This study provided new insights into revealing the comprehensive impact of microplastics and ZnO nanoparticles on zooplankton not only from the perspective of life history parameters of rotifers but also from the perspective of population dynamics of rotifers controlling harmful algae, which is of great significance to understand the impact of mixed pollutants on marine ecosystem.
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- Yunfei Sun
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Wang M, Feng Y, Cao Z, Yu N, Wang J, Wang X, Kang D, Su M, Hu J, Du H. Multiple generation exposure to ZnO nanoparticles induces loss of genomic integrity in Caenorhabditis elegans. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 249:114383. [PMID: 36508841 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114383] [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: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are commonly used in industrial and household applications, prompting the assessment of their associated health risks. Previous studies indicated that ZnO NPs can induce somatic cell mutations, while the aging process appears to increase the mutagenicity of ZnO NPs. However, little is known about the influence of ZnO NPs on genome stability of germ cells, and non-exposed progeny. Here we show that 20 nm ZnO NPs exposure disrupts germ cell development, and elevates the overall mutation frequency of germ cells in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). We observed that pristine ZnO NPs elicit germ cell apoptosis to a greater extent than the 60-day aged ZnO NPs. By treating parental worms with ZnO NPs for seven successive generations, whole-genome sequencing data revealed that, although the frequency of point mutations is kept unchanged, large deletions are significantly increased in F8 worms. Furthermore, we found that the mutagenicity of ZnO NPs might be partially attributed to the release of Zn2+ ions. Together, our results demonstrate the genotoxic effects of ZnO NPs on germ cells, and the possible underlying mechanism. These findings suggest that germ cell mutagenicity is worthy of consideration for the health risk assessment of engineered NPs.
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- Meimei Wang
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Mei-Shan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China.
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, PR China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, PR China; School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Mei-Shan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Public Health Inspection and Quarantine, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Mei-Shan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Mei-Shan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Mei-Shan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Mei-Shan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, PR China.
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Arslan ME, Tatar A, Yıldırım ÖÇ, Şahin İO, Ozdemir O, Sonmez E, Hacımuftuoglu A, Acikyildiz M, Geyikoğlu F, Mardinoğlu A, Türkez H. In Vitro Transcriptome Analysis of Cobalt Boride Nanoparticles on Human Pulmonary Alveolar Cells. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8683. [PMID: 36500178 PMCID: PMC9740129 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanobiotechnology influences many different areas, including the medical, food, energy, clothing, and cosmetics industries. Considering the wide usage of nanomaterials, it is necessary to investigate the toxicity potentials of specific nanosized molecules. Boron-containing nanoparticles (NPs) are attracting much interest from scientists due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, there is limited information concerning the toxicity of boron-containing NPs, including cobalt boride (Co2B) NPs. Therefore, in this study, Co2B NPs were characterized using X-ray crystallography (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) techniques. Then, we performed 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl) 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, and neutral red (NR) assays for assessing cell viability against Co2B NP exposure on cultured human pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells (HPAEpiC). In addition, whole-genome microarray analysis was carried out to reveal the global gene expression differentiation of HPAEpiC cells after Co2B NP application. The cell viability tests unveiled an IC50 value for Co2B NPs of 310.353 mg/L. The results of our microarray analysis displayed 719 gene expression differentiations (FC ≥ 2) among the analyzed 40,000 genes. The performed visualization and integrated discovery (DAVID) analysis revealed that there were interactions between various gene pathways and administration of the NPs. Based on gene ontology biological processes analysis, we found that the P53 signaling pathway, cell cycle, and cancer-affecting genes were mostly affected by the Co2B NPs. In conclusion, we suggested that Co2B NPs would be a safe and effective nanomolecule for industrial applications, particularly for medical purposes.
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- Mehmet Enes Arslan
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum 25050, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum 25050, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun 55139, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum 25050, Turkey
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- Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Art, Kilis 7 Aralık University, Kilis 79000, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Science for Life Laboratory, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, SE-17121 Stockholm, Sweden
- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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Javaid A, Jalalah M, Safdar R, Khaliq Z, Qadir MB, Zulfiqar S, Ahmad A, Satti AN, Ali A, Faisal M, Alsareii SA, Harraz FA. Ginger Loaded Polyethylene Oxide Electrospun Nanomembrane: Rheological and Antimicrobial Attributes. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12111148. [PMID: 36422140 PMCID: PMC9696929 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12111148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Synthetic antibiotics have captured the market in recent years, but the side effects of these products are life-threatening. In recent times, researchers have focused their research on natural-based products such as natural herbal oils, which are eco-friendly, biocompatible, biodegradable, and antibacterial. In this study, polyethylene oxide (PEO) and aqueous ginger extract (GE) were electrospun to produce novel antibacterial nanomembrane sheets as a function of PEO and GE concentrations. A GE average particle size of 91.16 nm was achieved with an extensive filtration process, inferring their incorporation in the PEO nanofibres. The presence of the GE was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) through peaks of phenol and aromatic groups. The viscoelastic properties of PEO/GE solutions were analysed in terms of PEO and GE concentrations. Increasing PEO and GE concentrations increased the solution's viscosity. The dynamic viscosity of 3% was not changed with increasing shear rate, indicating Newtonian fluid behaviour. The dynamic viscosity of 4 and 5 wt% PEO/GE solutions containing 10% GE increased exponentially compared to 3 wt%. In addition, the shear thinning behaviour was observed over a frequency range of 0.05 to 100 rad/s. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis also specified an increase in the nanofibre's diameter with increasing PEO concentration, while SEM images displayed smooth morphology with beadless nanofibres at different PEO/GE concentrations. In addition, PEO/GE nanomembranes inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, as presented by qualitative antibacterial results. The extent of PEO/GE nanomembrane's antibacterial activity was further investigated by the agar dilution method, which inhibited the 98.79% Staphylococcus aureus population at 30% GE concentration.
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- Anum Javaid
- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- U.S.-PAKISTAN Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCASE), National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Sharurah, Najran University, Sharurah 68342, Saudi Arabia
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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Toxicity in H9c2 Rat Cardiomyoblasts. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232112940. [PMID: 36361726 PMCID: PMC9658273 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232112940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are widely used in the cosmetic industry. They are nano-optical and nano-electrical devices, and their antimicrobial properties are applied in food packaging and medicine. ZnO NPs penetrate the body through inhalation, oral, and dermal exposure and spread through circulation to various systems and organs. Since the cardiovascular system is one of the most vulnerable systems, in this work, we studied ZnO NPs toxicity in H9c2 rat cardiomyoblasts. Cardiac cells were exposed to different concentrations of ZnO NPs, and then the morphology, proliferation, viability, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), redox state, and protein expression were measured. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and hematoxylin–eosin (HE) staining showed strong morphological damage. ZnO NPs were not observed inside cells, suggesting that Zn2+ ions were internalized, causing the damage. ZnO NPs strongly inhibited cell proliferation and MTT reduction at 10 and 20 μg/cm2 after 72 h of treatment. ZnO NPs at 20 μg/cm2 elevated DCF fluorescence, indicating alterations in the cellular redox state associated with changes in ΔΨm and cell death. ZnO NPs also reduced the intracellular expression of troponin I and atrial natriuretic peptide. ZnO NPs are toxic for cardiac cells; therefore, consumption of products containing them could cause heart damage and the development of cardiovascular diseases.
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Mutagenic, Carcinogenic, and Teratogenic Effect of Heavy Metals. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:8011953. [PMID: 36248437 PMCID: PMC9556253 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8011953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Heavy metal (HM)-induced toxicity and its associated complications have become a major issue in the medical world. HMs are not biodegradable, enter into the food chain, and gets accumulated in the living systems. Increased concentrations and accumulation of HMs can cause severely damaging effects and severe complications in living organisms and can even lead to the death of the organism. In Ayurvedic medicine, ingredients of natural origin, including whole plants or certain portions of the plant, animal sources, and minerals, are used for therapeutic purposes as medicine, both alone and in combination. HM such as cadmium, copper, zinc, lead, chromium, nickel, and arsenic cause hazardous effects on animals, human health, and the environment. This review focuses on mutagenic, carcinogenic, and teratogenic effects of HM , mechanism, organ toxicity, available remedies in the market, and their side effects. Also, emphasis is given to alternative systems of medicine to treat HM toxicity.
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Araújo RG, Alcantar-Rivera B, Meléndez-Sánchez ER, Martínez-Prado MA, Sosa-Hernández JE, Iqbal HMN, Parra-Saldivar R, Martínez-Ruiz M. Effects of UV and UV-vis Irradiation on the Production of Microalgae and Macroalgae: New Alternatives to Produce Photobioprotectors and Biomedical Compounds. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165334. [PMID: 36014571 PMCID: PMC9413999 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In the last decade, algae applications have generated considerable interest among research organizations and industrial sectors. Bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids, and Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) derived from microalgae may play a vital role in the bio and non-bio sectors. Currently, commercial sunscreens contain chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have harmful effects on the environment and human health; while microalgae-based sunscreens emerge as an eco-friendly alternative to provide photo protector agents against solar radiation. Algae-based exploration ranges from staple foods to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biomedical applications. This review aims to identify the effects of UV and UV-vis irradiation on the production of microalgae bioactive compounds through the assistance of different techniques and extraction methods for biomass characterization. The efficiency and results focus on the production of a blocking agent that does not damage the aquifer, being beneficial for health and possible biomedical applications.
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- Rafael G. Araújo
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México—Instituto Tecnológico de Durango (TecNM-ITD), Durango 34080, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México—Instituto Tecnológico de Durango (TecNM-ITD), Durango 34080, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Correspondence: (R.P.-S.); (M.M.-R.)
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Correspondence: (R.P.-S.); (M.M.-R.)
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Liang Y, Simaiti A, Xu M, Lv S, Jiang H, He X, Fan Y, Zhu S, Du B, Yang W, Li X, Yu P. Antagonistic Skin Toxicity of Co-Exposure to Physical Sunscreen Ingredients Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2769. [PMID: 36014634 PMCID: PMC9414962 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Being the main components of physical sunscreens, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are often used together in different brands of sunscreen products with different proportions. With the broad use of cosmetics containing these nanoparticles (NPs), concerns regarding their joint skin toxicity are becoming more and more prominent. In this study, the co-exposure of these two NPs in human-derived keratinocytes (HaCaT) and the in vitro reconstructed human epidermis (RHE) model EpiSkin was performed to verify their joint skin effect. The results showed that ZnO NPs significantly inhibited cell proliferation and caused deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in a dose-dependent manner to HaCaT cells, which could be rescued with co-exposure to TiO2 NPs. Further mechanism studies revealed that TiO2 NPs restricted the cellular uptake of both aggregated ZnO NPs and non-aggregated ZnO NPs and meanwhile decreased the dissociation of Zn2+ from ZnO NPs. The reduced intracellular Zn2+ ultimately made TiO2 NPs perform an antagonistic effect on the cytotoxicity caused by ZnO NPs. Furthermore, these joint skin effects induced by NP mixtures were validated on the epidermal model EpiSkin. Taken together, the results of the current research contribute new insights for understanding the dermal toxicity produced by co-exposure of different NPs and provide a valuable reference for the development of formulas for the secure application of ZnO NPs and TiO2 NPs in sunscreen products.
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- Yan Liang
- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Lishui International Travel Health-Care Center, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Biophysics, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Technical Center of Animal, Plant and Food Inspection and Quarantine of Shanghai Customs, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Toxicology, and Department of Medical Oncology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Lim C, Kim D. Biodegradable polyaspartamide-g-C 18 /DOPA/GLY-NEO nano-adhesives for wound closure/healing with antimicrobial activity. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:1749-1760. [PMID: 35770845 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This study was focused on the development of biodegradable nano-adhesives with efficient sealing and antibiotic effects for wound healing. Biodegradable polyaspartamide (PASPAM) was grafted with several functional groups to implement diverse roles-octadecylamine (C18 ) for nano-aggregate formation, dopamine (DOPA) for adhesive function, neomycin (NEO) for inhibition of bacterial infection. Specifically, NEO was conjugated to PASPAM with a pH-sensitive glycine (GLY) linker for targeted delivery on the acidic wound site. About 60% of the drug was ramteleased at pH 6.0, while about 22% was released at pH 7.4, showing the faster drug release pattern of nano-adhesives in the acidic environment. The C18 /DOPA/GLY-NEO-g-PASPAM nano-adhesives showed the bacterial viability higher than 70% at pH 7.4, but about 40% at pH 6.0. The wound breaking strength of the polymer-treated skin was much higher than that of the bare skin. According to the in vivo wound healing test using a mouse model, C18 /DOPA/GLY-NEO-g-PASPAM nano-adhesives showed much faster healing performance than sutures. From those results, C18 /DOPA/GLY-NEO-g-PASPAM nano-adhesives are expected to be utilized as effective adhesives that promote the wound healing with inhibition of bacterial infection.
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- Cheolwon Lim
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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Gandomani EA, Mosaffa N, Zendehdel R, Kohneshahri MH, Vahabi M, Sabour S. Release of Interleukin-1β evaluation among mineral oil mist–exposed workers. Toxicol Ind Health 2022; 38:270-276. [DOI: 10.1177/07482337221090708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Exposure to aerosols has been found to be linked to respiratory impairment. Although the effects of both indoor and outdoor exposures to particulates have been extensively reported, exposures to mists are less studied. Herein, we reported a survey of mineral oil mist toxicity in an occupational exposure scenario. For the purpose of this study, 65 lathe workers of the metal processing industry, as mineral oil mist–exposed population, were studied. Thereafter, the participants’ age, smoking habits and work experience were matched with those of the control workers ( n = 65) who were not occupationally exposed to mist. Thereafter, air samples were evaluated from the breathing zone of the workers using NIOSH method 5026. Plasma Interleukin-1β as a pro-inflammatory indicator was assessed in all the studied subjects. Mean ± standard deviation of mineral oil mist time-weighted average exposure in lathe workers was 7.10± 3.49 mg/m3. IL-1β cytokine levels were significantly higher in the lathe groups compared to the control group. The mean level of Interleukin-1β in the control subjects (2922 pg/L) was selected as the cut-off point of the inflammation effect. Based on this pro-inflammatory point, the results of monitoring showed that 60% of the exposed were affected. A Spearman correlation was also found between mineral oil mist exposure and inflammation in the affected subjects. Our findings highlighted the immunological potential of mineral oil mist in occupational exposure. Overall, the results of this study suggested that Interleukin-1β evaluation in mineral oil mist exposure could be considered as both an acute and chronic inflammation marker.
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- Elham A Gandomani
- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Gutiérrez Rodelo C, Salinas RA, Armenta JaimeArmenta E, Armenta S, Galdámez-Martínez A, Castillo-Blum SE, Astudillo-de la Vega H, Nirmala Grace A, Aguilar-Salinas CA, Gutiérrez Rodelo J, Christie G, Alsanie WF, Santana G, Thakur VK, Dutt A. Zinc associated nanomaterials and their intervention in emerging respiratory viruses: Journey to the field of biomedicine and biomaterials. Coord Chem Rev 2022; 457:214402. [PMID: 35095109 PMCID: PMC8788306 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Respiratory viruses represent a severe public health risk worldwide, and the research contribution to tackle the current pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 is one of the main targets among the scientific community. In this regard, experts from different fields have gathered to confront this catastrophic pandemic. This review illustrates how nanotechnology intervention could be valuable in solving this difficult situation, and the state of the art of Zn-based nanostructures are discussed in detail. For virus detection, learning from the experience of other respiratory viruses such as influenza, the potential use of Zn nanomaterials as suitable sensing platforms to recognize the S1 spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 are shown. Furthermore, a discussion about the antiviral mechanisms reported for ZnO nanostructures is included, which can help develop surface disinfectants and protective coatings. At the same time, the properties of Zn-based materials as supplements for reducing viral activity and the recovery of infected patients are illustrated. Within the scope of noble adjuvants to improve the immune response, the ZnO NPs properties as immunomodulators are explained, and potential prototypes of nanoengineered particles with metallic cations (like Zn2+) are suggested. Therefore, using Zn-associated nanomaterials from detection to disinfection, supplementation, and immunomodulation opens a wide area of opportunities to combat these emerging respiratory viruses. Finally, the attractive properties of these nanomaterials can be extrapolated to new clinical challenges.
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- Citlaly Gutiérrez Rodelo
- Healthcare Business and Computer Technology, Mexico
- Nanopharmacia Diagnostica, Tlaxcala No. 146/705, Col. Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc, Cuidad de México, C.P. 06760, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología Aplicada del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CIBA-IPN), Tlaxcala 72197, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, DF 04510, México
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- Department of Biology, McGill University, 3649 Sir William Osler, Montreal, QC H3G 0B1, Canada
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacan, México City, C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, DF 04510, México
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- Healthcare Business and Computer Technology, Mexico
- Nanopharmacia Diagnostica, Tlaxcala No. 146/705, Col. Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc, Cuidad de México, C.P. 06760, Mexico
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014, India
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas y Dirección de Nutrición. Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico
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- Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social, Hospital General de SubZona No. 4, C.P. 80370, Navolato, Sinaloa, México
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1QT, UK
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacan, México City, C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacan, México City, C.P. 04510, Mexico
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Cheng P, Zhao X, El-Ramady H, Elsakhawy T, Waigi MG, Ling W. Formation of environmentally persistent free radicals from photodegradation of triclosan by metal oxides/silica suspensions and particles. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133322. [PMID: 34922972 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal oxides play an essential role in the photocatalysis of contaminants and substantially increase in the environment by the engineering production. However, whether emerging contaminants will be produced during photocatalysis of contaminants remains unclear. Here, triclosan (TCS) photodegradation in metal oxides/silica suspensions and particles, simulated as the states of metal oxides in water and soil environments, were studied. The photodegradation results confirmed that metal oxides exhibited a double-effect. They promoted TCS photodegradation by generating reactive oxidizing species (ROS) in metal oxides/silica suspensions and inhibited the photodegradation by competing with TCS for irradiation in metal oxides/silica particles. In this study, the critical discovery was the formation of emerging contaminants, environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs), and EPFRs yields were promoted by metal oxides (Al2O3, ZnO, TiO2). They were more stable in metal oxides than silica, and the half-lives ranged from 6.7 h to 90.9 d. Although CuO did not increase EPFRs yields compared to silica, the half-lives of EPFRs were also longer. In addition, this study found that EPFRs yields were dependent on the metal oxides concentrations. Our results provided a new insight into the negative environmental impacts of metal oxides and improved our understanding of the formation and fate of EPFRs by metal oxides in soil and aquatic environments.
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- Pengfei Cheng
- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Microbiology Department, Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza, 12619, Egypt
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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Harish V, Tewari D, Gaur M, Yadav AB, Swaroop S, Bechelany M, Barhoum A. Review on Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Materials: Bioimaging, Biosensing, Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering, Antimicrobial, and Agro-Food Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:457. [PMID: 35159802 PMCID: PMC8839643 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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In the last few decades, the vast potential of nanomaterials for biomedical and healthcare applications has been extensively investigated. Several case studies demonstrated that nanomaterials can offer solutions to the current challenges of raw materials in the biomedical and healthcare fields. This review describes the different nanoparticles and nanostructured material synthesis approaches and presents some emerging biomedical, healthcare, and agro-food applications. This review focuses on various nanomaterial types (e.g., spherical, nanorods, nanotubes, nanosheets, nanofibers, core-shell, and mesoporous) that can be synthesized from different raw materials and their emerging applications in bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial, and agro-foods. Depending on their morphology (e.g., size, aspect ratio, geometry, porosity), nanomaterials can be used as formulation modifiers, moisturizers, nanofillers, additives, membranes, and films. As toxicological assessment depends on sizes and morphologies, stringent regulation is needed from the testing of efficient nanomaterials dosages. The challenges and perspectives for an industrial breakthrough of nanomaterials are related to the optimization of production and processing conditions.
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- Vancha Harish
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144401, India; (V.H.); (D.T.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144401, India; (V.H.); (D.T.)
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India;
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer 305817, India;
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM UMR 5635, University Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, 34730 Montpellier, France
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- NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, D09 Y074 Dublin, Ireland
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Romani M, Warscheid T, Nicole L, Marcon L, Di Martino P, Suzuki MT, Lebaron P, Lami R. Current and future chemical treatments to fight biodeterioration of outdoor building materials and associated biofilms: Moving away from ecotoxic and towards efficient, sustainable solutions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 802:149846. [PMID: 34464791 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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All types of building materials are rapidly colonized by microorganisms, initially through an invisible and then later a visible biofilm that leads to their biodeterioration. Over centuries, this natural phenomenon has been managed using mechanical procedures, oils, or even wax. In modern history, many treatments such as high-pressure cleaners, biocides (mainly isothiazolinones and quaternary ammonium compounds) are commercially available, as well as preventive ones, such as the use of water-repellent coatings in the fabrication process. While all these cleaning techniques offer excellent cost-benefit ratios, their limitations are numerous. Indeed, building materials are often quickly recolonized after application, and microorganisms are increasingly reported as resistant to chemical treatments. Furthermore, many antifouling compounds are ecotoxic, harmful to human health and the environment, and new regulations tend to limit their use and constrain their commercialization. The current state-of-the-art highlights an urgent need to develop innovative antifouling strategies and the widespread use of safe and eco-friendly solutions to biodeterioration. Interestingly, innovative approaches and compounds have recently been identified, including the use of photocatalysts or natural compounds such as essential oils or quorum sensing inhibitors. Most of these solutions developed in laboratory settings appear very promising, although their efficiency and ecotoxicological features remain to be further tested before being widely marketed. This review highlights the complexity of choosing the adequate antifouling compounds when fighting biodeterioration and proposes developing case-to-case innovative strategies to raise this challenge, relying on integrative and multidisciplinary approaches.
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- Mattea Romani
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversité et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (LBBM), Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur Mer, Avenue Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de chimie de la matière condensée de Paris (LCMCP), 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversité et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (LBBM), Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur Mer, Avenue Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
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- Université de Cergy-Pontoise, Laboratoire ERRMECe, rue Descartes site de Neuville-sur-Oise, 95031 Cergy-Pontoise, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversité et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (LBBM), Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur Mer, Avenue Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversité et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (LBBM), Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur Mer, Avenue Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversité et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (LBBM), Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur Mer, Avenue Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France.
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Han MC, He HW, Kong WK, Dong K, Wang BY, Yan X, Wang LM, Ning X. High-performance Electret and Antibacterial Polypropylene Meltblown Nonwoven Materials Doped with Boehmite and ZnO Nanoparticles for Air Filtration. FIBERS AND POLYMERS 2022; 23:1947-1955. [PMCID: PMC9112261 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-022-4786-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The current pandemic caused by COVID-19 has intensively triggered the development of high-performance air filters. Polypropylene (PP) is widely used as the raw material of meltblown nonwoven materials and is the core layer in air filters, such as masks. In this study, an electret PP meltblown nonwoven with antibacterial activity was developed, and nano boehmite (AlOOH) and nano-ZnO were employed as electret and antibacterial agents, respectively. AlOOH (0.5–2.0 wt%) and ZnO (1.0 wt%) were doped into the PP matrix using a twin-screw extruder, and the resulting masterbatches were applied as raw materials to produce nonwoven materials via a meltblown process. The as-prepared nonwoven samples were characterized by means of SEM, IR and DSC/TG. After corona charging, the filtration efficiency was determined by a filtration tester, charge decay was measured by an infrared electrostatic tester, and the antibacterial properties were evaluated (evaluation method: AATCC 100–2012). A dosage of AlOOH greater than 1.0 wt% endowed the nonwoven material with high filtration efficiency, and 1.0 wt% ZnO brought about antibacterial activity. Corona charging was an effective means to charge the nonwoven electret, and the charges were quicker to decay in air than in a sealed bag. The as-prepared meltblown nonwoven filter is a remarkably promising filter for air filtration.
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- Ming-Chao Han
- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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- Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong China
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Meng J, Yang J, Pan T, Qu X, Cui S. ZnO nanoparticles promote the malignant transformation of colorectal epithelial cells in APC min/+ mice. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 158:106923. [PMID: 34634619 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in everyday products grows, so does concern about health risks. However, no findings on the gastrointestinal toxicity of ZnO NPs have been published. We investigated the possible malignant transformation of ZnO NPs in the mice's colonic tissues using the APCmin/+ mouse model with a premalignant lesion in intestinal epithelial cells. Higher doses and long-term oral exposure to ZnO NPs were found to mildly promote colonic inflammation in WT mice, while they moderately or strongly exacerbated the severity of chronic inflammation and tumorigenesis in APCmin/+ mice with intestinal adenomatous polyposis. The ZnO NPs-induced inflammation and tumorigenesis in colonic epithelial cells was linked to the activation of CXCR2/NF-κB/STAT3/ERK and AKT pathways. Analysis of the ZnO NPs-exacerbated intestinal adenomatous polyposis in APCmin/+ mice revealed that ZnO NPs could activate the APC-driven Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, exacerbating intestinal tumorigenesis. In fact, ZnO NPs have been shown to increase intestinal inflammation and tumorigenesis in APCmin/+ mice by releasing free Zn2+. In WT mice, a low dose of ZnO NPs (26 mg/kg/day) did not cause intestinal inflammation. In conclusion, higher doses and prolonged exposure to ZnO NPs promote the malignant transformation of precancerous epithelial cells.
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- Jian Meng
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Institute of Eco-Chongming, East China Normal University, Shanghai 202162, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Pouran H, Alkasbi M, Lahive E, Lofts S, Zhang H. Measuring ZnO nanoparticles available concentrations in contaminated soils using the diffusive gradient in thin-films (DGT) technique. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 793:148654. [PMID: 34182444 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148654] [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: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A major gap in understanding nanomaterials behaviour in the environment is a lack of reliable tools to measure their available concentrations. In this research we use diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) for measuring concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNO NPs) in soils. Available nanoparticle concentrations were assessed by difference, using paired DGT devices with and without 1000 MWCO dialysis membranes to exclude NPs. We used ZnO because its toxic effects are accelerated through dissolution to Zn2+. Our test soils had different pH and organic matter (OM) contents, which both affect the dissolution rate of ZnO NPs. Woburn (pH ≈ 6.9, OM ≈ 1.8%) and Lufa (pH ≈ 5.9, OM ≈ 4.2%) soils were spiked to a single concentration of 500 mg of ZnO NPs per 1 kg of soil and the available concentrations of ZnO NPs and dissolved zinc were evaluated in 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 day intervals using DGT. The results showed that the dissolution of ZnO NPs, as well as the available concentrations of both dissolved and nanoparticulate Zn, was much higher in Lufa soil than in Woburn. This work demonstrates that DGT can be used as a simple yet reliable technique for determining concentrations of ZnO NPs in soils and probing its dissolution kinetics.
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- Hamid Pouran
- University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, UK.
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- Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 8BB, UK
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- UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster LA1 4AP, United Kingdom
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- Lancaster University, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, UK.
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Ahmed T, Noman M, Manzoor N, Ali S, Rizwan M, Ijaz M, Allemailem KS, BinShaya AS, Alhumaydhi FA, Li B. Recent advances in nanoparticles associated ecological harms and their biodegradation: Global environmental safety from nano-invaders. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2021; 9:106093. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.106093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Yin Y, Peng H, Shao J, Zhang J, Li Y, Pi J, Guo J. NRF2 deficiency sensitizes human keratinocytes to zinc oxide nanoparticles-induced autophagy and cytotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 87:103721. [PMID: 34339875 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2021.103721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are one of the most commonly used metal oxide particles in many industrial fields. Many studies have shown that ZnO NPs induce harmful effects to human skin, but the mechanisms remain poorly understood. Our results showed that ZnO NPs concentration-dependently induced cytotoxicity, ROS accumulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction in HaCaT cells. The expressions of adaptive antioxidant response transcriptional factor NRF2 and autophagy-related proteins P62 and LC3 II/I were increased by ZnO NPs. Knock-down of NRF2 (NRF2-KD) sensitized the cells to ZnO NPs-induced autophagy and cytotoxicity while an autophagy inhibitor, 3-methyladenine, protected the cells from ZnO NPs-induced cell death. These results demonstrated that NRF2 deficiency sensitizes human keratinocytes to ZnO NPs induced autophagy and cytotoxicity, and proposed a key role of NRF2 in protecting skin cells against ZnO NPs through regulation of antioxidants and autophagy.
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- Yuanyuan Yin
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese PLA, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai Area, Beijing, 100071, China; School of Public Health, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese PLA, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai Area, Beijing, 100071, China
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- School of Public Health, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese PLA, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai Area, Beijing, 100071, China; Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, No.23 Back District, Dongcheng Area, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese PLA, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai Area, Beijing, 100071, China
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- School of Public Health, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese PLA, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai Area, Beijing, 100071, China; School of Public Health, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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Türkez H, Arslan ME, Sönmez E, Tatar A, Geyikoğlu F, Açikyildiz M, Mardinoğlu A. Safety Assessments of Nickel Boride Nanoparticles on the Human Pulmonary Alveolar Cells by Using Cell Viability and Gene Expression Analyses. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2602-2611. [PMID: 32909113 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02374-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nickel boride is generally used in the steel industry as a melting accelerator due to its feature of creating a protective and stable attribute at high temperatures. It is also used to improve the hardenability of the steel with boron addition in the production. Thus, safety studies and biocompatibility analysis of nickel boride should be performed comprehensively to understand the limitations of use in various areas. In the present study, nickel boride nanoparticles (Ni2B NPs) were synthesized by a single-step method and molecule characterizations were performed via the use of X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses. Cytotoxicity properties of Ni2B NPs were identified on human pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells (HPAEpiC) by using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), neutral red (NR), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays. Illumina human ht-12 v4.0 whole-genome microarray analysis was conducted to investigate NiB2 NPs effects on gene expression regulations of HPAEpiC cells. The database for annotation, visualization, and integrated discovery (DAVID) analysis was performed to reveal the relationship between Ni2B NP application and cellular pathway alterations. According to cytotoxicity analysis, the IC50 value for Ni2B NP application was found as 81.99 mg/L concentration. Microarray analysis of Ni2B NP application was shown for the first time that 693 gene expression changes (FC ≥ 2) occurred significantly over 40.000 gene probes and Ni2B NPs were observed to affect microtubule regulation, centrosome organization, and phosphoprotein synthesis.
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- Hasan Türkez
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Art, Kilis 7 Aralık University, Kilis, Turkey
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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Lanthanum-Zinc Binary Oxide Nanocomposite with Promising Heterogeneous Catalysis Performance for the Active Conversion of 4-Nitrophenol into 4-Aminophenol. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11050537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This work intended to enhance the unique and outstanding properties of lanthanum by synthesizing its nanocomposite. A lanthanum-based nanocomposite was prepared by a simple and cost-effective “co-precipitation” method. Lanthanum nitrate (La (NO3)3) and zinc nitrate (Zn (NO3)2) were used as precursors. The lanthanum/zinc oxide nano composite formed was then calcined at 450 °C for 4 h in order to obtain a fine powder with size in the nano range of 1–100 nm. Characterization of the prepared catalyst was done by ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and photoluminescence. Crystallinity and morphology were found by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The synthesized nanocomposite material was also tested for heterogeneous catalytic applications of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) reduction into 4-aminophenol (4-AP). It was found to be successful in complete reduction of 4-NP with enhanced catalytic performance.
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Patrón-Romero L, Luque P, Soto-Robles C, Nava O, Vilchis-Nestor A, Barajas-Carrillo V, Martínez-Ramírez C, Chávez Méndez J, Alvelais Palacios J, Leal Ávila M, Almanza-Reyes H. Synthesis, characterization and cytotoxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles by green synthesis method. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Wu J, Lai X, Cui G, Chen Q, Liu J, Kang Y, Zhang Y, Feng X, Hu C, Shao L. Dual effects of JNK activation in blood-milk barrier damage induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 399:122809. [PMID: 32937690 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been extensively applied in our daily life. Humans are at high risk of being exposed to ZnO-NPs, which induce potentially adverse health effects. Although a growing number of studies have investigated the toxic effects of ZnO-NPs, the available data concerning ZnO-NP interactions with the blood-milk barrier (BMB) remain highly limited. Herein, we systematically investigated the damage to BMB integrity induced by ZnO-NPs and the mechanisms involved. ZnO-NPs that were intravenously injected into lactating dams accumulated in the mammary gland and entered into the breast milk, inducing disruption to BMB integrity and changes in the tight junction (TJ) and adherens junction (AJ) components. Furthermore, using an in vitro BMB model composed of EpH4-Ev cells, we verified that ZnO-NP-triggered ROS generation and the activation of MKK4 and JNK are the main mechanism of cell-cell junction damage. More interestingly, JNK activation played different roles in inducing changes in the TJ and AJ complex, and these effects did not need to activate the downstream c-Jun. These data provide more information for understanding ZnO-NP interactions with the BMB and raise concern for the daily use and the intravenous use of ZnO-NPs by lactating mothers.
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- Junrong Wu
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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Pardhiya S, Gaharwar US, Gautam R, Priyadarshini E, Nirala JP, Rajamani P. Cumulative effects of manganese nanoparticle and radiofrequency radiation in male Wistar rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:1395-1407. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1833905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Sonali Pardhiya
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Bhunia AK, Jha PK, Saha S. Optical and Structural Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles for Binding Analysis with Semen Sample by Isothermal Titration Calorimetry. BIONANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-020-00788-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Wojnarowicz J, Chudoba T, Lojkowski W. A Review of Microwave Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials: Reactants, Process Parameters and Morphoslogies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1086. [PMID: 32486522 PMCID: PMC7353225 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a multifunctional material due to its exceptional physicochemical properties and broad usefulness. The special properties resulting from the reduction of the material size from the macro scale to the nano scale has made the application of ZnO nanomaterials (ZnO NMs) more popular in numerous consumer products. In recent years, particular attention has been drawn to the development of various methods of ZnO NMs synthesis, which above all meet the requirements of the green chemistry approach. The application of the microwave heating technology when obtaining ZnO NMs enables the development of new methods of syntheses, which are characterised by, among others, the possibility to control the properties, repeatability, reproducibility, short synthesis duration, low price, purity, and fulfilment of the eco-friendly approach criterion. The dynamic development of materials engineering is the reason why it is necessary to obtain ZnO NMs with strictly defined properties. The present review aims to discuss the state of the art regarding the microwave synthesis of undoped and doped ZnO NMs. The first part of the review presents the properties of ZnO and new applications of ZnO NMs. Subsequently, the properties of microwave heating are discussed and compared with conventional heating and areas of application are presented. The final part of the paper presents reactants, parameters of processes, and the morphology of products, with a division of the microwave synthesis of ZnO NMs into three primary groups, namely hydrothermal, solvothermal, and hybrid methods.
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- Jacek Wojnarowicz
- Institute of High Pressure Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokolowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland; (T.C.); (W.L.)
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Devlin H, Hiebner D, Barros C, Fulaz S, Quinn L, Vitale S, Casey E. A high throughput method to investigate nanoparticle entrapment efficiencies in biofilms. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 193:111123. [PMID: 32450504 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The commercial use of nanoparticles has increased in recent years due to their unique characteristics, including high surface area, modifiable shape and surface charge and size-dependent properties. Consequently, a greater number of nanomaterials are now being released into the environment and inevitably interact with the natural ecosystem. Bacterial biofilms have the potential to capture and retain nanoparticles, however the factors determining the specific nanoparticle entrapment efficiencies of biofilms are not yet fully understood. Based on fluorescent intensity measurements we developed a simple and straightforward method that allowed the entrapment of different silica nanoparticles by two Pseudomonas strains to be quantified. It was determined that, regardless of nanoparticle size or surface functionalisation, Pseudomonas putida biofilms showed enhanced entrapment efficiencies compared to Pseudomonas fluorescens biofilms. It was also noted that both biofilms showed a higher entrapment capacity towards positively charged NPs. The method developed has the potential to be utilized for high throughput biofilm screening studies in order to develop a new understating of the relationship between nanoparticle characteristics and its uptake by bacterial biofilms.
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- Henry Devlin
- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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The cosmetics industry has boomed in recent years as one of the markets that holds enormous growth potential. Among several industrial sectors, the cosmetics industry has considered nanotechnology-based principles and implemented in product management practices. Out of 1000 registered products available on the global market, up to 13% were referred to as products for cosmetic use. A large number of nanoscale materials with unique physicochemical properties are currently being used in the cosmetics formulations or recommended for future use as nano-systems or novel nanocarriers to encapsulate active ingredients for their efficient delivery through the skin barriers. These nano-systems have demonstrated potential in targeted-oriented drug delivery and offered remarkable features such as better stability, site-specificity, excellent encapsulation efficiency, prolonged action, enhanced skin penetration, and high drug-loading capability. Nevertheless, nanotoxicology research has raised concerns over the excessive use of nanomaterials/nanoparticles in cosmetics, as nanoparticles might enter the skin resulting in health problems. This review provides insights on the characteristic physicochemical features and the potential use of various nanostructured materials, including liposomes, noisome, nanoemulsions, nanoparticles, carbon nanomaterials (graphene, fullerenes), carbon nanotubes, dendrimers, and nanospheres in cosmeceuticals. Moreover, the regulatory aspects of nanomaterials in cosmetics, along with concluding remarks and outlook in this field, were also vetted.
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Chen RJ, Chen YY, Liao MY, Lee YH, Chen ZY, Yan SJ, Yeh YL, Yang LX, Lee YL, Wu YH, Wang YJ. The Current Understanding of Autophagy in Nanomaterial Toxicity and Its Implementation in Safety Assessment-Related Alternative Testing Strategies. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E2387. [PMID: 32235610 PMCID: PMC7177614 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology has rapidly promoted the development of a new generation of industrial and commercial products; however, it has also raised some concerns about human health and safety. To evaluate the toxicity of the great diversity of nanomaterials (NMs) in the traditional manner, a tremendous number of safety assessments and a very large number of animals would be required. For this reason, it is necessary to consider the use of alternative testing strategies or methods that reduce, refine, or replace (3Rs) the use of animals for assessing the toxicity of NMs. Autophagy is considered an early indicator of NM interactions with cells and has been recently recognized as an important form of cell death in nanoparticle-induced toxicity. Impairment of autophagy is related to the accelerated pathogenesis of diseases. By using mechanism-based high-throughput screening in vitro, we can predict the NMs that may lead to the generation of disease outcomes in vivo. Thus, a tiered testing strategy is suggested that includes a set of standardized assays in relevant human cell lines followed by critical validation studies carried out in animals or whole organism models such as C. elegans (Caenorhabditis elegans), zebrafish (Danio rerio), and Drosophila (Drosophila melanogaster)for improved screening of NM safety. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms by which NMs perturb biological systems, including autophagy induction, is critical for a more comprehensive elucidation of nanotoxicity. A more profound understanding of toxicity mechanisms will also facilitate the development of prevention and intervention policies against adverse outcomes induced by NMs. The development of a tiered testing strategy for NM hazard assessment not only promotes a more widespread adoption of non-rodent or 3R principles but also makes nanotoxicology testing more ethical, relevant, and cost- and time-efficient.
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- Rong-Jane Chen
- Department of Food Safety/Hygiene and Risk Management, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan;
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan; (Y.-Y.C.); (Z.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.Y.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900, Taiwan;
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- Department of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, Taichung 651, Taiwan;
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan; (Y.-Y.C.); (Z.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.Y.)
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan; (Y.-Y.C.); (Z.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.Y.)
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- Institute of Oral Medicine and Department of Stomatology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Tainan Hospital of Health and Welfare, Tainan 700, Taiwan;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan; (Y.-Y.C.); (Z.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.Y.)
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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Keerthana S, Kumar A. Potential risks and benefits of zinc oxide nanoparticles: a systematic review. Crit Rev Toxicol 2020; 50:47-71. [PMID: 32186437 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2020.1726282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- S. Keerthana
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Evaluation of the Genotoxic and Oxidative Damage Potential of Silver Nanoparticles in Human NCM460 and HCT116 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21051618. [PMID: 32120830 PMCID: PMC7084348 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21051618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Nano Ag has excellent antibacterial properties and is widely used in various antibacterial materials, such as antibacterial medicine and medical devices, food packaging materials and antibacterial textiles. Despite the many benefits of nano-Ag, more and more research indicates that it may have potential biotoxic effects. Studies have shown that people who ingest nanoparticles by mouth have the highest uptake in the intestinal tract, and that the colon area is the most vulnerable to damage and causes the disease. In this study, we examined the toxic effects of different concentrations of Ag-NPs on normal human colon cells (NCM460) and human colon cancer cells (HCT116). As the concentration of nanoparticles increased, the activity of the two colon cells decreased and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) increased. RT-qPCR and Western-blot analyses showed that Ag NPs can promote the increase in P38 protein phosphorylation levels in two colon cells and promote the expression of P53 and Bax. The analysis also showed that Ag NPs can promote the down-regulation of Bcl-2, leading to an increased Bax / Bcl-2 ratio and activation of P21, further accelerating cell death .This study showed that a low concentration of nano Ag has no obvious toxic effect on colon cells, while nano Ag with concentrations higher than 15 μg/mL will cause oxidative damage to colon cells.
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da Luz TM, Freitas ÍN, Silva FG, da Costa Araújo AP, Fernandes T, Rodrigues FP, de Oliveira Junior AG, Malafaia G. Do predictive environmentally relevant concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles induce antipredator behavioral response deficit in Swiss mice? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 703:135486. [PMID: 31757542 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) has been addressed in several studies; however, their effect on the mammalian group, even at environmentally relevant concentrations, remains poorly understood. The aims of the present study are to expose female Swiss mice to ZnO NP concentrations commonly faced by mammals who enter aquatic systems to perform different ecological functions and to assess the possible effects of such particles on their behavior. The test animals were placed in water added with ZnO NPs for 3 min, 2 times/day, for 21 days. Two experimental groups were set, NP1x, composed of animals subjected to ZnO NP concentration of 760 μg/L; and NP50x (control), which encompassed animals subjected to 38,000 μg/L. Based on field test results (OF), the contact with NPs did not induce locomotor deficits or anxiogenic and anxiolytic effect on the animal models. However, models exposed to NPs were not able to recognize the predatory threat posed by the presence of Pantherophis guttatus and Arapaima gigas; on the other hand, animals in the control group, who were not exposed to ZnO NPs, did not present antipredator behavioral response deficit. Furthermore, mice exposed to NPs were unable to distinguish real predators from plastic copies, and it suggests antipredator behavioral response deficit. High Zn concentrations in blood, liver, brain and skin samples are associated with deficit caused by the exposure to ZnO NPs. To the best of our knowledge, the current study is in the first to evidence that ZnO NPs induce changes in antipredator behavioral responses, even under ephemeral conditions and at low concentrations. However, the exposure to ZnO NPs can be a risk to the health of the assessed individuals and to the dynamics of their populations if the present antipredator behavioral response test results are extrapolated to the ecological context.
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- Post-graduation Program in Cerrado Natural Resource Conservation and Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Cerrado Natural Resource Conservation and Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis (L.E.M.M.) of Londrina State University, PR, Brazil
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- Biological Research Laboratory, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, GO, Brazil; Goiano Federal Institute - Rectory, GO, Brazil.
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Nazarzadeh Zare E, Makvandi P, Borzacchiello A, Tay FR, Ashtari B, V T Padil V. Antimicrobial gum bio-based nanocomposites and their industrial and biomedical applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:14871-14885. [PMID: 31776528 DOI: 10.1039/c9cc08207g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gum polysaccharides are derived from renewable sources. They are readily available, inexpensive, non-hazardous and eco-friendly. Depending upon the source, gums may be categorized as microbial gums, plant exudate gums or seed gums. Naturally occurring gum carbohydrates find multiple applications in the biomedical arena, compared with synthetic compounds, because of their unique structures and functionalities. Gums and their biocomposites are preferred for sustained drug delivery because they are safe and edible as well as more susceptible to biodegradation. The present review provides a state-of-the-art conspectus on the industrial and biomedical applications of antimicrobial gum-based biocomposites. Different kinds of gums polysaccharides will first be addressed based on their sources. Metal-, carbon- and organic-based nanostructures that are used in gum nanocomposites will then be reviewed with respect to their industrial and biomedical applications, to provide a backdrop for future research.
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council (CNR), Naples 80125, Italy. and Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technology in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14496-14535, Iran
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council (CNR), Naples 80125, Italy.
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China and College of Graduate Studies, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technology in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14496-14535, Iran and Shadad Ronak Commercialization Company, Pasdaran Street, Tehran, 1947, Iran
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- Department of Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI), Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Studentská 1402/2, Liberec 1 461 17, Czech Republic
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Song WJ, Jeong MS, Choi DM, Kim KN, Wie MB. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Autophagy and Apoptosis via Oxidative Injury and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Primary Astrocyte Cultures. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9071043. [PMID: 31330912 PMCID: PMC6669602 DOI: 10.3390/nano9071043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The present study examined the potential toxic concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and associated autophagy and apoptosis-related injuries in primary neocortical astrocyte cultures. Concentrations of ZnO NPs ≥3 μg/mL induced significant toxicity in the astrocytes. At 24 h after exposure to the ZnO NPs, transmission electron microscopy revealed swelling of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and increased numbers of autophagolysosomes in the cultured astrocytes, and increased levels of LC3 (microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3)-mediated autophagy were identified by flow cytometry. Apoptosis induced by ZnO NP exposure was confirmed by the elevation of caspase-3/7 activity and 4′,6′-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. Significant (p < 0.05) changes in the levels of glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 were observed by enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) assay following the exposure of astrocyte cultures to ZnO NPs. Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) dual activation was induced by ZnO NPs in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, the Akt (protein kinase B) inhibitor BML257 and the mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor rapamycin contributed to the survival of astrocytes. Inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 and lipoxygenase attenuated ZnO NP-induced toxicity. Calcium-modulating compounds, antioxidants, and zinc/iron chelators also decreased ZnO NP-induced toxicity. Together, these results suggest that ZnO NP-induced autophagy and apoptosis may be associated with oxidative stress and the inflammatory process in primary astrocyte cultures.
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- Woo-Ju Song
- Department of Veterinary Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Chuncheon Center, Korean Basic Science Institute, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Chuncheon Center, Korean Basic Science Institute, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea.
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Hameed S, Khalil AT, Ali M, Numan M, Khamlich S, Shinwari ZK, Maaza M. Greener synthesis of ZnO and Ag-ZnO nanoparticles using Silybum marianum for diverse biomedical applications. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:655-673. [PMID: 30714480 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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AIM To investigate the physical and biological properties of Silybum marianum inspired ZnO nanoparticles (NPs), Ag-ZnO heterostructures. Experiment: Nanoparticles were characterized using ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, high resolution electron microscopy, ζ potential and thermo-gravimetric analysis etc. Results: Ag-ZnO-NPs indicated slightly higher antimicrobial potential then ZnO-NPs. Good antileishmanial (IC50 = 246 μg/ml for Ag-ZnO; 341 μg/ml for ZnO) and antioxidant potential while moderate enzyme inhibition is reported. 2, 2-Diphenyl 1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging of Ag-ZnO was higher relative to ZnO-NPs. Nanocosmaceutical formulation of nanoparticles indicated stable antimicrobial performance. CONCLUSION Biosynthesized nanoparticles indicated interesting biological properties and should be subjected to further research to establish their pharmacological relevance.
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- Safia Hameed
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Material Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Material Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Eastern Medicine & Surgery, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Material Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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Sohail MI, Waris AA, Ayub MA, Usman M, Zia ur Rehman M, Sabir M, Faiz T. Environmental application of nanomaterials: A promise to sustainable future. ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS AND PHYTONANOTECHNOLOGY: CHALLENGES FOR PLANT SUSTAINABILITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.coac.2019.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Markus J, Mathiyalagan R, Kim YJ, Han Y, Jiménez-Pérez ZE, Veronika S, Yang DC. Synthesis of hyaluronic acid or O-carboxymethyl chitosan-stabilized ZnO–ginsenoside Rh2 nanocomposites incorporated with aqueous leaf extract of Dendropanax morbifera Léveille: in vitro studies as potential sunscreen agents. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj06044d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Synthesis of Rh2–ZnO nanocomposites stabilized with hyaluronic acid or O-carboxymethyl chitosan.
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- Josua Markus
- Graduate School of Biotechnology
- College of Life Science
- Kyung Hee University
- Yongin-si
- Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology
- College of Life Science
- Kyung Hee University
- Yongin-si
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology
- College of Life Science
- Kyung Hee University
- Yongin-si
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology
- College of Life Science
- Kyung Hee University
- Yongin-si
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology
- College of Life Science
- Kyung Hee University
- Yongin-si
- Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology
- College of Life Science
- Kyung Hee University
- Yongin-si
- Republic of Korea
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