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Sharma N, Kurmi BD, Singh D, Mehan S, Khanna K, Karwasra R, Kumar S, Chaudhary A, Jakhmola V, Sharma A, Singh SK, Dua K, Kakkar D. Nanoparticles toxicity: an overview of its mechanism and plausible mitigation strategies. J Drug Target 2024; 32:457-469. [PMID: 38328920 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2316785] [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: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
Over the last decade, nanoparticles have found great interest among scientists and researchers working in various fields within the realm of biomedicine including drug delivery, gene delivery, diagnostics, targeted therapy and biomarker mapping. While their physical and chemical properties are impressive, there is growing concern about the toxicological potential of nanoparticles and possible adverse health effects as enhanced exposure of biological systems to nanoparticles may result in toxic effects leading to serious contraindications. Toxicity associated with nanoparticles (nanotoxicity) may include the undesired response of several physiological mechanisms including the distressing of cells by external and internal interaction with nanoparticles. However, comprehensive knowledge of nanotoxicity mechanisms and mitigation strategies may be useful to overcome the hazardous situation while treating diseases with therapeutic nanoparticles. With the same objectives, this review discusses various mechanisms of nanotoxicity and provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the impact of nanotoxicity on biological control systems and organs including liver, brain, kidneys and lungs. An attempt also been made to present various approaches of scientific research and strategies that could be useful to overcome the effect of nanotoxicity during the development of nanoparticle-based systems including coating, doping, grafting, ligation and addition of antioxidants.
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- Nitin Sharma
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, Janakpuri, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Chitkara University School of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Defence Research and Development Organization, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg, Delhi, India
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Bauri S, Shekhar H, Sahoo H, Mishra M. Investigation of the effects of nanoplastic polyethylene terephthalate on environmental toxicology using model Drosophila melanogaster. Nanotoxicology 2024; 18:354-372. [PMID: 38958196 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2024.2368004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
Plastic pollution has become a major environmental concern, and various plastic polymers are used daily. A study was conducted to examine the toxic effects of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nanoplastics (NPLs) on Drosophila melanogaster. We have successfully synthesized PET NPLs and characterized using DLS, Zeta potential, TEM, HRTEM, SAED, XRD, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy to gain crucial insights into the structure and properties. We fed PET NPLs to Drosophila to assess toxicity. ROS was quantified using DCFH-DA and NBT, and the nuclear degradation was checked by DAPI staining. Quantification of protein and activity of antioxidant enzymes like SOD, catalase depicted the adverse consequences of PET NPLs exposure. The dorsal side of the abdomens, eyes, and wings were also defective when phenotypically analyzed. These results substantiate the genotoxic and cytotoxic impact of nanoplastics. Notably, behavioral observations encompassing larval crawling and climbing of adults exhibit normal patterns, excluding the presence of neurotoxicity. Adult Drosophila showed decreased survivability, and fat accumulation enhanced body weight. These findings contribute to unraveling the intricate mechanisms underlying nanoplastic toxicity and emphasize its potential repercussions for organismal health and ecological equilibrium.
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- Samir Bauri
- Department of Life Science, Neural Developmental Biology Lab, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Biophysical and Protein Chemistry Lab, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Biophysical and Protein Chemistry Lab, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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- Department of Life Science, Neural Developmental Biology Lab, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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Oliveira JMD, Silva DPD, Floresta LRDS, Rocha GG, Almeida LID, Dias EH, Lima TKD, Marinho JZ, Lima MMD, Valer FB, Oliveira FD, Rocha TL, Alvino V, Anhezini L, Silva ACA. Tuning Biocompatibility and Bactericidal Efficacy as a Function of Doping of Gold in ZnO Nanocrystals. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:21904-21916. [PMID: 38799310 PMCID: PMC11112696 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Doping nanoparticles represents a strategy for modulating the energy levels and surface states of nanocrystals (NCs), thereby enhancing their efficiency and mitigating toxicity. Thus, we herein focus on the successful synthesis of pure and gold (Au)-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocrystals (NCs), investigating their physical-chemical properties and evaluating their applicability and toxicity through in vitro and in vivo assessments. The optical, structural, and photocatalytic characteristics of these NCs were scrutinized by using optical absorption (OA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and methylene blue degradation, respectively. The formation and doping of the NCs were corroborated by the XRD and OA results. While the introduction of Au as a dopant did induce changes in the phase and size of ZnO, a high concentration of Au ions in ZnO led to a reduction in their photocatalytic activity. This demonstrated a restricted antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. Remarkably, Au-doped counterparts exhibited enhanced biocompatibility in comparison to ZnO, as evidenced in both in vitro (murine macrophage cells) and in vivo (Drosophila melanogaster) studies. Furthermore, confocal microscopy images showed a high luminescence of Au-doped ZnO NCs in vivo. Thus, this study underscores the potential of Au doping of ZnO NCs as a promising technique to enhance material properties and increase biocompatibility.
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- Jerusa Maria de Oliveira
- Strategic
Materials Laboratory, Physics Institute,
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, CEP: 57072-900 Alagoas, Brazil
- Laboratory
of in vivo Toxicity Analysis, Institute of Biological Sciences and
Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Strategic
Materials Laboratory, Physics Institute,
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, CEP: 57072-900 Alagoas, Brazil
- Rede
Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-900, Alagoas, Brazil
- Laboratory
of Wound Treatment Research, Institute of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Strategic
Materials Laboratory, Physics Institute,
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, CEP: 57072-900 Alagoas, Brazil
- Laboratory
of in vivo Toxicity Analysis, Institute of Biological Sciences and
Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Strategic
Materials Laboratory, Physics Institute,
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, CEP: 57072-900 Alagoas, Brazil
- Department
of Medicine, Biotechnology Institute, Federal
University of Catalão, Catalão 75705-220, Goiás, Brazil
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Moreira de Almeida
- Strategic
Materials Laboratory, Physics Institute,
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, CEP: 57072-900 Alagoas, Brazil
- Laboratory
of in vivo Toxicity Analysis, Institute of Biological Sciences and
Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Alagoas, Brazil
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V. Dias
- Department
of Medicine, Biotechnology Institute, Federal
University of Catalão, Catalão 75705-220, Goiás, Brazil
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- Institute
of Chemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-902, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute
of Chemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-902, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department
of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão
Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 05508-900, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department
of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão
Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 05508-900, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Institute
of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38408-100, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University
of Goiás, Goiânia 74605-050, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Wound Treatment Research, Institute of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of in vivo Toxicity Analysis, Institute of Biological Sciences and
Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Strategic
Materials Laboratory, Physics Institute,
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, CEP: 57072-900 Alagoas, Brazil
- Rede
Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-900, Alagoas, Brazil
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Summer M, Ali S, Tahir HM, Abaidullah R, Fiaz U, Mumtaz S, Fiaz H, Hassan A, Mughal TA, Farooq MA. Mode of Action of Biogenic Silver, Zinc, Copper, Titanium and Cobalt Nanoparticles Against Antibiotics Resistant Pathogens. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2024; 34:1417-1451. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-023-02935-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Musachio EAS, Pires RG, Fernandes EJ, Andrade S, Meichtry LB, Janner DE, Meira GM, Ribeiro EE, Barbisan F, da Cruz IBM, Prigol M. The Amazonian Camu-Camu Fruit Modulates the Development of Drosophila melanogaster and the Neural Function of Adult Flies under Oxidative Stress Conditions. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:102. [PMID: 38247526 PMCID: PMC11154359 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) is known for its antioxidant properties, although little is known about its developmental safety effects, particularly on adult neural function under basal redox and oxidative stress conditions. Therefore, this study sought to address this gap by conducting three complementary protocols using Drosophila melanogaster to investigate these effects. The initial assays revealed that second-stage larvae consumed diets supplemented with various concentrations of camu-camu uniformly, establishing a 50% lethal concentration at 4.799 mg/mL. Hence, non-lethal (0.1, 0.5, and 1 mg/mL) and sub-lethal (5 and 10 mg/mL) concentrations were then chosen to evaluate the effects of camu-camu on preimaginal development and adult neural function. Our observations showed that camu-camu impacts the expression of antioxidant enzymes, reactive species, and lipoperoxidation. Notably, sub-lethal concentrations decreased preimaginal viability and locomotor activity, negatively influenced geotaxis and acetylcholinesterase activity, and increased reactive species, catalase, and glutathione S-transferase activity in flies. Additionally, the protective effects of camu-camu against oxidative stress induced by iron (20 mM) were assessed. Flies supplemented with 0.5 mg/mL of camu-camu during the larval period showed improved neural viability and function, and this supplementation was found to protect against oxidative stress. These findings are instrumental in evaluating the safety and efficacy of commercial supplements based on camu-camu, offering significant insights for future research and application.
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- Elize Aparecida Santos Musachio
- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Biogenomics, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil; (G.M.M.); (F.B.)
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- Center for Research, Teaching and Technological Development-GERONTEC, Open University Foundation for the Elderly, Manaus 69029-040, AM, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Biogenomics, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil; (G.M.M.); (F.B.)
- Graduate Program in Gerontology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biogenomics, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil; (G.M.M.); (F.B.)
- Graduate Program in Gerontology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Evaluations Applied to Bioactive Molecules (LaftamBio), Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui 97650-000, RS, Brazil; (E.A.S.M.); (R.G.P.); (E.J.F.); (S.A.); (L.B.M.); (D.E.J.); (M.P.)
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Naik S, Mishra M. Exploration of Teratogenic and Genotoxic Effects on Model Organism Drosophila melanogaster. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2753:317-330. [PMID: 38285347 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3625-1_16] [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] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
Drosophila melanogaster is one of the crucial in vivo models in terms of analyzing the toxicity of various unknown chemicals. Every part of the fly serves as a model in metabolic and therapeutic approaches. Genotoxic and teratogenic compounds are exposed to Drosophila through the oral route. Further, the toxicity of genotoxic compounds is analyzed in Drosophila's gut, hemolymph, and phenotype. The toxicity of teratogen compounds is also analyzed using a Drosophila embryo. The current chapter summarizes several techniques that are used to detect the genotoxicity and teratogenicity of any unknown compound in this model.
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- Seekha Naik
- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, India
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- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, India.
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Gottardo B, Zoccal ARM, Maschio-Lima T, Lemes TH, Paziani MH, Von Zeska Kress MR, Perfecto TM, Almeida MTG, Volanti DP. Antifungal Activity of Nontoxic Nanocomposite Based on Silver and Reduced Graphene Oxide against Dermatophytes and Candida spp. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6870-6879. [PMID: 37943794 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00390] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Dermatomycoses are typical hair, skin, or nail infections caused mainly by dermatophytes and nondermatophytes: Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and Candida. In addition to the esthetical impact, pain, and nail deformity, these mycoses can be a source of severe disease. The high cost of treatment, toxicity, and the emergence of resistant infectious agents justifies research into new drugs. This work evaluates the fungicidal activity of nanocomposites (NCs) based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) loaded with silver (Ag) nanoparticles (rGO/Ag) against clinical isolates of dermatophytes and Candida species. This is an unprecedented study in which, for the first time, hybrid nanocompounds based on Ag/rGO were tested against Epidermophytom, Microsporum, and Trichophyton species (dermatophytes agents). In this paper, we synthesize rGO using different concentrations of Ag by hydrolysis of metal salt AgNO3 and follow the growth of nanocrystals on sheets of rGO provided by the NaBH4. The NCs were analyzed by X-ray diffraction analysis, and the NC morphology, silver distribution on the rGO surface, and crystalline information were investigated by transmission electron microscopy. Antifungal susceptibility assay was performed by the microdilution method based on modified Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol. Time-kill kinetics was conducted to monitor the effect of the composite to inhibit fungal cells or promote structural changes, avoiding germination. The toxicological evaluation of the NCs was born in an in vivo model based on Galleria mellonella (G. mellonella). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of the rGO/Ag NCs ranged from 1.9 to 125 μg/mL. The best inhibitory activity was obtained for rGO/Ag12%, mainly against Candida spp. and Epidermophyton floccosum. In the presence of sorbitol, MIC values of rGO/Ag NCs were higher (ranging from 15.6 to 250 μg/mL), indicating the action mechanism on the cell wall. Both yeast and dermatophytes clinical isolates were inhibited at a minimum of 6 and 24 h, respectively, but after 2 and 12 h, they had initial antifungal interference. All hybrid formulations of rGO/Ag NCs were not toxic for G. mellonella. This study provides insights into an alternative therapeutic strategy for controlling dermatomycoses.
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- Bianca Gottardo
- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Barão de Mauá University Center (BMUC), Rua. Ramos de Azevedo 423, Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo 14090-062, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Av. do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-903, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- São José do Rio Preto Medical School (FAMERP), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 5416, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15090-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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Li J, Li J, Zhai L, Lu K. Co-exposure of polycarbonate microplastics aggravated the toxic effects of imidacloprid on the liver and gut microbiota in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023:104194. [PMID: 37348773 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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The joint toxicity of microplastics (MPs) and pesticides may be different from MPs or pesticides individually, however, the information about the combined toxicity of MPs and pesticides is not well understood. Herein, we investigated the joint toxicity of polycarbonate (PC) MPs and imidacloprid (IMI) on mice. After orally exposure for 4 weeks, PC and/or IMI lowered the body weight gain of mice. Single exposure of IMI induced the tissue damage in liver by disturbing the redox homeostasis, and PC significantly aggravated the imbalance of redox homeostasis by facilitating the accumulation of IMI in liver. Additionally, compared to single exposure of PC or IMI, PC+IMI exposure caused more severe damage to the gut microstructure and microbial diversity. Several key metabolic pathways, especially the lipid metabolism, were significantly affected. Overall, these findings provide new insight into understanding the potential risk of co-exposure of microplastics and pesticides to animal and human health.
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- Jiao Li
- Nanjing Qixia District Hospital, Nanjing 210033, China; Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Department of radiology, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Thahira Khatoon U, Velidandi A, Nageswara Rao G. Copper oxide nanoparticles: synthesis via chemical reduction, characterization, antibacterial activity, and possible mechanism involved. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Zhong Y, Zheng XT, Zhao S, Su X, Loh XJ. Stimuli-Activable Metal-Bearing Nanomaterials and Precise On-Demand Antibacterial Strategies. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19840-19872. [PMID: 36441973 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bacterial infections remain the leading cause of death worldwide today. The emergence of antibiotic resistance has urged the development of alternative antibacterial technologies to complement or replace traditional antibiotic treatments. In this regard, metal nanomaterials have attracted great attention for their controllable antibacterial functions that are less prone to resistance. This review discusses a particular family of stimuli-activable metal-bearing nanomaterials (denoted as SAMNs) and the associated on-demand antibacterial strategies. The various SAMN-enabled antibacterial strategies stem from basic light and magnet activation, with the addition of bacterial microenvironment responsiveness and/or bacteria-targeting selectivity and therefore offer higher spatiotemporal controllability. The discussion focuses on nanomaterial design principles, antibacterial mechanisms, and antibacterial performance, as well as emerging applications that desire on-demand and selective activation (i.e., medical antibacterial treatments, surface anti-biofilm, water disinfection, and wearable antibacterial materials). The review concludes with the authors' perspectives on the challenges and future directions for developing industrial translatable next-generation antibacterial strategies.
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- Yingying Zhong
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138634 Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138634 Singapore
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138634 Singapore
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Block S8, Level 3, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543 Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138634 Singapore
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Yan S, Li N, Guo Y, Chen Y, Ji C, Yin M, Shen J, Zhang J. Chronic exposure to the star polycation (SPc) nanocarrier in the larval stage adversely impairs life history traits in Drosophila melanogaster. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:515. [PMID: 36482441 PMCID: PMC9730587 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01705-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nanomaterials are widely used as pesticide adjuvants to increase pesticide efficiency and minimize environmental pollution. But it is increasingly recognized that nanocarrier is a double-edged sword, as nanoparticles are emerging as new environmental pollutants. This study aimed to determine the biotoxicity of a widely applied star polycation (SPc) nanocarrier using Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, as an in vivo model. RESULTS The lethal concentration 50 (LC50) value of SPc was identified as 2.14 g/L toward third-instar larvae and 26.33 g/L for adults. Chronic exposure to a sub lethal concentration of SPc (1 g/L) in the larval stage showed long-lasting adverse effects on key life history traits. Exposure to SPc at larval stage adversely impacted the lifespan, fertility, climbing ability as well as stresses resistance of emerged adults. RNA-sequencing analysis found that SPc resulted in aberrant expression of genes involved in metabolism, innate immunity, stress response and hormone production in the larvae. Orally administrated SPc nanoparticles were mainly accumulated in intestine cells, while systemic responses were observed. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that SPc nanoparticles are hazardous to fruit flies at multiple levels, which could help us to develop guidelines for further large-scale application.
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- Shuo Yan
- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.48166.3d0000 0000 9931 8406State Key Lab of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Lab of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
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- grid.48166.3d0000 0000 9931 8406State Key Lab of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Lab of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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Insect Models in Nutrition Research. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12111668. [DOI: 10.3390/biom12111668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Insects are the most diverse organisms on earth, accounting for ~80% of all animals. They are valuable as model organisms, particularly in the context of genetics, development, behavior, neurobiology and evolutionary biology. Compared to other laboratory animals, insects are advantageous because they are inexpensive to house and breed in large numbers, making them suitable for high-throughput testing. They also have a short life cycle, facilitating the analysis of generational effects, and they fulfil the 3R principle (replacement, reduction and refinement). Many insect genomes have now been sequenced, highlighting their genetic and physiological similarities with humans. These factors also make insects favorable as whole-animal high-throughput models in nutritional research. In this review, we discuss the impact of insect models in nutritional science, focusing on studies investigating the role of nutrition in metabolic diseases and aging/longevity. We also consider food toxicology and the use of insects to study the gut microbiome. The benefits of insects as models to study the relationship between nutrition and biological markers of fitness and longevity can be exploited to improve human health.
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Zhang N, Xiong G, Liu Z. Toxicity of metal-based nanoparticles: Challenges in the nano era. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1001572. [PMID: 36619393 PMCID: PMC9822575 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1001572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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With the rapid progress of nanotechnology, various nanoparticles (NPs) have been applicated in our daily life. In the field of nanotechnology, metal-based NPs are an important component of engineered NPs, including metal and metal oxide NPs, with a variety of biomedical applications. However, the unique physicochemical properties of metal-based NPs confer not only promising biological effects but also pose unexpected toxic threats to human body at the same time. For safer application of metal-based NPs in humans, we should have a comprehensive understanding of NP toxicity. In this review, we summarize our current knowledge about metal-based NPs, including the physicochemical properties affecting their toxicity, mechanisms of their toxicity, their toxicological assessment, the potential strategies to mitigate their toxicity and current status of regulatory movement on their toxicity. Hopefully, in the near future, through the convergence of related disciplines, the development of nanotoxicity research will be significantly promoted, thereby making the application of metal-based NPs in humans much safer.
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- Naiding Zhang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Science and Research, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Zhenjie Liu,
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Turna Demir F, Demir E. Exposure to boron trioxide nanoparticles and ions cause oxidative stress, DNA damage, and phenotypic alterations in Drosophila melanogaster as an in vivo model. J Appl Toxicol 2022; 42:1854-1867. [PMID: 35837816 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Boron trioxide nanoparticles (B2 O3 NPs) have recently been widely used in a range of applications including electronic device technologies, acousto-optic apparatus fields and as nanopowder for the production of special glasses. We propose Drosophila melanogaster as a useful in vivo model system to study the genotoxic risks associated with NP exposure. In this study we have conducted a genotoxic evaluation of B2 O3 NPs (size average 55.52 ± 1.41 nm) and its ionic form in D. melanogaster. B2 O3 NPs were supplied to third instar larvae at concentrations ranging from 0.1-10 mM. Toxicity, intracellular oxidative stress (reactive oxygen species, ROS), phenotypic alterations, genotoxic effect (via the wing somatic mutation and recombination test (SMART), and DNA damage (via Comet assay) were the end-points evaluated. B2 O3 NPs did not cause any mutagenic/recombinogenic effects in all tested non-toxic concentrations in Drosophila SMART. Negative data were also obtained with the ionic form. Exposure to B2 O3 NPs and its ionic form (at two highest concentrations, 2.5 and 5 mM) was found to induce DNA damage in Comet assay. Additionally, ROS induction in hemocytes and phenotypic alterations were determined in the mouths and legs of Drosophila. This study is the first study reporting genotoxicity data in the somatic cells of Drosophila larvae, emphasizing the importance of D. melanogaster as a model organism in investigating the different biological effects in a concentration dependent manner caused by B2 O3 NPs and its ionic form. The obtained in vivo results contribute to improvement the genotoxicity database on the B2 O3 NPs.
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- Fatma Turna Demir
- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Medical Laboratory Techniques Programme, Vocational School of Health Services, Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Medical Laboratory Techniques Programme, Vocational School of Health Services, Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey
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Choudhary A, Singh S, Ravichandiran V. Toxicity, preparation methods and applications of Silver Nanoparticles: an update. Toxicol Mech Methods 2022; 32:650-661. [DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2022.2064257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Anuj Choudhary
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur, Bihar, India
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Mihailovic V, Katanic Stankovic JS, Selakovic D, Rosic G. An Overview of the Beneficial Role of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Nanoparticle-Induced Toxicities. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:7244677. [PMID: 34820054 PMCID: PMC8608524 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7244677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are used in many products and materials for humans such as electronics, in medicine for drug delivery, as biosensors, in biotechnology, and in agriculture, as ingredients in cosmetics and food supplements. Besides that, NPs may display potentially hazardous properties on human health and the environment as a consequence of their abundant use in life nowadays. Hence, there is increased interest of researchers to provide possible therapeutic agents or dietary supplements for the amelioration of NP-induced toxicity. This review summarizes the new findings in the research of the use of antioxidants as supplements for the prevention and alleviation of harmful effects caused by exposure of organisms to NPs. Also, mechanisms involved in the formation of NP-induced oxidative stress and protective mechanisms using different antioxidant substances have also been elaborated. This review also highlights the potential of naturally occurring antioxidants for the enhancement of the antioxidant defense systems in the prevention and mitigation of organism damage caused by NP-induced oxidative stress. Based on the presented results of the most recent studies, it may be concluded that the role of antioxidants in the prevention and treatment of nanoparticle-induced toxicity is unimpeachable. This is particularly important in terms of oxidative stress suppression.
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- Vladimir Mihailovic
- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovica 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Institute for Information Technologies Kragujevac, Department of Science, Jovana Cvijica bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Mihailovic V, Katanic Stankovic JS, Selakovic D, Rosic G. An Overview of the Beneficial Role of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Nanoparticle-Induced Toxicities. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021. [DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7244677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are used in many products and materials for humans such as electronics, in medicine for drug delivery, as biosensors, in biotechnology, and in agriculture, as ingredients in cosmetics and food supplements. Besides that, NPs may display potentially hazardous properties on human health and the environment as a consequence of their abundant use in life nowadays. Hence, there is increased interest of researchers to provide possible therapeutic agents or dietary supplements for the amelioration of NP-induced toxicity. This review summarizes the new findings in the research of the use of antioxidants as supplements for the prevention and alleviation of harmful effects caused by exposure of organisms to NPs. Also, mechanisms involved in the formation of NP-induced oxidative stress and protective mechanisms using different antioxidant substances have also been elaborated. This review also highlights the potential of naturally occurring antioxidants for the enhancement of the antioxidant defense systems in the prevention and mitigation of organism damage caused by NP-induced oxidative stress. Based on the presented results of the most recent studies, it may be concluded that the role of antioxidants in the prevention and treatment of nanoparticle-induced toxicity is unimpeachable. This is particularly important in terms of oxidative stress suppression.
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- Vladimir Mihailovic
- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovica 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Institute for Information Technologies Kragujevac, Department of Science, Jovana Cvijica bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Checker R, Sharma D, Sandur SK, Toyokuni S. Role and management of oxidative stress in human disease. Free Radic Res 2021; 55:755-757. [PMID: 34665986 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2021.1991083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Rahul Checker
- Radiation Biology & Health Sciences Division, Bio-science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, India
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- Radiation Biology & Health Sciences Division, Bio-science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, India
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- Radiation Biology & Health Sciences Division, Bio-science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, India
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- Department of Pathology and Biological Responses, Nagoya University, Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya, Japan
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