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Ullah I, Toor MD, Basit A, Mohamed HI, Gamal M, Tanveer NA, Shah ST. Nanotechnology: an Integrated Approach Towards Agriculture Production and Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants. WATER, AIR, & SOIL POLLUTION 2023; 234:666. [DOI: 10.1007/s11270-023-06675-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Hemmendinger M, Squillacioti G, Charreau T, Garzaro G, Ghelli F, Bono R, Sauvain JJ, Suarez G, Hopf NB, Wild P, Progiou A, Fito C, Bergamaschi E, Guseva Canu I. Occupational exposure to nanomaterials and biomarkers in exhaled air and urine: Insights from the NanoExplore international cohort. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 179:108157. [PMID: 37625222 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108157] [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: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The current evidence on nanomaterial toxicity is mostly derived from experimental studies making it challenging to translate it into human health risks. We established an international cohort (N = 141 workers) within the EU-LIFE project "NanoExplore" to address possible health effects from occupational exposures to nanomaterials. We used a handheld direct-reading optical particle counter to measure airborne nanoparticle number concentrations (PNC) and lung-deposited surface areas (LDSAs). Airborne particles were characterized by TEM and SEM-EDAX. We assessed oxidative/nitrosative stress with a panel of biomarkers in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) (8-isoprostane, malondialdehyde, nitrotyrosine), inflammation (high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP), IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-10) and KL-6 (considered as biomarker of interstitial lung fibrosis) and urine (total antioxidant power (TAP), 8-isoprostane, and malondialdehyde). Exhaled breath sampled in gas-sampling bags were assessed for oxidative potential. These biomarkers were quantified pre-shift at the beginning of the workweek and post-shift the 4th day. Relationships between airborne nanoparticle concentration and biomarkers were assessed by multiple linear regression with log-transformed exposure and biomarker concentrations adjusted for potential confounders. We found a positive dose-response relationship for three inflammation biomarkers (IL-10, IL-1β and TNF-α) in EBC with both PNC and LDSA. A negative dose-response relationship was observed between PNC and TAP. This study suggests that occupational exposures to nanoparticles can affect the oxidative balance and the innate immunity in occupationally exposed workers. However, owing to the intrinsic variability of biomarkers, the observed changes along with their health significance should be assessed in a long-term perspective study.
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- Maud Hemmendinger
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin - Via Santena 5 bis, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Zuretti 29, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin - Via Santena 5 bis, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin - Via Santena 5 bis, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- ALCON Consultant Engineers Ltd., 18Τroias street, 11257 Athens, Greece
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- Instituto tecnológico del embalaje, transporte y logística (ITENE), C/Albert Einstein 1, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Zuretti 29, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Bhardwaj N, Chauhan P, Chandra H, Singh A, Gupta NJ. Polydispersed Acid-Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Induced the Integrin-Associated Protein (CD47) and Basigin (CD147) Expression and Modulated the Antioxidant Gene Expression in Erythroid Cells in Mice. BIONANOSCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-023-01071-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Ergönül MB, Nassouhi D, Çelik M, Dilbaz D, Sazlı D, Atasağun S. Lemna trisulca L.: a novel phytoremediator for the removal of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) from aqueous media. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:90852-90867. [PMID: 35879634 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22112-x] [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: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Several aquatic plant species have been proposed for phytoremediation of waters polluted with heavy metals and pesticides According to the limited information available, aquatic macrophytes also have a promising potential to remove NPs from aqueous media. Although there is considerable information on the remediation potential of Lemna spp., the capacity of Lemna trisulca seems to be neglected, particularly for nanoparticle removal. Therefore, in the current study, we aimed to investigate the removal efficiency of L. trisulca exposed to 3 different ZnO NP concentrations (2.5, 5, and 10 ppm) for 1, 4, and 7 days in Hoagland solutions and the removal percentage were measured on each duration and compared among groups. The accumulated zinc levels were measured in whole plant material and bioconcentration factors were calculated for each group. In addition, the effect of ZnO NPs on the photosynthetic activity of the plant was evaluated via analyzing the photosynthetic pigment (chlorophyll a and b) concentration. The removal percentage ranged between 9.3 and 72.9% and showed a gradual increase in all experimental groups based both on dose and test duration. The statistical comparisons of the removal percentage among the groups with or without the plant indicate that L. trisulca had a significant effect on removal rates particularly between 1st and 4th days of exposure, however, did not show any progress at 7th days. The only significant difference for chl-a and chl-b levels was observed in 10 ppm ZnO NP-exposed plants at 7th days.
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- Mehmet Borga Ergönül
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Shin MJ, Park JY, Lee DH, Khang D. Stem Cell Mimicking Nanoencapsulation for Targeting Arthritis. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 16:8485-8507. [PMID: 35002240 PMCID: PMC8725870 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s334298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered a promising regenerative therapy due to their ability to migrate toward damaged tissues. The homing ability of MSCs is unique compared with that of non-migrating cells and MSCs are considered promising therapeutic vectors for targeting major cells in many pathophysiological sites. MSCs have many advantages in the treatment of malignant diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is a representative autoimmune disease that primarily affects joints, and secreted chemokines in the joints are well recognized by MSCs following their migration to the joints. Furthermore, MSCs can regulate the inflammatory process and repair damaged cells in the joints. However, the functionality and migration ability of MSCs injected in vivo still show insufficient. The targeting ability and migration efficiency of MSCs can be enhanced by genetic engineering or modification, eg, overexpressing chemokine receptors or migration-related genes, thus maximizing their therapeutic effect. However, there are concerns about genetic changes due to the increased probability of oncogenesis resulting from genome integration of the viral vector, and thus, clinical application is limited. Furthermore, it is suspected that administering MSCs can promote tumor growth and metastasis in xenograft and orthotopic models. For this reason, MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations are an alternative strategy that does not involve using MSCs or bioengineered MSCs. MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations consist of MSC membrane-coated nanoparticles, MSC-derived exosomes and artificial ectosomes, and MSC membrane-fused liposomes with natural or genetically engineered MSC membranes. MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations not only retain the targeting ability of MSCs but also have many advantages in terms of targeted drug delivery. Specifically, MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations are capable of encapsulating drugs with various components, including chemotherapeutic agents, nucleic acids, and proteins. Furthermore, there are fewer concerns over safety issues on MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations associated with mutagenesis even when using genetically engineered MSCs, because MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations use only the membrane fraction of MSCs. Genetic engineering is a promising route in clinical settings, where nano-encapsulated technology strategies are combined. In this review, the mechanism underlying MSC homing and the advantages of MSC mimicking nanoencapsulations are discussed. In addition, genetic engineering of MSCs and MSC mimicking nanoencapsulation is described as a promising strategy for the treatment of immune-related diseases.
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- Min Jun Shin
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, GAIHST, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea.,Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, GAIHST, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea.,Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, 21999, South Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, 21999, South Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, GAIHST, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea.,Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, South Korea
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Fadeel B. Understanding the immunological interactions of engineered nanomaterials: Role of the bio-corona. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 14:e1798. [PMID: 36416023 PMCID: PMC9787869 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Engineered nanomaterials are a broad class of materials with the potential for breakthrough applications in many sectors of society not least in medicine. Consequently, safety assessment of nanomaterials and nano-enabled products with respect to human health and the environment is of key importance. To this end, the biological interactions of nanoscale materials must be understood. Here, the dual "identities" of nanomaterials, namely, the material-intrinsic properties or synthetic identity and the acquired, context-dependent properties or biological identity, are discussed in relation to nanomaterial interactions with the immune system, our main defense against foreign intrusion. Specifically, we address whether macrophages and other innate immune cells respond to the synthetic identity or the biological identity of nanomaterials, that is, the surface adsorbed proteins and/or other biomolecules known as the bio-corona, or both? This article is categorized under: Toxicology and Regulatory Issues in Nanomedicine > Toxicology of Nanomaterials.
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- Bengt Fadeel
- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory (NNL), Division of Molecular ToxicologyInstitute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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Genotoxicity Assessment of Metal-Based Nanocomposites Applied in Drug Delivery. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216551. [PMID: 34772074 PMCID: PMC8585152 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Nanocomposites as drug delivery systems (e.g., metal nanoparticles) are being exploited for several applications in the biomedical field, from therapeutics to diagnostics. Green nanocomposites stand for nanoparticles of biocompatible, biodegradable and non-toxic profiles. When using metal nanoparticles for drug delivery, the question of how hazardous these "virus-sized particles" can be is posed, due to their nanometer size range with enhanced reactivity compared to their respective bulk counterparts. These structures exhibit a high risk of being internalized by cells and interacting with the genetic material, with the possibility of inducing DNA damage. The Comet Assay, or Single-Cell Gel Electrophoresis (SCGE), stands out for its capacity to detect DNA strand breaks in eukaryotic cells. It has huge potential in the genotoxicity assessment of nanoparticles and respective cells' interactions. In this review, the Comet assay is described, discussing several examples of its application in the genotoxicity evaluation of nanoparticles commonly administered in a set of routes (oral, skin, inhaled, ocular and parenteral administration). In the nanoparticles boom era, where guidelines for their evaluation are still very limited, it is urgent to ensure their safety, alongside their quality and efficacy. Comet assay or SCGE can be considered an essential tool and a reliable source to achieve a better nanotoxicology assessment of metal nanoparticles used in drug delivery.
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Ahmed W, Zhang H, Gao C. Influence of enantiomeric polylysine grafted on gold nanorods on the uptake and inflammatory response of bone marrow-derived macrophages in vitro. J Biomed Mater Res A 2021; 110:143-155. [PMID: 34289249 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The macrophages take significant roles in homeostasis, phagocytosis of pathogenic organisms, and modulation of host defense and inflammatory processes. In this study, the enantiomeric poly-D-lysine (PDL) and poly-L-lysine (PLL) were conjugated to gold nanorods (AuNRs) to study their influence on the polarization of macrophages. The AuNRs capped with cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) (AuNRs@CTAB) exhibited larger toxicity to macrophages when their concentration was higher than 50 μg/ml, whereas the AuNRs@PDL and AuNRs@PLL showed neglectable toxicity at the same concentration compared with the control. The AuNRs@PDL and AuNRs@PLL were internalized into the macrophages with a higher value than the AuNRs@CTAB as revealed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) characterization. Unlike the grafted PDL/PLL on flat substrates, the AuNRs@PDL and AuNRs@PLL were not able to polarize M0 macrophages to any other phenotype after internalization as confirmed by ELISA, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy analysis. Nonetheless, the expression of M1 phenotype markers was reduced after the internalization of AuNRs@PDL and AuNRs@PLL by M1 macrophages. The assays of ELISA, flow cytometry, and reactive oxygen species levels exhibited decrease in inflammation of the M1 macrophages.
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- Wajiha Ahmed
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Jiang M, Wang J, Rui M, Yang L, Shen J, Chu H, Song S, Chen Y. OsFTIP7 determines metallic oxide nanoparticles response and tolerance by regulating auxin biosynthesis in rice. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 403:123946. [PMID: 33264991 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The widely application of metallic oxide nanoparticles (NPs) has led to an increase in their accumulation in farmland. Previous studies have found that the metallic oxide NPs have negative effect on plants development and growth. Nonetheless, the underlying mechanism of response to metallic oxide NPs in rice remains elusive. In this study, we show that rice FT-INTERACTING PROTEIN 7 (OsFTIP7) plays an essential role in NPs of CuO and ZnO-mediated physiological and biochemical changes in rice. Loss of function of OsFTIP7 reduced the toxicity of the NPs of CuO and ZnO to the seedlings by accumulating more biomass and chlorophyll contents. Furthermore, after high exposure to metallic oxide NPs, more indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) were determined in Osftip7 with higher expression of auxin biosynthetic genes than the control seedlings. What's more, IAA-treated seedlings displayed the similar phenotype as Osftip7 under high concentrations of NPs of CuO and ZnO. Taken together, the results substantiate that OsFTIP7 is involved in metallic oxide nanoparticle-mediated physiological and biochemical changes by negatively regulating auxin biosynthesis in rice.
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- Meng Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Breeding and Cultivation, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources, Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Alias C, Feretti D, Benassi L, Abbà A, Gelatti U, Sorlini S, Zerbini I, Piovani G. The release of contaminants from steel slags and natural aggregates: Evaluation of toxicity and genotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2021; 62:66-77. [PMID: 32926468 DOI: 10.1002/em.22407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Steel slags (SS) are the major waste produced by iron and steel industry. Slags may be reused as recycled materials, instead of natural aggregates (NA), to reduce the final disposal in a landfill and the exploitation of raw materials. However, the reuse of SS may generate a potential release of toxic compounds for the environment and humans. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the toxicity and genotoxicity of SS, in comparison with NA, by using an integrated chemical-biological approach to enable their safe reuse in engineering applications. Leaching solutions from samples were obtained by using short-term leaching tests (CEN EN 12457-2, 2004) usually adopted for the evaluation of waste recovery and final disposal. Chemical analyses of leachates were performed according to the Italian legislation on waste recovery (Ministerial Decree 186/2006). The leaching solutions were assayed by using toxicity test on Daphnia magna. Moreover, mutagenicity/genotoxicity tests on Salmonella typhimurium, Allium cepa, and human leucocytes and fibroblasts were carried out. The releases of pollutants from all samples were within the limits of the Italian legislation for waste recovery. Despite the effects that SS and NA could have on different cells, in terms of toxicity and genotoxicity, globally, SS do not seem to be any more hazardous than NA. This ecotoxicological assessment, never studied before, is important for promoting further studies that may support the decision-making process regarding the use of such types of materials.
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- Carlotta Alias
- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- B+LabNet Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Molecular and Translational Medicine Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Kumar N, Jose J. Current developments in the nanomediated delivery of photoprotective phytochemicals. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:38446-38471. [PMID: 32761528 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10100-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Natural products have been used to protect the skin from harmful UV radiation for decades. Due to the ecotoxicological implications of synthetic sunscreen exposure in aquatic ecosystems, there is a greater need to explore alternative sources of UV filters. Recent research has focused on discovering novel UV absorbing photoprotective molecules from nature. In response to the excessive damage caused by UVB rays, plants induce the production of high concentrations of phytoprotective secondary metabolites and anti-oxidative enzymes. Despite promising UV absorbing and photoprotective properties, plant secondary metabolites have been underutilized in topical delivery due to low solubility and high instability. Numerous phytochemicals have been effectively nanosized, incorporated in formulations, and studied for their sustained effects in photoprotection. The present review outlines recent developments in nanosizing and delivering photoprotective crude plant extract and phytochemicals from a phytochemical perspective. We searched for articles using keywords: "UV damage," "skin photoprotection," "photodamage," and "nano delivery" in varied combinations. We identified and reviewed literature from 43 original research articles exploring nanosized phytochemicals and crude plant extracts with photoprotective activity. Nanosized phytochemicals retained higher amounts of bioactive compounds in the skin and acted as depots for their sustained release. Novel approaches in nanosizing considerably improved the photostability, efficacy, and water resistance of plant secondary metabolites. We further discuss the need for broad-spectrum sunscreen products, potential challenges, and future growth in this area.
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- Nimmy Kumar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, NITTE Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NITTE Deemed-to-be University, 575018, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, NITTE Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NITTE Deemed-to-be University, Mangalore, 575018, India.
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Jones GW, Monopoli MP, Campagnolo L, Pietroiusti A, Tran L, Fadeel B. No small matter: a perspective on nanotechnology-enabled solutions to fight COVID-19. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:2411-2427. [PMID: 32873192 PMCID: PMC7488724 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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There is an urgent need for safe and effective approaches to combat COVID-19. Here, we asked whether lessons learned from nanotoxicology and nanomedicine could shed light on the current pandemic. SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent, may trigger a mild, self-limiting disease with respiratory symptoms, but patients may also succumb to a life-threatening systemic disease. The host response to the virus is equally complex and studies are now beginning to unravel the immunological correlates of COVID-19. Nanotechnology can be applied for the delivery of antiviral drugs or other repurposed drugs. Moreover, recent work has shown that synthetic nanoparticles wrapped with host-derived cellular membranes may prevent virus infection. We posit that nanoparticles decorated with ACE2, the receptor for SARS-CoV-2, could be exploited as decoys to intercept the virus before it infects cells in the respiratory tract. However, close attention should be paid to biocompatibility before such nano-decoys are deployed in the clinic.
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- Department of Chemistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, D02 YN77, Ireland
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- Department of Biomedicine & Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine & Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP, UK
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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Zhang J, Jiang L, Wu D, Yin Y, Guo H. Effects of environmental factors on the growth and microcystin production of Microcystis aeruginosa under TiO 2 nanoparticles stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 734:139443. [PMID: 32454338 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Due to the growing use and release of nanomaterials, their toxic impacts on aquatic ecosystems have drawn widespread attention in recent years. In this study, we exposed Microcystis aeruginosa to 5 mg/L titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO2) under different culture conditions (pH 6, 7, 8, 9; 20 °C, 25 °C, 30 °C). The results showed that algae had the worst growth status with lowest biomass, lowest photosynthetic activity and highest reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation under 5 mg/L nTiO2 at pH 6 and 20 °C. Images by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that nTiO2 hindered light absorption by algal cells by wrapping the algal surface, which led to obvious cell surface deformation at pH 6 or 20 °C. In addition, microcystin-LR (MC-LR) production increased as temperature or pH decreased when exposed to nTiO2 at 5 mg/L, demonstrating that falling pH or temperature enhanced the adverse effects toward algal cells under nTiO2 stress and the potential risk of algae to the environment.
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- Jingxian Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China
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Peng J, Zhao J, Zhao Y, Wu P, Gou L, Fu S, Chen P, Lu Y, Yang L. HeLa Cell-Derived Paclitaxel-Loaded Microparticles Efficiently Inhibit the Growth of Cervical Carcinoma. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:6409-6420. [PMID: 32922008 PMCID: PMC7457834 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s246659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Aim Tumor cell-derived microparticles (MP) can function as a targeted delivery carrier for anti-tumor drugs. Here, we aimed to generate paclitaxel-loaded microparticles (MP-PTX) from HeLa cells and examined its therapeutic potential on human cervical carcinoma. Methods MP-PTX was generated from HeLa cells by ultraviolet radiation and subsequent centrifugation. The particle size, drug loading rate, and stability of MP-PTX were examined in vitro. Flow cytometry and the MTT assay were performed to test the inhibitory effect of MP-PTX using different cell lines. Immunodeficient mice bearing HeLa cervical carcinoma were treated with 0.9% normal saline, MP, paclitaxel (PTX) (2.5 mg/kg), or MP-PTX (PTX content identical to PTX group) every day for 6 consecutive days. Tumor volume and animal survival were observed. Micro 18F-FDG PET/CT was performed to monitor the therapeutic efficacy. The proliferation activity of cells and microvessel density in tumor tissues were determined by immunohistochemical staining using Ki-67 and CD31, respectively. Results Dynamic laser scattering measurements showed that the particle size of MP-PTX was 285.58 ± 2.95 nm and the polydispersity index was 0.104 ± 0.106. And the particle size of MP-PTX was not change at 4°C for at least one week. More than 1% of PTX in the medium could be successfully encapsulated into HeLa cell-derived MP. When compared with PTX, MP-PTX treatment significantly increased apoptosis of tumor cells and reduced their proliferation. In addition, MP-PTX showed lower toxicity to normal human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) than PTX. In vivo studies further demonstrated that MP-PTX treatment significantly inhibited the growth of cervical carcinoma, prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice, and reduced the toxicity of PTX. Immunohistochemical staining revealed that MP-PTX treatment led to decreased Ki-67 positive tumor cells and decreased microvessel density in tumor tissues. Conclusion Our results demonstrated that HeLa-derived MP-PTX significantly enhanced the anti-cancer effects of PTX with reduced toxicity, which may provide a novel strategy for the treatment of cervical carcinoma.
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- Jinxia Peng
- Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of Xindu District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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Pikula K, Chaika V, Zakharenko A, Savelyeva A, Kirsanova I, Anisimova A, Golokhvast K. Toxicity of Carbon, Silicon, and Metal-Based Nanoparticles to the Hemocytes of Three Marine Bivalves. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10050827. [PMID: 32397595 PMCID: PMC7278372 DOI: 10.3390/ani10050827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The growing nanotechnology industry disposes of a variety of nanoparticles with different physiochemical properties in everyday life. However, the dependence of the safety and toxicity of nanoparticles on their physicochemical properties remains unclear. Bivalve molluscs represent an efficient model for the investigation of nanoparticle toxicity owing to their filtrating ability and feeding on particles suspended in the water. Moreover, the blood cells of bivalve molluscs, the hemocytes, have been suggested as a good analog test-object to mammalian immune cells, phagocytes. In this study, we used hemocytes of three marine bivalve species, namely, Crenomytilus grayanus, Modiolus modiolus, and Arca boucardi, to evaluate and compare the toxic effects of 10 different types of nanoparticles. We gave short-term exposure of the nanoparticles to the hemocytes and registered viability and changes in their cell membrane polarization by employing flow cytometry. Metal-based nanoparticles were the most toxic to the cells of all three tested bivalve mollusc species. However, the sensitivity to different nanoparticle types varied between species. Moreover, the registered cell membrane depolarization indicated an early toxic response and raised concern that chronic long-term exposure of nanoparticles (even if they were previously declared as safe) is a serious threat for aquatic organisms. Abstract Nanoparticles (NPs) have broad applications in medicine, cosmetics, optics, catalysis, environmental purification, and other areas nowadays. With increasing annual production of NPs, the risks of their harmful influence on the environment and human health are also increasing. Currently, our knowledge about the mechanisms of the interaction between NPs and living organisms is limited. The marine species and their habitat environment are under continuous stress owing to the anthropogenic activities, which result in the release of NPs in the aquatic environment. We used a bioassay model with hemocytes of three bivalve mollusc species, namely, Crenomytilus grayanus, Modiolus modiolus, and Arca boucardi, to evaluate the toxicity of 10 different types of NPs. Specifically, we compared the cytotoxic effects and cell-membrane polarization changes in the hemocytes exposed to carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, silicon nanotubes, cadmium and zinc sulfides, Au-NPs, and TiO2 NPs. Viability and the changes in hemocyte membrane polarization were measured by the flow cytometry method. The highest aquatic toxicity was registered for metal-based NPs, which caused cytotoxicity to the hemocytes of all the studied bivalve species. Our results also highlighted different sensitivities of the used tested mollusc species to specific NPs.
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- Konstantin Pikula
- Education and Scientific Center of Nanotechnology, School of Engineering, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (V.C.); (A.Z.); (K.G.)
- N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, B.Morskaya 42-44, 190000 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- Correspondence:
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- Education and Scientific Center of Nanotechnology, School of Engineering, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (V.C.); (A.Z.); (K.G.)
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- Education and Scientific Center of Nanotechnology, School of Engineering, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (V.C.); (A.Z.); (K.G.)
- N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, B.Morskaya 42-44, 190000 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.); (I.K.); (A.A.)
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- School of Natural Sciences, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.); (I.K.); (A.A.)
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- School of Natural Sciences, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.); (I.K.); (A.A.)
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- Education and Scientific Center of Nanotechnology, School of Engineering, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia; (V.C.); (A.Z.); (K.G.)
- N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, B.Morskaya 42-44, 190000 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- Pacific Geographical Institute, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Radio 7, 690041 Vladivostok, Russia
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Su S, Kang PM. Systemic Review of Biodegradable Nanomaterials in Nanomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E656. [PMID: 32244653 PMCID: PMC7221794 DOI: 10.3390/nano10040656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nanomedicine is a field of science that uses nanoscale materials for the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. It has emerged as an important aspect of the therapeutics, but at the same time, also raises concerns regarding the safety of the nanomaterials involved. Recent applications of functionalized biodegradable nanomaterials have significantly improved the safety profile of nanomedicine. OBJECTIVE Our goal is to evaluate different types of biodegradable nanomaterials that have been functionalized for their biomedical applications. METHOD In this review, we used PubMed as our literature source and selected recently published studies on biodegradable nanomaterials and their applications in nanomedicine. RESULTS We found that biodegradable polymers are commonly functionalized for various purposes. Their property of being naturally degraded under biological conditions allows these biodegradable nanomaterials to be used for many biomedical purposes, including bio-imaging, targeted drug delivery, implantation and tissue engineering. The degradability of these nanoparticles can be utilized to control cargo release, by allowing efficient degradation of the nanomaterials at the target site while maintaining nanoparticle integrity at off-target sites. CONCLUSION While each biodegradable nanomaterial has its advantages and disadvantages, with careful design and functionalization, biodegradable nanoparticles hold great future in nanomedicine.
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, 3 Blackfan Circle, CLS 910, Boston, MA 02215, USA;
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Alsaleh NB, Minarchick VC, Mendoza RP, Sharma B, Podila R, Brown JM. Silver nanoparticle immunomodulatory potential in absence of direct cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 macrophages and MPRO 2.1 neutrophils. J Immunotoxicol 2020; 16:63-73. [PMID: 31282784 PMCID: PMC7135879 DOI: 10.1080/1547691x.2019.1588928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENM) are being used in a wide range of consumer products and pharmaceuticals; hence, there is an increasing risk for human exposure and potential adverse outcomes. The immune system, vital in host defense and protection against environmental agents, is typically initiated and executed by innate effector immune cells including macrophages and neutrophils. Previous literature has reported the immune system as a major target of ENM toxicity; however, there is inconsistency regarding the immunotoxicity of ENM. This could be attributed to differences in ENM physicochemical properties, cellular models examined, biocorona formation, etc. Thus, the current study examined the toxicity and immunomodulatory effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNP), one of the most utilized ENM in consumer and medical products, in two key innate immune cell models, e.g. RAW 264.7 cells (macrophages) and differentiated MPRO 2.1 cells (promyelocytes/neutrophils). The results showed that despite a generation of reactive oxygen species, exposure to 20 nm citrate-coated AgNP was not associated with major oxidative damage, inflammatory responses, nor cytotoxicity. Nevertheless, and most importantly, pre-exposure to the AgNP for 24 h enhanced RAW 264.7 cell phagocytic ability as well as the release of inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In MPRO 2.1 cells, AgNP pre-exposure also resulted in enhanced phagocytic ability; however, these cells manifest reduced cell degranulation (elastase release) and oxidative burst in response to phorbol myristate acetate (PMA). Taken together, these findings indicated to us that exposure to AgNP, despite not being directly (cyto)toxic to these cells, had the potential to alter immune cell responses. The findings underscore the import of assessing immune cell function post-exposure to ENM beyond the standard endpoints such as oxidative stress and cytotoxicity. In addition, these findings further illustrate the importance of understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of ENM-cellular interactions, particularly in the immune system.
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- Nasser B Alsaleh
- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Colorado Center for Nanomedicine and Nanosafety, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , Aurora , CO , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Colorado Center for Nanomedicine and Nanosafety, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , Aurora , CO , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Colorado Center for Nanomedicine and Nanosafety, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , Aurora , CO , USA
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- b Department of Physics and Astronomy, Laboratory of Nano-biophysics , Clemson University , Clemson , SC , USA
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- b Department of Physics and Astronomy, Laboratory of Nano-biophysics , Clemson University , Clemson , SC , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Colorado Center for Nanomedicine and Nanosafety, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , Aurora , CO , USA
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Day CM, Hickey SM, Song Y, Plush SE, Garg S. Novel Tamoxifen Nanoformulations for Improving Breast Cancer Treatment: Old Wine in New Bottles. Molecules 2020; 25:E1182. [PMID: 32151063 PMCID: PMC7179425 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25051182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading causes of death from cancer in women; second only to lung cancer. Tamoxifen (TAM) is a hydrophobic anticancer agent and a selective estrogen modulator (SERM), approved by the FDA for hormone therapy of BC. Despite having striking efficacy in BC therapy, concerns regarding the dose-dependent carcinogenicity of TAM still persist, restricting its therapeutic applications. Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the most important strategies to solve the issue of TAM toxicity, owing to the ability of nano-enabled-formulations to deliver smaller concentrations of TAM to cancer cells, over a longer period of time. Various TAM-containing-nanosystems have been successfully fabricated to selectively deliver TAM to specific molecular targets found on tumour membranes, reducing unwanted toxic effects. This review begins with an outline of breast cancer, the current treatment options and a history of how TAM has been used as a combatant of BC. A detailed discussion of various nanoformulation strategies used to deliver lower doses of TAM selectively to breast tumours will then follow. Finally, a commentary on future perspectives of TAM being employed as a targeting vector, to guide the delivery of other therapeutic and diagnostic agents selectively to breast tumours will be presented.
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- Candace M. Day
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Cancer Research Institute, North Terrace, 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia; (C.M.D.); (S.M.H.); (Y.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Cancer Research Institute, North Terrace, 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia; (C.M.D.); (S.M.H.); (Y.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Cancer Research Institute, North Terrace, 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia; (C.M.D.); (S.M.H.); (Y.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Cancer Research Institute, North Terrace, 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia; (C.M.D.); (S.M.H.); (Y.S.)
- Future Industry Institute, University of South Australia, 5095 Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Cancer Research Institute, North Terrace, 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia; (C.M.D.); (S.M.H.); (Y.S.)
- Future Industry Institute, University of South Australia, 5095 Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia
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Risk assessments in nanotoxicology: bioinformatics and computational approaches. CURRENT OPINION IN TOXICOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cotox.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Ni JS, Li Y, Yue W, Liu B, Li K. Nanoparticle-based Cell Trackers for Biomedical Applications. Theranostics 2020; 10:1923-1947. [PMID: 32042345 PMCID: PMC6993224 DOI: 10.7150/thno.39915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The continuous or real-time tracking of biological processes using biocompatible contrast agents over a certain period of time is vital for precise diagnosis and treatment, such as monitoring tissue regeneration after stem cell transplantation, understanding the genesis, development, invasion and metastasis of cancer and so on. The rationally designed nanoparticles, including aggregation-induced emission (AIE) dots, inorganic quantum dots (QDs), nanodiamonds, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), and semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs), have been explored to meet this urgent need. In this review, the development and application of these nanoparticle-based cell trackers for a variety of imaging technologies, including fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic particle imaging, positron emission tomography and single photon emission computing tomography are discussed in detail. Moreover, the further therapeutic treatments using multi-functional trackers endowed with photodynamic and photothermal modalities are also introduced to provide a comprehensive perspective in this promising research field.
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- Jen-Shyang Ni
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- HKUST-Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Rtimi S, Kiwi J. Recent advances on sputtered films with Cu in ppm concentrations leading to an acceleration of the bacterial inactivation. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Fadeel B. The Right Stuff: On the Future of Nanotoxicology. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2019; 1:1. [PMID: 35295768 PMCID: PMC8915828 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2019.00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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de la Harpe KM, Kondiah PPD, Choonara YE, Marimuthu T, du Toit LC, Pillay V. The Hemocompatibility of Nanoparticles: A Review of Cell-Nanoparticle Interactions and Hemostasis. Cells 2019; 8:E1209. [PMID: 31591302 PMCID: PMC6829615 DOI: 10.3390/cells8101209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Understanding cell-nanoparticle interactions is critical to developing effective nanosized drug delivery systems. Nanoparticles have already advanced the treatment of several challenging conditions including cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), yet still hold the potential to improve drug delivery to elusive target sites. Even though most nanoparticles will encounter blood at a certain stage of their transport through the body, the interactions between nanoparticles and blood cells is still poorly understood and the importance of evaluating nanoparticle hemocompatibility is vastly understated. In contrast to most review articles that look at the interference of nanoparticles with the intricate coagulation cascade, this review will explore nanoparticle hemocompatibility from a cellular angle. The most important functions of the three cellular components of blood, namely erythrocytes, platelets and leukocytes, in hemostasis are highlighted. The potential deleterious effects that nanoparticles can have on these cells are discussed and insight is provided into some of the complex mechanisms involved in nanoparticle-blood cell interactions. Throughout the review, emphasis is placed on the importance of undertaking thorough, all-inclusive hemocompatibility studies on newly engineered nanoparticles to facilitate their translation into clinical application.
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- Kara M de la Harpe
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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Wu D, Yang S, Du W, Yin Y, Zhang J, Guo H. Effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on Microcystis aeruginosa and microcystins production and release. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 377:1-7. [PMID: 31129339 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Due to growing production and use, release of nanoparticles (NPs) into the aquatic environment may pose a hazard to ecosystem. In this study, Microcystis aeruginosa was exposed to different concentrations (0.1, 1, 10, 50, 100 mg/L) of titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs to assess their impact on algae. Meanwhile, the production and release of microcystins (MCs) was determined. Results showed that TiO2 NPs significantly decreased the maximal photochemical efficiency of photosystem II, and thus inhibited the photosynthetic activity of M. aeruginosa. They also increased the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), indicating their oxidative damage on algae. Besides, TiO2 NPs at high concentrations (50 and 100 mg/L) aggregated on the algal surface and block the light, herein inhibited algae growth (16.03%±2.50% and 54.13%±0.93%) but induced the production (25.02%±1.23% and 114.43%±2.96%) and release (20.96%±13.30% and 12.10%±8.80%) of MCs. These results indicated that high concentrations of TiO2 NPs increased MCs concentration in water system, which may be harmful to aquatic ecosystem.
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- Di Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, 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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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, 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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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, 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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Zhang M, Ye J, Li C, Xia Y, Wang Z, Feng J, Zhang X. Cytomembrane-Mediated Transport of Metal Ions with Biological Specificity. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2019; 6:1900835. [PMID: 31508286 PMCID: PMC6724363 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201900835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Metal ions are of significant importance in biomedical science. This study reports a new concept of cytomembrane-mediated biospecific transport of metal ions without using any other materials. For the first time, cytomembranes are exploited for two-step conjugation with metal ions to provide hybrid nanomaterials. The innate biofunction of cell membranes renders the hybrids with superior advantages over common vehicles for metal ions, including excellent biocompatibility, low immunogenic risk, and particularly specific biotargeting functionality. As a proof-of-concept demonstration, cancer cell membranes are used for in vivo delivery of various metal ions, including ruthenium, europium, iron, and manganese, providing a series of tumor-targeted nanohybrids capable of photothermal therapy/imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, photoacoustic imaging, and fluorescence imaging with improved performances. In addition, the special structure of the cell membrane allows easy accommodation of small-molecular agents within the nanohybrids for effective chemotherapy. This study provides a new class of metal-ion-included nanomaterials with versatile biofunctions and offers a novel solution to address the important challenge in the field of in vivo targeted delivery of metal ions.
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- Ming‐Kang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of ChemistryWuhan UniversityWuhan430072P.R. China
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Ag Nanoparticles/α-Ag 2WO 4 Composite Formed by Electron Beam and Femtosecond Irradiation as Potent Antifungal and Antitumor Agents. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9927. [PMID: 31289314 PMCID: PMC6616383 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46159-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The ability to manipulate the structure and function of promising systems via external stimuli is emerging with the development of reconfigurable and programmable multifunctional materials. Increasing antifungal and antitumor activity requires novel, effective treatments to be diligently sought. In this work, the synthesis, characterization, and in vitro biological screening of pure α-Ag2WO4, irradiated with electrons and with non-focused and focused femtosecond laser beams are reported. We demonstrate, for the first time, that Ag nanoparticles/α-Ag2WO4 composite displays potent antifungal and antitumor activity. This composite had an extreme low inhibition concentration against Candida albicans, cause the modulation of α-Ag2WO4 perform the fungicidal activity more efficient. For tumor activity, it was found that the composite showed a high selectivity against the cancer cells (MB49), thus depleting the populations of cancer cells by necrosis and apoptosis, without the healthy cells (BALB/3T3) being affected.
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Zou H, Zhu J, Huang DS. Cell membrane capsule: a novel natural tool for antitumour drug delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2019; 16:251-269. [PMID: 30742557 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2019.1581762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chemotherapy plays an important role in antitumour therapy, but causes serious adverse reactions. So, drug delivery system (DDS) with cell-targeting ability is an important method to reduce adverse reactions while ensuring the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Synthetic drug carriers and DDSs based on cells have proven safety and efficacy, but they also have many deficiencies or limitations. Cell membrane capsules (CMCs), which are based on extracellular vesicles (EVs), are a promising biomimetic DDS that retains some cell membrane channels and cytoplasmic functions, with escape macrophage phagocytosis. AREAS COVERED The EVs for constructing CMCs can be prepared by natural secretion, chemical-induced budding, nanofilter membrane extrusion and similar methods and are isolated and purified by a variety of methods such as centrifugation and liquid chromatography. CMCs can target the tumour cells either spontaneously or through targeting modifications using proteins or aptamers to actively target the tumour cells. CMCs can be directly wrapped with chemicals, photosensitizers, RNA, proteins and other ingredients, or they can be loaded with antitumour agent-loaded synthetic nanoparticles, which are delivered to the target cells to play a specific role. EXPERT OPINION This review describes the concept, function, characteristics, origins, and manufacturing methods of CMCs and their application in antitumour therapy.
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- Hai Zou
- a Clinical Research Institute , Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital , Hangzhou , China.,b Department of Cardiology , Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital , Hangzhou , PR China.,c People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College , Hangzhou , Zhejiang Province , China.,d Medical College , Hangzhou , China
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- c People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College , Hangzhou , Zhejiang Province , China.,d Medical College , Hangzhou , China.,e Department of Reproductive Endocrinology , Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital , Hangzhou , China
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- c People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College , Hangzhou , Zhejiang Province , China.,f Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery , Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital , Hangzhou , China
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Grimaldi A, Serpe C, Chece G, Nigro V, Sarra A, Ruzicka B, Relucenti M, Familiari G, Ruocco G, Pascucci GR, Guerrieri F, Limatola C, Catalano M. Microglia-Derived Microvesicles Affect Microglia Phenotype in Glioma. Front Cell Neurosci 2019; 13:41. [PMID: 30853898 PMCID: PMC6395438 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2019.00041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Extracellular-released vesicles (EVs), such as microvesicles (MV) and exosomes (Exo) provide a new type of inter-cellular communication, directly transferring a ready to use box of information, consisting of proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. In the nervous system, EVs participate to neuron-glial cross-talk, a bidirectional communication important to preserve brain homeostasis and, when dysfunctional, involved in several CNS diseases. We investigated whether microglia-derived EVs could be used to transfer a protective phenotype to dysfunctional microglia in the context of a brain tumor. When MV, isolated from microglia stimulated with LPS/IFNγ were brain injected in glioma-bearing mice, we observed a phenotype switch of tumor associated myeloid cells (TAMs) and a reduction of tumor size. Our findings indicate that the MV cargo, which contains upregulated transcripts for several inflammation-related genes, can transfer information in the brain of glioma bearing mice modifying microglial gene expression, reducing neuronal death and glioma invasion, thus promoting the recovery of brain homeostasis.
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- Alfonso Grimaldi
- Center for Life Nanoscience, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia@Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Science, University of Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Life Nanoscience, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia@Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Life Nanoscience, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia@Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Laboratory Affiliated to Istituto Pasteur Italia - Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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Logozzi M, Mizzoni D, Bocca B, Di Raimo R, Petrucci F, Caimi S, Alimonti A, Falchi M, Cappello F, Campanella C, Bavisotto CC, David S, Bucchieri F, Angelini DF, Battistini L, Fais S. Human primary macrophages scavenge AuNPs and eliminate it through exosomes. A natural shuttling for nanomaterials. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 137:23-36. [PMID: 30779978 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The use of nanomaterials is increasing but the real risk associated with their use in humans has to be defined. In fact, nanomaterials tend to accumulate in organs over a long period of time and are slowly degraded or eliminated by the body. Exosomes are nanovesicles actively shuttle molecules, including chemical products and metals, through the body. Macrophages scavenge the body from both organic and inorganic substances, and they use to release high amounts of exosomes. We hypothesized that macrophages may have a role in eliminating nanomaterials through their exosomes. We treated human primary macrophages with 20 nm gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), analyzing the presence of AuNPs in both cells and the released exosomes by the implementation of different techniques, including SP-ICP-MS and NTA. We showed that macrophages endocytosed AuNPs and released them through exosomes. Our study on one hand provide the evidence for a new methodology in the early identification of the nanomaterials levels in exposed subjects. On the other hand we depict a way our body shuttle virtually intact nanoparticles through macrophage-released exosomes.
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- Mariantonia Logozzi
- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- National AIDS Center, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90136 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90136 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90136 Palermo, Italy; Institute of Biophysics, National Research Council, 90143 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90136 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90136 Palermo, Italy
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- Neuroimmunology Unit, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, 00179 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy.
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Fadeel B. Hide and Seek: Nanomaterial Interactions With the Immune System. Front Immunol 2019; 10:133. [PMID: 30774634 PMCID: PMC6367956 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Engineered nanomaterials hold promise for a wide range of applications in medicine. However, safe use of nanomaterials requires that interactions with biological systems, not least with the immune system, are understood. Do nanomaterials elicit novel or unexpected effects, or is it possible to predict immune responses to nanomaterials based on how the immune system handles pathogens? How does the bio-corona of adsorbed biomolecules influence subsequent immune interactions of nanomaterials? How does the grafting of polymers such as poly(ethylene glycol) onto nanomaterial surfaces impact on these interactions? Can ancient immune evasion or “stealth” strategies of pathogens inform the design of nanomaterials for biomedical applications? Can nanoparticles co-opt immune cells to target diseased tissues? The answers to these questions may prove useful for the development of nanomedicines.
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- Bengt Fadeel
- Nanosafety and Nanomedicine Laboratory, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Serra A, Letunic I, Fortino V, Handy RD, Fadeel B, Tagliaferri R, Greco D. INSIdE NANO: a systems biology framework to contextualize the mechanism-of-action of engineered nanomaterials. Sci Rep 2019; 9:179. [PMID: 30655578 PMCID: PMC6336851 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37411-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are widely present in our daily lives. Despite the efforts to characterize their mechanism of action in multiple species, their possible implications in human pathologies are still not fully understood. Here we performed an integrated analysis of the effects of ENMs on human health by contextualizing their transcriptional mechanism-of-action with respect to drugs, chemicals and diseases. We built a network of interactions of over 3,000 biological entities and developed a novel computational tool, INSIdE NANO, to infer new knowledge about ENM behavior. We highlight striking association of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles and major neurodegenerative disorders. Our novel strategy opens possibilities to achieve fast and accurate read-across evaluation of ENMs and other chemicals based on their biosignatures.
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- Angela Serra
- NeuRoNe Lab, DISA-MIS, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.,Institute of Biosciences and Medical Technologies, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.,Institute of Biosciences and Medical Technologies, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.,Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Biomedicine Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland. .,Institute of Biosciences and Medical Technologies, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland. .,Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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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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Fadeel B, Bussy C, Merino S, Vázquez E, Flahaut E, Mouchet F, Evariste L, Gauthier L, Koivisto AJ, Vogel U, Martín C, Delogu LG, Buerki-Thurnherr T, Wick P, Beloin-Saint-Pierre D, Hischier R, Pelin M, Candotto Carniel F, Tretiach M, Cesca F, Benfenati F, Scaini D, Ballerini L, Kostarelos K, Prato M, Bianco A. Safety Assessment of Graphene-Based Materials: Focus on Human Health and the Environment. ACS NANO 2018; 12:10582-10620. [PMID: 30387986 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b04758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 302] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Graphene and its derivatives are heralded as "miracle" materials with manifold applications in different sectors of society from electronics to energy storage to medicine. The increasing exploitation of graphene-based materials (GBMs) necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of the potential impact of these materials on human health and the environment. Here, we discuss synthesis and characterization of GBMs as well as human and environmental hazard assessment of GBMs using in vitro and in vivo model systems with the aim to understand the properties that underlie the biological effects of these materials; not all GBMs are alike, and it is essential that we disentangle the structure-activity relationships for this class of materials.
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- Bengt Fadeel
- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Institute of Environmental Medicine , Karolinska Institutet , 17777 Stockholm , Sweden
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- Nanomedicine Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health , University of Manchester , Manchester M13 9PL , United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Chemical Science and Technology , University of Castilla-La Mancha , 13071 Ciudad Real , Spain
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- Faculty of Chemical Science and Technology , University of Castilla-La Mancha , 13071 Ciudad Real , Spain
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- CNRS, Université Paul Sabatier , 31062 Toulouse , France
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment , 2100 Copenhagen , Denmark
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment , 2100 Copenhagen , Denmark
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS , Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry , 67000 Strasbourg , France
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy University of Sassari , Sassari 7100 , Italy
- Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica , Fondazione Città della Speranza , 35129 Padova , Italy
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) , 9014 St. Gallen , Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) , 9014 St. Gallen , Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) , 9014 St. Gallen , Switzerland
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- Department of Life Sciences , University of Trieste , 34127 Trieste , Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences , University of Trieste , 34127 Trieste , Italy
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- Center for Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology , Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia , 16132 Genova , Italy
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- Center for Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology , Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia , 16132 Genova , Italy
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- Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) , 34136 Trieste , Italy
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- Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) , 34136 Trieste , Italy
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- Nanomedicine Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health , University of Manchester , Manchester M13 9PL , United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Trieste , 34127 Trieste , Italy
- Carbon Nanobiotechnology Laboratory , CIC BiomaGUNE , 20009 San Sebastian , Spain
- Basque Foundation for Science, Ikerbasque , 48013 Bilbao , Spain
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS , Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry , 67000 Strasbourg , France
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Siegrist S, Cörek E, Detampel P, Sandström J, Wick P, Huwyler J. Preclinical hazard evaluation strategy for nanomedicines. Nanotoxicology 2018; 13:73-99. [PMID: 30182784 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2018.1505000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The increasing nanomedicine usage has raised concerns about their possible impact on human health. Present evaluation strategies for nanomaterials rely on a case-by-case hazard assessment. They take into account material properties, biological interactions, and toxicological responses. Authorities have also emphasized that exposure route and intended use should be considered in the safety assessment of nanotherapeutics. In contrast to an individual assessment of nanomaterial hazards, we propose in the present work a novel and unique evaluation strategy designed to uncover potential adverse effects of such materials. We specifically focus on spherical engineered nanoparticles used as parenterally administered nanomedicines. Standardized assay protocols from the US Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory as well as the EU Nanomedicine Characterisation Laboratory can be used for experimental data generation. We focus on both cellular uptake and intracellular persistence as main indicators for nanoparticle hazard potentials. Based on existing regulatory specifications defined by authorities such as the European Medicines Agency and the United States Food and Drug Administration, we provide a robust framework for application-oriented classification paired with intuitive decision making. The Hazard Evaluation Strategy (HES) for injectable nanoparticles is a three-tiered concept covering physicochemical characterization, nanoparticle (bio)interactions, and hazard assessment. It is cost-effective and can assist in the design and optimization of nanoparticles intended for therapeutic use. Furthermore, this concept is designed to be adaptable for alternative exposure and application scenarios. To the knowledge of the authors, the HES is unique in its methodology based on exclusion criteria. It is the first hazard evaluation strategy designed for nanotherapeutics.
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- Stefan Siegrist
- a Division of Pharmaceutical Technology , Pharmacenter, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- a Division of Pharmaceutical Technology , Pharmacenter, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- a Division of Pharmaceutical Technology , Pharmacenter, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- b Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology , Basel , Switzerland
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- c Laboratory for Patricles-Biology Interactions , Empa Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology , St. Gallen , Switzerland
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- a Division of Pharmaceutical Technology , Pharmacenter, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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Chen J, Dou R, Yang Z, You T, Gao X, Wang L. Phytotoxicity and bioaccumulation of zinc oxide nanoparticles in rice (Oryza sativa L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2018; 130:604-612. [PMID: 30121512 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2018.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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This work focused on the toxicity evaluation of ZnO NPs and their uptake and transportation in a significant crop plant, Rice (Oryza sativa L.). Under hydroponic condition, 25, 50 and 100 mg/L ZnO NPs could inhibit the growth of rice seedlings by reducing their biomass comparing with Zn2+ (13.82 mg/L) treatment and the control. In addition, physiological index was determined, involving the decrease of the chlorophyll content, which was further confirmed by the down-regulation of photosynthetic pigment related genes. Based on the expression levels of the genes encoding three antioxidant enzyme, e.g. Catalase (EC 1.11.1.6), Ascorbate peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.11) and Superoxide dismutase (EC 1.15.1.1), the oxidative damage was found in ZnO NPs exposed rice. On the other hand, by ultra-thin slicing and transmission electron microscopy, ZnO NPs were observed in the intercellular space and cytoplasm of rice root cells, and their transport to aerial tissue from roots were further confirmed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer. Overall, ZnO NPs could be uptaken by rice in the form of ions or particles, which further affected plant growth and development at phenotypic, physiological and molecular levels.
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- Jing Chen
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biology Education, Northeast Normal University, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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Cohignac V, Landry MJ, Ridoux A, Pinault M, Annangi B, Gerdil A, Herlin-Boime N, Mayne M, Haruta M, Codogno P, Boczkowski J, Pairon JC, Lanone S. Carbon nanotubes, but not spherical nanoparticles, block autophagy by a shape-related targeting of lysosomes in murine macrophages. Autophagy 2018; 14:1323-1334. [PMID: 29938576 PMCID: PMC6103705 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2018.1474993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles (NPs) can be toxic, depending on their physico-chemical characteristics. Macroautophagy/autophagy could represent a potential underlying mechanism of this toxicity. We therefore set up a study aimed to characterize in depth the effects, on autophagy, of macrophage exposure to NPs, with a particular attention paid to the role of NP physico-chemical characteristics (specifically chemical composition, shape, size, length, crystal phase, and/or surface properties). We demonstrate that exposure to carbon nanotubes (CNT) but not to spherical NPs leads to the blockage of the autophagic flux. We further identified lysosomal dysfunction, in association with the downregulation of SNAPIN expression, as the underlying mechanism responsible for the CNT-induced autophagy blockade. These results identify for the first time the shape as a major determinant of the interaction of NPs with the autophagy pathway. Moreover, identifying the lysosomes and SNAPIN as primary targets of MWCNT toxicity opens new directions in the interpretation and understanding of nanomaterial toxicity.
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- Vanessa Cohignac
- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
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- NIMBE, CEA, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, CEA Saclay, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France
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- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
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- NIMBE, CEA, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, CEA Saclay, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France
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- NIMBE, CEA, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, CEA Saclay, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France
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- Research Center for Gold 1-1 Minami Osawa Hachioji, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Inserm U1151 CNRS UMR 8253, Institut Necker-Enfants Malades (INEM), Paris, France
- Université Paris Descartes-Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
- DHU A-TVB, Antenne de Pneumologie, Service de Réanimation Médicale Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, Créteil CEDEX, France
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- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Créteil, France
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- Inserm U955, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB) Equipe 04, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Est-Créteil, Créteil, France
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Toma CC, Aloisi A, Bordoni V, Di Corato R, Rauner M, Cuniberti G, Delogu LG, Rinaldi R. Immune Profiling of Polysaccharide Submicron Vesicles. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:3560-3571. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b00832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Chiara C. Toma
- CNR-NANO (ECMT) Institute of Nanoscience,
Via Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- CNR-IMM Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Via Monteroni, University Campus, A3 Building, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- CNR-NANO (ECMT) Institute of Nanoscience,
Via Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, via Muroni 23, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, via Muroni 23, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, via Licio Giorgeri 1, 34134 Trieste, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza, corso Stati Uniti 4 35127 Padova, Italy
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- CNR-IMM Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Via Monteroni, University Campus, A3 Building, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Wang R, Lee M, Kinghorn K, Hughes T, Chuckaree I, Lohray R, Chow E, Pantano P, Draper R. Quantitation of cell-associated carbon nanotubes: selective binding and accumulation of carboxylated carbon nanotubes by macrophages. Nanotoxicology 2018; 12:677-698. [PMID: 29804493 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2018.1472309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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To understand the influence of carboxylation on the interaction of carbon nanotubes with cells, the amount of pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (P-MWNTs) or carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (C-MWNTs) coated with Pluronic® F-108 that were accumulated by macrophages was measured by quantifying CNTs extracted from cells. Mouse RAW 264.7 macrophages and differentiated human THP-1 (dTHP-1) macrophages accumulated 80-100 times more C-MWNTs than P-MWNTs during a 24-h exposure at 37 °C. The accumulation of C-MWNTs by RAW 264.7 cells was not lethal; however, phagocytosis was impaired as subsequent uptake of polystyrene beads was reduced after a 20-h exposure to C-MWNTs. The selective accumulation of C-MWNTs suggested that there might be receptors on macrophages that bind C-MWNTs. The binding of C-MWNTs to macrophages was measured as a function of concentration at 4 °C in the absence of serum to minimize the potential interference by serum proteins or temperature-dependent uptake processes. The result was that the cells bound 8.7 times more C-MWNTs than P-MWNTs, consistent with the selective accumulation of C-MWNTs at 37 °C. In addition, serum strongly antagonized the binding of C-MWTS to macrophages, suggesting that serum contained inhibitors of binding. Moreover, inhibitors of class A scavenger receptor (SR-As) reduced the binding of C-MWNTs by about 50%, suggesting that SR-As contribute to the binding and endocytosis of C-MWNTs in macrophages but that other receptors may also be involved. Altogether, the evidence supports the hypothesis that macrophages contain binding sites selective for C-MWNTs that facilitate the high accumulation of C-MWNTs compared to P-MWNTs.
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- Ruhung Wang
- a Department of Biological Sciences , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA.,b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- a Department of Biological Sciences , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- c Department of Bioengineering , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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- a Department of Biological Sciences , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA.,b Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , TX , USA
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Martínez-Ballesta MC, Gil-Izquierdo Á, García-Viguera C, Domínguez-Perles R. Nanoparticles and Controlled Delivery for Bioactive Compounds: Outlining Challenges for New "Smart-Foods" for Health. Foods 2018; 7:E72. [PMID: 29735897 PMCID: PMC5977092 DOI: 10.3390/foods7050072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is a field of research that has been stressed as a very valuable approach for the prevention and treatment of different human health disorders. This has been stressed as a delivery system for the therapeutic fight against an array of pathophysiological situations. Actually, industry has applied this technology in the search for new oral delivery alternatives obtained upon the modification of the solubility properties of bioactive compounds. Significant works have been made in the last years for testing the input that nanomaterials and nanoparticles provide for an array of pathophysiological situations. In this frame, this review addresses general questions concerning the extent to which nanoparticles offer alternatives that improve therapeutic value, while avoid toxicity, by releasing bioactive compounds specifically to target tissues affected by specific chemical and pathophysiological settings. In this regard, to date, the contribution of nanoparticles to protect encapsulated bioactive compounds from degradation as a result of gastrointestinal digestion and cellular metabolism, to enable their release in a controlled manner, enhancing biodistribution of bioactive compounds, and to allow them to target those tissues affected by biological disturbances has been demonstrated.
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- MCarment Martínez-Ballesta
- Department of Plant Nutrition, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura-Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus de Espinardo 25, 30100 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.
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- Research Group on Quality, Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods, Department of Food Science and Technology, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura-Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus de Espinardo 25, 30100 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.
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- Research Group on Quality, Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods, Department of Food Science and Technology, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura-Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus de Espinardo 25, 30100 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.
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- Research Group on Quality, Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods, Department of Food Science and Technology, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura-Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus de Espinardo 25, 30100 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.
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Human exposure to nanoparticles through trophic transfer and the biosafety concerns that nanoparticle-contaminated foods pose to consumers. Trends Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Mukherjee SP, Bondarenko O, Kohonen P, Andón FT, Brzicová T, Gessner I, Mathur S, Bottini M, Calligari P, Stella L, Kisin E, Shvedova A, Autio R, Salminen-Mankonen H, Lahesmaa R, Fadeel B. Macrophage sensing of single-walled carbon nanotubes via Toll-like receptors. Sci Rep 2018; 8:1115. [PMID: 29348435 PMCID: PMC5773626 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19521-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Carbon-based nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been shown to trigger inflammation. However, how these materials are 'sensed' by immune cells is not known. Here we compared the effects of two carbon-based nanomaterials, single-walled CNTs (SWCNTs) and graphene oxide (GO), on primary human monocyte-derived macrophages. Genome-wide transcriptomics assessment was performed at sub-cytotoxic doses. Pathway analysis of the microarray data revealed pronounced effects on chemokine-encoding genes in macrophages exposed to SWCNTs, but not in response to GO, and these results were validated by multiplex array-based cytokine and chemokine profiling. Conditioned medium from SWCNT-exposed cells acted as a chemoattractant for dendritic cells. Chemokine secretion was reduced upon inhibition of NF-κB, as predicted by upstream regulator analysis of the transcriptomics data, and Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and their adaptor molecule, MyD88 were shown to be important for CCL5 secretion. Moreover, a specific role for TLR2/4 was confirmed by using reporter cell lines. Computational studies to elucidate how SWCNTs may interact with TLR4 in the absence of a protein corona suggested that binding is guided mainly by hydrophobic interactions. Taken together, these results imply that CNTs may be 'sensed' as pathogens by immune cells.
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- Sourav P Mukherjee
- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.,Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, 12618, Estonia
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.,Laboratory of Cellular Immunology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute, 20089, Rozzano-Milano, Italy
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Genetic Toxicology and Nanotoxicology, Institute of Experimental Medicine AS CR, 14220, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, University of Cologne, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, University of Cologne, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, 00173, Italy.,Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, 00133, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, 00133, Italy
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- Exposure Assessment Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA
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- Exposure Assessment Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA.,Department Pharmacology & Physiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, 33014, Tampere, Finland
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- Turku Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, and Åbo Akademi University, 20500, Turku, Finland
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- Turku Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, and Åbo Akademi University, 20500, Turku, Finland
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- Nanosafety & Nanomedicine Laboratory, Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Boraschi D, Italiani P, Palomba R, Decuzzi P, Duschl A, Fadeel B, Moghimi SM. Nanoparticles and innate immunity: new perspectives on host defence. Semin Immunol 2017; 34:33-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2017.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Narain A, Asawa S, Chhabria V, Patil-Sen Y. Cell membrane coated nanoparticles: next-generation therapeutics. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2017; 12:2677-2692. [PMID: 28965474 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2017-0225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cell membrane coated nanoparticles (NPs) is a biomimetic strategy developed to engineer therapeutic devices consisting of a NP core coated with membrane derived from natural cells such as erythrocytes, white blood cells, cancer cells, stem cells, platelets or bacterial cells. These biomimetic NPs have gained a lot of attention recently owing to their cell surface mimetic features and tailored nanomaterial characteristics. They have shown strong potential in diagnostic and therapeutic applications including those in drug delivery, immune modulation, vaccination and detoxification. Herein we review the various types of cell membrane coated NPs reported in the literature and the unique strengths of these biomimetic NPs with an emphasis on how these bioinspired camouflage strategies have led to improved therapeutic efficacy. We also highlight the recent progress made by each platform in advancing healthcare and precis the major challenges associated with these NPs.
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- Ashwin Narain
- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Warangal - 506004, TS, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Warangal - 506004, TS, India.,Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- School of Physical Sciences & Computing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Cellular responses induced by multi-walled carbon nanotubes: in vivo and in vitro studies on the medicinal leech macrophages. Sci Rep 2017; 7:8871. [PMID: 28827736 PMCID: PMC5566218 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09011-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The core characteristics of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are impressive and attractive for technology however, since their production and use is steadily increasing, their environmental dispersion could be potentially hazardous to animal and human health. For this reason, the identification of new methods and of reliable models to better understand MWCNT effects is essential. Here we propose the medicinal leech as an alternative model to assess the effects of MWCNTs on immune system. Our previous studies have already demonstrated that in vivo MWCNT treatment induces the activation of leech’s macrophages. Here we will focus on the direct effects of MWCNTs on these cells by isolating and culturing leech's macrophages by means of the consolidated Matrigel technique, followed by MWCNT in vitro treatment. Our results indicate that MWCNT administration causes both the decrease of cell proliferation rate and the increase of the apoptotic rate. Furthermore, since oxidative stress is linked with inflammation, reactive oxygen species has been evaluated confirming that their production rate increases after MWCNT treatment. Our experimental approaches demonstrate the ability of MWCNTs inducing a powerful inflammatory response and confirm that the medicinal leech is a good alternative model to study the possible harmful effects of any nanomaterial.
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Anticancer therapy has always been a vital challenge for the development of nanomedicine. Repeated single therapeutic agent may lead to undesirable and severe side effects, unbearable toxicity and multidrug resistance due to complex nature of tumor. Nanomedicine-based combination anticancer therapy can synergistically improve antitumor outcomes through multiple-target therapy, decreasing the dose of each therapeutic agent and reducing side effects. There are versatile combinational anticancer strategies such as chemotherapeutic combination, nucleic acid-based co-delivery, intrinsic sensitive and extrinsic stimulus combinational patterns. Based on these combination strategies, various nanocarriers and drug delivery systems were engineered to carry out the efficient co-delivery of combined therapeutic agents for combination anticancer therapy. This review focused on illustrating nanomedicine-based combination anticancer therapy between nucleic acids and small-molecular drugs for synergistically improving anticancer efficacy.
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Conte R, Marturano V, Peluso G, Calarco A, Cerruti P. Recent Advances in Nanoparticle-Mediated Delivery of Anti-Inflammatory Phytocompounds. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:E709. [PMID: 28350317 PMCID: PMC5412295 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18040709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Revised: 03/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Phytocompounds have been used in medicine for decades owing to their potential in anti-inflammatory applications. However, major difficulties in achieving sustained delivery of phyto-based drugs are related to their low solubility and cell penetration, and high instability. To overcome these disadvantages, nanosized delivery technologies are currently in use for sustained and enhanced delivery of phyto-derived bioactive compounds in the pharmaceutical sector. This review focuses on the recent advances in nanocarrier-mediated drug delivery of bioactive molecules of plant origin in the field of anti-inflammatory research. In particular, special attention is paid to the relationship between structure and properties of the nanocarrier and phytodrug release behavior.
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- Raffaele Conte
- Institute of Agro-Environmental and Forest Biology (IBAF-CNR), Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy.
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Cynthia 4, 80125 Napoli, Italy.
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- Institute of Agro-Environmental and Forest Biology (IBAF-CNR), Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
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- Institute of Agro-Environmental and Forest Biology (IBAF-CNR), Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy.
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Toschi N, Ciulli S, Diciotti S, Duggento A, Guerrisi M, Magrini A, Campagnolo L, Pietroiusti A. Forecasting nanoparticle toxicity using nonlinear predictive regressor learning systems. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017; 2016:137-140. [PMID: 28268298 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2016.7590659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Nanoparticle (NP) toxicity is determined by a vast number of topological, sterical, physico-chemical as well as biological properties, rendering a priori evaluation of the effect of NP on biological tissue as arduous as it is necessary and urgent. We aimed at mining the HORIZON 2020 MODENA COST NP cytotoxicity database through nonlinear predictive regressor learning systems in order to assess the power of available NP descriptors and assay characteristics in predicting NP toxicity. Specifically, we assessed the results of cytotoxicity assays performed on 57 NP and trained two different nonlinear regressors (Support Vector Regressors [SVR] with polynomical kernels and Radial Basis Function [RBF] regressors) within a nested-cross validation scheme for parameter optimization to predict toxicity as quantified by EC25, EC50 and slope while using the regressional ReliefF algorithm (RReliefF) for feature selection. Available NP attributes were material, coating, cell type, dispersion protocol, shape, 1st and 2nd dimension, aspect ratio, surface area, zeta potential and size in situ. In most regressor learning systems, after feature selection with the RReliefF algorithm, the correlation between real and estimated toxicity endpoint values increased monotonically with the number of included features, reaching values above 0.90. The best performance was obtained with RBF regressors, and the most informative features in predicting toxicity endpoints were related to nanoparticle structure. These trends did not change significantly between toxicity endpoints. In conclusion, EC25, EC50 and slope can be predicted with high correlation using purely data-driven, machine learning methods in Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-based NP cytotoxicity assays.
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Neagu M, Piperigkou Z, Karamanou K, Engin AB, Docea AO, Constantin C, Negrei C, Nikitovic D, Tsatsakis A. Protein bio-corona: critical issue in immune nanotoxicology. Arch Toxicol 2017; 91:1031-1048. [PMID: 27438349 PMCID: PMC5316397 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-016-1797-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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With the expansion of the nanomedicine field, the knowledge focusing on the behavior of nanoparticles in the biological milieu has rapidly escalated. Upon introduction to a complex biological system, nanomaterials dynamically interact with all the encountered biomolecules and form the protein "bio-corona." The decoration with these surface biomolecules endows nanoparticles with new properties. The present review will address updates of the protein bio-corona characteristics as influenced by nanoparticle's physicochemical properties and by the particularities of the encountered biological milieu. Undeniably, bio-corona generation influences the efficacy of the nanodrug and guides the actions of innate and adaptive immunity. Exploiting the dynamic process of protein bio-corona development in combination with the new engineered horizons of drugs linked to nanoparticles could lead to innovative functional nanotherapies. Therefore, bio-medical nanotechnologies should focus on the interactions of nanoparticles with the immune system for both safety and efficacy reasons.
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- Monica Neagu
- Immunology Department, "Victor Babes" National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis and Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
- Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)/Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Patras, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis and Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Biologia Cellular de Glicoconjugados, Programa de Glicobiologia, Instituto de Bioquímica Médica Leopoldo De Meis and Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Immunology Department, "Victor Babes" National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
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