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Saravanan J, Nair A, Krishna SS, Viswanad V. Nanomaterials in biology and medicine: a new perspective on its toxicity and applications. Drug Chem Toxicol 2024; 47:767-784. [PMID: 38682270 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2024.2340002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
Abstract
Nanotechnology offers excellent prospects for application in biology and medicine. It is used for detecting biological molecules, imaging, and as therapeutic agents. Due to nano-size (1-100 nm) and high surface-to-volume ratio, nanomaterials possess highly specific and distinct characteristics in the biological environment. Recently, the use of nanomaterials as sensors, theranostic, and drug delivery agents has become popular. The safety of these materials is being questioned because of their biological toxicity, such as inflammatory responses, cardiotoxicity, cytotoxicity, inhalation problems, etc., which can have a negative impact on the environment. This review paper focuses primarily on the toxicological effects of nanomaterials along with the mechanisms involved in cell interactions and the generation of reactive oxygen species by nanoparticles, which is the fundamental source of nanotoxicity. We also emphasize the greener synthesis of nanomaterials in biomedicine, as it is non-hazardous, feasible, and economical. The review articles shed light on the complexities of nanotoxicology in biosystems and the environment.
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- Janani Saravanan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS Health Science Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS Health Science Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS Health Science Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS Health Science Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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Li X, Xu H, Zhao X, Li Y, Lv S, Zhou W, Wang J, Sun Z, Li Y, Guo C. Ferroptosis contributing to cardiomyocyte injury induced by silica nanoparticles via miR-125b-2-3p/HO-1 signaling. Part Fibre Toxicol 2024; 21:17. [PMID: 38561847 PMCID: PMC10983742 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-024-00579-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Amorphous silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been gradually proven to threaten cardiac health, but pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. Ferroptosis is a newly defined form of programmed cell death that is implicated in myocardial diseases. Nevertheless, its role in the adverse cardiac effects of SiNPs has not been described. RESULTS We first reported the induction of cardiomyocyte ferroptosis by SiNPs in both in vivo and in vitro. The sub-chronic exposure to SiNPs through intratracheal instillation aroused myocardial injury, characterized by significant inflammatory infiltration and collagen hyperplasia, accompanied by elevated CK-MB and cTnT activities in serum. Meanwhile, the activation of myocardial ferroptosis by SiNPs was certified by the extensive iron overload, declined FTH1 and FTL, and lipid peroxidation. The correlation analysis among detected indexes hinted ferroptosis was responsible for the SiNPs-aroused myocardial injury. Further, in vitro tests, SiNPs triggered iron overload and lipid peroxidation in cardiomyocytes. Concomitantly, altered expressions of TfR, DMT1, FTH1, and FTL indicated dysregulated iron metabolism of cardiomyocytes upon SiNP stimuli. Also, shrinking mitochondria with ridge fracture and ruptured outer membrane were noticed. To note, the ferroptosis inhibitor Ferrostatin-1 could effectively alleviate SiNPs-induced iron overload, lipid peroxidation, and myocardial cytotoxicity. More importantly, the mechanistic investigations revealed miR-125b-2-3p-targeted HO-1 as a key player in the induction of ferroptosis by SiNPs, probably through regulating the intracellular iron metabolism to mediate iron overload and ensuing lipid peroxidation. CONCLUSIONS Our findings firstly underscored the fact that ferroptosis mediated by miR-125b-2-3p/HO-1 signaling was a contributor to SiNPs-induced myocardial injury, which could be of importance to elucidate the toxicity and provide new insights into the future safety applications of SiNPs-related nano products.
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- Xueyan Li
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Chaoyang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Yu J, Dan N, Eslami SM, Lu X. State of the Art of Silica Nanoparticles: An Overview on Biodistribution and Preclinical Toxicity Studies. AAPS J 2024; 26:35. [PMID: 38514482 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-024-00906-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Over the past few years, nanoparticles have drawn particular attention in designing and developing drug delivery systems due to their distinctive advantages like improved pharmacokinetics, reduced toxicity, and specificity. Along with other successful nanosystems, silica nanoparticles (SNPs) have shown promising effects for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. These nanoparticles are of great significance owing to their modifiable surface with various ligands, tunable particle size, and large surface area. The rate and extent of degradation and clearance of SNPs depend on factors such as size, shape, porosity, and surface modification, which directly lead to varying toxic mechanisms. Despite SNPs' enormous potential for clinical and pharmaceutical applications, safety concerns have hindered their translation into the clinic. This review discusses the biodistribution, toxicity, and clearance of SNPs and the formulation-related factors that ultimately influence clinical efficacy and safety for treatment. A holistic view of SNP safety will be beneficial for developing an enabling SNP-based drug product.
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- Joshua Yu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
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Li Z, Wang Y, Xu J, Sun J, Zhang W, Liu Z, Shao H, Qin Z, Cui G, Du Z. Silica nanoparticles induce ferroptosis of HUVECs by triggering NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 270:115889. [PMID: 38150751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115889] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely used in electronics, chemistry, and biomedicine. Human exposure to SiNPs and possible health effects have attracted much attention. The potential cardiovascular toxicity of SiNPs and their related mechanisms are still unclear. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the toxic effects of SiNPs on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). We found that SiNPs could induce HUVECs ferroptosis. The results showed that the level of intracellular divalent iron and lipid peroxidation increased, and mitochondrial cristae decreased. In addition, the pretreatment of the iron chelator deferoxamine mesylate (DFO) could alleviate the ferroptosis of cells. Interestingly, pretreatment of 3-methyladenine (3-MA), an autophagy/PI3K inhibitor could partially inhibit autophagy and reduce ferroptosis, which indicated that autophagy played an important role in cell ferroptosis. Additionally, after knocking down nuclear receptor coactivator 4 (NCOA4), Ferritin Heavy Chain 1 (FTH1) expression was up-regulated, and the levels of divalent iron and lipid peroxidation decreased, which suggested that NCOA4 mediated the ferroptosis of HUVECs induced by SiNPs. In conclusion, this study shows that SiNPs can induce cardiovascular toxicity in which there is ferroptosis. NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy and resultant ferroptosis by SiNPs may play an important role. This study provides a new theoretical strategy for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the future.
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- Ziyuan Li
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, People's Republic of China; Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Chemical Institute of Chemical Industry, Xinjiang University of Science and Technology, Korla 841000, Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 2, Minzu Street, Ji'nan 250001, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Ji'nan 250022, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan 250062, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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Kanithi M, Kumari L, Yalakaturi K, Munjal K, Jimitreddy S, Kandamuri M, Veeramachineni P, Chopra H, Junapudi S. Nanoparticle Polymers Influence on Cardiac Health: Good or Bad for Cardiac Physiology? Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102145. [PMID: 37852559 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. Lifestyle modifications, medications, and addressing epidemiological factors have long been at the forefront of targeting therapeutics for CVD. Treatments can be further complicated given the intersection of gender, age, unique comorbidities, and healthcare access, among many other factors. Therefore, expanding treatment and diagnostic modalities for CVD is absolutely necessary. Nanoparticles and nanomaterials are increasingly being used as therapeutic and diagnostic modalities in various disciplines of biomedicine. Nanoparticles have multiple ways of interacting with the cardiovascular system. Some of them alter cardiac physiology by impacting ion channels, whereas others influence ions directly or indirectly, improving cellular death via decreasing oxidative stress. While embedding nanoparticles into therapeutics can help enhance healthy cardiovascular function in other scenarios, they can also impair physiology by increasing reactive oxidative species and leading to cardiotoxicity. This review explores different types of nanoparticles, their effects, and the applicable dosages to create a better foundation for understanding the current research findings.
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- Manasa Kanithi
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
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- People University of Medical and Health Sciences, Nawab Shah, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Ding R, Li Y, Yu Y, Sun Z, Duan J. Prospects and hazards of silica nanoparticles: Biological impacts and implicated mechanisms. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 69:108277. [PMID: 37923235 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
Abstract
With the thrive of nanotechnology, silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been extensively adopted in the agriculture, food, cosmetic, and even biomedical industries. Due to the mass production and use, SiNPs inevitably entered the environment, resulting in ecological toxicity and even posing a threat to human health. Although considerable investigations have been conducted to assess the toxicity of SiNPs, the correlation between SiNPs exposure and consequent health risks remains ambiguous. Since the biological impacts of SiNPs can differ from their design and application, the toxicity assessment for SiNPs may be extremely difficult. This review discussed the application of SiNPs in different fields, especially their biomedical use, and documented their potential release pathways into the environment. Meanwhile, the current process of assessing SiNPs-related toxicity on various model organisms and cell lines was also detailed, thus estimating the health threats posed by SiNPs exposure. Finally, the potential toxic mechanisms of SiNPs were also elaborated based on results obtained from both in vivo and in vitro trials. This review generally summarizes the biological effects of SiNPs, which will build up a comprehensive perspective of the application and toxicity of SiNPs.
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- Ruiyang Ding
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Gupta G, Kaur J, Bhattacharya K, Chambers BJ, Gazzi A, Furesi G, Rauner M, Fuoco C, Orecchioni M, Delogu LG, Haag L, Stehr JE, Thomen A, Bordes R, Malmberg P, Seisenbaeva GA, Kessler VG, Persson M, Fadeel B. Exploiting Mass Spectrometry to Unlock the Mechanism of Nanoparticle-Induced Inflammasome Activation. ACS NANO 2023; 17:17451-17467. [PMID: 37643371 PMCID: PMC10510732 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
Abstract
Nanoparticles (NPs) elicit sterile inflammation, but the underlying signaling pathways are poorly understood. Here, we report that human monocytes are particularly vulnerable to amorphous silica NPs, as evidenced by single-cell-based analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells using cytometry by time-of-flight (CyToF), while silane modification of the NPs mitigated their toxicity. Using human THP-1 cells as a model, we observed cellular internalization of silica NPs by nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (nanoSIMS) and this was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy. Lipid droplet accumulation was also noted in the exposed cells. Furthermore, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) revealed specific changes in plasma membrane lipids, including phosphatidylcholine (PC) in silica NP-exposed cells, and subsequent studies suggested that lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) acts as a cell autonomous signal for inflammasome activation in the absence of priming with a microbial ligand. Moreover, we found that silica NPs elicited NLRP3 inflammasome activation in monocytes, whereas cell death transpired through a non-apoptotic, lipid peroxidation-dependent mechanism. Together, these data further our understanding of the mechanism of sterile inflammation.
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- Govind Gupta
- Institute
of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute
of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute
of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department
of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua 35121, Italy
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- Department
of Medicine III and Center for Healthy Aging, TU Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department
of Medicine III and Center for Healthy Aging, TU Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department
of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00173, Italy
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- Division
of Inflammation Biology, La Jolla Institute
for Immunology, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department
of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua 35121, Italy
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- Department
of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 141 52 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department
of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Linköping
University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University
of Gothenburg, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers
University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers
University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department
of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University
of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University
of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers
University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Institute
of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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Loeschner K, Johnson ME, Montoro Bustos AR. Application of Single Particle ICP-MS for the Determination of Inorganic Nanoparticles in Food Additives and Food: A Short Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2547. [PMID: 37764576 PMCID: PMC10536347 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Abstract
Due to enhanced properties at the nanoscale, nanomaterials (NMs) have been incorporated into foods, food additives, and food packaging materials. Knowledge gaps related to (but not limited to) fate, transport, bioaccumulation, and toxicity of nanomaterials have led to an expedient need to expand research efforts in the food research field. While classical techniques can provide information on dilute suspensions, these techniques sample a low throughput of nanoparticles (NPs) in the suspension and are limited in the range of the measurement metrics so orthogonal techniques must be used in tandem to fill in measurement gaps. New and innovative characterization techniques have been developed and optimized for employment in food nano-characterization. Single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, a high-throughput nanoparticle characterization technique capable of providing vital measurands of NP-containing samples such as size distribution, number concentration, and NP evolution has been employed as a characterization technique in food research since its inception. Here, we offer a short, critical review highlighting existing studies that employ spICP-MS in food research with a particular focus on method validation and trends in sample preparation and spICP-MS methodology. Importantly, we identify and address areas in research as well as offer insights into yet to be addressed knowledge gaps in methodology.
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- Katrin Loeschner
- Research Group for Analytical Food Chemistry, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA; (M.E.J.); (A.R.M.B.)
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- Material Measurement Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA; (M.E.J.); (A.R.M.B.)
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Kadam A, Jadiya P, Tomar D. Post-translational modifications and protein quality control of mitochondrial channels and transporters. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1196466. [PMID: 37601094 PMCID: PMC10434574 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1196466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Mitochondria play a critical role in energy metabolism and signal transduction, which is tightly regulated by proteins, metabolites, and ion fluxes. Metabolites and ion homeostasis are mainly mediated by channels and transporters present on mitochondrial membranes. Mitochondria comprise two distinct compartments, the outer mitochondrial membrane (OMM) and the inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM), which have differing permeabilities to ions and metabolites. The OMM is semipermeable due to the presence of non-selective molecular pores, while the IMM is highly selective and impermeable due to the presence of specialized channels and transporters which regulate ion and metabolite fluxes. These channels and transporters are modulated by various post-translational modifications (PTMs), including phosphorylation, oxidative modifications, ions, and metabolites binding, glycosylation, acetylation, and others. Additionally, the mitochondrial protein quality control (MPQC) system plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient molecular flux through the mitochondrial membranes by selectively removing mistargeted or defective proteins. Inefficient functioning of the transporters and channels in mitochondria can disrupt cellular homeostasis, leading to the onset of various pathological conditions. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of mitochondrial channels and transporters in terms of their functions, PTMs, and quality control mechanisms.
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- Ashlesha Kadam
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Section of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
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Santos-Aguilar P, Bernal-Ramírez J, Vázquez-Garza E, Vélez-Escamilla LY, Lozano O, García-Rivas GDJ, Contreras-Torres FF. Synthesis and Characterization of Rutile TiO 2 Nanoparticles for the Toxicological Effect on the H9c2 Cell Line from Rats. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:19024-19036. [PMID: 37273591 PMCID: PMC10233665 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
The widespread use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) has raised concerns about potential health risks associated with its cytotoxicity in the cardiovascular system. To evaluate the cytotoxicity of TiO2 particles, the H9c2 rat cardiomyoblasts were used as a biological model, and their toxicological susceptibility to TiO2-anatase and TiO2-rutile particles was studied in vitro. The study examined dose and time exposure responses. The cell viability was evaluated based on metabolic inhibition and membrane integrity loss. The results revealed that both TiO2-anatase and TiO2-rutile particles induced similar levels of cytotoxicity at the inhibition concentrations IC25 (1.4-4.4 μg/cm2) and IC50 (7.2-9.3 μg/cm2). However, at more significant concentrations, TiO2-rutile appeared to be more cytotoxic than TiO2-anatase at 24 h. The study found that the TiO2 particles induced apoptosis events, but necrosis was not observed at any of the concentrations of particles used. The study considered the effects of microstructural properties, crystalline phase, and particle size in determining the capability of TiO2 particles to induce cytotoxicity in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts. The microstress in TiO2 particles was assessed using powder X-ray diffraction through Williamson-Hall and Warren-Averbach analysis. The analysis estimated the apparent crystallite domain and microstrain of TiO2-anatase to be 29 nm (ε = 1.03%) and TiO2-rutile to be 21 nm (ε = 0.53%), respectively. Raman spectroscopy, N2 adsorption isotherms, and dynamic light scattering were used to identify the presence of pure crystalline phases (>99.9%), comparative surface areas (10 m2/g), and ζ-potential values (-24 mV). The difference in the properties of TiO2 particles made it difficult to attribute the cytotoxicity solely to one variable.
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- Pamela Santos-Aguilar
- Escuela
de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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- Escuela
de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64460, Mexico
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- Escuela
de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64460, Mexico
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- Escuela
de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64460, Mexico
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de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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- Escuela
de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64460, Mexico
- The
Institute for Obesity Research, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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- Escuela
de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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Institute for Obesity Research, Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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Lozano J, Rai A, Lees JG, Fang H, Claridge B, Lim SY, Greening DW. Scalable Generation of Nanovesicles from Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Cardiac Repair. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:14334. [PMID: 36430812 PMCID: PMC9696585 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) from stem cells have shown significant therapeutic potential to repair injured cardiac tissues and regulate pathological fibrosis. However, scalable generation of stem cells and derived EVs for clinical utility remains a huge technical challenge. Here, we report a rapid size-based extrusion strategy to generate EV-like membranous nanovesicles (NVs) from easily sourced human iPSCs in large quantities (yield 900× natural EVs). NVs isolated using density-gradient separation (buoyant density 1.13 g/mL) are spherical in shape and morphologically intact and readily internalised by human cardiomyocytes, primary cardiac fibroblasts, and endothelial cells. NVs captured the dynamic proteome of parental cells and include pluripotency markers (LIN28A, OCT4) and regulators of cardiac repair processes, including tissue repair (GJA1, HSP20/27/70, HMGB1), wound healing (FLNA, MYH9, ACTC1, ILK), stress response/translation initiation (eIF2S1/S2/S3/B4), hypoxia response (HMOX2, HSP90, GNB1), and extracellular matrix organization (ITGA6, MFGE8, ITGB1). Functionally, NVs significantly promoted tubule formation of endothelial cells (angiogenesis) (p < 0.05) and survival of cardiomyocytes exposed to low oxygen conditions (hypoxia) (p < 0.0001), as well as attenuated TGF-β mediated activation of cardiac fibroblasts (p < 0.0001). Quantitative proteome profiling of target cell proteome following NV treatments revealed upregulation of angiogenic proteins (MFGE8, MYH10, VDAC2) in endothelial cells and pro-survival proteins (CNN2, THBS1, IGF2R) in cardiomyocytes. In contrast, NVs attenuated TGF-β-driven extracellular matrix remodelling capacity in cardiac fibroblasts (ACTN1, COL1A1/2/4A2/12A1, ITGA1/11, THBS1). This study presents a scalable approach to generating functional NVs for cardiac repair.
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- Jonathan Lozano
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
- Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- O’Brien Institute Department, St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC 3065, Australia
- Department of Surgery and Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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- O’Brien Institute Department, St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC 3065, Australia
- Department of Surgery and Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
- National Heart Research Institute Singapore, National Heart Centre, Singapore 169609, Singapore
- Drug Discovery Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia
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Zhao X, Xu H, Li Y, Liu Y, Li X, Zhou W, Wang J, Guo C, Sun Z, Li Y. Silica nanoparticles perturbed mitochondrial dynamics and induced myocardial apoptosis via PKA-DRP1-mitochondrial fission signaling. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 842:156854. [PMID: 35750168 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are among the most abundantly produced nanosized particles in the global market, and their potential toxicity has aroused a great concern. Increasing epidemiological investigations and experimental evidence revealed the threaten of SiNPs exposure to cardiovascular system. The myocardial toxicity caused by SiNPs was gradually demonstrated, nevertheless, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In view of mitochondria serving as the centrality in the prominent of cardiovascular disease, we investigated the role of mitochondria and related mechanisms in SiNPs-induced adverse effects on cardiomyocytes. As a result, SiNPs were found in cytoplasm, accompanied with morphological alterations in mitochondria, such as cristae fracture or disappearance, vacuolation. The induction of mitochondrial dysfunction by SiNPs was confirmed, as indicated by the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, and blockage of cellular respiratory and ATP production. Concomitantly, SiNPs activated mitochondria-mediated apoptotic signaling in view of the up-regulated BAX, increased Caspase-9 cleavage and declined Bcl-2, ultimately resulting in myocardial apoptosis. It was noteworthy that SiNPs disturbed mitochondrial dynamics toward fission phenotype, which was supported by the dysregulated fission/fusion regulators. Especially, DRP1 and its phosphorylated level at s616 (p-DRP1s616) were up-regulated, whilst its phosphorylated level at s637 (p-DRP1s637) and PKA phosphorylation were down-regulated in SiNPs-treated cardiomyocytes in a dose-dependent manner. More importantly, the mechanistic investigations revealed PKA-DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission was responsible for SiNPs-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis through the mitochondria-mediated apoptotic way. This study firstly demonstrated the disturbance of mitochondrial dynamics played a crucial role in cardiomyocyte apoptosis caused by SiNPs, attributing to PKA-DRP1-mitochondrial fission signaling.
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- Xinying Zhao
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Huang Y, Li P, Zhao R, Zhao L, Liu J, Peng S, Fu X, Wang X, Luo R, Wang R, Zhang Z. Silica nanoparticles: Biomedical applications and toxicity. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113053. [PMID: 35594717 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are composed of silicon dioxide, the most abundant compound on Earth, and are used widely in many applications including the food industry, synthetic processes, medical diagnosis, and drug delivery due to their controllable particle size, large surface area, and great biocompatibility. Building on basic synthetic methods, convenient and economical strategies have been developed for the synthesis of SiNPs. Numerous studies have assessed the biomedical applications of SiNPs, including the surface and structural modification of SiNPs to target various cancers and diagnose diseases. However, studies on the in vitro and in vivo toxicity of SiNPs remain in the exploratory stage, and the toxicity mechanisms of SiNPs are poorly understood. This review covers recent studies on the biomedical applications of SiNPs, including their uses in drug delivery systems to diagnose and treat various diseases in the human body. SiNP toxicity is discussed in terms of the different systems of the human body and the individual organs in those systems. This comprehensive review includes both fundamental discoveries and exploratory progress in SiNP research that may lead to practical developments in the future.
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- Yanmei Huang
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai 264005, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China.
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Li N, Du H, Mao L, Xu G, Zhang M, Fan Y, Dong X, Zheng L, Wang B, Qin X, Jiang X, Chen C, Zou Z, Zhang J. Reciprocal regulation of NRF2 by autophagy and ubiquitin-proteasome modulates vascular endothelial injury induced by copper oxide nanoparticles. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:270. [PMID: 35690781 PMCID: PMC9188091 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01486-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
NRF2 is the key antioxidant molecule to maintain redox homeostasis, however the intrinsic mechanisms of NRF2 activation in the context of nanoparticles (NPs) exposure remain unclear. In this study, we revealed that copper oxide NPs (CuONPs) exposure activated NRF2 pathway in vascular endothelial cells. NRF2 knockout remarkably aggravated oxidative stress, which were remarkably mitigated by ROS scavenger. We also demonstrated that KEAP1 (the negative regulator of NRF2) was not primarily involved in NRF2 activation in that KEAP1 knockdown did not significantly affect CuONPs-induced NRF2 activation. Notably, we demonstrated that autophagy promoted NRF2 activation as evidenced by that ATG5 knockout or autophagy inhibitors significantly blocked NRF2 pathway. Mechanically, CuONPs disturbed ubiquitin–proteasome pathway and consequently inhibited the proteasome-dependent degradation of NRF2. However, autophagy deficiency reciprocally promoted proteasome activity, leading to the acceleration of degradation of NRF2 via ubiquitin–proteasome pathway. In addition, the notion that the reciprocal regulation of NRF2 by autophagy and ubiquitin–proteasome was further proven in a CuONPs pulmonary exposure mice model. Together, this study uncovers a novel regulatory mechanism of NRF2 activation by protein degradation machineries in response to CuONPs exposure, which opens a novel intriguing scenario to uncover therapeutic strategies against NPs-induced vascular injury and disease. CuONPs exposure activates NRF2 signaling in vascular endothelial cells and mouse thoracic aorta. KEAP1 is dispensable for NRF2 activation in CuONPs-treated vascular endothelial cells. CuONPs-induced autophagy facilitates NRF2 activation in vascular endothelial cells and mouse thoracic aorta. Autophagy and ubiquitin–proteasome reciprocally regulate NRF2 activation in CuONPs-treated vascular endothelial cells and mouse thoracic aorta.
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- Na Li
- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Chongqing Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Occupational Diseases and Poisoning, Chongqing, 400060, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China.,Research Center for Environment and Human Health, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Experimental Teaching for Public Health, Experimental Teaching and Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, 400016, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Research Center for Environment and Human Health, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China. .,Research Center for Environment and Human Health, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China.
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China. .,Research Center for Environment and Human Health, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China.
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Yang J, Guo Q, Feng X, Liu Y, Zhou Y. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cardiovascular Diseases: Potential Targets for Treatment. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:841523. [PMID: 35646910 PMCID: PMC9140220 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.841523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are serious public health issues and are responsible for nearly one-third of global deaths. Mitochondrial dysfunction is accountable for the development of most CVDs. Mitochondria produce adenosine triphosphate through oxidative phosphorylation and inevitably generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Excessive ROS causes mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death. Mitochondria can protect against these damages via the regulation of mitochondrial homeostasis. In recent years, mitochondria-targeted therapy for CVDs has attracted increasing attention. Various studies have confirmed that clinical drugs (β-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor-II blockers) against CVDs have mitochondrial protective functions. An increasing number of cardiac mitochondrial targets have shown their cardioprotective effects in experimental and clinical studies. Here, we briefly introduce the mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and summarize the progression of mitochondrial targets against CVDs, which may provide ideas for experimental studies and clinical trials.
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Zhao X, Xu H, Li X, Li Y, Lv S, Liu Y, Guo C, Sun Z, Li Y. Myocardial toxicity induced by silica nanoparticles in a transcriptome profile. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:6094-6108. [PMID: 35388865 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr00582d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The deleterious effects of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) on human health and the ecological system have gradually gained attention owing to their heavy annual output and extensive global flux. The updated epidemiological or experimental investigations have demonstrated the potential myocardial toxicity triggered by SiNPs, but the underlying mechanisms and long-lasting cardiac effects are still poorly understood. Here, a rat model of sub-chronic respiratory exposure to SiNPs was conducted, and the histopathological analysis and ultrastructural investigation of heart tissues were carried out. More importantly, a comprehensive analysis of whole-genome transcription was utilized in rat heart to uncover key biological and cellular mechanisms triggered by SiNPs. The widening of myocardial space and partial fiber rupture were clearly manifested in rat heart after prolonged SiNPs exposure, particularly accompanied by mitochondrial swelling and cristae rupture. With the aid of Affymetrix GeneChips, 3153 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified after SiNPs exposure, including 1916 down- and 1237 up-regulated genes. GO and KEGG analysis illustrated many important biological processes and pathways perturbed by SiNPs, mainly specializing in cellular stress, energy metabolism, actin filament dynamics and immune response. Signal-net analysis revealed that Prkaca (PKA) plays a core role in the cardiac toxification process of prolonged exposure of SiNPs to rats. Furthermore, qRT-PCR verified that PKA-mediated calcium signaling is probably responsible for SiNPs-induced cardiac injury. Conclusively, our study revealed that SiNPs caused myocardial injury, and particularly, provided transcriptomic insight into the role of PKA-calcium signaling triggered by SiNPs, which would facilitate SiNPs-based nanosafety assessment and biomedicine development.
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- Xinying Zhao
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Wang F, Liang Q, Ma Y, Sun M, Li T, Lin L, Sun Z, Duan J. Silica nanoparticles induce pyroptosis and cardiac hypertrophy via ROS/NLRP3/Caspase-1 pathway. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 182:171-181. [PMID: 35219847 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Growing literatures suggest that silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) exposure is correlated with adverse cardiovascular effects. Cardiac hypertrophy is one of the most common risk factors for heart failure. However, whether SiNPs involved in cardiac hypertrophy and the underlying mechanisms was remained unexploited. Our study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms of SiNPs on pyroptosis and cardiac hypertrophy. The in vivo results found that SiNPs induced ultrastructural change and histopathological damage, accompanied by oxidative damage occurred and increased levels of inflammatory factors (IL-18 and IL-1β) in heart tissue. In addition, SiNPs could upregulate the expressions of cardiac hypertrophy-related special marker including ANP, BNP, β-MHC, it also elevated the pyroptosis-related protein, such as NLRP3, Cleaved-Caspase-1, GSDMD, IL-18 and Cleaved-IL-1β in vivo. For in vitro study, SiNPs increased the intracellular ROS generation and activated the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway in cardiomyocytes. Whereas, the NADPH oxidase (NOX) inhibitor VAS2870 had effectively inhibited the ROS level and suppressed the expression of NLRP3, ASC, Pro-Caspase-1, Cleaved-Caspase-1, N-GSDMD, IL-18, Cleaved-IL-1β, ANP, BNP and β-MHC. Moreover, transfected with si-NLRP3 or adopted with Caspase-1 inhibitor VX-765 in cardiomyocytes showed an inhibitory effect on SiNPs-induced pyroptosis and cardiac hypertrophy. In summary, our results demonstrated that SiNPs could trigger pyroptosis and cardiac hypertrophy via ROS/NLRP3/Caspase-1 signaling pathway.
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- Fenghong Wang
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Sinopharm North Hospital, Baotou, 014040, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, PR China.
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Cheng Y, Chen Z, Yang S, Liu T, Yin L, Pu Y, Liang G. Nanomaterials-induced toxicity on cardiac myocytes and tissues, and emerging toxicity assessment techniques. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 800:149584. [PMID: 34399324 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The extensive production and use of nanomaterials have resulted in the continuous release of nano-sized particles into the environment, and the health risks caused by exposure to these nanomaterials in the occupational population and the general population cannot be ignored. Studies have found that particle exposure is closely related to cardiovascular disease. In addition, there have been many reports that nanomaterials can enter the heart tissue, accumulate and then cause damage. Therefore, in the present article, literature related to nanomaterials-induced cardiotoxicity in recent years was collected from the PubMed database, and then organized and summarized to form a review. This article mainly discusses heart damage caused by nanomaterials from the following three aspects: Firstly, we summarize the research 8 carbon nanotubes, etc. Secondly, we discuss in depth the possible underlying mechanism of the damage to the heart caused by nanoparticles. Oxidative stress damage, mitochondrial damage, inflammation and apoptosis have been found to be key factors. Finally, we summarize the current research models used to evaluate the cardiotoxicity of nanomaterials, highlight reliable emerging technologies and in vitro models that have been used for toxicity evaluation of environmental pollutants in recent years, and indicate their application prospects.
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- Yanping Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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Kang Y, Liu J, Jiang Y, Yin S, Huang Z, Zhang Y, Wu J, Chen L, Shao L. Understanding the interactions between inorganic-based nanomaterials and biological membranes. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 175:113820. [PMID: 34087327 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The interactions between inorganic-based nanomaterials (NMs) and biological membranes are among the most important phenomena for developing NM-based therapeutics and resolving nanotoxicology. Herein, we introduce the structural and functional effects of inorganic-based NMs on biological membranes, mainly the plasma membrane and the endomembrane system, with an emphasis on the interface, which involves highly complex networks between NMs and biomolecules (such as membrane proteins and lipids). Significant efforts have been devoted to categorizing and analyzing the interaction mechanisms in terms of the physicochemical characteristics and biological effects of NMs, which can directly or indirectly influence the effects of NMs on membranes. Importantly, we summarize that the biological membranes act as platforms and thereby mediate NMs-immune system contacts. In this overview, the existing challenges and potential applications in the areas are addressed. A strong understanding of the discussed concepts will promote therapeutic NM designs for drug delivery systems by leveraging the NMs-membrane interactions and their functions.
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- Yiyuan Kang
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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Chen M, Dong F, Li H, Zhao Y, Ou S, Liu M, Zhang W. Interface interaction between high-siliceous/calcareous mineral granules and model cell membranes dominated by electrostatic force. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:27432-27445. [PMID: 33506418 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12584-8] [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: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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High-siliceous/calcareous mineral granules may cause cytotoxicity by attaching to cell membranes. In this research, giant (GUVs) and small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) were used as model membranes for studying the interaction between high-siliceous/calcareous mineral granules (micro calcite, micro quartz, nano calcium carbonate, and nano silica) and artificial membranes. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and fluorescence labeling experiments suggest that nano calcium carbonate (nano CaCO3) and nano silica (nano SiO2) induce gelation by disrupting the oppositely charged membranes, indicating the important role of electrostatic forces. Thereby, the mineral granule size affects the electrostatic interactions and thus leading to the damage of the membranes. FTIR spectra and molecular dynamics reveal that mineral granules mainly interact with -PO2-, -OH, and -C-N(CH3)3+ groups in phospholipids. The electrostatic force between nano minerals and phospholipids is greater in the case SiO2 when compared to CaCO3. Moreover, nano SiO2 forms the strongest hydrogen bond with the -PO2- group as confirmed by FTIR. Thus, nano SiO2 causes the greatest damage to membranes. This research provides a deeper understanding of the mechanism regarding the interaction between inhalable mineral granules and cell membranes.
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- Mulan Chen
- Life Science and Engineering College, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education of China, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China.
- National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education of China, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China
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- Life Science and Engineering College, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China
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- Life Science and Engineering College, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China
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- Life Science and Engineering College, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China.
- National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China.
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, People's Republic of China
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Wang YL, Zheng CM, Lee YH, Cheng YY, Lin YF, Chiu HW. Micro- and Nanosized Substances Cause Different Autophagy-Related Responses. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:4787. [PMID: 33946416 PMCID: PMC8124422 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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With rapid industrialization, humans produce an increasing number of products. The composition of these products is usually decomposed. However, some substances are not easily broken down and gradually become environmental pollutants. In addition, these substances may cause bioaccumulation, since the substances can be fragmented into micro- and nanoparticles. These particles or their interactions with other toxic matter circulate in humans via the food chain or air. Whether these micro- and nanoparticles interfere with extracellular vesicles (EVs) due to their similar sizes is unclear. Micro- and nanoparticles (MSs and NSs) induce several cell responses and are engulfed by cells depending on their size, for example, particulate matter with a diameter ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5). Autophagy is a mechanism by which pathogens are destroyed in cells. Some artificial materials are not easily decomposed in organisms. How do these cells or tissues respond? In addition, autophagy operates through two pathways (increasing cell death or cell survival) in tumorigenesis. Many MSs and NSs have been found that induce autophagy in various cells and tissues. As a result, this review focuses on how these particles interfere with cells and tissues. Here, we review MSs, NSs, and PM2.5, which result in different autophagy-related responses in various tissues or cells.
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- Yung-Li Wang
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-L.W.); (Y.-F.L.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan;
- TMU Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan;
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-L.W.); (Y.-F.L.)
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan;
- TMU Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-L.W.); (Y.-F.L.)
- TMU Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
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Guo C, Liu Y, Li Y. Adverse effects of amorphous silica nanoparticles: Focus on human cardiovascular health. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 406:124626. [PMID: 33296760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Amorphous silica nanoparticle (SiNPs) has tremendous potential for a host of applications, while its mass production, broad application and environmental release inevitably increase the risk of human exposure. SiNPs could enter into the human body through different routes such as inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and even injection for medical applications. The cardiovascular system is gradually recognized as one of the primary sites for engineered NPs exerting adverse effects. Accumulating epidemiological or experimental evidence support the association between SiNPs exposure and adverse cardiovascular effects. However, this topic is still in its infancy, and the literature shows high inter-study variability and even contradictory results. New challenges still present in the safety evaluation of SiNPs, and its toxicological mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, scientific papers related to cardiovascular studies of SiNPs in vivo and in vitro were selected, and the updated particle-caused cardiovascular toxicity and potential mechanisms were summarized. Moreover, the understanding of how factors primarily including exposure dose, route of administration, particle size and surface properties, influence the interaction between SiNPs and cardiovascular system was discussed. In particular, the adverse outcome pathway (AOP) framework by which SiNPs cause deleterious effects in the cardiovascular system was described, aiming to provide useful information necessary for the regulatory decision and to guide a safer application of nanotechnology.
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- Caixia Guo
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Ahamed A, Liang L, Lee MY, Bobacka J, Lisak G. Too small to matter? Physicochemical transformation and toxicity of engineered nTiO 2, nSiO 2, nZnO, carbon nanotubes, and nAg. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 404:124107. [PMID: 33035908 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) refer to a relatively novel class of materials that are increasingly prevalent in various consumer products and industrial applications - most notably for their superlative physicochemical properties when compared with conventional materials. However, consumer products inevitably degrade over the course of their lifetime, releasing ENMs into the environment. These ENMs undergo physicochemical transformations and subsequently accumulate in the environment, possibly leading to various toxic effects. As a result, a significant number of studies have focused on identifying the possible transformations and environmental risks of ENMs, with the objective of ensuring a safe and responsible application of ENMs in consumer products. This review aims to consolidate the results from previous studies related to each stage of the pathway of ENMs from being embodied in a product to disintegration/transformation in the environment. The scope of this work was defined to include the five most prevalent ENMs based on recent projected production market data, namely: nTiO2, nSiO2, nZnO, carbon nanotubes, and nAg. The review focuses on: (i) models developed to estimate environmental concentrations of ENMs; (ii) the possible physicochemical transformations; (iii) cytotoxicity and genotoxicity effects specific to each ENM selected; and (iv) a discussion to identify potential gaps in the studies conducted and recommend areas where further investigation is warranted.
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- Ashiq Ahamed
- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141 Singapore; Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering, Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, FI-20500 Turku/Åbo, Finland
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141 Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore; Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141 Singapore
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- Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering, Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, FI-20500 Turku/Åbo, Finland
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141 Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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A systematic review of post-translational modifications in the mitochondrial permeability transition pore complex associated with cardiac diseases. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2020; 1867:165992. [PMID: 33091565 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2020.165992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) opening is involved in the pathophysiology of multiple cardiac diseases, such as ischemia/reperfusion injury and heart failure. A growing number of evidence provided by proteomic screening techniques has demonstrated the role of post-translational modifications (PTMs) in several key components of the pore in response to changes in the extra/intracellular environment and bioenergetic demand. This could lead to a fine, complex regulatory mechanism that, under pathological conditions, can shift the state of mitochondrial functions and, thus, the cell's fate. Understanding the complex relationship between these PTMs is still under investigation and can provide new, promising therapeutic targets and treatment approaches. This review, using a systematic review of the literature, presents the current knowledge on PTMs of the mPTP and their role in health and cardiac disease.
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Liu YQ, Xue SM, Zhang P, Xu LN, Wang DP, Li G, Cao JM. Silica Nanoparticles Disturb Ion Channels and Transmembrane Potentials of Cardiomyocytes and Induce Lethal Arrhythmias in Mice. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:7397-7413. [PMID: 33116478 PMCID: PMC7547143 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s261692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background The toxicity of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) on cardiac electrophysiology has seldom been evaluated. Methods Patch-clamp was used to investigate the acute effects of SiNP-100 (100 nm) and SiNP-20 (20 nm) on the transmembrane potentials (TMPs) and ion channels in cultured neonatal mouse ventricular myocytes. Calcium mobilization in vitro, cardiomyocyte ROS generation, and LDH leakage after exposure to SiNPs in vitro and in vivo were measured using a microplate reader. Surface electrocardiograms were recorded in adult mice to evaluate the arrhythmogenic effects of SiNPs in vivo. SiNP endocytosis was observed using transmission electron microscopy. Results Within 30 min, both SiNPs (10-8-10-6 g/mL) did not affect the resting potential and IK1 channels. SiNP-100 increased the action potential amplitude (APA) and the INa current density, but SiNP-20 decreased APA and INa density. SiNP-100 prolonged the action potential duration (APD) and decreased the Ito current density, while SiNP-20 prolonged or shortened the APD, depending on exposure concentrations and increased Ito density. Both SiNPs (10-6 g/mL) induced calcium mobilization but did not increase ROS and LDH levels and were not endocytosed within 10 min in cardiomyocytes in vitro. In vivo, SiNP-100 (4-10 mg/kg) and SiNP-20 (4-30 mg/kg) did not elevate myocardial ROS but increased LDH levels depending on dose and exposure time. The same higher dose of SiNPs (intravenously injected) induced tachyarrhythmias and lethal bradyarrhythmias within 90 min in adult mice. Conclusion SiNPs (i) exert rapid toxic effects on the TMPs of cardiomyocytes in vitro largely owing to their direct interfering effects on the INa and Ito channels and Ca2+ homeostasis but not IK1 channels and ROS levels, and (ii) induce tachyarrhythmias and lethal bradyarrhythmias in vivo. SiNP-100 is more toxic than SiNP-20 on cardiac electrophysiology, and the toxicity mechanism is likely more complicated in vivo.
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- Ya-Qin Liu
- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Department of Physiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Department of Physiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, People's Republic of China
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Cui G, Zhang H, Guo Q, Shan S, Chen S, Li C, Yang X, Li Z, Mu Y, Shao H, Du Z. Oxidative stress-mediated mitochondrial pathway-dependent apoptosis is induced by silica nanoparticles in H9c2 cardiomyocytes. Toxicol Mech Methods 2020; 30:646-655. [PMID: 32746757 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2020.1805664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The use of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) is increasing in popularity; however, the emissions released during manufacturing, use and during the disposal stages potentially harm the environment. SiNPs can enter the body and cause cardiac toxicity indirectly or directly. However, toxicological data on SiNPs in cardiac cells in vitro, and the detailed molecular mechanisms by which damage is caused remain unclear. In the present study, oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis and cytotoxicity induced by SiNPs in H9c2 cells were examined. H9c2 cells were used to explore the mechanisms of toxicity by treating cells with 0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 µg/ml SiNPs, with and without 3 mM of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger, N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC), for 24 h. The results showed that SiNPs decreased cell viability and proliferation by increasing the release of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and inducing apoptosis in H9c2 cells. ROS levels were significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and GSH-peroxidase (Px) were significantly decreased following exposure to SiNPs. Treatment with NAC attenuated LDH release; the levels of ROS, SOD, GSH, and GSH-Px production were increased, and SiNPs-induced mitochondrial pathway-dependent apoptosis was reduced. These results demonstrate that apoptosis and cytotoxicity induced by SiNPs in H9c2 cells are a result of ROS-mediated oxidative stress. These data suggest that exposure to SiNPs is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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- Guanqun Cui
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Qilu Children's Hospital of Shandong University, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health Shandong University, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, People's Republic of China
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Park SB, Jung WH, Kim KY, Koh B. Toxicity Assessment of SiO 2 and TiO 2 in Normal Colon Cells, In Vivo and in Human Colon Organoids. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25163594. [PMID: 32784677 PMCID: PMC7464288 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25163594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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We conducted systemic assessments on the toxicity of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles using different forms of normal colon cells (CCD-18Co), in vivo and in human colon organoids. The in vivo acute oral toxicity data showed that the LD50 values are greater than 2000 mg/kg for both the SiO2 and TiO2 nanoparticles; however, the SiO2 and TiO2 nanoparticles induced cytotoxicity in two-dimensional CCD-18Co cells and three-dimensional CCD-18Co spheroids and human colon organoids, with IC50 values of 0.6, 0.8 and 0.3 mM for SiO2 and 2.5, 1.1 and 12.5 mM for TiO2 nanoparticles, respectively. The data suggest that, when SiO2 and TiO2 are in nanoparticle form, cytotoxicity is induced; thus, care should be taken with these materials.
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- Correspondence: (K.Y.K.); (B.K.); Tel.: +82-42-860-7471 (K.Y.K.); +82-42-860-7465 (B.K.); Fax: +82-42-861-0770 (K.Y.K.); +82-42-860-7459 (B.K.)
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- Correspondence: (K.Y.K.); (B.K.); Tel.: +82-42-860-7471 (K.Y.K.); +82-42-860-7465 (B.K.); Fax: +82-42-861-0770 (K.Y.K.); +82-42-860-7459 (B.K.)
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