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Pardhiya S, Gaharwar US, Parambil AM, Nirala JP, Rajamani P. Biocompatibility assessment of bovine serum albumin conjugated manganese dioxide nanoparticle and their therapeutic role against microwave radiation induced haematological toxicity in male Wistar rats. Free Radic Res 2024; 58:194-216. [PMID: 38563404 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2024.2333880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Microwave (MW) radiations are widely used in communications, radar and medical treatment and thus human exposure to MW radiations have increased tremendously, raising health concerns as MW has been implicated in induction of oxidative stress condition in our body. Few metallic nanoparticles (NPs) have been shown to mimic the activity of antioxidant enzymes and hence can be applied for the modulation of adverse effects caused by MW. Present study aimed to assess the biocompatibility of Bovine serum albumin (BSA) conjugated manganese dioxide nanoparticles (MNP*) and to counteract the impact of MW on the haematological system of male Wistar rats. Experiments were conducted in two sets. Set I involved biodistribution and antioxidant activity evaluation of MNP* at different doses. Results showed a dose-dependent increase in antioxidant potential and significant biodistribution in the liver, spleen, kidney, and testis, with no organ damage, indicating its biocompatibility. Experiment set II constituted the study of separate and combined effects of MW and MNP* on haematological parameters, oxidative status, and genotoxic study in the blood of rats. MW exposure significantly altered red blood cell count, hemoglobin, packed cell volume percentage, monocyte percentage, aspartate aminotransferase, Alanine aminotransferase and uric acid. MW also induced significant DNA damage in the blood. A significant increase in lipid peroxidation and a decrease in antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase was also observed in MW exposed group. However, these alterations were reduced significantly when MNP* was administered. Thus, MNP* showed biocompatibility and modulatory effects against MW-induced alterations in the haematological system of rats.
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- Sonali Pardhiya
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Natarajan P, Horak K, Rowe J, Yoon S, Lingo J, Tomich JM, Fleming SD. Biodistribution Analysis of Peptide-Coated Magnetic Iron Nanoparticles: A Simple and Quantitative Method. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:970-981. [PMID: 38206824 PMCID: PMC10918533 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c01080] [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] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Biodistribution tracks compounds or molecules of interest in vivo to understand a compound's anticipated efficacy and safety. Nanoparticles deliver nucleic acid and drug payloads and enhance tumor permeability due to multiple properties such as high surface area to volume ratio, surface functionalization, and modifications. Studying the in vivo biodistribution of nanoparticles documents the effectiveness and safety of nanoparticles and facilitates a more application-driven approach for nanoparticle development that allows for more successful translation into clinical use. In this study, we present a relatively simple method to determine the biodistribution of magnetic iron nanoparticles in mice. In vitro, cells take up branched amphiphilic peptide-coated magnetic nanobeads (BAPc-MNBs) like their counterparts, i.e., branched amphiphilic peptide capsules (BAPCs) with a hollow water-filled core. Both BAPc-MNBs and BAPCs have widespread applications as a nanodelivery system. We evaluated the BAPc-MNBs tissue distribution in wild-type mice injected intravenously (i.v.), intraperitoneally (i.p.), or orally gavaged to understand the biological interactions and to further the development of branched amphiphilic peptide-based nanoparticles. The magnetic nanoparticles allowed collection of the BAPc-MNBs from multiple organs by magnetic bead sorting, followed by a high-throughput screening for iron content. When injected i.v., nanoparticles were distributed widely to various organs before elimination from the system via the intestines in feces. The spleen accumulated the highest amount of BAPc-MNBs in mice administered NPs via i.v. and i.p. but not via oral gavage. Taken together, these data demonstrate that the magnetic sorting not only allowed quantification of the BAPc-MNBs but also identified the distribution of BAPc-MNBs after distinct administration methods.
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- Pavithra Natarajan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506
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- National Wildlife Research Center, USDA APHIS WS, Fort Collins, CO, USA 80521
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- Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506
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- Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506
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- Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506
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Jiang Z, Wang W, Zhao Y, Li T, Xin D, Gai C, Liu D, Wang Z. Mitochondria-targeted cerium vanadate nanozyme suppressed hypoxia-ischemia injury in neonatal mice via intranasal administration. J Control Release 2024; 365:1074-1088. [PMID: 38101752 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Oxidative stress is a major obstacle for neurological functional recovery after hypoxia-ischemia (HI) brain damage. Nanozymes with robust anti-oxidative stress properties offer a therapeutic option for HI injury. However, insufficiency of nanozyme accumulation in the HI brain by noninvasive administration hinders their application. Herein, we reported a cerium vanadate (CeVO4) nanozyme to realize a noninvasive therapy for HI brain in neonatal mice by targeting brain neuron mitochondria. CeVO4 nanozyme with superoxide dismutase activity mainly co-located with neuronal mitochondria 1 h after administration. Pre- and post-HI administrations of CeVO4 nanozyme were able to attenuate acute brain injury, by inhibiting caspase-3 activation, microglia activation, and proinflammation cytokine production in the lesioned cortex 2 d after HI injury. Moreover, CeVO4 nanozyme administration led to short- and long-term functional recovery following HI insult without any potential toxicities in peripheral organs of mice even after prolonged delivery for 4 weeks. These beneficial effects of CeVO4 nanozyme were associated with suppressed oxidative stress and up-regulated nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression. Finally, we found that Nrf2 inhibition with ML385 abolished the protective effects of CeVO4 nanozyme on HI injury. Collectively, this strategy may provide an applicative perspective for CeVO4 nanozyme therapy in HI brain damage via noninvasive delivery.
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- Zige Jiang
- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shanda Nanlu, Jinan, Shandong 250100, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Ethics, School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, PR China.
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Irrsack E, Aydin S, Bleckmann K, Schuller J, Dringen R, Koch M. Local Administrations of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in the Prefrontal Cortex and Caudate Putamen of Rats Do Not Compromise Working Memory and Motor Activity. Neurotox Res 2023; 42:6. [PMID: 38133743 PMCID: PMC10746586 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-023-00684-x] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have come into focus for their use in medical applications although possible health risks for humans, especially in terms of brain functions, have not yet been fully clarified. The present study investigates the effects of IONPs on neurobehavioural functions in rats. For this purpose, we infused dimercaptosuccinic acid-coated IONPs into the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and caudate putamen (CPu). Saline (VEH) and ferric ammonium citrate (FAC) were administered as controls. One- and 4-week post-surgery mPFC-infused animals were tested for their working memory performance in the delayed alternation T-maze task and in the open field (OF) for motor activity, and CPu-infused rats were tested for their motor activity in the OF. After completion of the experiments, the brains were examined histologically and immunohistochemically. We did not observe any behavioural or structural abnormalities in the rats after administration of IONPs in the mPFC and the CPu. In contrast, administration of FAC into the CPu resulted in decreased motor activity and increased the number of microglia in the mPFC. Perls' Prussian blue staining revealed that FAC- and IONP-treated rats had more iron-containing ramified cells than VEH-treated rats, indicating iron uptake by microglia. Our results demonstrate that local infusions of IONPs into selected brain regions have no adverse impact on locomotor behaviour and working memory.
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- Ellen Irrsack
- Department of Neuropharmacology, Centre for Cognitive Sciences, University of Bremen, PO Box 330440, Bremen, 28334, Germany.
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- Department of Neuropharmacology, Centre for Cognitive Sciences, University of Bremen, PO Box 330440, Bremen, 28334, Germany
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- Department of Neuropharmacology, Centre for Cognitive Sciences, University of Bremen, PO Box 330440, Bremen, 28334, Germany
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- Department of Neuropharmacology, Centre for Cognitive Sciences, University of Bremen, PO Box 330440, Bremen, 28334, Germany
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- Centre for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen (CBIB), and Centre for Environmental Research and Sustainable, Technology, University of Bremen, PO Box 330440, Bremen, 28334, Germany
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- Department of Neuropharmacology, Centre for Cognitive Sciences, University of Bremen, PO Box 330440, Bremen, 28334, Germany
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Hannon G, Bogdanska A, Keogh A, Finn SP, Gobbo OL, Prina-Mello A. Biodistribution and histological analysis of iron oxide-dextran nanoparticles in wistar rats. Nanotoxicology 2023; 17:562-580. [PMID: 37982374 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2276413] [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: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP) are showing promise in many biomedical applications. One of these- magnetic hyperthermia- utilizes externally applied alternating magnetic fields and tumor-residing magnetic nanoparticles to generate localized therapeutic temperature elevations. Magnetic hyperthermia is approved in Europe to treat glioblastoma and is undergoing clinical assessment in the United States to treat prostate cancer. In this study, we performed biodistribution and histological analysis of a new IONP (RCL-01) in Wistar rats. These nanoparticles are currently undergoing clinical assessment in locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma to determine the feasibility of magnetic hyperthermia treatment in this disease. The study presented here aimed to determine the fate of these nanoparticles in vivo and whether this results in organ damage. Wistar rats were injected intravenously with relatively high doses of IONP (30 mgFe/kg, 45 mgFe/kg and 60 mgFe/kg) and compared to a vehicle control to determine the accumulation of iron in organs and whether this resulted in histological changes in these tissues. Dose-dependent increases of iron were observed in the liver, spleen and lungs of IONP-treated animals at 7 days postinjection; however, this did not result in significant histological changes in these tissues. Immunofluorescent imaging determined these nanoparticles are internalized by macrophages in tissue, suggesting they are readily phagocytosed by the reticuloendothelial system for eventual recycling. Notably, no changes in iron or dextran staining were found in the kidneys across all treatment groups, providing evidence for potential renal clearance.
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- Gary Hannon
- Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Ireland
- Laboratory of Biological Characterization of Advanced Materials (LBCAM), Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Ireland
- Laboratory of Biological Characterization of Advanced Materials (LBCAM), Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Histopathology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Histopathology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ireland
- Trinity St James's Cancer Institute, Ireland
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- Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Ireland
- Laboratory of Biological Characterization of Advanced Materials (LBCAM), Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, CRANN Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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Natarajan P, Horak K, Rowe J, Lingo J, Tomich JM, Fleming SD. Biodistribution Analysis of Peptide-Coated Magnetic Iron Nanoparticles: A Simple and Quantitative Method. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.10.11.561862. [PMID: 37873129 PMCID: PMC10592714 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.11.561862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Biodistribution is the tracking of compounds or molecules of interest in the subject which is integral to understanding their anticipated efficacy and safety. Nanoparticles are highly desirable delivery systems which have the ability to deliver higher nucleic acid and drug payloads and they have enhanced tumor permeability due to their unique properties such as high surface area to volume ratio. Studying the biodistribution of nanoparticles is crucial to understand their effectiveness and safety in vivo, facilitate a more application driven approach for nanoparticle development which will lead to their successful translation into clinical use. In this study, we present a relatively simple method to determine the biodistribution of magnetic iron nanoparticles in mice. Branched Amphiphilic Peptide coated Magnetic Nanobeads BAPc-MNBs like their counterpart i.e., Branched Amphiphilic Peptide capsules (BAPCs) with a hollow water-filled core, are readily taken up by cells in vitro and have widespread application as a nanodelivery systems. We evaluated the BAPc-MNBs tissue distribution in wildtype mice injected intravenously (i.v.), intraperitoneally (i.p.) or orally gavaged to understand the biological interactions of the peptide nanoparticles and to further the development of branched amphiphilic peptides-based nanoparticles. BAPc-MNBs were distributed widely to various organs when injected i.v. and were eliminated from the system via the intestines in feces. The spleen was found to accumulate the highest amount of BAPc-MNBs in mice administered the NPs i.v. and i.p. while they were not absorbed into the system via oral gavage. This study not only presents a relatively simple quantification method to determine in vivo biodistribution of magnetic iron nanoparticles that can be widely applied but also demonstrates the potential of Branched Amphiphilic Peptides in the form of BAPCs or BAPc-MNBs as a delivery system.
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Shestovskaya MV, Luss AL, Bezborodova OA, Makarov VV, Keskinov AA. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment: Cell Responses and the Potency to Improve Radiosensitivity. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2406. [PMID: 37896166 PMCID: PMC10610190 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The main concept of radiosensitization is making the tumor tissue more responsive to ionizing radiation, which leads to an increase in the potency of radiation therapy and allows for decreasing radiation dose and the concomitant side effects. Radiosensitization by metal oxide nanoparticles is widely discussed, but the range of mechanisms studied is not sufficiently codified and often does not reflect the ability of nanocarriers to have a specific impact on cells. This review is focused on the magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles while they occupied a special niche among the prospective radiosensitizers due to unique physicochemical characteristics and reactivity. We collected data about the possible molecular mechanisms underlying the radiosensitizing effects of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) and the main approaches to increase their therapeutic efficacy by variable modifications.
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- Maria V. Shestovskaya
- Federal State Budgetary Institution “Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks” of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Schukinskaya st. 5/1, Moscow 119435, Russia; (A.L.L.)
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution “Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks” of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Schukinskaya st. 5/1, Moscow 119435, Russia; (A.L.L.)
- The Department of Technology of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products Mendeleev of University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya sq. 9, Moscow 125047, Russia
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- P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 2nd Botkinskiy p. 3, Moscow 125284, Russia;
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution “Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks” of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Schukinskaya st. 5/1, Moscow 119435, Russia; (A.L.L.)
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution “Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks” of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Schukinskaya st. 5/1, Moscow 119435, Russia; (A.L.L.)
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Wu D, Chen Q, Chen X, Han F, Chen Z, Wang Y. The blood-brain barrier: structure, regulation, and drug delivery. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:217. [PMID: 37231000 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01481-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 101.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a natural protective membrane that prevents central nervous system (CNS) from toxins and pathogens in blood. However, the presence of BBB complicates the pharmacotherapy for CNS disorders as the most chemical drugs and biopharmaceuticals have been impeded to enter the brain. Insufficient drug delivery into the brain leads to low therapeutic efficacy as well as aggravated side effects due to the accumulation in other organs and tissues. Recent breakthrough in materials science and nanotechnology provides a library of advanced materials with customized structure and property serving as a powerful toolkit for targeted drug delivery. In-depth research in the field of anatomical and pathological study on brain and BBB further facilitates the development of brain-targeted strategies for enhanced BBB crossing. In this review, the physiological structure and different cells contributing to this barrier are summarized. Various emerging strategies for permeability regulation and BBB crossing including passive transcytosis, intranasal administration, ligands conjugation, membrane coating, stimuli-triggered BBB disruption, and other strategies to overcome BBB obstacle are highlighted. Versatile drug delivery systems ranging from organic, inorganic, and biologics-derived materials with their synthesis procedures and unique physio-chemical properties are summarized and analyzed. This review aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive guideline for researchers in diverse fields, offering perspectives on further development of brain-targeted drug delivery system.
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- Di Wu
- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China.
- Zhejiang Rehabilitation Medical Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular & Cerebrovascular Medicine, Drug Target and Drug Discovery Center, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China.
- Zhejiang Rehabilitation Medical Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 310053, Hangzhou, China.
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Ciont C, Mesaroș A, Pop OL, Vodnar DC. Iron oxide nanoparticles carried by probiotics for iron absorption: a systematic review. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:124. [PMID: 37038224 PMCID: PMC10088223 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01880-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND One-third of the world's population has anemia, contributing to higher morbidity and death and impaired neurological development. Conventional anemia treatment raises concerns about iron bioavailability and gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects. This research aims to establish how iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) interact with probiotic cells and how they affect iron absorption, bioavailability, and microbiota variation. METHODS Pointing to the study of the literature and developing a review and critical synthesis, a robust search methodology was utilized by the authors. The literature search was performed in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Information was collected between January 2017 and June 2022 using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) protocols for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We identified 122 compatible research articles. RESULTS The research profile of the selected scientific articles revealed the efficacy of IONPs treatment carried by probiotics versus conventional treatment. Therefore, the authors employed content assessment on four topics to synthesize previous studies. The key subjects of the reviewed reports are the characteristics of the IONPs synthesis method, the evaluation of cell absorption and cytotoxicity of IONPs, and the transport of IONPs with probiotics in treating anemia. CONCLUSIONS To ensure a sufficient iron level in the enterocyte, probiotics with the capacity to attach to the gut wall transport IONPs into the enterocyte, where the maghemite nanoparticles are released.
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- Călina Ciont
- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Molecular Nutrition and Proteomics Laboratory, Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Physics and Chemistry Department, C4S Centre, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 28 Memorandumului Street, 400114, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Molecular Nutrition and Proteomics Laboratory, Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- Molecular Nutrition and Proteomics Laboratory, Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăştur 3-5, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Das K, Meena R, Gaharwar US, Priyadarshini E, Rawat K, Paulraj R, Mohanta YK, Saravanan M, Bohidar HB. Bioaccumulation of CdSe Quantum Dots Show Biochemical and Oxidative Damage in Wistar Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:7707452. [PMID: 37064800 PMCID: PMC10101743 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7707452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Cadmium selenium quantum dots (CdSe QDs) with modified surfaces exhibit superior dispersion stability and high fluorescence yield, making them desirable biological probes. The knowledge of cellular and biochemical toxicity has been lacking, and there is little information on the correlation between in vitro and in vivo data. The current study was carried out to assess the toxicity of CdSe QDs after intravenous injection in Wistar male rats (230 g). The rats were given a single dose of QDs of 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg and were kept for 30 days. Following that, various biochemical assays, hematological parameters, and bioaccumulation studies were carried out. Functional as well as clinically significant changes were observed. There was a significant increase in WBC while the RBC decreased. This suggested that CdSe quantum dots had inflammatory effects on the treated rats. The various biochemical assays clearly showed that high dose induced hepatic injury. At a dose of 80 mg/kg, bioaccumulation studies revealed that the spleen (120 g/g), liver (78 g/g), and lungs (38 g/g) accumulated the most. In treated Wistar rats, the bioretention profile of QDs was in the following order: the spleen, liver, kidney, lungs, heart, brain, and testis. The accumulation of these QDs induced the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species, resulting in an alteration in antioxidant activity. It is concluded that these QDs caused oxidative stress, which harmed cellular functions and, under certain conditions, caused partial brain, kidney, spleen, and liver dysfunction. This is one of the most comprehensive in vivo studies on the nanotoxicity of CdSe quantum dots.
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- Kishan Das
- Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
- Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Life and Chemical Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), 9th Mile, Baridua-793101, Ri-Bhoi Dist., Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Division of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Tigray, Ethiopia
- AMR and Nanotherapeutics Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077 Chennai, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Abdel-Azeem AM, Abdel-Rehiem ES, Farghali AA, Khidr FK, Abdul-Hamid M. Comparative toxicological evaluations of novel forms nano-pesticides in liver and lung of albino rats. J Mol Histol 2023; 54:157-172. [PMID: 37000336 PMCID: PMC10079706 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-023-10115-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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Copper oxide Nanoparticles (CuONPs) are used in different agricultural applications. Large amounts of CuONPs cause organ dysfunction in animals. Our study aim to compare between the toxic effects of CuONanSphere (CuONSp) and CuONanoFlower (CuONF) as new nano-pesticides, determine a less toxic form when used in agricultural applications. To characterize CuONSp and CuONF, we used X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and Zeta-sizer device.18 adult male albino rats were divided into three groups (n = 6), (I) control group, (II) and (III) groups were given orally 50 mg/kg/day of CuONSp and CuONF 30 days respectively. CuONSp induced oxidant-antioxidant abnormalities, including an increase in malondialdhyde (MDA) and a decrease in glutathione (GSH) in comparison to CuONF-treated one. CuONSp induced an increase in liver enzymes activities compared to CuONF. Tumour necrosis factor-alfa (TNF-α) detected an increased in liver and lung compared to CuONF. However, histological examinations revealed changes in CuONSp group than CuONF group. Changes in immune-expressions of TNF-α, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kβ) and tumour suppressor gene (p53) were also more identified in CuONSp group than CuONF group. Ultrastructural studies of liver and lung tissues marked alternations were observed in CuONSp group than CuONF group. In conclusion, CuONSp induced biological alternation in liver and lung more than CuONF. So, CuONF is less toxic compared to CuONSp when used as nano-pesticide in agricultural applications.
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- Abeer M Abdel-Azeem
- Cell Biology, Histology and Genetics Division, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. BOX 62511, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62511, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62511, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Animal Research Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Cell Biology, Histology and Genetics Division, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. BOX 62511, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Baldea I, Petran A, Florea A, Sevastre-Berghian A, Nenu I, Filip GA, Cenariu M, Radu MT, Iacovita C. Magnetic Nanoclusters Stabilized with Poly[3,4-Dihydroxybenzhydrazide] as Efficient Therapeutic Agents for Cancer Cells Destruction. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:933. [PMID: 36903811 PMCID: PMC10005337 DOI: 10.3390/nano13050933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Magnetic structures exhibiting large magnetic moments are sought after in theranostic approaches that combine magnetic hyperthermia treatment (MH) and diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging in oncology, since they offer an enhanced magnetic response to an external magnetic field. We report on the synthesized production of a core-shell magnetic structure using two types of magnetite nanoclusters (MNC) based on a magnetite core and polymer shell. This was achieved through an in situ solvothermal process, using, for the first time, 3,4-dihydroxybenzhydrazide (DHBH) and poly[3,4-dihydroxybenzhydrazide] (PDHBH) as stabilizers. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed the formation of spherical MNC, X-ray photoelectronic spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transformed infrared (FT-IR) analysis proved the existence of the polymer shell. Magnetization measurement showed saturation magnetization values of 50 emu/g for PDHBH@MNC and 60 emu/g for DHBH@MNC with very low coercive field and remanence, indicating that the MNC are in a superparamagnetic state at room temperature and are thus suitable for biomedical applications. MNCs were investigated in vitro, on human normal (dermal fibroblasts-BJ) and tumor (colon adenocarcinoma-CACO2, and melanoma-A375) cell lines, in view of toxicity, antitumor effectiveness and selectivity upon magnetic hyperthermia. MNCs exhibited good biocompatibility and were internalized by all cell lines (TEM), with minimal ultrastructural changes. By means of flowcytometry apoptosis detection, fluorimetry, spectrophotometry for mitochondrial membrane potential, oxidative stress, ELISA-caspases, and Western blot-p53 pathway, we show that MH efficiently induced apoptosis mostly via the membrane pathway and to a lower extent by the mitochondrial pathway, the latter mainly observed in melanoma. Contrarily, the apoptosis rate was above the toxicity limit in fibroblasts. Due to its coating, PDHBH@MNC showed selective antitumor efficacy and can be further used in theranostics since the PDHBH polymer provides multiple reaction sites for the attachment of therapeutic molecules.
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- Ioana Baldea
- Department of Physiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinicilor 1–3 Str., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67–103 Donat Str., 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pasteur 6 Str., 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinicilor 1–3 Str., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinicilor 1–3 Str., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinicilor 1–3 Str., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Manastur 3–5 Str., 400658 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67–103 Donat Str., 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics-Biophysics, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Pasteur Str., 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Kumar M, Kulkarni P, Liu S, Chemuturi N, Shah DK. Nanoparticle biodistribution coefficients: A quantitative approach for understanding the tissue distribution of nanoparticles. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 194:114708. [PMID: 36682420 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The objective of this manuscript is to provide quantitative insights into the tissue distribution of nanoparticles. Published pharmacokinetics of nanoparticles in plasma, tumor and 13 different tissues of mice were collected from literature. A total of 2018 datasets were analyzed and biodistribution of graphene oxide, lipid, polymeric, silica, iron oxide and gold nanoparticles in different tissues was quantitatively characterized using Nanoparticle Biodistribution Coefficients (NBC). It was observed that typically after intravenous administration most of the nanoparticles are accumulated in the liver (NBC = 17.56 %ID/g) and spleen (NBC = 12.1 %ID/g), while other tissues received less than 5 %ID/g. NBC values for kidney, lungs, heart, bones, brain, stomach, intestine, pancreas, skin, muscle and tumor were found to be 3.1 %ID/g, 2.8 %ID/g, 1.8 %ID/g, 0.9 %ID/g, 0.3 %ID/g, 1.2 %ID/g, 1.8 %ID/g, 1.2 %ID/g, 1.0 %ID/g, 0.6 %ID/g and 3.4 %ID/g, respectively. Significant variability in nanoparticle distribution was observed in certain organs such as liver, spleen and lungs. A large fraction of this variability could be explained by accounting for the differences in nanoparticle physicochemical properties such as size and material. A critical overview of published nanoparticle physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models is provided, and limitations in our current knowledge about in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetics of nanoparticles that restrict the development of robust PBPK models is also discussed. It is hypothesized that robust quantitative assessment of whole-body pharmacokinetics of nanoparticles and development of mathematical models that can predict their disposition can improve the probability of successful clinical translation of these modalities.
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- Mokshada Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The State University of New York at Buffalo, United States
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- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, R&D, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The State University of New York at Buffalo, United States
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- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, R&D, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, MA, United States.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The State University of New York at Buffalo, United States.
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Abdel-Azeem AM, Abdel-Rehiem ES, Farghali AA, Khidr FK, Abdul-Hamid M. Ameliorative role of nanocurcumin against the toxicological effects of novel forms of Cuo as nanopesticides: a comparative study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:26270-26291. [PMID: 36355242 PMCID: PMC9995535 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23886-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) have a wide range of uses in agricultural applications. Nanocurcumin (NCur) acts as an antioxidant treatment. The goal of the study is to reduce the toxicity resulting from the use of CuONPs as nanopesticides on living organisms by inducing changes in the morphological shape of CuONPs or treating it with NCur. So, we induced a comparative study between three shapes of CuONPs: CuO nanosphere (CuONSp), CuO nanosheet (CuONS), and CuO nanoflower (CuONF). We characterize each nano-form by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), and Zetasizer HT device; 36 rats were divided into six groups (n = 6): 1st group was the control group; 2nd group received 50 mg/kg/day of NCur orally for 30 days; 3rd, 4th, and 5th groups received orally 50 mg/kg/day of CuONSp, CuONS, and CuONF, respectively, for 30 days; 6th group received 50 mg/kg/day CuONSp plus 50 mg/kg/day of NCur orally for 30 days. An elevation occurred in malondialdehyde (MDA), liver and kidney functions, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2) by CuONSp > CuONS > CuONF, respectively. An inhibition occurred in glutathione (GSH), superoxidase (SOD) catalase (CAT), apoptotic Bax gene (Bax), histopathological, and ultrastructural alterations by CuONSp < CuONS < CuONF, respectively. NCur ameliorated these alternations. In conclusion, CuONF is a better form compared to other forms of nanopesticide in agriculture due to its lower toxicity. NCur decreased the biological alternations which induced by CuONSp due to its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties.
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- Abeer M Abdel-Azeem
- Cell Biology, Histology and Genetics Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. BOX 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62511, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Animal Research Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Cell Biology, Histology and Genetics Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. BOX 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Iftikhar M, Noureen A, Jabeen F, Uzair M, Rehman N, Sher EK, Katubi KM, Américo-Pinheiro JHP, Sher F. Bioinspired engineered nickel nanoparticles with multifunctional attributes for reproductive toxicity. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:136927. [PMID: 36273609 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) have potential applications in high-tech sectors such as battery manufacturing, catalysis, nanotube printing and textile. Apart from their increasing utilisation in daily life, there are concerns about their hazardous nature as they are highly penetrable in biological systems. The carcinogenic and mutagenic ability of Ni-NPs is evident but the research gaps are still there concerning the safety evaluation of Ni-NPs regarding male reproductive ability. This controlled randomized research was planned to assess the male reproductive toxicity of Ni-NPs in Sprague Dawley rats. Ni-NPs of spherical shape and mean particle size of 56 nm were used in the study, characterized by SEM, EDS and XRD. The twenty-five healthy rats (200-220 g) were used for toxicity investigation of Ni-NPs and divided into five groups; negative control (0 Ni-NPs), placebo group (0.9% saline) and three Ni-NPs treated groups (@ 15, 30 and 45 mg/kg BW). The results of 14 days of intraperitoneal exposure to Ni-NPs revealed that a higher dose (45 mg/kg BW) of Ni-NPs caused a significant reduction in body weight, serum testosterone, daily sperm production while the testis index and Ni accumulation and histological changes (necrosis in basement membrane and seminiferous tubules, vacuole formation) in testicular tissues increased with increasing dose of Ni-NPs. It can be concluded from the study that Ni-NPs have potential reproductive toxicity. This study provided the baseline data of Ni-NPs toxicity for the male reproductive system and can be applied for risk assessment in Ni-NPs based products.
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- Mehwish Iftikhar
- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan; Department of Zoology, Government College for Women University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Forest Science, Soils and Environment, School of Agronomic Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ave. Universitária, 3780, Botucatu, SP, 18610-034, Brazil; Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences, Brazil University, Street Carolina Fonseca, 584, São Paulo, SP, 08230-030, Brazil
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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Impact of Nanoparticles on Male Fertility: What Do We Really Know? A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010576. [PMID: 36614018 PMCID: PMC9820737 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The real impact of nanoparticles on male fertility is evaluated after a careful analysis of the available literature. The first part reviews animal models to understand the testicular biodistribution and biopersistence of nanoparticles, while the second part evaluates their in vitro and in vivo biotoxicity. Our main findings suggest that nanoparticles are generally able to reach the testicle in small quantities where they persist for several months, regardless of the route of exposure. However, there is not enough evidence that they can cross the blood-testis barrier. Of note, the majority of nanoparticles have low direct toxicity to the testis, but there are indications that some might act as endocrine disruptors. Overall, the impact on spermatogenesis in adults is generally weak and reversible, but exceptions exist and merit increased attention. Finally, we comment on several methodological or analytical biases which have led some studies to exaggerate the reprotoxicity of nanoparticles. In the future, rigorous clinical studies in tandem with mechanistic studies are needed to elucidate the real risk posed by nanoparticles on male fertility.
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Khan SU, Khan MU, Gao Y, Khan MI, Puswal SM, Zubair M, Khan MA, Farwa R, Gao S, Ali R, Hussain N. Unique therapeutic potentialities of exosomes based nanodrug carriers to target tumor microenvironment in cancer therapy. OPENNANO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2022.100091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Bommakanti V, Banerjee M, Shah D, Manisha K, Sri K, Banerjee S. An overview of synthesis, characterization, applications and associated adverse effects of bioactive nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113919. [PMID: 35863448 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A particle with a diameter ranging from 1 to 100 nm is considered a nanoparticle (NP). Owing to their small size and high surface area, NPs possess unique physical, chemical and biological properties as compared to their bulkier counterparts. This paper describes various physico-chemical as well as green methods that can be used to synthesize different types of NPs including carbon-based, ceramic, metal, semiconductor, polymeric and lipid-based NPs. These methods can be categorized into either top-down or bottom-up approaches. Electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, dynamic light scattering, X-ray diffraction, zeta-potential instrument, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis are the techniques discussed in the characterization of NPs. This review provides an insight into the extraordinary properties of NPs that have opened the doors for endless biomedical applications like drug delivery, photo-ablation therapy, biosensors, bio-imaging and hyperthermia. In addition, NPs are also involved in improving crop growth, making protective clothing, cosmetics and energy reserves. This review also specifies adverse health effects associated with NPs such as hepatotoxicity, genotoxicity, neurotoxicity, etc., and inhibitory effects on plant growth and aquatic life. Further, in-vitro toxicity assessment assays for cell proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis and oxidative stress, as well as in-vivo toxicity assessment like biodistribution, clearance, hematological, serological and histological studies, are discussed here. Lastly, the authors have mentioned various measures that can be adopted to minimize the toxicity associated with NPs such as green synthesis, use of stabilizers, gene gun, polymer shell, microneedle capsule, etc.
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- Vaishnavi Bommakanti
- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Mansur AAP, Carvalho SM, Oliveira LCA, Souza-Fagundes EM, Lobato ZIP, Leite MF, Mansur HS. Bioengineered Carboxymethylcellulose-Peptide Hybrid Nanozyme Cascade for Targeted Intracellular Biocatalytic-Magnetothermal Therapy of Brain Cancer Cells. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2223. [PMID: 36297660 PMCID: PMC9611945 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Glioblastoma remains the most lethal form of brain cancer, where hybrid nanomaterials biofunctionalized with polysaccharide peptides offer disruptive strategies relying on passive/active targeting and multimodal therapy for killing cancer cells. Thus, in this research, we report for the first time the rational design and synthesis of novel hybrid colloidal nanostructures composed of gold nanoparticles stabilized by trisodium citrate (AuNP@TSC) as the oxidase-like nanozyme, coupled with cobalt-doped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles stabilized by carboxymethylcellulose ligands (Co-MION@CMC) as the peroxidase-like nanozyme. They formed inorganic-inorganic dual-nanozyme systems functionalized by a carboxymethylcellulose biopolymer organic shell, which can trigger a biocatalytic cascade reaction in the cancer tumor microenvironment for the combination of magnetothermal-chemodynamic therapy. These nanoassemblies were produced through a green aqueous process under mild conditions and chemically biofunctionalized with integrin-targeting peptide (iRDG), creating bioengineered nanocarriers. The results demonstrated that the oxidase-like nanozyme (AuNP) was produced with a crystalline face-centered cubic nanostructure, spherical morphology (diameter = 16 ± 3 nm), zeta potential (ZP) of -50 ± 5 mV, and hydrodynamic diameter (DH) of 15 ± 1 nm. The peroxide-like nanostructure (POD, Co-MION@CMC) contained an inorganic crystalline core of magnetite and had a uniform spherical shape (2R = 7 ± 1 nm) which, summed to the contribution of the CMC shell, rendered a hydrodynamic diameter of 45 ± 4 nm and a negative surface charge (ZP = -41 ± 5 mV). Upon coupling both nanozymes, water-dispersible colloidal supramolecular vesicle-like organic-inorganic nanostructures were produced (AuNP//Co-MION@CMC, ZP = -45 ± 4 mV and DH = 28 ± 3 nm). They confirmed dual-nanozyme cascade biocatalytic activity targeted by polymer-peptide conjugates (AuNP//Co-MION@CMC_iRGD, ZP = -29 ± 3 mV and DH = 60 ± 4 nm) to kill brain cancer cells (i.e., bioenergy "starvation" by glucose deprivation and oxidative stress through reactive oxygen species generation), which was boosted by the magneto-hyperthermotherapy effect when submitted to the alternating magnetic field (i.e., induced local thermal stress by "nanoheaters"). This groundwork offers a wide avenue of opportunities to develop innovative theranostic nanoplatforms with multiple integrated functionalities for fighting cancer and reducing the harsh side effects of conventional chemotherapy.
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- Alexandra A. P. Mansur
- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNano2I, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Engineering School, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNano2I, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Engineering School, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Departament of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences-ICB, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Veterinary School, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences-ICB, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNano2I, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Engineering School, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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Gamal A, Kortam LE, El Ghareeb AEW, El Rahman HAA. Assessment of the potential toxic effect of magnetite nanoparticles on the male reproductive system based on immunological and molecular studies. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14613. [PMID: 36216500 DOI: 10.1111/and.14613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) are the most conventional type of iron oxide nanoparticles used in the food industrial processes, removal of heavy metals, and biomedical applications in vivo or in vitro. Until now, there is no sufficient information that can confirm its effect on the body's immune system and reproductive health in males. The purpose of this research is to estimate the immunotoxic and reproductive toxic effects of MNPs in male rats. This study included 36 adult male albino rats divided into three groups. The experimental groups were intraperitoneally injected with MNPs at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight 3 times/week for 60 days, while the control group was injected with saline solution. MNPs caused a significant decrease in the body weight change of the high-treated group. MNPs produced changes in the lymphocyte proliferation rate which referred to a significant immunotoxic effect measured by the 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-di-phenyltetrazolium bromide reduction method. The testicular tissue of male-treated rats showed some moderate and severe degenerative changes. The sperm parameters of count, motility, and viability were significantly decreased. Sperm morphological abnormalities were detected in all treated animals. MNPs produced a significant decrease in testosterone levels, increased the level of malondialdehyde, impaired the activity of the antioxidant enzymes and induced testicular DNA damage. In conclusion, MNPs affected the normal immune state in male rats and facilitated the generation of reactive oxygen species subsequently triggering testicular oxidative stress damages. All these consequences had a negative impact on male reproductive health.
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- Aya Gamal
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Immunity, Animal Reproduction Research Institute (ARRI), Egypt
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Han J, Tian Y, Wang M, Li Y, Yin J, Qu W, Yan C, Ding R, Guan Y, Wang Q. Proteomics unite traditional toxicological assessment methods to evaluate the toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1011065. [PMID: 36172182 PMCID: PMC9512491 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1011065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are the first generation of nanomaterials approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as imaging agents and for the treatment of iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease. However, several IONPs-based imaging agents have been withdrawn because of toxic effects and the poor understanding of the underlying mechanisms. This study aimed to evaluate IONPs toxicity and to elucidate the underlying mechanism after intravenous administration in rats. Seven-week-old rats were intravenously administered IONPs at doses of 0, 10, 30, and 90 mg/kg body weight for 14 consecutive days. Toxicity and molecular perturbations were evaluated using traditional toxicological assessment methods and proteomics approaches, respectively. The administration of 90 mg/kg IONPs induced mild toxic effects, including abnormal clinical signs, lower body weight gain, changes in serum biochemical and hematological parameters, and increased organ coefficients in the spleen, liver, heart, and kidneys. Toxicokinetics, tissue distribution, histopathological, and transmission electron microscopy analyses revealed that the spleen was the primary organ for IONPs elimination from the systemic circulation and that the macrophage lysosomes were the main organelles of IONPs accumulation after intravenous administration. We identified 197 upregulated and 75 downregulated proteins in the spleen following IONPs administration by proteomics. Mechanically, the AKT/mTOR/TFEB signaling pathway facilitated autophagy and lysosomal activation in splenic macrophages. This is the first study to elucidate the mechanism of IONPs toxicity by combining proteomics with traditional methods for toxicity assessment.
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Pardhiya S, Gautam R, Nirala JP, Murmu NN, Rajamani P. Modulatory role of Bovine serum albumin conjugated manganese dioxide nanoparticle on microwave radiation induced alterations in reproductive parameters of rat. Reprod Toxicol 2022; 113:136-149. [PMID: 36089154 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In recent decades, microwave (MW) radiations are being used extensively for various applications such as Wi-Fi, telecommunication, etc. due to which there have been grave concerns regarding the adverse effects of MW exposure on human health, particularly the reproductive system. MW cause damage to the reproductive system by generating free radicals, decreasing antioxidant defence, and inducing oxidative stress. Hence, the present study was aimed to counteract the harmful effect by using antioxidant enzymes mimicking nanoparticle, Bovine serum albumin (BSA) conjugated manganese dioxide nanoparticle (MNP*). Male Wistar rats were exposed to MW and treated with MNP*, and their individual, as well as combined effect on reproductive parameters was investigated. Results showed that MW exposed rats had significantly reduced testosterone levels along with alterations in the testicular morphology. The antioxidant status decreased, and lipid peroxidation increased significantly in testis. MW exposure also showed altered sperm parameters such as a significant decrease in sperm count, viability, membrane integrity and mitochondrial activity with a significant increase in morphological abnormality and lipid peroxidation. As a result, the changes induced by MW may affect male fertility. However, upon combined exposure of MNP* and MW, these alterations were reduced significantly. Hence, it may be concluded that MNP* could reduce oxidative stress mediated damages in the reproductive system of rats owing to its antioxidant activity, and thus have a potential to act as a radioprotectant.
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- Sonali Pardhiya
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
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Bonyadian M, Moeini E, Ebrahimnejad H, Askari N, Karimi I. The effect of iron sulfate nanoparticles and their fortified bread on Wistar rats and human cell lines. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 73:127005. [PMID: 35660563 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ferrous sulfate nanoparticles (FSNPs) were synthesized and characterized to mitigate the undesirable effects of ferrous sulfate bulk particles (FSBPs) as a supplement or fortificant in health/food industries. METHODS The toxicity of FSNPs and FSBPs was evaluated against AGS, PLC/PRF/5, and HGF1-PI 1 cell lines. Then, Wistar rats were fed three levels of FSNPs and FSBPs fortified-bread. Growth performance, hematological parameters, and histopathological changes in treated rats were assessed after 21 days. RESULTS High concentrations of FSNPs (3.125 and 6.25 mM) increased the necrosis of AGS cells. A low level of FSNPs (1.57 mM) did not affect the viability of cells after 72 h. Fibroblasts did not show apoptosis and necrosis after exposing 1.57 mM of FSNPs. In rats, 9 mg elemental iron of FSNPs/day enhanced hemoglobin, PCV, and ferritin values and increased the body weight gain (p < 0.05). FSNPs fortified-bread induced no clinical symptom or histopathological lesion in rats. CONCLUSION FSNPs affect cells in a dose-dependent manner. The results indicate that FSNPs at the low level do not have adverse effects on normal fibroblasts and rats. Significant weight gain in rats having a low level of FSNPs compared to the FSBPs indicates the negligible toxicity of FSNPs at low concentrations.
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- Mojtaba Bonyadian
- Department of Food Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Food Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman 7616914111, Iran.
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- Research Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Sciences and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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Dai X, Ye Y, He F. Emerging innovations on exosome-based onco-therapeutics. Front Immunol 2022; 13:865245. [PMID: 36119094 PMCID: PMC9473149 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.865245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Exosomes, nano-sized extracellular vesicles for intercellular communications, are gaining rapid momentum as a novel strategy for the diagnosis and therapeutics of a spectrum of diseases including cancers. Secreted by various cell sources, exosomes pertain numerous functionalities from their parental cells and have enhanced stability that enable them with many features favorable for clinical use and commercialization. This paper focuses on the possible roles of exosomes in cancer therapeutics and reviews current exosome-based innovations toward enhanced cancer management and challenges that limit their clinical translation. Importantly, this paper casts insights on how cold atmospheric plasma, an emerging anticancer strategy, may aid in innovations on exosome-based onco-therapeutics toward improved control over cancers.
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- Xiaofeng Dai
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- CAPsoul Medical Biotechnology Company, Ltd., Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Fule He, ; Yongju Ye,
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- Department of Gynaecology, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, China
- *Correspondence: Fule He, ; Yongju Ye,
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- Department of Gynaecology, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, China
- *Correspondence: Fule He, ; Yongju Ye,
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Long-Term Clearance and Biodistribution of Magnetic Nanoparticles Assessed by AC Biosusceptometry. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15062121. [PMID: 35329574 PMCID: PMC8948936 DOI: 10.3390/ma15062121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Once administered in an organism, the physiological parameters of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) must be addressed, as well as their possible interactions and retention and elimination profiles. Alternating current biosusceptometry (ACB) is a biomagnetic detection system used to detect and quantify MNPs. The aims of this study were to evaluate the biodistribution and clearance of MNPs profiles through long-time in vivo analysis and determine the elimination time carried out by the association between the ACB system and MnFe2O4 nanoparticles. The liver, lung, spleen, kidneys, and heart and a blood sample were collected for biodistribution analysis and, for elimination analysis, and over 60 days. During the period analyzed, the animal’s feces were also collectedd. It was possible to notice a higher uptake by the liver and the spleen due to their characteristics of retention and uptake. In 60 days, we observed an absence of MNPs in the spleen and a significant decay in the liver. We also determined the MNPs’ half-life through the liver and the spleen elimination. The data indicated a concentration decay profile over the 60 days, which suggests that, in addition to elimination via feces, there is an endogenous mechanism of metabolization or possible agglomeration of MNPs, resulting in loss of ACB signal intensity.
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Gaharwar US, Pardhiya S, Rajamani P. A Perspective on Reproductive Toxicity of Metallic Nanomaterials. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1391:97-117. [PMID: 36472819 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12966-7_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanotechnological tools have been greatly exploited in all possible fields. However, advancement of nanotechnology has raised concern about their adverse effects on human and environment. These deleterious effects cannot be ignored and need to be explored due to safety purpose. Several recent studies have demonstrated possible health hazard of nanoparticles on organism. Moreover, studies showed that toxicity of metallic nanomaterial could also lead to reproductive toxicity. Various deleterious effects have demonstrated decreased sperm motility, increased abnormal spermatozoa, altered sperm count, and altered sperm morphology. Morphological and ultrastructural changes also have been reported due to the accumulation of these nanomaterials in reproductive organs. Nonetheless, studies also suggest crossing of metallic nanoparticles through blood testes barrier and generation of oxidative stress which plays major role in reproductive toxicity. In the present study, we have incorporated updated information by gathering all available literature about various metallic nanomaterials and risk related to reproductive system.
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- Usha Singh Gaharwar
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
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Verma GS, Nirmal NK, Gunpal D, Gupta H, Yadav M, Kumar N, John PJ. Intraperitoneal exposure of iron oxide nanoparticles causes dose-dependent toxicity in Wistar rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2021; 37:763-775. [PMID: 34797179 DOI: 10.1177/07482337211058668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nanoparticles of iron oxide, with diameters beteween 1 to 100 nm, have notable implications for human health and well being. In the current study, we have investigated the effects of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP) exposure on general physiology and health of adult Wistar rats. IONP used in the study had spherical shape and average size in the range of 15-20 nm. A total of eight groups of rats were repeatedly injected with 0 (control), 20, 40, and 80 mg IONP per kg body weight intraperitoneally under two different exposure schemes (sub-acute and sub-chronic). IONP exposure caused significant changes in lungs, liver, and kidney indices in both exposure schemes. Sub-acute exposure did not affect body weight gain in treated rats, but longer duration exposure was responsible for significant reduction in body weight. Mesenteries, visceral fatty tissues, and visceral peritoneal membranes demonstrated apparent accumulations of IONP in a dose and time-dependent manner. Hematological analysis showed that total RBC count, hemoglobin content, hematocrit, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and mean platelet volume (MPV) were not affected by IONP exposure. Total lymphocyte count, however, was elevated in low- and mid-dose treated rats, but not in high-dose group. Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) increased significantly in rats treated with mid and high doses as compared to control. Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels were also significantly altered in treated rats. Histological study found significant hepatic damage and mild spleen toxicity. Our report suggests that IONP exhibit significant toxicity in rats.
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- Gajraj S Verma
- Department of Zoology, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Botany, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, 29780University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Ahmad A, Ansari MM, AlAsmari AF, Ali N, Maqbool MT, Raza SS, Khan R. Dose dependent safety implications and acute intravenous toxicity of aminocellulose-grafted-polycaprolactone coated gelatin nanoparticles in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 192:1150-1159. [PMID: 34653441 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) are the most widely researched nanoformulations and gained broad acceptance in nanotherapeutics for targeted drug delivery and theranostics. However, lack of regulations, guidelines, harmonized standards, and limitations with their employability in clinical circumstances necessitates an in-depth understanding of their toxicology. Here, we examined the in-vivo toxicity of core-shell polymeric NPs made up of gelatin core coated with an outer layer of aminocellulose-grafted polycaprolactone (PCL-AC) synthesized for drug delivery purposes in inflammatory disorders. Nanoparticles were administered intravenously in Swiss albino mice, in multiple dosing (10, 25, and 50 mg/kg body weight) and outcomes of serum biochemistry analysis and histopathology evaluation exhibited that the highest 50 mg/kg administration of NPs altered biochemistry and histopathology aspects of vital organs, while doses of 10 and 25 mg/kg were safe and biocompatible. Further, mast cell (toluidine blue) staining confirmed that administration of the highest dose enhanced mast cell infiltration in tissues of vital organs, while lower doses did not exhibit any of these alterations. Therefore, the results of the present study establish that the NPs disposal in-vivo culminates into alterations in organ structure and function consequences such that lower doses are quite biocompatible and do not demonstrate any structural or functional toxicity while some toxicological effects start appearing at the highest dose.
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- Anas Ahmad
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab Pin 140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab Pin 140306, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, MS 38677, USA
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell & Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab Pin 140306, India.
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In vivo effect of orally given polyvinyl alcohol/starch nanocomposites containing bioactive peptides from Phaseolus vulgaris beans. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 209:112213. [PMID: 34801977 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In this study, a nanocomposite produced with a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and partially hydrolyzed starch from Solanum lycocarpum was used as a matrix to entrap natural bioactive peptides from Phaseolus vulgaris. The nanocomposites were characterized by dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, and field emission gun scanning electron microscopy. The nanocomposites were then orally administered to Wistar rats, and their absorption was determined using morphometric, histopathological, cytochemistry, transmission electron microscopy, and biochemical analysis. Results showed that despite some aggregates being formed, the nanocomposites efficiently entrapped the natural peptides, with a loading capacity of 303.62 mg (45.7%) and an entrapment efficiency of 85.3% (267.02 µmol). Histochemical and morphological analysis revealed the absence of tissue injury and cellular changes, indicating the absence of deleterious and toxic effects. Transmission electron microscopy showed the internalization of the nanocomposites in the enterocytes, and biochemical analysis indicated that natural peptides were absorbed reaching the bloodstream.
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Desideri E, Ciccarone F, Ciriolo MR, Fratantonio D. Extracellular vesicles in endothelial cells: from mediators of cell-to-cell communication to cargo delivery tools. Free Radic Biol Med 2021; 172:508-520. [PMID: 34214634 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanosized vesicles released from most cell types that play a key role in cell-to-cell communication by carrying DNA, non-coding RNAs, proteins and lipids out of cells. The composition of EVs depends on the cell or tissue of origin and changes according to their pathophysiological conditions, making EVs a potential circulating biomarker of disease. Additionally, the natural tropism of EVs for specific organs and cells has raised the interest in their use as delivery vehicles. In this review, we provide an overview of EV biogenesis, isolation and characterization. We also discuss EVs in the context of endothelial pathophysiology, summarizing the current knowledge about their role in cell communication in quiescent and activated endothelial cells. In the last part, we describe the potential use of EVs as delivery vehicles of bioactive compounds and the current strategies to load exogenous cargo and to functionalize EVs to drive them to a specific tissue.
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- Enrico Desideri
- Department of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133, Rome
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133, Rome; IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Via della Pisana 235, 00163, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70125 Bari, Italy.
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Alsaleh NB. Adverse cardiovascular responses of engineered nanomaterials: Current understanding of molecular mechanisms and future challenges. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2021; 37:102421. [PMID: 34166839 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2021.102421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nanotechnology is spanning multiple fields of study from materials science to computer engineering and drug discovery. Since the early 21st century, nanotechnology and nano-enabled research have received great attention and governmental funding accompanied with interest to ensure human and environmental safety of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). Optimal functioning of the cardiovascular (CV) system is of utmost importance for the overall health of the body. Following exposure, ENMs essentially end up in the circulation (at least partially) and hence it is key to assess any associated adverse CV consequences. Accumulating research suggests that exposure to ENMs (different compositions and physicochemical properties) has the capacity to directly and indirectly interact with CV components resulting in adverse events and worsening of CV complications. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms driving these events remain to be elucidated. In this article, we review state-of-art literature on ENM-associated adverse CV responses and discuss the potential underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Nasser B Alsaleh
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Nanobiotechnology Unit, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Geppert M, Himly M. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Bioimaging - An Immune Perspective. Front Immunol 2021; 12:688927. [PMID: 34211476 PMCID: PMC8239972 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.688927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) bear big hopes in nanomedicine due to their (potential) applications in tumor therapy, drug delivery or bioimaging. However, as foreign entities, such particles may be recognized by the immune system and, thus, lead to inflammation, hypersensitivity or anaphylactic shock. In addition, an overload with iron is known to cause oxidative stress. In this short review, we summarize the biological effects of such particles with a major focus on IONP-formulations used for bioimaging purposes and their effects on the human immune system. We conclude that especially the characteristics of the particles (size, shape, surface charge, coating, etc.) as well as the presence of bystander substances, such as bacterial endotoxin are important factors determining the resulting biological and immunological effects of IONPs. Further studies are needed in order to establish clear structure-activity relationships.
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- Mark Geppert
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Biosciences, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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Souza MR, Mazaro-Costa R, Rocha TL. Can nanomaterials induce reproductive toxicity in male mammals? A historical and critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 769:144354. [PMID: 33736249 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144354] [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: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The nanotechnology enabled the development of nanomaterials (NMs) with a variety of industrial, biomedical, and consumer applications. However, the mechanism of action (MoA) and toxicity of NMs remain unclear, especially in the male reproductive system. Thus, this study aimed to perform a bibliometric and systematic review of the literature on the toxic effects of different types of NMs on the male reproductive system and function in mammalian models. A series of 236 articles related to the in vitro and in vivo reproductive toxicity of NMs in mammalian models were analyzed. The data concerning the bioaccumulation, experimental conditions (types of NMs, species, cell lines, exposure period, and routes of exposure), and the MoA and toxicity of NMs were summarized and discussed. Results showed that this field of research began in 2005 and has experienced an exponential increase since 2012. Revised data confirmed that the NMs have the ability to cross the blood-testis barrier and bioaccumulate in several organs of the male reproductive system, such as testis, prostate, epididymis, and seminal vesicle. A similar MoA and toxicity were observed after in vitro and in vivo exposure to NMs. The NM reproductive toxicity was mainly related to ROS production, oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis. In conclusion, the NM exposure induces bioaccumulation and toxic effects on male reproductive system of mammal models, confirming its potential risk to human and environmental health. The knowledge concerning the NM reproductive toxicity contributes to safety and sustainable use of nanotechnology.
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- Maingredy Rodrigues Souza
- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil.
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Dora MF, Taha NM, Lebda MA, Hashem AE, Elfeky MS, El-Sayed YS, Jaouni SA, El-Far AH. Quercetin Attenuates Brain Oxidative Alterations Induced by Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3829. [PMID: 33917107 PMCID: PMC8067875 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22083829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP) therapy has diverse health benefits but high doses or prolonged therapy might induce oxidative cellular injuries especially in the brain. Therefore, we conducted the current study to investigate the protective role of quercetin supplementation against the oxidative alterations induced in the brains of rats due to IONPs. Forty adult male albino rats were allocated into equal five groups; the control received a normal basal diet, the IONP group was intraperitoneally injected with IONPs of 50 mg/kg body weight (B.W.) and quercetin-treated groups had IONPs + Q25, IONPs + Q50 and IONPs + Q100 that were orally supplanted with quercetin by doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg quercetin/kg B.W. daily, respectively, administrated with the same dose of IONPs for 30 days. IONPs induced significant increases in malondialdehyde (MDA) and significantly decreased reduced glutathione (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG). Consequently, IONPs significantly induced severe brain tissue injuries due to the iron deposition leading to oxidative alterations with significant increases in brain creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Furthermore, IONPs induced significant reductions in brain epinephrine, serotonin and melatonin with the downregulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α) and mitochondrial transcription factor A (mtTFA) mRNA expressions. IONPs induced apoptosis in the brain monitored by increases in caspase 3 and decreases in B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2) expression levels. Quercetin supplementation notably defeated brain oxidative damages and in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, quercetin supplementation during IONPs is highly recommended to gain the benefits of IONPs with fewer health hazards.
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- Mohamed F. Dora
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt; (M.F.D.); (N.M.T.); (A.E.H.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt; (M.F.D.); (N.M.T.); (A.E.H.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt; (M.F.D.); (N.M.T.); (A.E.H.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt; (M.F.D.); (N.M.T.); (A.E.H.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt; (M.F.D.); (N.M.T.); (A.E.H.); (M.S.E.)
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhur University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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- Department of Hematology/Pediatric Oncology, Yousef Abdulatif Jameel Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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Yusefi M, Shameli K, Su Yee O, Teow SY, Hedayatnasab Z, Jahangirian H, Webster TJ, Kuča K. Green Synthesis of Fe 3O 4 Nanoparticles Stabilized by a Garcinia mangostana Fruit Peel Extract for Hyperthermia and Anticancer Activities. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:2515-2532. [PMID: 33824589 PMCID: PMC8018451 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s284134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) with multiple functionalities are intriguing candidates for various biomedical applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study introduced a simple and green synthesis of Fe3O4 NPs using a low-cost stabilizer of plant waste extract rich in polyphenols content with a well-known antioxidant property as well as anticancer ability to eliminate colon cancer cells. Herein, Fe3O4 NPs were fabricated via a facile co-precipitation method using the crude extract of Garcinia mangostana fruit peel as a green stabilizer at different weight percentages (1, 2, 5, and 10 wt.%). The samples were analyzed for magnetic hyperthermia and then in vitro cytotoxicity assay was performed. RESULTS The XRD planes of the samples were corresponding to the standard magnetite Fe3O4 with high crystallinity. From TEM analysis, the green synthesized NPs were spherical with an average size of 13.42±1.58 nm and displayed diffraction rings of the Fe3O4 phase, which was in good agreement with the obtained XRD results. FESEM images showed that the extract covered the surface of the Fe3O4 NPs well. The magnetization values for the magnetite samples were ranging from 49.80 emu/g to 69.42 emu/g. FTIR analysis verified the functional groups of the extract compounds and their interactions with the NPs. Based on DLS results, the hydrodynamic sizes of the Fe3O4 nanofluids were below 177 nm. Furthermore, the nanofluids indicated the zeta potential values up to -34.92±1.26 mV and remained stable during four weeks of storage, showing that the extract favorably improved the colloidal stability of the Fe3O4 NPs. In the hyperthermia experiment, the magnetic nanofluids showed the acceptable specific absorption rate (SAR) values and thermosensitive performances under exposure of various alternating magnetic fields. From results of in vitro cytotoxicity assay, the killing effects of the synthesized samples against HCT116 colon cancer cells were mostly higher compared to those against CCD112 colon normal cells. Remarkably, the Fe3O4 NPs containing 10 wt.% of the extract showed a lower IC50 value (99.80 µg/mL) in HCT116 colon cancer cell line than in CCD112 colon normal cell line (140.80 µg/mL). DISCUSSION This research, therefore, introduced a new stabilizer of Garcinia mangostana fruit peel extract for the biosynthesis of Fe3O4 NPs with desirable physiochemical properties for potential magnetic hyperthermia and colon cancer treatment.
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- Mostafa Yusefi
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 47500, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 11155-9465, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Chauhan A, Midha S, Kumar R, Meena R, Singh P, Jha SK, Kuanr BK. Rapid tumor inhibition via magnetic hyperthermia regulated by caspase 3 with time-dependent clearance of iron oxide nanoparticles. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:2972-2990. [PMID: 33635305 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01705a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Among conventional cancer therapies, radio-frequency magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) has widely been investigated for use with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). However, the majority of in vivo biodistribution studies have tested very low MNP dosages (equivalent to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications) to check for clearance rate; which is far below the clinical dose of MHT. Due to this poor validation in preclinical scenarios, quite a few MNPs already in clinical use were later discontinued, on grounds of unexpected clinical outcomes in terms of inflammation, and prolonged clearance in vivo. By exploiting an economical method of synthesis, we have developed chitosan-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles with high heating efficiency performance. Their anti-tumor response was evaluated in an ectopic tumor model of C6 glioblastoma by MHT. The intratumoral injection of MNPs on days 1 and 7 resulted in rapid tumor inhibition rate of 69.4% within 8 days, with complete inhibition within 32 days, and no recurrence recorded over a 5-month follow-up. Notably, the MNP-mediated MHT therapy achieved the highest degree of therapeutic efficacy required for complete tumor ablation by combining controlled temperature range (<44 °C), reduced MNP dosage; much lower than in most reported studies, and AMF parameters (time of exposure and frequency) within the clinical safety limit. Periodic body weight measurements confirmed negligible adverse side effects in rats. The anti-tumor activity was validated by severe apoptosis (TUNEL, cleaved Caspase-3), reduced proliferation (Ki 67) and disrupted vasculature (CD 31) in the Fe3O4-MHT-treated group. Real-time gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1α, IL-1β) confirmed the intratumoral activation of IL-6, suggesting the role of immunomodulation in triggering the adaptive immune response for faster tumor regression in the treated group. In addition, the biodistribution and clearance rate of MNPs monitored using ICP-OES confirmed their time-dependent biodegradation via excretion (urine, feces), phagocytosis (liver) and circulatory system (blood), with negligible deposition in other major organs (kidney, heart, lungs). Although we could not show complete clearance of our MNPs within the time frame tested, future studies should focus on combining MHT with immunotherapy, and target tumors at a much-reduced iron dose, consequently improving in vivo clearance rate, and hence overcoming the limitations of MHT in clinical therapy.
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- Anjali Chauhan
- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India. and School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India. and UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India.
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India.
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- National Institute of Plant Genome research, New Delhi-110067, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India.
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Huang K, Wen S, Wang W, Zhou JE, Huang J, Wang F, Pang L, Wang Y, Sun X. Erythrocyte membrane coated nanoparticle-based control releasing hydrogen sulfide system protects ischemic myocardium. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:465-480. [PMID: 33599532 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aim: To construct a long circulatory and sustained releasing H2S system and explore its protective effects on myocardial ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury. Materials & methods: Red blood cell (RBC) membrane-coated, diallyl trisulfide (DATS)-carrying mesoporous iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONs) (RBC-DATS-MIONs) were prepared and characterized. Cytotoxicity and cellular uptake were studied in vitro, followed by in vivo assessment of safety, distribution and effect on cardiac function following I/R injury. Results: RBC-DATS-MIONs exhibited excellent biocompatibility, extended circulatory time and controlled-release of H2S in plasma and myocardium. They exhibited superior therapeutic effects on in vitro hypoxia/reoxygenation models and in vivo myocardial I/R models, which involved various mechanisms, including anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Conclusion: This work provides a new potential platform for best utilizing the protective effects of H2S by prolonging its releasing process.
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- Kai Huang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics, New Drug Development, School of Chemistry, Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Radeloff K, Ramos Tirado M, Haddad D, Breuer K, Müller J, Hochmuth S, Hackenberg S, Scherzad A, Kleinsasser N, Radeloff A. Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Particles (VSOPs) Show Genotoxic Effects but No Functional Impact on Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cells (ASCs). MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14020263. [PMID: 33430323 PMCID: PMC7825809 DOI: 10.3390/ma14020263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Adipose tissue-derived stromal cells (ASCs) represent a capable source for cell-based therapeutic approaches. For monitoring a cell-based application in vivo, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of cells labeled with iron oxide particles is a common method. It is the aim of the present study to analyze potential DNA damage, cytotoxicity and impairment of functional properties of human (h)ASCs after labeling with citrate-coated very small superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (VSOPs). Cytotoxic as well as genotoxic effects of the labeling procedure were measured in labeled and unlabeled hASCs using the MTT assay, comet assay and chromosomal aberration test. Trilineage differentiation was performed to evaluate an impairment of the differentiation potential due to the particles. Proliferation as well as migration capability were analyzed after the labeling procedure. Furthermore, the labeling of the hASCs was confirmed by Prussian blue staining, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high-resolution MRI. Below the concentration of 0.6 mM, which was used for the procedure, no evidence of genotoxic effects was found. At 0.6 mM, 1 mM as well as 1.5 mM, an increase in the number of chromosomal aberrations was determined. Cytotoxic effects were not observed at any concentration. Proliferation, migration capability and differentiation potential were also not affected by the procedure. Labeling with VSOPs is a useful labeling method for hASCs that does not affect their proliferation, migration and differentiation potential. Despite the absence of cytotoxicity, however, indications of genotoxic effects have been demonstrated.
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- Katrin Radeloff
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Oldenburg, 26122 Oldenburg, Germany; (J.M.); (S.H.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany; (M.R.T.); (S.H.); (A.S.); (N.K.)
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- Fraunhofer Development Center X-ray Technology EZRT, Department Magnetic Resonance and X-ray Imaging, A Division of Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Wuerzburg, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Oldenburg, 26122 Oldenburg, Germany; (J.M.); (S.H.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Oldenburg, 26122 Oldenburg, Germany; (J.M.); (S.H.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany; (M.R.T.); (S.H.); (A.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany; (M.R.T.); (S.H.); (A.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wuerzburg, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany; (M.R.T.); (S.H.); (A.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Oldenburg, 26122 Oldenburg, Germany; (J.M.); (S.H.); (A.R.)
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Chrishtop VV, Mironov VA, Prilepskii AY, Nikonorova VG, Vinogradov VV. Organ-specific toxicity of magnetic iron oxide-based nanoparticles. Nanotoxicology 2020; 15:167-204. [PMID: 33216662 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1842934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The unique properties of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles determined their widespread use in medical applications, the food industry, textile industry, which in turn led to environmental pollution. These factors determine the long-term nature of the effect of iron oxide nanoparticles on the body. However, studies in the field of chronic nanotoxicology of magnetic iron particles are insufficient and scattered. Studies show that toxicity may be increased depending on oral and inhalation routes of administration rather than injection. The sensory nerve pathway can produce a number of specific effects not seen with other routes of administration. Organ systems showing potential toxic effects when injected with iron oxide nanoparticles include the nervous system, heart and lungs, the thyroid gland, and organs of the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS). A special place is occupied by the reproductive system and the effect of nanoparticles on the health of the first and second generations of individuals exposed to the toxic effects of iron oxide nanoparticles. This knowledge should be taken into account for subsequent studies of the toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles. Particular attention should be paid to tests conducted on animals with pathologies representing human chronic socially significant diseases. This part of preclinical studies is almost in its infancy but of great importance for further medical translation on nanomaterials to practice.
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- Ivanovo State Agricultural Academy named after D.K. Belyaev, Peterburg, Russian Federation
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Natarajan P, Tomich JM. Understanding the influence of experimental factors on bio-interactions of nanoparticles: Towards improving correlation between in vitro and in vivo studies. Arch Biochem Biophys 2020; 694:108592. [PMID: 32971033 PMCID: PMC7503072 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2020.108592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bionanotechnology has developed rapidly over the past two decades, owing to the extensive and versatile, functionalities and applicability of nanoparticles (NPs). Fifty-one nanomedicines have been approved by FDA since 1995, out of the many NPs based formulations developed to date. The general conformation of NPs consists of a core with ligands coating their surface, that stabilizes them and provides them with added functionalities. The physicochemical properties, especially the surface composition of NPs influence their bio-interactions to a large extent. This review discusses recent studies that help understand the nano-bio interactions of iron oxide and gold NPs with different surface compositions. We discuss the influence of the experimental factors on the outcome of the studies and, thus, the importance of standardization in the field of nanotechnology. Recent studies suggest that with careful selection of experimental parameters, it is possible to improve the positive correlation between in vitro and in vivo studies. This provides a fundamental understanding of the NPs which helps in assessing their potential toxic side effects and may aid in manipulating them further to improve their biocompatibility and biosafety.
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Medina-Reyes EI, Rodríguez-Ibarra C, Déciga-Alcaraz A, Díaz-Urbina D, Chirino YI, Pedraza-Chaverri J. Food additives containing nanoparticles induce gastrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and alterations in animal behavior: The unknown role of oxidative stress. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 146:111814. [PMID: 33068655 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Food additives such as titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxides and hydroxides (E172), silver (E174), and gold (E175) are highly used as colorants while silicon dioxide (E551) is generally used as anticaking in ultra-processed foodstuff highly used in the Western diets. These additives contain nanosized particles (1-100 nm) and there is a rising concern since these nanoparticles could exert major adverse effects due to they are not metabolized but are accumulated in several organs. Here, we analyze the evidence of gastrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and the impact of microbiota on gut-brain and gut-liver axis induced by E171, E172, E174, E175 and E551 and their non-food grade nanosized counterparts after oral consumption. Although, no studies using these food additives have been performed to evaluate neurotoxicity or alterations in animal behavior, their non-food grade nanosized counterparts have been associated with stress, depression, cognitive and eating disorders as signs of animal behavior alterations. We identified that these food additives induce gastrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and alterations in gut microbiota and most evidence points out oxidative stress as the main mechanism of toxicity, however, the role of oxidative stress as the main mechanism needs to be explored further.
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- Estefany I Medina-Reyes
- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, CP 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Unidad de Biomedicina, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Av. de Los Barrios No. 1, Tlalnepantla de Baz, CP 54090, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biomedicina, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Av. de Los Barrios No. 1, Tlalnepantla de Baz, CP 54090, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Neurobiología de La Alimentación. Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Av. de Los Barrios No. 1, Tlalnepantla de Baz, CP 54090, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biomedicina, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Av. de Los Barrios No. 1, Tlalnepantla de Baz, CP 54090, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, CP 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Ahmad A, Ansari MM, Kumar A, Vyawahare A, Mishra RK, Jayamurugan G, Raza SS, Khan R. Comparative acute intravenous toxicity study of triple polymer-layered magnetic nanoparticles with bare magnetic nanoparticles in Swiss albino mice. Nanotoxicology 2020; 14:1362-1380. [DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1829144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Anas Ahmad
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Mohali, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Mohali, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Mohali, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Mohali, India
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell and Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College Hospital, Lucknow, India
- Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Era University, Lucknow, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Mohali, India
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Gaharwar US, Kumar S, Rajamani P. Iron oxide nanoparticle-induced hematopoietic and immunological response in rats. RSC Adv 2020; 10:35753-35764. [PMID: 35517102 PMCID: PMC9056920 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05901c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The application and use of iron oxide nanoparticless (IONPs) in the biomedical field are steadily increasing, although it remains uncertain whether IONPs are safe or should be used with caution. In the present study, we investigated the toxicity profile of ultrafine IONPs in rats administered with 7.5, 15 and 30 mg IONPs/kg body wt intravenously once a week for 4 weeks. IONP treatment reduces bone marrow-mononuclear cell proliferation, increases free radical species and DNA damage leading to growth arrest and subsequently apoptosis induction at 15 and 30 mg doses. It also induces apoptosis in undifferentiated hematopoietic stem cells. IONP treatment significantly increased the pro-inflammatory cytokine (Interleukin (IL)-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6) level in serum. The induction in inflammation was likely mediated by splenic M1 macrophages (IL-6 and TNF-α secretion). IONP treatment induces splenocyte apoptosis and alteration in the immune system represented by reduced CD4+/CD8+ ratio and increased B cells. It also reduces innate defense represented by lower natural killer cell cytotoxicity. IONP administration markedly increased lipid peroxidation in the spleen, while the glutathione level was reduced. Similarly, superoxide dismutase activity was increased and catalase activity was reduced in the spleen of IONP-treated rats. At an organ level, IONP treatment did not cause any significant injury or structural alteration in the spleen. Collectively, our results suggest that a high dose of ultrafine IONPs may cause oxidative stress, cell death, and inflammation in a biological system.
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- Usha Singh Gaharwar
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110067 India +91-11-26741586 +91-11-26704162
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110067 India +91-11-26741586 +91-11-26704162
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common lethal diseases found in women; in which shortcomings of currently used treatment procedures and efficiency to target disease contribute to the increment in mortality. Despite other factors, exosomes, a major class of EVs (extracellular vesicles) also play a regulatory role in normal physiological processes and have a major function in proliferation, metastases, and resistance in BC. Interestingly, despite their role in the progression of BC, exosomes also showed their importance as a drug carrier in the targeted drug delivery. The present review aims to shed light on the role of exosomes as a potential nano-therapeutic vehicle in the targeted drug delivery for BC. Information for this review was searched from PubMed and Google Scholar mostly during the year 2019-2020 by using appropriate keywords. The exosomes have been efficiently used in cancer therapeutics where these nano vehicles having specific markers help in efficient targeted delivery of therapeutics including proteins, nucleic acid, and anti-cancer drugs to BC cells. The properties of exosomes as an efficient delivery system can be explored in the future and holds the potential to be used in other forms of cancer as well.
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- Mohd Mughees
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi, India
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Vilas-Boas V, Carvalho F, Espiña B. Magnetic Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment: Main Parameters Affecting the Outcome of In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Molecules 2020; 25:E2874. [PMID: 32580417 PMCID: PMC7362219 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25122874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) is being investigated as a cancer treatment since the 1950s. Recent advancements in the field of nanotechnology have resulted in a notable increase in the number of MHT studies. Most of these studies explore MHT as a stand-alone treatment or as an adjuvant therapy in a preclinical context. However, despite all the scientific effort, only a minority of the MHT-devoted nanomaterials and approaches made it to clinical context. The outcome of an MHT experiment is largely influenced by a number of variables that should be considered when setting up new MHT studies. This review highlights and discusses the main parameters affecting the outcome of preclinical MHT, aiming to provide adequate assistance in the design of new, more efficient MHT studies.
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- Vânia Vilas-Boas
- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (V.V.-B.); (F.C.)
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (V.V.-B.); (F.C.)
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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Toxicity and Functional Impairment in Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cells (hASCs) Following Long-Term Exposure to Very Small Iron Oxide Particles (VSOPs). NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10040741. [PMID: 32294970 PMCID: PMC7221569 DOI: 10.3390/nano10040741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Magnetic nanoparticles (NPs), such as very small iron oxide NPs (VSOPs) can be used for targeted drug delivery, cancer treatment or tissue engineering. Another important field of application is the labelling of mesenchymal stem cells to allow in vivo tracking and visualization of transplanted cells using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). For these NPs, however, various toxic effects, as well as functional impairment of the exposed cells, are described. The present study evaluates the influence of VSOPs on the multilineage differentiation ability and cytokine secretion of human adipose tissue derived stromal cells (hASCs) after long-term exposure. Human ASCs were labelled with VSOPs, and the efficacy of the labelling was documented over 4 weeks in vitro cultivation of the labelled cells. Unlabelled hASCs served as negative controls. Four weeks after labelling, adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation was histologically evaluated and quantified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Changes in gene expression of IL-6, IL-8, VEGF and caspase 3 were determined over 4 weeks. Four weeks after the labelling procedure, labelled and unlabelled hASCs did not differ in the gene expression of IL-6, IL-8, VEGF and caspase 3. Furthermore, the labelling procedure had no influence on the multidifferentiation ability of hASC. The percentage of labelled cells decreased during in vitro expansion over 4 weeks. Labelling with VSOPs and long-term intracellular disposition probably have no influence on the physiological functions of hASCs. This could be important for the future in vivo use of iron oxide NPs.
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