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Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green and antibacterial potential of biomimetic-synthesized zirconium oxide nanoparticles using Annona reticulata leaf extract. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-02148-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Shang Y, Wang Q, Li J, Liu H, Zhao Q, Huang X, Dong H, Chen W, Gui R, Nie X. Zirconia Nanoparticles Induce HeLa Cell Death Through Mitochondrial Apoptosis and Autophagy Pathways Mediated by ROS. Front Chem 2021; 9:522708. [PMID: 33796503 PMCID: PMC8007972 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.522708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Zirconia nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs) are commonly used in the field of biomedical materials, but their antitumor activity and mechanism is unclear. Herein, we evaluated the anti-tumor activity of ZrO2 NPs and explored the anti-tumor mechanism. The results of in vitro and in vivo experiments showed that the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HeLa cells was elevated after ZrO2 NPs treatment. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that after treatment with ZrO2 NPs, the mitochondria of HeLa cells were swollen, accompanied with the induction of autophagic vacuoles. In addition, flow cytometry analysis showed that the apoptotic rate of HeLa cells increased significantly by Annexin staining after treatment with ZrO2 NPs, and the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was reduced significantly. The proliferation of HeLa cells decreased as indicated by reduced Ki-67 labeling. In contrast, TUNEL-positive cells in tumor tissues increased after treatment with ZrO2 NPs, which is accompanied by increased expression of mitochondrial apoptotic proteins including Bax, Caspase-3, Caspase-9, and Cytochrome C (Cyt C) and increased expression of autophagy-related proteins including Atg5, Atg12, Beclin-1, and LC3-II. Treating HeLa cells with N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) significantly reduced ROS, rate of apoptosis, MMP, and in vivo anti-tumor activity. In addition, apoptosis- and autophagy-related protein expressions were also suppressed. Based on these observations, we conclude that ZrO2 NPs induce HeLa cell death through ROS mediated mitochondrial apoptosis and autophagy.
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- Yinghui Shang
- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Shang Y, Wang Q, Li J, Zhao Q, Huang X, Dong H, Liu H, Gui R, Nie X. Platelet-Membrane-Camouflaged Zirconia Nanoparticles Inhibit the Invasion and Metastasis of Hela Cells. Front Chem 2020; 8:377. [PMID: 32457875 PMCID: PMC7221201 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00377] [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: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Zirconia nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs) are widely applied in the field of biomedicine. In this study, we constructed a nanoplatform of ZrO2 NPs coated with a platelet membrane (PLTm), named PLT@ZrO2. PLTm nanovesicles camouflage ZrO2 NPs, prevent nanoparticles from being cleared by macrophage, and target tumor sites. Compared to ZrO2 alone, PLT@ZrO2 is better at inhibiting the invasion and metastasis of Hela cells in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, PLT@ZrO2 inhibited the growth and proliferation of Hela cells. Scratch-wound healing recovery assay demonstrated that PLT@ZrO2 inhibited Hela cells migration. Transwell migration and invasion assays showed that PLT@ZrO2 inhibited Hela cells migration and invasion. In vivo, PLT@ZrO2 inhibited the tumor growth of Xenograft mice and inhibited the lung and liver metastasis of Hela cells. Immunofluorescence and Western blotting results showed that anti-metastasis protein (E-cadherin) was upregulated and pro-metastasis proteins (N-cadherin, Smad4, Vimentin, E-cadherin,β-catenin, Fibronectin, Snail, Slug, MMP2, Smad2) were down-regulated. Our study indicated that PLT@ZrO2 significantly inhibits tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis.
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- Yinghui Shang
- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Huo C, Xiao J, Xiao K, Zou S, Wang M, Qi P, Liu T, Hu Y. Pre-Treatment with Zirconia Nanoparticles Reduces Inflammation Induced by the Pathogenic H5N1 Influenza Virus. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:661-674. [PMID: 32099358 PMCID: PMC6996547 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s221667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background New approaches are urgently needed to fight influenza viral infection. Previous research has shown that zirconia nanoparticles can be used as anticancer materials, but their antiviral activity has not been reported. Here, we investigated the antiviral effect of zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles (NPs) against a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. Materials and Methods In this study, the antiviral effects of ZrO2 on H5N1 virus were assessed in vivo, and the molecular mechanism responsible for this protection was investigated. Results Mice treated with 200 nm positively-charged NPs at a dose of 100 mg/kg showed higher survival rates and smaller reductions in weight. 200 nm ZrO2 activated mature dendritic cells and initially promoted the expression of cytokines associated with the antiviral response and innate immunity. In the lungs of H5N1-infected mice, ZrO2 treatment led to less pathological lung injury, significant reduction in influenza A virus replication, and overexpression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Conclusion This antiviral study using zirconia NPs shows protection of mice against highly pathogenic avian influenza virus and suggests strong application potential for this method, introducing a new tool against a wide range of microbial infections.
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- Caiyun Huo
- Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Bioproduction and Chemical Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongmu Institutes of China Animal Husbandry Industry Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention, Collaboration Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory for Medical Virology, National Health and Family Planning Commission, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Bioproduction and Chemical Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongmu Institutes of China Animal Husbandry Industry Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Bioproduction and Chemical Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongmu Institutes of China Animal Husbandry Industry Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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Comparative study on the catalytic activity of Fe-doped ZrO 2 nanoparticles without significant toxicity through chemical treatment under various pH conditions. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10965. [PMID: 31358847 PMCID: PMC6662761 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47443-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Despite advances in the construction of catalysts based on metal oxide nanoparticles (MO NPs) for various industrial, biomedical, and daily-life applications, the biosafety concerns about these NPs still remain. Recently, the need to analyze and improve the safety of MO NPs along with attempts to enhance their catalytic performance has been strongly perceived. Here, we prepared multiple variants of Fe-doped zirconium oxide (Fe@ZrO2) NPs under different pH conditions; then, we assessed their toxicity and finally screened the variant that exhibited the best catalytic performance. To assess the NP toxicity, the prepared NPs were introduced into three types of human cells originally obtained from different body parts likely to be most affected by NPs (skin, lung, and kidney). Experimental results from conventional cellular toxicity assays including recently available live-cell imaging indicated that none of the variants exerted severe negative effects on the viability of the human cells and most NPs were intracellular localized outside of nucleus, by which severe genotoxicity is unexpected. In contrast, Fe@ZrO2 NPs synthesized under a basic condition (pH = 13.0), exhibited the highest catalytic activities for three different reactions; each was biochemical (L-cysteine oxidation) or photochemical one (4-chlorophenol degradation and OH radical formation with benzoic acid). This study demonstrates that catalytic Fe@ZrO2 NPs with enhanced activities and modest or insignificant toxicity can be effectively developed and further suggests a potential for the use of these particles in conventional chemical reactions as well as in recently emerging biomedical and daily-life nanotechnology applications.
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Kurnia Amin A, Wijaya K, Trisunaryanti W. The Catalytic Performance of ZrO2-SO4 and Ni/ZrO2-SO4 Prepared from Commercial ZrO2 in Hydrocracking of LDPE Plastic Waste into Liquid Fuels. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.13005/ojc/340650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Catalytic activity and selectivity toward liquid fuels production of ZrO2, SZ, 0.5NiSZ, 1.0NiSZ, and 1.5NiSZ catalysts with different physicochemical properties, in hydrocracking process upon the second stage of sequential LDPE plastic conversion method after pyrolysis process, were examined. The hydrocracking reaction was carried out at 300°C under 20 mL/min of hydrogen gas flow for 1 h. Modifying commercial ZrO2 with sulfate and Ni enhances the acidity of catalyst, even though there is a decrease in surface area. The increase in acidity of catalyst results in the higher liquid fuels conversion. The presence of nickel reduces olefins content and aromatic content of liquid product, and also reduces coke formation. The highest liquid yield (44.32%) that composed by 66.25% fraction of gasoline is produced over 1.5NiSZ which has the highest catalyst acidity.
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- Amalia Kurnia Amin
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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Aguilera-Correa JJ, Conde A, Arenas MA, de-Damborenea JJ, Marin M, Doadrio AL, Esteban J. Bactericidal activity of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy against different species of bacteria related with implant infection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 12:045022. [PMID: 28799523 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aa770c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The Ti-6Al-4V alloy is one of the most commonly used in orthopedic surgery. Despite its advantages, there is an increasing need to use new titanium alloys with no toxic elements and improved biomechanical properties, such as Ti-13Nb-13Zr. Prosthetic joint infections (PJI) are mainly caused by Gram-positive bacteria; however, Gram-negative bacteria are a growing problem due to associated multidrug resistance. In this study, the bacterial adherence and viability on the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy have been compared to that of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy using 16 collection and clinical strains of bacterial species related to PJI: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When compared with the Ti-6Al-4V alloy, bacterial adherence on the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy was significantly higher in most staphylococcal and P. aeruginosa strains and lower for E. coli strains. The proportion of live bacteria was significantly lower for both Gram-negative species on the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy than on the Ti-6Al-4V alloy pointing to some bactericidal effect of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy. This bactericidal effect appears to be a consequence of the formation of hydroxyl radicals, since this effect is neutralized when dimethylsulfoxide was added to both the saline solution and water used to wash the stain. The antibacterial effect of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy against Gram-negative bacteria is an interesting property useful for the prevention of PJI caused by these bacteria on this potential alternative to the Ti-6Al-4V alloy for orthopedic surgery.
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- John-Jairo Aguilera-Correa
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, UAM, Av. Reyes Catolicos, 2, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
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VanOosten SK, Yuca E, Karaca BT, Boone K, Snead ML, Spencer P, Tamerler C. Biosilver nanoparticle interface offers improved cell viability. SURFACE INNOVATIONS 2016; 4:121-132. [PMID: 29057075 PMCID: PMC5650198 DOI: 10.1680/jsuin.16.00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are promising candidates for fighting drug-resistant infections because of their intrinsic antimicrobial effect. The design of high-yield antimicrobial molecules may inadvertently cause variation in host cells' biological responses. While many factors affect AgNPs' efficacy, their surface is exposed to the biological environment and thus plays a critical role in both the preservation of antimicrobial efficacy against pathogens and the modulation of host cells cytotoxicity. This work investigated an engineered biomimetic interface approach to controlling AgNP surface properties to provide them a competitive advantage in a biological environment. Here, a fusion protein featuring a silver-binding peptide (AgBP) domain was engineered to enable self-assembly and track assembly by a green fluorescent protein (GFP) reporter. Following AgNP functionalisation with GFP-AgBP, their antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties were evaluated. GFP-AgBP binding affinity to AgNPs was evaluated using localized surface plasmon resonance sensing. The GFP-AgBP biomimetic interface on AgNPs' surfaces provided sustained antibacterial efficacy at low concentrations based on bacterial growth inhibition assays. Viability and cytotoxicity measurements in fibroblast cells exposed to GFP-AgBP protein-functionalised AgNPs showed significant improvement compared to controls. Biointerface engineering offers promise towards tailoring AgNP antimicrobial efficacy while addressing safety concerns to maintain optimum cellular interactions.
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- Sarah Kay VanOosten
- PhD Student, Bioengineering Research Center, Department of Bioengineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
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- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Bioengineering Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA; Research Associate, Department of Molecular Biology, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Bioengineering Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
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- PhD Student, Bioengineering Research Center, Department of Bioengineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Ackers Distinguished Professor and Director, Bioengineering Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
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Al-Fahdawi MQ, Rasedee A, Al-Qubaisi MS, Alhassan FH, Rosli R, El Zowalaty ME, Naadja SE, Webster TJ, Taufiq-Yap YH. Cytotoxicity and physicochemical characterization of iron-manganese-doped sulfated zirconia nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2015; 10:5739-50. [PMID: 26425082 PMCID: PMC4583552 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s82586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Iron-manganese-doped sulfated zirconia nanoparticles with both Lewis and Brønsted acidic sites were prepared by a hydrothermal impregnation method followed by calcination at 650°C for 5 hours, and their cytotoxicity properties against cancer cell lines were determined. The characterization was carried out using X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Brauner-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area measurements, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, zeta size potential, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The cytotoxicity of iron-manganese-doped sulfated zirconia nanoparticles was determined using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays against three human cancer cell lines (breast cancer MDA-MB231 cells, colon carcinoma HT29 cells, and hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells) and two normal human cell lines (normal hepatocyte Chang cells and normal human umbilical vein endothelial cells [HUVECs]). The results suggest for the first time that iron-manganese-doped sulfated zirconia nanoparticles are cytotoxic to MDA-MB231 and HepG2 cancer cells but have less toxicity to HT29 and normal cells at concentrations from 7.8 μg/mL to 500 μg/mL. The morphology of the treated cells was also studied, and the results supported those from the cytotoxicity study in that the nanoparticle-treated HepG2 and MDA-MB231 cells had more dramatic changes in cell morphology than the HT29 cells. In this manner, this study provides the first evidence that iron-manganese-doped sulfated zirconia nanoparticles should be further studied for a wide range of cancer applications without detrimental effects on healthy cell functions.
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- Institute of Bioscience, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Catalysis Science and Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Institute of Bioscience, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Institute of Bioscience, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Catalysis Science and Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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