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Mavil-Guerrero E, Vazquez-Duhalt R, Juarez-Moreno K. Exploring the cytotoxicity mechanisms of copper ions and copper oxide nanoparticles in cells from the excretory system. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 347:140713. [PMID: 37981015 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are widely applied in various products, including food, cosmetic, biomedical, and environmental goods. Despite their broad use, potential risks are still associated with these NPs, therefore, the aim of this study is to delve deeper into the cytotoxic effects of 85 nm CuO NPs on kidney MDCK and liver AML-12 cells, representing cell models from the excretory system. Our findings pointed out that the viability of both cell lines decreased in a concentration-dependent manner when exposed to CuO NPs. Additionally, CuO NPs induced the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and caused depolarization of the mitochondrial membrane, thereby arresting the cell cycle at the G2/M phase in MDCK and AML-12 cells. Importantly, unlike others our study uncovered distinctive forms of cellular death induced by CuO NPs in these cell lines. MDCK cells exhibited a combination of apoptosis and autophagy while early apoptosis was predominant in AML-12 cells. Moreover, the role of Cu2+ ions and CuO NPs in exerting cytotoxic effects was investigated, revealing that MDCK cells were affected by both copper ions and NPs. In contrast, AML-12 cells experienced toxic effects solely from CuO NPs. These findings provide crucial insights into the different cell death mechanisms caused either by CuO NPs or Cu2+ ions in excretory system cells in vitro. Nevertheless, further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms at the in vivo level, ensuring the safe use of CuO NPs. The results suggest that specific concentrations of metal oxide NPs can impact the physiology of cells within the excretory system of various mammals, including humans, and pave the way for comparing the toxic effects between ions and nanoparticles for further nanotoxicological studies.
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- Elizabeth Mavil-Guerrero
- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, (CFATA-UNAM), Blvd. Juriquilla #3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico; Posgrado en Nanociencias, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), Ensenada B.C. 22860, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología (CNyN), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ensenada B.C. 22860, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, (CFATA-UNAM), Blvd. Juriquilla #3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico.
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Kuang J, Zheng Z, Ma W, Zeng S, Wu D, Weng X, Chen Y. Comprehensive analysis of Cuproplasia and immune microenvironment in lung adenocarcinoma. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1240736. [PMID: 37781711 PMCID: PMC10540310 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1240736] [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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background: Trace elements such as copper are essential for human health. Recently the journal Nat Rev Cancer has put forward the concept of Cuproplasia, a way of promoting tumor growth through reliance on copper. We attempted to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Cuproplasia-related genes in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) to explore the mechanism of action of Cuproplasia-related genes in LUAD. Method: Transcriptome data and clinical information of LUAD were obtained from TCGA-LUAD and GSE31210, and prognostic models of Cuproplasia-related genes were constructed and verified by regression analysis of GSVA, WGCNA, univariate COX and lasso. The signal pathways affected by Cuproplasia-related genes were analyzed by GO, KEGG and hallmarK pathway enrichment methods. Five immunocell infiltration algorithms and IMVIGOR210 data were used to analyze immune cell content and immunotherapy outcomes in the high-low risk group. Results: In the results of WGCNA, BROWN and TURQUOISE were identified as modules closely related to Cuproplasia score. In the end, lasso regression analysis established a Cuproplasia-related signature (CRS) based on 24 genes, and the prognosis of high-risk populations was worse in TCGA-LUAD and GSE31210 datasets. The enrichment analysis showed that copper proliferation was mainly through chromosome, cell cycle, dna replication, g2m checkpoint and other pathways. Immunoinfiltration analysis showed that there were differences in the content of macrophages among the four algorithms. And IMVIGOR210 found that the lower the score, the more effective the immunotherapy was. Conclusion: The Cuproplasia related gene can be used to predict the prognosis and immunotherapy outcome of LUAD patients, and may exert its effect by affecting chromosome-related pathways and macrophages.
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- Junjie Kuang
- Dongguan Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Tumors, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Cancer Hospital and Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Cancer Center, Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medicine University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Dongguan Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Tumors, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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Dolati M, Tafvizi F, Salehipour M, Komeili Movahed T, Jafari P. Biogenic copper oxide nanoparticles from Bacillus coagulans induced reactive oxygen species generation and apoptotic and anti-metastatic activities in breast cancer cells. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3256. [PMID: 36828883 PMCID: PMC9958044 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30436-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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The present study examined the anticancer capabilities of Bacillus coagulans supernatant-produced copper oxide nanoparticles (BC-CuONPs) on MCF-7 and SKBR3 cancer cells. The X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray, dynamic light scattering, and zeta potential techniques were used to characterize BC-CuONPs. This study also investigated the cellular and molecular processes of NPs' anti-proliferative and apoptotic properties on human breast cancer cells and compared them to the commercial pharmaceutical tamoxifen. The size of the spherical NP was from 5 to 47 nm with negative zeta potential. The MTT results showed the great cytotoxic effect of BC-CuONPs against breast cancer cells. The BC-CuONPs inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The up-regulation of BCL2-associated X (BAX), cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21), Caspase 3 (CASP3), and Caspase 9 (CASP9), the down-regulation of BCL2 apoptosis regulator (BCL2), Annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation results suggested that BC-CuONPs had a significant apoptotic impact when compared to the control. Scratch tests and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor gene (VEGF) down-regulation demonstrated that BC-CuONPs had anti-metastatic activity. The cell cycle analysis and down-regulation of Cyclin D1 (CCND1) and cyclin dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) revealed that cancer cells were arrested in the sub-G1 phase. Finally, the results showed that the secondary metabolites in the supernatant of Bacillus coagulans could form CuONPs, and biogenic BC-CuONPs showed anti-metastasis and anticancer properties on breast cancer cells while having less adverse effects on normal cells. Therefore, the synthesized CuONPs using B. coagulans supernatant can be shown as a potential candidate for a new therapeutic strategy in cancer management.
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- Masoumeh Dolati
- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
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Farshori NN, Siddiqui MA, Al-Oqail MM, Al-Sheddi ES, Al-Massarani SM, Ahamed M, Ahmad J, Al-Khedhairy AA. Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Exhibit Cell Death Through Oxidative Stress Responses in Human Airway Epithelial Cells: a Mechanistic Study. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:5042-5051. [PMID: 35000107 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03107-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) are purposefully used to inhibit the growth of bacteria, algae, and fungi. Several studies on the beneficial and harmful effects of CuONPs have been conducted in vivo and in vitro, but there are a few studies that explain the toxicity of CuONPs in human airway epithelial cells (HEp-2). As a result, the purpose of this study is to look into the dose-dependent toxicity of CuONPs in HEp-2 cells. After 24 h of exposure to 1-40 µg/ml CuONPs, the MTT and neutral red assays were used to test for cytotoxicity. To determine the mechanism(s) of cytotoxicity in HEp-2 cells, additional oxidative stress assays (LPO and GSH), the amount of ROS produced, the loss of MMP, caspase enzyme activities, and apoptosis-related genes were performed using qRT-PCR. CuONPs exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity in HEp-2 cells, with an IC50 value of ~ 10 μg/ml. The morphology of HEp-2 cells was also altered in a dose-dependent manner. The involvement of oxidative stress in CuONP-induced cytotoxicity was demonstrated by increased LPO levels and ROS generation, as well as decreased levels of GSH and MMP. Furthermore, activated caspase enzymes and altered apoptotic genes support CuONPs' ability to induce apoptosis in HEp-2 cells. Overall, this study demonstrated that CuONPs can cause apoptosis in HEp-2 cells via oxidative stress; therefore, CuONPs may pose a risk to human health and should be handled and used with caution.
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- Nida N Farshori
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- DNA Research Chair, Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- DNA Research Chair, Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- DNA Research Chair, Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Marković D, Zille A, Ribeiro AI, Mikučioniene D, Simončič B, Tomšič B, Radetić M. Antibacterial Bio-Nanocomposite Textile Material Produced from Natural Resources. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152539. [PMID: 35893507 PMCID: PMC9331264 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Growing demand for sustainable and green technologies has turned industries and research toward the more efficient utilization of natural and renewable resources. In an effort to tackle this issue, we developed an antibacterial textile nanocomposite material based on cotton and peat fibers with immobilized Cu-based nanostructures. In order to overcome poor wettability and affinity for Cu2+-ions, the substrate was activated by corona discharge and coated with the biopolymer chitosan before the in situ synthesis of nanostructures. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images show that the application of gallic or ascorbic acid as green reducing agents resulted in the formation of Cu-based nanosheets and mostly spherical nanoparticles, respectively. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis revealed that the formed nanostructures consisted of Cu2O and CuO. A higher-concentration precursor solution led to higher copper content in the nanocomposites, independent of the reducing agent and chitosan deacetylation degree. Most of the synthesized nanocomposites provided maximum reduction of the bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. A combined modification using chitosan with a higher deacetylation degree, a 1 mM solution of CuSO4 solution, and gallic acid resulted in an optimal textile nanocomposite with strong antibacterial activity and moderate Cu2+-ion release in physiological solutions. Finally, the Cu-based nanostructures partially suppressed the biodegradation of the textile nanocomposite in soil.
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- Darka Marković
- Innovation Centre of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11120 Belgrade, Serbia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +381-1-133-036-13
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- Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia Têxtil (2C2T), Universidade do Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; (A.Z.); (A.I.R.)
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- Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia Têxtil (2C2T), Universidade do Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; (A.Z.); (A.I.R.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu Str. 56-249, LT-51424 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (B.S.); (B.T.)
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (B.S.); (B.T.)
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11120 Belgrade, Serbia;
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Paswan SK, Verma P, Srivastava S, Rao CV. Assessment of Toxicity and Wound Healing Activity of Selaginella Bryopteris Extract. Drug Chem Toxicol 2022:1-9. [PMID: 35635134 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2075378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AIM The aim of the study was to assess the toxicity profile of Selaginella bryopteris extract and evaluate its wound healing activity. METHODS In vitro wound healing activity of S. bryopteris extract (5% and 10%) was performed using Clonogenic and Scratch assays. The toxicity profile of S. bryopteris extract ointment was evaluated on animals using acute toxicity and dermal toxicity tests. In vivo wound healing activity of S. bryopteris extract ointment (5% and 10%) was used to determine tensile strength in the incision wound healing model. RESULTS Results exhibited that the extract was safe up to 2000 mg/kg per oral dose and non-reactive while applied topically. In vitro results showed that S. bryopteris extract closed the wound gap created by 97.13% in 48 h. The clonogenic assay revealed that the surviving factor for HaCaT cells and MEF cells was 0.78 and 0.85 after treated with 10% concentrations of S. bryopteris. The tensile strength exhibited by S. bryopteris 5% and 10% groups was 395.4 g and 558.5 g in comparison to the control group. CONCLUSION Thus, S. bryopteris extract can be used as an alternative safe drug therapy against topical wounds.
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- Shravan Kumar Paswan
- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India
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Flori E, Mastrofrancesco A, Mosca S, Ottaviani M, Briganti S, Cardinali G, Filoni A, Cameli N, Zaccarini M, Zouboulis CC, Picardo M. Sebocytes contribute to melasma onset. iScience 2022; 25:103871. [PMID: 35252805 PMCID: PMC8891974 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.103871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Melasma is a hyperpigmentary disorder with photoaging features, whose manifestations appear on specific face areas, rich in sebaceous glands (SGs). To explore the SGs possible contribution to the onset, the expression of pro-melanogenic and inflammatory factors from the SZ95 SG cell line exposed to single or repetitive ultraviolet (UVA) radiation was evaluated. UVA up-modulated the long-lasting production of α-MSH, EDN1, b-FGF, SCF, inflammatory cytokines and mediators. Irradiated SZ95 sebocyte conditioned media increased pigmentation in melanocytes and the expression of senescence markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and growth factors regulating melanogenesis in fibroblasts cultures. Cocultures experiments with skin explants confirmed the role of sebocytes on melanogenesis promotion. The analysis on sebum collected from melasma patients demonstrated that in vivo sebocytes from lesional areas express the UVA-activated pathways markers observed in vitro. Our results indicate sebocytes as one of the actors in melasma pathogenesis, inducing prolonged skin cell stimulation, contributing to localized dermal aging and hyperpigmentation.
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- Enrica Flori
- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Genetic Research, Molecular Biology and Dermatopathology Unit, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Departments of Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology and Immunology, Dessau Medical Center, Brandenburg Medical School Theodore Fontane and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Dessau, Germany
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- Laboratory of Cutaneous Physiopathology and Integrated Center of Metabolomics Research, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Zhang Y, Mo Y, Yuan J, Zhang Y, Mo L, Zhang Q. MMP-3 activation is involved in copper oxide nanoparticle-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human lung epithelial cells. Nanotoxicology 2021; 15:1380-1402. [PMID: 35108494 PMCID: PMC9484543 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2030822] [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] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (Nano-CuO) are widely used in medical and industrial fields and our daily necessities. However, the biosafety assessment of Nano-CuO is far behind their rapid development. Here, we investigated the adverse effects of Nano-CuO on normal human bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells, especially determined whether Nano-CuO exposure would cause dysregulation of MMP-3, an important mediator in pulmonary fibrosis, and its potential role in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Our results showed that exposure to Nano-CuO, but not Nano-TiO2, caused increased ROS generation, MAPKs activation, and MMP-3 upregulation. Nano-CuO-induced ROS generation was not observed in mitochondrial DNA-depleted BEAS-2B ρ0 cells, indicating that mitochondria may be the main source of Nano-CuO-induced ROS generation. Pretreatment of the cells with ROS scavengers or inhibitors or depleting mitochondrial DNA significantly attenuated Nano-CuO-induced MAPKs activation and MMP-3 upregulation, and pretreatment of cells with MAPKs inhibitors abolished Nano-CuO-induced MMP-3 upregulation, suggesting Nano-CuO-induced MMP-3 upregulation is through Nano-CuO-induced ROS generation and MAPKs activation. In addition, exposure of the cells to Nano-CuO for 48 h resulted in decreased E-cadherin expression and increased expression of vimentin, α-SMA, and fibronectin, which was ameliorated by MMP-3 siRNA transfection, suggesting an important role of MMP-3 in Nano-CuO-induced EMT. Taken together, our study demonstrated that Nano-CuO exposure caused mitochondrial ROS generation, MAPKs activation, and MMP-3 upregulation. Nano-CuO exposure also caused cells to undergo EMT, which was through Nano-CuO-induced dysregulation of ROS/MAPKs/MMP-3 pathway. Our findings will provide further understanding of the potential mechanisms involved in metal nanoparticle-induced various toxic effects including EMT and pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Yuanbao Zhang
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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Zhou X, Yin A, Sheng J, Wang J, Chen H, Fang Y, Zhang K. In situ deposition of nano Cu 2O on electrospun chitosan nanofibrous scaffolds and their antimicrobial properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:600-607. [PMID: 34582906 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In order to obtain a synergistic antimicrobial effect of cuprous oxide nanoparticles (Cu2O NPs) and chitosan (CS) nanofibers, the nano Cu2O/CS nanofibrous scaffolds were synthesized in situ via two subsequent steps of chelation and reduction. The Cu2+ were stably chelated on CS nanofibrous scaffolds through the coordination of amino group (-NH2) and hydroxyl group (-OH) on CS with Cu2+, and then the chelated Cu2+ were reduced to nano Cu2O by Vitamin C under alkaline conditions. And by the measurements of XRD, XPS and FTIR-ATR, the results showed that Cu2O NPs were successfully deposited on the CS nanofibrous scaffolds. SEM clarified that the particle size of Cu2O gradually decreased and the shape changed from cubic to irregular with the increase of CuSO4 concentration. With the CuSO4 concentration of 0.02 and 0.04 mol·L-1, the Cu2O/CS nanofibrous scaffolds presented outstanding hydrophilicity and antibacterial activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) comparing to the CS nanofibrous scaffolds, meanwhile, they possessed good biocompatibility. This kind of nanofibrous scaffolds deposited with nano Cu2O would have broad application prospects in the field of antibacterial biomaterials.
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- Xinglu Zhou
- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China; Key Laboratory of Yarn Materials Forming and Composite Processing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China; Key Laboratory of Yarn Materials Forming and Composite Processing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China; Key Laboratory of Yarn Materials Forming and Composite Processing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China.
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Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Biomedical Application: Nanotoxicology. J Toxicol 2021; 2021:9954443. [PMID: 34422042 PMCID: PMC8376461 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9954443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles are of great importance in development and research because of their application in industries and biomedicine. The development of nanoparticles requires proper knowledge of their fabrication, interaction, release, distribution, target, compatibility, and functions. This review presents a comprehensive update on nanoparticles' toxic effects, the factors underlying their toxicity, and the mechanisms by which toxicity is induced. Recent studies have found that nanoparticles may cause serious health effects when exposed to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact without caution. The extent to which toxicity is induced depends on some properties, including the nature and size of the nanoparticle, the surface area, shape, aspect ratio, surface coating, crystallinity, dissolution, and agglomeration. In all, the general mechanisms by which it causes toxicity lie on its capability to initiate the formation of reactive species, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and neurotoxicity, among others.
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Eskin A, Bozdoğan H. Effects of the copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) on Galleria mellonella hemocytes. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:1870-1880. [PMID: 33657947 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1892948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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In this study, 38 nm-sized and flake-like-shaped CuO NPs (10, 50, 100, 150 μg/10 µl/larva) were force-fed to fourth instar (100 ± 20 mg) Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae under the laboratory conditions. The effects of CuO NPs on total hemocyte counts (THCs) and the frequency of viable, mitotic, apoptotic, necrotic, and micronucleated hemocyte indices were detected with the double-staining protocol by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stains. The total hemocyte counts (THCs) did not change significantly in G. mellonella larvae at all concentrations for 24 h and 72 h post-force-feeding treatment. The ratio of viable hemocytes decreased at 50, 100, 150 μg/10 µl concentrations in 24 h and 72 h when compared with untreated larvae. The increases in the percentage of mitotic and micronucleated hemocytes were statistically significant at 150 μg/10 µl in 24 h. The results showed that high concentrations (>10 μg/10 µl) of CuO NPs increased the percentage of apoptotic hemocytes in 24 h. 100 and 150 μg/10 µl of CuO NPs caused a significant increase in the percentage of necrotic hemocytes in 24 h. The decrease in the percentage of mitotic hemocytes at 10, 100 and 150 μg/10 µl in 72 h was statistically significant. Apoptotic hemocytes increased and were found to be higher at 100 and 150 μg/10 µl of CuO NPs in 72 h in comparison with the untreated larvae. Finally, we observed an increase in the percentage of necrotic hemocytes at 150 μg/10 µl in 72 h.
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- A Eskin
- Department of Crop Animal Production, Avanos Vocational School, University of Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli, Nevşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, University of Kırşehir Ahi Evran, Kırşehir, Turkey
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Application of Selected Nanomaterials and Ozone in Modern Clinical Dentistry. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020259. [PMID: 33498453 PMCID: PMC7909445 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This review is an attempt to summarize current research on ozone, titanium dioxide (TiO2), silver (Ag), copper oxide CuO and platinum (Pt) nanoparticles (NPs). These agents can be used in various fields of dentistry such as conservative dentistry, endodontic, prosthetic or dental surgery. Nanotechnology and ozone can facilitate the dentist’s work by providing antimicrobial properties to dental materials or ensuring a decontaminated work area. However, the high potential of these agents for use in medicine should be confirmed in further research due to possible side effects, especially in long duration of observation so that the best way to apply them can be obtained.
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Nehra M, Dilbaghi N, Marrazza G, Kaushik A, Sonne C, Kim KH, Kumar S. Emerging nanobiotechnology in agriculture for the management of pesticide residues. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 401:123369. [PMID: 32763682 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Utilization of pesticides is often necessary for meeting commercial requirements for crop quality and yield. However, incessant global pesticide use poses potential risks to human and ecosystem health. This situation increases the urgency of developing nano-biotechnology-assisted pesticide formulations that have high efficacy and low risk of side effects. The risks associated with both conventional and nanopesticides are summarized in this review. Moreover, the management of residual pesticides is still a global challenge. The contamination of soil and water resources with pesticides has adverse impact over agricultural productivity and food security; ultimately posing threats to living organisms. Pesticide residues in the eco-system may be treated via several biological and physicochemical processes, such as microbe-based degradation and advanced oxidation processes. With these issues in mind, we present a review that explores both existing and emerging techniques for management of pesticide residues and environmental risks. These techniques can offer a sustainable solution to revitalize the tarnished water/soil resources. Further, state-of-the-art research approaches to investigate biotechnological alternatives to conventional pesticides are discussed along with future prospects and mitigation techniques are recommended.
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- Monika Nehra
- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Natural Sciences, Division of Sciences, Arts & Mathematics, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL, 33805-8531, United States
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- Aarhus University, Department of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre (ARC), Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India.
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Asiedu-Gyekye IJ, Borovskaya TG, Poluektova ME, Vychuzhanina АV, Shchemerovа YА, Kamalova SI, Grgoreva VA, Amoateng P, Kukuia KE, Kwapong AA, Allotey Babington L, Amponsah SK, N'guessan BB. Reproductive Toxicity of Theobroma cacao: Increase in Survival Index, Nongenotoxic, and Proimplantation Potential. J Toxicol 2021; 2021:6114672. [PMID: 33519930 PMCID: PMC7817302 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6114672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Unsweetened natural cocoa (UNCP) was evaluated for reproductive toxicity in rats. A preliminary genotoxic potential was evaluated by the DNA comet assay test using C57Bl/6 mice. Both therapeutic dose (TD; 900 mg/kg) and high dose (HD; 9000 mg/kg) of UNCP were used. White Wistar rats were used in two experimental groups. The females received UNCP 15 days before crossing with untreated males. The males received UNCP for 48 days before mating with untreated females. Subacute toxicity was observed during a 14-day oral administration of UNCP. Results show that a high tail DNA% was observed with methyl mesylate administration in all tissues analysed. The lowest tail DNA% value was observed in the liver (1.64 ± 0.26) and kidney (1.63 ± 0.30) during UNCP (TD) administration. UNCP did not induce observable physical congenital malformations on the pubs of treated female and male rats, lacks genotoxic potential, and did not adversely affect pregnancy index, pub weights, and survival index, but UNCP exhibited proimplantation potential (p > 0.05).
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- I. J. Asiedu-Gyekye
- 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- 2Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Tomsk, Russia
- 3National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- 2Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Tomsk, Russia
- 3National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- 2Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Tomsk, Russia
- 3National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- 2Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Tomsk, Russia
- 3National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- 2Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Tomsk, Russia
- 3National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- 2Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Tomsk, Russia
- 3National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- 4Department of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- 4Department of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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Andreani T, Nogueira V, Gavina A, Fernandes S, Rodrigues JL, Pinto VV, Ferreira MJ, Silva AM, Pereira CM, Pereira R. Ecotoxicity to Freshwater Organisms and Cytotoxicity of Nanomaterials: Are We Generating Sufficient Data for Their Risk Assessment? NANOMATERIALS 2020; 11:nano11010066. [PMID: 33396620 PMCID: PMC7824120 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the eco-cytotoxicity of several forms of nanomaterials (NM), such as nano-CuO, nano-TiO2, nano-SiO2 and nano-ZnO, on different aquatic species (Raphidocelis subcapitata, Daphnia magna and Lemna minor) following standard protocols and on human cell lines (Caco-2, SV-80, HepG2 and HaCaT). Predicted no-effect concentrations (PNEC) or hazard concentrations for 5% of the species (HC5) were also estimated based on the compilation of data available in the literature. Most of the NM agglomerated strongly in the selected culture media. For the ecotoxicity assays, nano-CuO and nano-ZnO even in particle agglomeration state were the most toxic NM to the freshwater organisms compared to nano-TiO2 and nano-SiO2. Nano-ZnO was the most toxic NM to R. subcapitata and D. magna, while nano-CuO was found to be very toxic to L. minor. Nano-CuO was very toxic to Caco-2 and HepG2 cells, particularly at the highest tested concentrations, while the other NM showed no toxicity to the different cell lines. The HC5 and PNEC values are still highly protective, due to data limitations. However, the present study provides consistent evidence of the potential risks of both nano-CuO and nano-ZnO against aquatic organisms and also their effects on public health.
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- Tatiana Andreani
- Centro de Investigação em Química da Universidade do Porto, CIQUP & Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal;
- CITAB—Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.F.)
- Correspondence: (T.A.); (R.P.); Tel.: +351-220-402-000 (T.A. & R.P.)
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal;
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- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.F.)
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- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.F.)
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- Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal, Rua de Fundões—Devesa Velha, 3700-121 São João Madeira, Portugal; (J.L.R.); (V.V.P.); (M.J.F.)
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- Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal, Rua de Fundões—Devesa Velha, 3700-121 São João Madeira, Portugal; (J.L.R.); (V.V.P.); (M.J.F.)
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- Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal, Rua de Fundões—Devesa Velha, 3700-121 São João Madeira, Portugal; (J.L.R.); (V.V.P.); (M.J.F.)
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- CITAB—Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Department of Biology and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Química da Universidade do Porto, CIQUP & Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal;
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- GreenUPorto—Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.F.)
- Correspondence: (T.A.); (R.P.); Tel.: +351-220-402-000 (T.A. & R.P.)
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Alharbi RM. Hydroclathrus clathratus as anti-damaging agent against lung injury in male albino rats. BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43088-020-00045-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The present investigation is designed to evaluate the antioxidant and protective efficacy of the brown alga, Hydroclathrus clathratus (C.Agardh) M. Howe, against copper-induced lung injury in male albino rats. The present study was carried out on 24 adult male albino rats, they were randomly divided into four groups (n = 6) (A group, control rats; B group, rats received 100 mg/kg body weight of H. clathratus ethanolic extract; C group, rats augmented with 100 mg/kg body weight of CuSO4; and D group, rats were supplemented with 100 mg/kg of CuSO4 and 100 mg/kg of H. clathratus ethanolic extract). All the experimental treatments were given orally and daily for 28 days.
Results
It was showing that Cu treatment was found to induce lung toxicity, histopathologically, Cu revealed severe degenerative and necrotic lesions in the lung. Also, Cu caused a significant decrease in glutathione-S-transferase (GST) count and glutathione (GSH); meanwhile, malondialdehyde (MDA) content was increased. Consistently, mRNA and protein expression levels of proapoptotic (caspase-3 and Bax) marker showed a significant upregulation, whereas the anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) level was significantly downregulated in lung tissues of CuSO4-intubated groups. Moreover, H. clathratus plus CuSO4-treated group showed improvement in the histopathological changes of lung injury. The bronchi and bronchioles appeared like those of the control, where the alveoli showed thin septa in some parts and thickened septa in other parts.
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Findings revealed that the natural antioxidant activity of H. clathratus could protect the lung tissue from the damage produced by CuSO4.
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Balcucho J, Narváez DM, Castro-Mayorga JL. Antimicrobial and Biocompatible Polycaprolactone and Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Wound Dressings against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10091692. [PMID: 32872095 PMCID: PMC7560150 DOI: 10.3390/nano10091692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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One of the major health problems linked to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is severe diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), which are associated with hospital-acquired infections, lower limb amputations and emerging resistance to the current antibiotics. As an alternative, this work aims to develop a biodegradable and biocompatible material with antimicrobial capacity to prevent DFU. This was achieved by producing active polymeric films with metallic nanoparticles dispersed through a polycaprolactone (PCL) dressing. First, the antimicrobial activity of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) was tested by the microdilution method, selecting the lowest concentration that has an inhibitory effect on MRSA. Then, active PCL films were prepared and characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties, antimicrobial performance, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and hemocompatibility. Active films had chemical and thermal properties like the ones without the antimicrobial agents, which was confirmed through FTIR, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis. In relation to antimicrobial activity, active PCL films inhibited MRSA growth when treated with CuONPs at a concentration of 0.07% (w/w). After exposure to the active film extracts, human foreskin fibroblast cells (ATCC® SCRC1041™) (HFF-1) exhibited a cell viability average above 80% for all treatments and no DNA damage was found. Finally, PCL films with 0.07% (w/w) CuONPs proved to be hemocompatible, and none of the films evaluated had red blood cell breakage greater than 5%, being within the acceptable limits established by the International Organization for Standardization ISO 10993-4:2002.
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- Jennifer Balcucho
- Nanotechnology and Applied Microbiology Research Group (NANOBIOT), Department of Biological Sciences, University of the Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia;
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- Human Genetics Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, University of the Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia;
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- Nanotechnology and Applied Microbiology Research Group (NANOBIOT), Department of Biological Sciences, University of the Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia;
- Correspondence:
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Raj EN, Lin Y, Chen C, Liu K, Chao J. Selective Autophagy Pathway of Nanoparticles and Nanodrugs: Drug Delivery and Pathophysiological Effects. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202000085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Emmanuel Naveen Raj
- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Bioengineering National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science and Technology National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Bioengineering National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science and Technology National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
- Center For Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio‐devices National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30068 Taiwan
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Alves MM, Mil-Homens D, Pinto S, Santos CF, Montemor MF. Antagonist biocompatibilities of Zn-based materials functionalized with physiological active metal oxides. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 191:110990. [PMID: 32240920 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Zinc coated with nanostructured ZnO flowers has received increasing attention as a versatile biomaterial for medical applications. Whatsoever, the potential of these materials to meet specific medical requirements must be explored. Despite in its infancy, surface functionalization is the key strategy to achieve this goal. The functionalization, successfully achieved with cooper (Cu), iron (Fe) or manganese (Mn) oxides (Ox), was highly dependent on the presence of the flowered structures, with the deep physicochemical characterization of these new surfaces revealing specific metal oxide distributions. The functionalization with these metal oxides resulted in distinct biological and in vitro behaviours. The biological response, assessed by fibroblast viability, hemocompatibility, and chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM), further supported by the in vitro degradation studies, evaluated by immersion and electrochemical techniques, revealed that the deleterious role of CuOx functionalization brought potential for anti-cancer applications; with an antagonist behaviour, the functionalization with MnOx, and in a less extent with FeOx, can be used to favour wound healing in traumatic processes. Despite the possible correlation between biocompatibility and hydroxyapatite precipitation, no correlation could be drawn with the corrosion activity of these surfaces. Overall, the minor addition of relevant physiological as Cu, Fe or Mn oxides resulted in antagonist in vitro responses that can be used as expedite strategies to modulate the behaviour of Zn-based materials, contributing in this way for the design of anti-cancer or wound healing therapies.
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- Marta M Alves
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal.
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- iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal
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- iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Química-Física Molecular e IN, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal; EST Setúbal, CDP2T, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Campus IPS, 2910 Setúbal, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal
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Cytotoxicity of NiO and Ni(OH) 2 Nanoparticles Is Mediated by Oxidative Stress-Induced Cell Death and Suppression of Cell Proliferation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21072355. [PMID: 32231169 PMCID: PMC7178005 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The use of nanomaterial-based products continues to grow with advancing technology. Understanding the potential toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) is important to ensure that products containing them do not impose harmful effects to human or environmental health. In this study, we evaluated the comparative cytotoxicity between nickel oxide (NiO) and nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) in human bronchoalveolar carcinoma (A549) and human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines. Cellular viability studies revealed cell line-specific cytotoxicity in which nickel NPs were toxic to A549 cells but relatively nontoxic to HepG2 cells. Time-, concentration-, and particle-specific cytotoxicity was observed in A549 cells. NP-induced oxidative stress triggered dissipation of mitochondrial membrane potential and induction of caspase-3 enzyme activity. The subsequent apoptotic events led to reduction in cell number. In addition to cell death, suppression of cell proliferation played an essential role in regulating cell number. Collectively, the observed cell viability is a function of cell death and suppression of proliferation. Physical and chemical properties of NPs such as total surface area and metal dissolution are in agreement with the observed differential cytotoxicity. Understanding the properties of NPs is essential in informing the design of safer materials.
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Gene Expression and Epigenetic Changes in Mice Following Inhalation of Copper(II) Oxide Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10030550. [PMID: 32197515 PMCID: PMC7153614 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We investigated the transcriptomic response and epigenetic changes in the lungs of mice exposed to inhalation of copper(II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) (8 × 105 NPs/m3) for periods of 3 days, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months. A whole genome transcriptome and miRNA analysis was performed using next generation sequencing. Global DNA methylation was assessed by ELISA. The inhalation resulted in the deregulation of mRNA transcripts: we detected 170, 590, 534, and 1551 differentially expressed transcripts after 3 days, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months of inhalation, respectively. Biological processes and pathways affected by inhalation, differed between 3 days exposure (collagen formation) and longer treatments (immune response). Periods of two weeks exposure further induced apoptotic processes, 6 weeks of inhalation affected the cell cycle, and 3 months of treatment impacted the processes related to cell adhesion. The expression of miRNA was not affected by 3 days of inhalation. Prolonged exposure periods modified miRNA levels, although the numbers were relatively low (17, 18, and 38 miRNAs, for periods of 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months, respectively). Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways analysis based on miRNA–mRNA interactions, revealed the deregulation of processes implicated in the immune response and carcinogenesis. Global DNA methylation was not significantly affected in any of the exposure periods. In summary, the inhalation of CuO NPs impacted on both mRNA and miRNA expression. A significant transcriptomic response was already observed after 3 days of exposure. The affected biological processes and pathways indicated the negative impacts on the immune system and potential role in carcinogenesis.
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Marković D, Vasiljević J, Ašanin J, Ilic‐Tomic T, Tomšič B, Jokić B, Mitrić M, Simončič B, Mišić D, Radetić M. The influence of coating with aminopropyl triethoxysilane and CuO/Cu
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- Darka Marković
- Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and MetallurgyUniversity of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering LjubljanaUniversity of Ljubljana Ljubljana Slovenia
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- Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and MetallurgyUniversity of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic EngineeringUniversity of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering LjubljanaUniversity of Ljubljana Ljubljana Slovenia
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- Faculty of Applied ArtsUniversity of Arts in Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, “Vinča” Institute of Nuclear Sciences Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering LjubljanaUniversity of Ljubljana Ljubljana Slovenia
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- Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and MetallurgyUniversity of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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Tolliver LM, Holl NJ, Hou FYS, Lee HJ, Cambre MH, Huang YW. Differential Cytotoxicity Induced by Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles is a Function of Cell Killing and Suppression of Cell Proliferation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21051731. [PMID: 32138333 PMCID: PMC7084189 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21051731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The application of nanoparticles (NPs) in industry is on the rise, along with the potential for human exposure. While the toxicity of microscale equivalents has been studied, nanoscale materials exhibit different properties and bodily uptake, which limits the prediction ability of microscale models. Here, we examine the cytotoxicity of seven transition metal oxide NPs in the fourth period of the periodic table of the chemical elements. We hypothesized that NP-mediated cytotoxicity is a function of cell killing and suppression of cell proliferation. To test our hypothesis, transition metal oxide NPs were tested in a human lung cancer cell model (A549). Cells were exposed to a series of concentrations of TiO2, Cr2O3, Mn2O3, Fe2O3, NiO, CuO, or ZnO for either 24 or 48 h. All NPs aside from Cr2O3 and Fe2O3 showed a time- and dose-dependent decrease in viability. All NPs significantly inhibited cellular proliferation. The trend of cytotoxicity was in parallel with that of proliferative inhibition. Toxicity was ranked according to severity of cellular responses, revealing a strong correlation between viability, proliferation, and apoptosis. Cell cycle alteration was observed in the most toxic NPs, which may have contributed to promoting apoptosis and suppressing cell division rate. Collectively, our data support the hypothesis that cell killing and cell proliferative inhibition are essential independent variables in NP-mediated cytotoxicity.
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- Larry M. Tolliver
- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA;
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- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA; (L.M.T.); (N.J.H.); (M.H.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: 1-573-341-6589
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Abudayyak M, Guzel E, Özhan G. Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles Induce Cellular Toxicity in Liver and Intestine Cell Lines. Adv Pharm Bull 2020; 10:213-220. [PMID: 32373489 PMCID: PMC7191231 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2020.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Purpose: The wide application of cupric oxide nanoparticles (copper (II) oxide, CuO-NPs) in various fields has increased exposure to the kind of active nanomaterials, which can cause negative effects on human and environment health. Although CuO-NPs were reported to be harmful to human, there is still a lack information related to their toxic potentials. In the present study, the toxic potentials of CuO-NPs were evaluated in the liver (HepG2 hepatocarcinoma) and intestine (Caco-2 colorectal adenocarcinoma) cells. Methods: After the characterization of particles, cellular uptake and morphological changes were determined. The potential of cytotoxic, genotoxic, oxidative and apoptotic damage was investigated with several in vitro assays. Results: The average size of the nanoparticles was 34.9 nm, about 2%-5% of the exposure dose was detected in the cells and mainly accumulated in different organelles, causing oxidative stress, cell damages, and death. The IC50 values were 10.90 and 10.04 µg/mL by MTT assay, and 12.19 and 12.06 µg/mL by neutral red uptake (NRU) assay, in HepG2 and Caco-2 cells respectively. Apoptosis assumes to the main cell death pathway; the apoptosis percentages were 52.9% in HepG2 and 45.5% in Caco-2 cells. Comet assay result shows that the highest exposure concentration (20 µg/mL) causes tail intensities about 9.6 and 41.8%, in HepG2 and Caco-2 cells, respectively. Conclusion: CuO-NPs were found to cause significant cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and oxidative and apoptotic effects in both cell lines. Indeed, CuO-NPs could be dangerous to human health even if their toxic mechanisms should be elucidated with further studies.
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- Mahmoud Abudayyak
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zhang CH, Wang Y, Sun QQ, Xia LL, Hu JJ, Cheng K, Wang X, Fu XX, Gu H. Copper Nanoparticles Show Obvious in vitro and in vivo Reproductive Toxicity via ERK Mediated Signaling Pathway in Female Mice. Int J Biol Sci 2018; 14:1834-1844. [PMID: 30443187 PMCID: PMC6231217 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.27640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) and other inorganic nanomaterials have caused increasing concern owing to be widely used. Early studies have reported that they can result in injuries to the kidney, liver and spleen of mice; cause embryonic damage; and inhibit the reproductive capacity of red worms. However, few studies have reported the toxicity of Cu-NPs on the reproductive systems of mammals. In the present work, we explored the cytotoxicity of Cu-NPs in human extravillous trophoblast cells and in the reproductive organs of mice. Cu-NPs induced ovarian and placental pathophysiology and dysfunction in mice. These nanoparticles also induced apoptosis and suppressed the proliferation of human extravillous trophoblast cells and caused cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase in a time-and dose-dependent manner. Cu-NPs can significantly damage the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), which suggests that Cu-NPs can activate the mitochondria-mediated apoptosis signaling pathway. We also observed that Cu-NPs significantly inhibit the expression of BRAF, ERK, and MITF expression, all of which are important genes in the ERK signaling pathway. Our research demonstrated that Cu-NPs exert obvious reproductive toxicity in mice by disrupting the balance of sex hormones and exert cytotoxicity on human extravillous trophoblast cells, and ERK signaling and the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway made great contribution to the toxicity of Cu-NPs on female mice.
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- Cai-Hong Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China.,Department of Gynaecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200040, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Research Center, Changhai Hospital of Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Changhai Hospital of Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Medical Information, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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Li Y, Ju D. The Role of Autophagy in Nanoparticles-Induced Toxicity and Its Related Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1048:71-84. [PMID: 29453533 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72041-8_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the past decades, nanoparticles have been widely used in industry and pharmaceutical fields for drug delivery, anti-pathogen, and diagnostic imaging purposes because of their unique physicochemical characteristics such as special ultrastructure, dispersity, and effective cellular uptake properties. But the nanotoxicity has been raised over the extensive applications of nanoparticles. Researchers have elucidated series of mechanisms in nanoparticles-induced toxicity, including apoptosis, necrosis, oxidative stress, and autophagy. Among upon mechanisms, autophagy was recently recognized as an important cell death style in various nanoparticles-induced toxicity, but the role of autophagy and its related cellular and molecular mechanisms during nanoparticles-triggered toxicity were still confusing. In the chapter, we briefly introduced the general process of autophagy, summarized the different roles of autophagy in various nanoparticle-treated different in vitro/in vivo models, and deeply analyzed the physicochemical and biochemical (cellular and molecular) mechanisms of autophagy during nanoparticles-induced toxicity through listing and summarizing representative examples. Physicochemical mechanisms mainly include dispersity, size, charge, and surface chemistry; cellular mechanisms primarily focus on lysosome impairment, mitochondria dysfunction, mitophagy, endoplasmic reticulum stress and endoplasmic reticulum autophagy; while molecular mechanisms were mainly including autophagy related signaling pathways, hypoxia-inducible factor, and oxidative stress. This chapter highlighted the important role of autophagy as a critical mechanism in nanoparticles-induced toxicity, and the physicochemical and biochemical mechanisms of autophagy triggered by nanoparticles might be useful for establishing a guideline for the evaluation of nanotoxicology, designing and developing new biosafety nanoparticles in the future.
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- Yubin Li
- Department of Microbiological and Biochemical Pharmacy & The Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. .,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Microbiological and Biochemical Pharmacy & The Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Ida H, Seiryu M, Takeshita N, Iwasaki M, Yokoyama Y, Tsutsumi Y, Ikeda E, Sasaki S, Miyashita S, Sasaki S, Fukunaga T, Deguchi T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Biosafety, stability, and osteogenic activity of novel implants made of Zr 70Ni 16Cu 6Al 8 bulk metallic glass for biomedical application. Acta Biomater 2018; 74:505-517. [PMID: 29772348 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Superior mechanical and chemical properties of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 bulk metallic glass (BMG) demonstrate its promise as a novel biomaterial for fabrication of implants. The aim of the present study was to validate mechanical, chemical, and biological properties of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG through comparison with titanium (Ti). Our data indicated higher tensile strength, lower Young's modulus, and reduced metal ion release of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG compared with Ti. Biosafety of bone marrow mesenchymal cells on Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG was comparable to that of Ti. Next, screw-type implant prototypes made of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG were fabricated and inserted into rat long bones. Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG implants indicated a higher removal-torque value and lower Periotest value compared with Ti implants. In addition, higher amounts of new bone formation and osseointegration were observed around Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG implants compared with Ti implants. Moreover, gene expression analysis displayed higher expression of osteoblast- and osteoclast-associated genes in the Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG group compared with the Ti group. Importantly, loading to implants upregulated bone formation, as well as osteoblast- and osteoclast-associated gene expression in the peri-implant area. No significant difference in concentrations of Ni, Al, Cu, and Zr in various organs was shown between in the Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG and Ti groups. Collectively, these findings suggest that Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG is suitable for fabricating novel implants with superior mechanical properties, biocompatibility, stability, and biosafety compared with Ti. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Titanium is widely used to fabricate orthopedic and dental implants. However, Titanium has disadvantages for biomedical applications in regard to strength, elasticity, and biosafety. Recently, we developed a novel hypoeutectic Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG, which has superior mechanical and chemical properties. However, the validity of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG for biomedical application has not been cleared. The aim of the present study was to validate the mechanical, chemical, and biological properties of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG for biomedical applications through comparison with Titanium. The present study clarifies that Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG has good mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and osteogenic activity, which are necessary features for biomedical applications. The present study provides for the first time the superiority of Zr70Ni16Cu6Al8 BMG implants to Titanium implants for biomedical applications.
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Huang YW, Cambre M, Lee HJ. The Toxicity of Nanoparticles Depends on Multiple Molecular and Physicochemical Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18122702. [PMID: 29236059 PMCID: PMC5751303 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18122702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is an emerging discipline that studies matters at the nanoscale level. Eventually, the goal is to manipulate matters at the atomic level to serve mankind. One growing area in nanotechnology is biomedical applications, which involve disease management and the discovery of basic biological principles. In this review, we discuss characteristics of nanomaterials, with an emphasis on transition metal oxide nanoparticles that influence cytotoxicity. Identification of those properties may lead to the design of more efficient and safer nanosized products for various industrial purposes and provide guidance for assessment of human and environmental health risk. We then investigate biochemical and molecular mechanisms of cytotoxicity that include oxidative stress-induced cellular events and alteration of the pathways pertaining to intracellular calcium homeostasis. All the stresses lead to cell injuries and death. Furthermore, as exposure to nanoparticles results in deregulation of the cell cycle (i.e., interfering with cell proliferation), the change in cell number is a function of cell killing and the suppression of cell proliferation. Collectively, the review article provides insights into the complexity of nanotoxicology.
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- Yue-Wern Huang
- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, 143 Schrenk Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, 143 Schrenk Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
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- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan.
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Simon V, Avet C, Grange-Messent V, Wargnier R, Denoyelle C, Pierre A, Dairou J, Dupret JM, Cohen-Tannoudji J. Carbon Black Nanoparticles Inhibit Aromatase Expression and Estradiol Secretion in Human Granulosa Cells Through the ERK1/2 Pathway. Endocrinology 2017; 158:3200-3211. [PMID: 28977593 DOI: 10.1210/en.2017-00374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Secretion of 17-β-estradiol (E2) by human granulosa cells can be disrupted by various environmental toxicants. In the current study, we investigated whether carbon black nanoparticles (CB NPs) affect the steroidogenic activity of cultured human granulosa cells. The human granulosa cell line KGN and granulosa cells from patients undergoing in vitro fertilization were treated with increasing concentrations of CB NPs (1 to 100 µg/mL) together or not with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). We observed that CB NPs are internalized in KGN cells without affecting cell viability. CB NPs could be localized in the cytoplasm, within mitochondria and in association with the outer face of the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. In both cell types, CB NPs reduced in a dose-dependent manner the activity of aromatase enzyme, as reflected by a decrease in E2 secretion. A significant decrease was observed in response to CB NPs concentrations from 25 and 50 µg/mL in KGN cell line and primary cultures, respectively. Furthermore, CB NPs decreased aromatase protein levels in both cells and reduced aromatase transcript levels in KGN cells. CB NPs rapidly activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 and 2 in KGN cells and pharmacological inhibition of this signaling pathway using PD 98059 significantly attenuated the inhibitory effects of CB NPs on CYP19A1 gene expression and aromatase activity. CB NPs also inhibited the stimulatory effect of FSH on aromatase expression and activity. Altogether, our study on cultured ovarian granulosa cells reveals that CB NPs decrease estrogens production and highlights possible detrimental effect of these common NPs on female reproductive health.
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- Violaine Simon
- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 8251, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1133, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, Physiologie de l'axe gonadotrope, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 8251, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1133, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, Physiologie de l'axe gonadotrope, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Universités, Université Pierre et Marie Curie UM CR18, CNRS UMR 8246, INSERM U1130, Neuroscience Paris Seine, Neuroplasticité des Comportements de Reproduction, Paris 75005, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 8251, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1133, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, Physiologie de l'axe gonadotrope, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 8251, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1133, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, Physiologie de l'axe gonadotrope, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 8251, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1133, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, Physiologie de l'axe gonadotrope, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, CNRS, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative UMR 8251, Réponses Moléculaires et Cellulaires aux Xénobiotiques, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, CNRS, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative UMR 8251, Réponses Moléculaires et Cellulaires aux Xénobiotiques, Paris 75013, France
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- Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris-Diderot, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) 8251, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1133, Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, Physiologie de l'axe gonadotrope, Paris 75013, France
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Chibber S, Shanker R. Can CuO nanoparticles lead to epigenetic regulation of antioxidant enzyme system? J Appl Toxicol 2016; 37:84-91. [PMID: 27687502 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Copper has been used from ancient time in various applications. Scientists have exploited its means of exposure and consequences to living organisms. The peculiar property of nanomaterials that is a high surface to volume ratio has increased the range of application in products. Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are widely used in industrial applications such as semiconductor devices, gas sensor, batteries, solar energy converter, microelectronics, heat transfer fluids and consumer products. In contrast, acute toxicity of CuO NPs has also been reported. Subsequently, human and environmental health may be at a high risk. Their frequent use can also contaminate ecosystems. Therefore, the toxicity of CuO NPs needs to be thoroughly understood. In this review, we have tried to discuss the recent facts and mechanism that have been explored for CuO NPs-induced toxicity at a cellular, in vivo and ecotoxicological level. Accordingly, the main cause for induction of toxicity by CuO NPs is the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) followed by the mitochondrial destruction that leads to apoptosis via the intrinsic pathway or under the condition such as hypoxia cell on exposure to CuO NPs may commit to necrosis. Moreover, CuO NPs also result in activation of MAPK pathways, ERKs and JNK/SAPK thus play an important role in the activation of AP-1. Furthermore, CuO NPs also leads to up-regulation of p53 and caspase three genes. Therefore, careful measures are required to explore omic technology to understand the molecular mechanism of the deleterious effects caused by CuO NPs. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Sandesh Chibber
- School of Arts and Science, Division of Biology and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 380009, India
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- School of Arts and Science, Division of Biology and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 380009, India
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Protein oxidation and degradation caused by particulate matter. Sci Rep 2016; 6:33727. [PMID: 27644844 PMCID: PMC5028717 DOI: 10.1038/srep33727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Particulate matter (PM) modulates the expression of autophagy; however, the role of selective autophagy by PM remains unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the underlying mechanisms in protein oxidation and degradation caused by PM. Human epithelial A549 cells were exposed to diesel exhaust particles (DEPs), urban dust (UD), and carbon black (CB; control particles). Cell survival and proliferation were significantly reduced by DEPs and UD in A549 cells. First, benzo(a)pyrene diolepoxide (BPDE) protein adduct was caused by DEPs at 150 μg/ml. Methionine oxidation (MetO) of human albumin proteins was induced by DEPs, UD, and CB; however, the protein repair mechanism that converts MetO back to methionine by methionine sulfoxide reductases A (MSRA) and B3 (MSRB3) was activated by DEPs and inhibited by UD, suggesting that oxidized protein was accumulating in cells. As to the degradation of oxidized proteins, proteasome and autophagy activation was induced by CB with ubiquitin accumulation, whereas proteasome and autophagy activation was induced by DEPs without ubiquitin accumulation. The results suggest that CB-induced protein degradation may be via an ubiquitin-dependent autophagy pathway, whereas DEP-induced protein degradation may be via an ubiquitin-independent autophagy pathway. A distinct proteotoxic effect may depend on the physicochemistry of PM.
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Toxicity of tannic acid-modified silver nanoparticles in keratinocytes: potential for immunomodulatory applications. Toxicol In Vitro 2016; 35:43-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Revised: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ROYCHOUDHURY S, NATH S, MASSANYI P, STAWARZ R, KACANIOVA M, KOLESAROVA A. Copper-Induced Changes in Reproductive Functions: In Vivo and In Vitro Effects. Physiol Res 2016; 65:11-22. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.933063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The goal of this study is to summarize the current knowledge on the effects of one of the essential metals, copper (Cu) on the reproductive system. The development of past four decades addressing effects of Cu on reproductive organs is reviewed. The most relevant data obtained from in vivo and in vitro experiments performed on humans and other mammals, including effects of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) on the reproductive functions are presented. Short term Cu administration has been found to exert deleterious effect on intracellular organelles of rat ovarian cells in vivo. In vitro administration in porcine ovarian granulosa cells releases insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I), steroid hormone progesterone (P4), and induces expression of peptides related to proliferation and apoptosis. Adverse effect of Cu on male reproductive functions has been indicated by the decrease in spermatozoa parameters such as concentration, viability and motility. Copper nanoparticles are capable of generating oxidative stress in vitro thereby leading to reproductive toxicity. Toxic effect of CuNPs has been evident more in male mice than in females. Even though further investigations are necessary to arrive at a definitive conclusion, Cu notably influences the reproductive functions by interfering with both male and female reproductive systems and also hampers embryo development in dose-dependent manner.
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- S. ROYCHOUDHURY
- Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, India
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Yu L, Jin G, Ouyang L, Wang D, Qiao Y, Liu X. Antibacterial activity, osteogenic and angiogenic behaviors of copper-bearing titanium synthesized by PIII&D. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:1296-1309. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb02300a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Two types of Cu-bearing specimens with or without nanoparticles on Ti surface synthesized by PIII&D showed disparate biological responses.
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- Le Yu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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Ruiz P, Katsumiti A, Nieto JA, Bori J, Jimeno-Romero A, Reip P, Arostegui I, Orbea A, Cajaraville MP. Short-term effects on antioxidant enzymes and long-term genotoxic and carcinogenic potential of CuO nanoparticles compared to bulk CuO and ionic copper in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2015; 111:107-20. [PMID: 26297043 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2015.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2015] [Revised: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The aim of this work was to study short-term effects on antioxidant enzyme activities and long-term genotoxic and carcinogenic potential of CuO nanoparticles (NPs) in comparison to bulk CuO and ionic copper in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis after 21 days exposure to 10 μg Cu L(-1). Then, mussels were kept for up to 122 days in clean water. Cu accumulation depended on the form of the metal and on the exposure time. CuO NPs were localized in lysosomes of digestive cells, as confirmed by TEM and X ray microanalysis. CuO NPs, bulk CuO and ionic copper produced different effects on antioxidant enzyme activities in digestive glands, overall increasing antioxidant activities. CuO NPs significantly induced catalase and superoxide dismutase activities. Fewer effects were observed in gills. Micronuclei frequency increased significantly in mussels exposed to CuO NPs and one organism treated with CuO NPs showed disseminated neoplasia. However, transcription levels of cancer-related genes did not vary significantly. Thus, short-term exposure to CuO NPs provoked oxidative stress and genotoxicity, but further studies are needed to determine whether these early events can lead to cancer development in mussels.
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- Pamela Ruiz
- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- Intrinsiq Materials Ltd, Cody Technology Park, Hampshire, UK
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- Department of Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PIE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain.
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Liu G, Li Q, Ni W, Zhang N, Zheng X, Wang Y, Shao D, Tai G. Cytotoxicity of various types of gold-mesoporous silica nanoparticles in human breast cancer cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2015; 10:6075-87. [PMID: 26491285 PMCID: PMC4598223 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s90887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Recently, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have shown promising biological applications due to their unique electronic and optical properties. However, the potential toxicity of AuNPs remains a major hurdle that impedes their use in clinical settings. Mesoporous silica is very suitable for the use as a coating material for AuNPs and might not only reduce the cytotoxicity of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide-coated AuNPs but might also facilitate the loading and delivery of drugs. Herein, three types of rod-like gold-mesoporous silica nanoparticles (termed bare AuNPs, core-shell Au@mSiO2NPs, and Janus Au@mSiO2NPs) were specially designed, and the effects of these AuNPs on cellular uptake, toxic behavior, and mechanism were then systematically studied. Our results indicate that bare AuNPs exerted higher toxicity than the Au@mSiO2NPs and that Janus Au@mSiO2NPs exhibited the lowest toxicity in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, consistent with the endocytosis capacity of the nanoparticles, which followed the order, bare AuNPs > core-shell Au@mSiO2NPs > Janus Au@mSiO2NPs. More importantly, the AuNPs-induced apoptosis of MCF-7 cells exhibited features that were characteristic of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, activation of c-Jun-N-terminal kinase (JNK) phosphorylation, an enhanced Bax-to-Bcl-2 ratio, and loss of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Simultaneously, cytochrome c was released from mitochondria, and the caspase-3/9 cascade was activated. Moreover, both ROS scavenger (N-acetylcysteine) and JNK inhibitor (SP600125) partly blocked the induction of apoptosis in all AuNPs-treated cells. Taken together, these findings suggest that all AuNPs induce apoptosis through the ROS-/JNK-mediated mitochondrial pathway. Thus, Janus Au@mSiO2NPs exhibit the potential for applications in biomedicine, thus aiding the clinical translation of AuNPs.
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- Guomu Liu
- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
- Shenzhen Beike Cell Engineering Research Institute, Yuanxing Science and Technology Building, Nanshan, Shenzhe, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanomedicine Engineering Laboratory of Jilin Province, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanomedicine Engineering Laboratory of Jilin Province, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang W, Yan L, Li M, Zhao R, Yang X, Ji T, Gu Z, Yin JJ, Gao X, Nie G. Deciphering the underlying mechanisms of oxidation-state dependent cytotoxicity of graphene oxide on mammalian cells. Toxicol Lett 2015; 237:61-71. [PMID: 26047786 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2015.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2015] [Revised: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The promising broad applications of graphene oxide (GO) derivatives in biomedicine have raised concerns about their safety on biological organisms. However, correlations between the physicochemical properties, especially oxidation degree of GOs and their toxicity, and the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Herein, we evaluated the cytotoxicity of three GO samples with various oxidation degrees on mouse embryo fibroblasts (MEFs). Three samples can be internalized by MEFs observed via transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and were well tolerant by MEFs at lower doses (below 25μg/ml) but significantly toxic at 50 and 100μg/ml via Cytell Imaging System. More importantly, as the oxidation degree decreased, GO derivatives led to a higher degree of cytotoxicity and apoptosis. Meanwhile, three GOs stimulated dramatic enhancement in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in MEFs, where the less oxidized GO produced a higher level of ROS, suggesting the major role of oxidative stress in the oxidation-degree dependent toxicity of GOs. Results from electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry showed a strong association of the lower oxidation degree of GOs with their stronger indirect oxidative damage through facilitating H2O2 decomposition into OH and higher direct oxidative abilities on cells. The theoretical simulation revealed the key contributions of carboxyl groups and aromatic domain size of nanosheets to varying the energy barrier of H2O2 decomposition reaction. These systematic explorations in the chemical mechanisms unravel the key physicochemical properties that would lead to the diverse toxic profiles of the GO nanosheets with different oxygenation levels, and offer us new clues in the molecular design of carbon nanomaterials for their safe applications in biomedicine.
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- Wendi Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Division of Analytical Chemistry, Office of Regulatory Science, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD 20740, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Division of Analytical Chemistry, Office of Regulatory Science, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD 20740, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
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Feng PH, Huang YL, Chuang KJ, Chen KY, Lee KY, Ho SC, Bien MY, Yang YL, Chuang HC. Dysfunction of methionine sulfoxide reductases to repair damaged proteins by nickel nanoparticles. Chem Biol Interact 2015; 236:82-9. [PMID: 25979628 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2015.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Protein oxidation is considered to be one of the main causes of cell death, and methionine is one of the primary targets of reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, the mechanisms by which nickel nanoparticles (NiNPs) cause oxidative damage to proteins remain unclear. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of NiNPs on the methionine sulfoxide reductases (MSR) protein repairing system. METHODS Two physically similar nickel-based nanoparticles, NiNPs and carbon-coated NiNP (C-NiNPs; control particles), were exposed to human epithelial A549 cells. Cell viability, benzo(a)pyrene diolepoxide (BPDE) protein adducts, methionine oxidation, MSRA and B3, microtubule-associated protein 1A/1B-light chain 3 (LC3) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation were investigated. RESULTS Exposure to NiNPs led to a dose-dependent reduction in cell viability and increased BPDE protein adduct production and methionine oxidation. The methionine repairing enzymatic MSRA and MSRB3 production were suppressed in response to NiNP exposure, suggesting the oxidation of methionine to MetO by NiNP was not reversed back to methionine. Additionally, LC3, an autophagy marker, was down-regulated by NiNPs. Both NiNP and C-NiNP caused ERK phosphorylation. LC3 was positively correlated with MSRA (r = 0.929, p < 0.05) and MSRB3 (r = 0.893, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS MSR was made aberrant by NiNP, which could lead to the dysfunction of autophagy and ERK phosphorylation. The toxicological consequences may be dependent on the chemical characteristics of the nanoparticles.
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- Po-Hao Feng
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Public Health, College of Public Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Public Health, College of Public Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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