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Ma M, Zhao M, Ji R, Guo Y, Li D, Zeng S. Adjusting the Dose of Ag-Ion Implantation on TiN-Ag-Modified SLA-Ti Creates Different Micronanostructures: Implications on Bacteriostasis, Biocompatibility, and Osteogenesis in Dental Implants. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:39269-39278. [PMID: 37901550 PMCID: PMC10601048 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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The prevention of aseptic loosening and peri-implantitis is crucial for the success of dental implant surgery. In this study, different doses of Ag-implanted TiN/Ag nanomultilayers were prepared on the sandblasting with large grit and acid etching (SLA)-Ti surface using a multiarc ion-plating system and an ion-implantation system, respectively. The physical and chemical properties of the samples were assessed using various techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, and water contact angle measurements. In addition, the applicability and biosafety of the SLA/1 × 1017-Ag and SLA/1 × 1018-Ag surfaces were determined via biocompatibility testing in vivo and in vitro. The results demonstrated that the physical and chemical properties of SLA/1 × 1017-Ag and SLA/1 × 1018-Ag surfaces were different to some extent. However, compared with SLA-Ti, silver-loaded TiN/Ag-modified SLA-Ti surfaces (SLA/1 × 1018-Ag) with enhanced bacteriostatis, osteogenesis, and biocompatibility have great potential for dental applications.
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- Ming Ma
- Department
of Pediatric dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong
Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction,
Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative
Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510182, China
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- School
of Electronic Engineering, Chaohu University, Anhui 238024, China
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- Department
of Pediatric dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong
Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction,
Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative
Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510182, China
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- Department
of Pediatric dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong
Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction,
Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative
Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510182, China
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- College
of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin
Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Department
of Pediatric dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong
Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction,
Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative
Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510182, China
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Tripathi N, Goshisht MK. Recent Advances and Mechanistic Insights into Antibacterial Activity, Antibiofilm Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:1391-1463. [PMID: 35358388 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The substantial increase in multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogenic bacteria is a major threat to global health. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported possibilities of greater deaths due to bacterial infections than cancer. Nanomaterials, especially small-sized (size ≤10 nm) silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), can be employed to combat these deadly bacterial diseases. However, high reactivity, instability, susceptibility to fast oxidation, and cytotoxicity remain crucial shortcomings for their uptake and clinical application. In this review, we discuss various AgNPs-based approaches to eradicate bacterial infections and provide comprehensive mechanistic insights and recent advances in antibacterial activity, antibiofilm activity, and cytotoxicity (both in vitro and in vivo) of AgNPs. The mechanistic of antimicrobial activity involves four steps: (i) adhesion of AgNPs to cell wall/membrane and its disruption; (ii) intracellular penetration and damage; (iii) oxidative stress; and (iv) modulation of signal transduction pathways. Numerous factors affecting the bactericidal activity of AgNPs such as shape, size, crystallinity, pH, and surface coating/charge have also been described in detail. The review also sheds light on antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and the role of AgNPs versus Ag+ ions release in bactericidal activities. In addition, different methods of synthesis of AgNPs have been discussed in brief.
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- Neetu Tripathi
- Department of Chemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Naveen College Tokapal, Bastar, Chhattisgarh 494442, India
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Pangli H, Vatanpour S, Hortamani S, Jalili R, Ghahary A. Incorporation of Silver Nanoparticles in Hydrogel Matrices for Controlling Wound Infection. J Burn Care Res 2021; 42:785-793. [PMID: 33313805 PMCID: PMC8335948 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/iraa205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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For centuries, silver has been recognized for its antibacterial properties. With the development of nanotechnology, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have garnered significant attention for their diverse uses in antimicrobial gel formulations, dressings for wound healing, orthopedic applications, medical catheters and instruments, implants, and contact lens coatings. A major focus has been determining AgNPs' physical, chemical, and biological characteristics and their potential to be incorporated in biocomposite materials, particularly hydrogel scaffolds, for burn and wound healing. Though AgNPs have been rigorously explored and extensively utilized in medical and nonmedical applications, important research is still needed to elucidate their antibacterial activity when incorporated in wound-healing scaffolds. In this review, we provide an up-to-date, 10-yr (2010-2019), comprehensive literature review on advancements in the understanding of AgNP characteristics, including the particles' preparation and mechanisms of activity, and we explore various hydrogel scaffolds for delivering AgNPs.
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- Harpreet Pangli
- BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn and Wound Healing Research Group, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn and Wound Healing Research Group, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn and Wound Healing Research Group, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn and Wound Healing Research Group, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn and Wound Healing Research Group, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Jeon SB, Samal M, Govindaraju S, Ragini Das R, Yun K. Cytotoxicity and Bioimaging Study for NHDF and HeLa Cell Lines by Using Graphene Quantum Pins. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E2550. [PMID: 33353017 PMCID: PMC7766917 DOI: 10.3390/nano10122550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Herein, we report the synthesis of an interesting graphene quantum material called "graphene quantum pins (GQPs)". Morphological analysis revealed the interesting pin shape (width: ~10 nm, length: 50-100 nm) and spectral analysis elucidated the surface functional groups, structural features, energy levels, and photoluminescence properties (blue emission under 365 nm). The difference between the GQPs and graphene quantum dos (GQDs) isolated from the same reaction mixture as regards to their morphological, structural, and photoluminescence properties are also discussed along with the suggestion of a growth mechanism. Cytotoxicity and cellular responses including changes in biophysical and biomechanical properties were evaluated for possible biomedical applications of GQPs. The studies demonstrated the biocompatibility of GQPs even at a high concentration of 512 μg/mL. Our results suggest GQPs can be used as a potential bio-imaging agent with desired photoluminescence property and low cytotoxicity.
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- Seong-Beom Jeon
- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea or (S.-B.J.); (S.G.); (R.R.D.)
- School of Environmental and Science Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA;
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea or (S.-B.J.); (S.G.); (R.R.D.)
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea or (S.-B.J.); (S.G.); (R.R.D.)
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea or (S.-B.J.); (S.G.); (R.R.D.)
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Hu CC, Chang CH, Chang Y, Hsieh JH, Ueng SWN. Beneficial Effect of TaON-Ag Nanocomposite Titanium on Antibacterial Capacity in Orthopedic Application. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:7889-7900. [PMID: 33116507 PMCID: PMC7568682 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s264303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose In this study, a novel oxygenated nanocomposite thin film, TaON-Ag, was investigated in vitro and in vivo to evaluate its biocompatibility and antibacterial ability. Material and Methods The antibacterial ability of TaON-Ag nanocomposite-coated titanium (Ti) was evaluated using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion susceptibility test. The effects of TaON-Ag nanocomposite-coated metal on osteogenesis were further evaluated in an in vitro osteogenic culture model with rat marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs). Furthermore, titanium rods coated with TaON-Ag were implanted into a rat femur fracture model either with or without osteomyelitis to investigate the effects of TaON-Ag in osteogenesis. Results The TaON-Ag-coated Ti exhibited an effective antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, and the Gram-negative strains Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Using an osteogenic culture with rMSCs and a rat femoral fracture model, the TaON-Ag-coated Ti did not interfere with the ossification of rMSCs in vitro or during fracture healing in vivo. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) revealed that coating with TaON-Ag could inhibit pathogen adhesion and biofilm formation in both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Conclusion Using the proposed novel oxygenation process, TaON-Ag nanocomposite-coated Ti yielded robust biocompatibility and antibacterial ability against common microorganisms in orthopedic infections, thereby demonstrating potential for use in clinical applications.
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- Chih-Chien Hu
- Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taishan, Taipei 24301, Taiwan.,Center for Thin Film Technologies and Applications, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taishan, Taipei 24301, Taiwan
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- Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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Duval RE, Gouyau J, Lamouroux E. Limitations of Recent Studies Dealing with the Antibacterial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles: Fact and Opinion. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1775. [PMID: 31847133 PMCID: PMC6956306 DOI: 10.3390/nano9121775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Due to the constant increase in the number of infectious diseases and the concomitant lack of treatment available, metallic nanoparticles (e.g., silver nanoparticles) have been of particular interest in the last decades. Indeed, several studies suggest that silver nanoparticles have valuable antimicrobial activities, especially against bacteria, which may lead us to think that these nanoparticles may one day be an attractive therapeutic option for the treatment of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, when we look a little closer to these studies, we can see a very great heterogeneity (e.g., in the study design, in the synthetic process of nanoparticles, in the methods that explore the antibacterial properties of nanoparticles and in the bacteria chosen) making cross-interpretation between these studies impossible, and significantly limiting the interest of silver nanoparticles as promising antibacterial agents. We have selected forty-nine international publications published since 2015, and propose to discuss, not the results obtained, but precisely the different methodologies developed in these publications. Through this discussion, we highlighted the aspects to improve, or at least to homogenize, in order to definitively establish the interest of silver nanoparticles as valuable antibacterial agents.
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- Raphaël E. Duval
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, L2CM, F-54000 Nancy, France;
- ABC Platform, Faculté de Pharmacie, F-54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, L2CM, F-54000 Nancy, France;
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Oliveira VR, Uriarte JJ, Falcones B, Jorba I, Zin WA, Farré R, Navajas D, Almendros I. Biomechanical Response of Lung Epithelial Cells to Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1047. [PMID: 31474879 PMCID: PMC6707084 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Increasing evidence shows that lungs can be damaged by inhalation of nanoparticles (NPs) at environmental and occupational settings. Recent findings have associated the exposure to iron oxide (Fe2O3) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) – NPs widely used in biomedical and clinical research – with pulmonary oxidative stress and inflammation. Although changes on cellular mechanics could contribute to pulmonary inflammation, there is no information regarding the effects of Fe2O3 and TiO2 on alveolar epithelial cell biomechanics. The aim was to investigate the NPs-induced biomechanical effects in terms of cell stiffness and traction forces exerted by human alveolar epithelial cells. Cell Young’s modulus (E) measured by atomic force microscopy in alveolar epithelial cells significantly decreased after exposure to Fe2O3 and TiO2 (∼28 and ∼25%, respectively) compared to control conditions. Moreover, both NPs induced a similar reduction in the traction forces exerted by the alveolar epithelial cells in comparison to the control conditions. Accordingly, immunofluorescence images revealed a reduction of actomyosin stress fibers in response to the exposure to NPs. However, no inflammatory response was detected. In conclusion, an acute exposure of epithelial pulmonary cells to Fe2O3 and TiO2 NPs, which was mild since it was non-cytotoxic and did not induce inflammation, modified cell biomechanical properties which could be translated into damage of the epithelial barrier integrity, suggesting that mild environmental inhalation of Fe2O3 and TiO2 NPs could not be innocuous.
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- Vinícius Rosa Oliveira
- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Laboratório de Fisiologia da Respiração, Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia da Respiração, Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Unitat de Biofísica i Bioenginyeria, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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Liao C, Li Y, Tjong SC. Bactericidal and Cytotoxic Properties of Silver Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E449. [PMID: 30669621 PMCID: PMC6359645 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20020449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 413] [Impact Index Per Article: 82.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be synthesized from a variety of techniques including physical, chemical and biological routes. They have been widely used as nanomaterials for manufacturing cosmetic and healthcare products, antimicrobial textiles, wound dressings, antitumor drug carriers, etc. due to their excellent antimicrobial properties. Accordingly, AgNPs have gained access into our daily life, and the inevitable human exposure to these nanoparticles has raised concerns about their potential hazards to the environment, health, and safety in recent years. From in vitro cell cultivation tests, AgNPs have been reported to be toxic to several human cell lines including human bronchial epithelial cells, human umbilical vein endothelial cells, red blood cells, human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, immortal human keratinocytes, liver cells, etc. AgNPs induce a dose-, size- and time-dependent cytotoxicity, particularly for those with sizes ≤10 nm. Furthermore, AgNPs can cross the brain blood barrier of mice through the circulation system on the basis of in vivo animal tests. AgNPs tend to accumulate in mice organs such as liver, spleen, kidney and brain following intravenous, intraperitoneal, and intratracheal routes of administration. In this respect, AgNPs are considered a double-edged sword that can eliminate microorganisms but induce cytotoxicity in mammalian cells. This article provides a state-of-the-art review on the synthesis of AgNPs, and their applications in antimicrobial textile fabrics, food packaging films, and wound dressings. Particular attention is paid to the bactericidal activity and cytotoxic effect in mammalian cells.
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- Chengzhu Liao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China.
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Salomão PMA, de Oliveira FA, Rodrigues PD, Al-Ahj LP, Gasque KCDS, Jeggle P, Buzalaf MAR, de Oliveira RC, Edwardson JM, Magalhães AC. The cytotoxic effect of TiF4 and NaF on fibroblasts is influenced by the experimental model, fluoride concentration and exposure time. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0179471. [PMID: 28614381 PMCID: PMC5470716 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective Titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) has shown promising effect in preventing tooth lesions. Therefore, we compared the cytotoxicity of TiF4 with sodium fluoride (NaF) (already applied in Dentistry) considering different fluoride concentrations, pH values and experimental models. Materials and methods Step 1) NIH/3T3 fibroblasts were exposed to mediums containing NaF or TiF4 (from 0.15 to 2.45% F), both at native and adjusted pH, for 6 h. Step 2) NIH/3T3 were exposed to NaF or TiF4 varnishes with 0.95, 1.95 or 2.45% F (native pH), for 6, 12 or 24 h. We applied MTT (1st and 2nd steps) and Hoescht/PI stain (2nd step) assays. Step 3) NIH/3T3 were exposed to NaF or TiF4 varnish (2.45% F), at native pH, for 6 or 12 h. The cell stiffness was measured by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Results Step 1) All cells exposed to NaF or TiF4 mediums died, regardless of the F concentration and pH. Step 2) Both varnishes, at 1.90 and 2.45% F, reduced cell viability by similar extents (33–86% at 6 h, 35–93% at 12 h, and 87–98% at 24 h) compared with control, regardless of the type of fluoride. Varnishes with 0.95% F did not differ from control. Step 3) TiF4 and NaF reduced cell stiffness to a similar extent, but only TiF4 differed from control at 6 h. Conclusions Based on the results of the 3 experimental steps, we conclude that TiF4 and NaF have similar cytotoxicity. The cytotoxicity was dependent on F concentration and exposure time. This result gives support for testing the effect of TiF4 varnish in vivo.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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