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Kahil N, Abouzeinab NS, Hussein MAA, Khalil MI. Intraperitoneal hepatorenal toxicity of zinc oxide and nickel oxide nanoparticles in rats: a systematic review. Nanotoxicology 2024:1-16. [PMID: 39319754 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2024.2407352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) and nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles (NPs) are widely used in various industries due to their distinctive physico-chemical and biological properties. However, concerns have been raised about their potential toxicity in humans. While many studies have reviewed their effects on visceral organs upon ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact, limited reviews are available regarding their adverse consequences on the liver and kidneys resulting from intraperitoneal administration in rats. Hence, this systematic review is the first to uniquely address this issue. A systematic search was performed on PubMed and Google scholar to identify articles that explored the toxic effects of ZnO-NPs and NiO-NPs in rats following intraperitoneal injection. The quality of the articles was assessed using SYCLE's risk of bias tool, leading to the selection of 16 articles; 14 for ZnO-NPs, 1 for NiO-NPs and 1 for both NPs. This review revealed that ZnO-NPs induces an acute toxicity in liver and kidney that is dose dependent. The impairments were marked by changes in organs functional markers, lipid and glucose levels and antioxidant deficiencies and lipid peroxidation. NiO-NPs also showed considerable toxicity, despite the limited studies. Further, variability of physico-chemical properties among studies complicated the toxicity assessment. To conclude, this study provides a novel contribution by summarizing the literature findings that suggest potential adverse intraperitoneal hepatorenal toxic outcomes associated with ZnO-NPs and NiO-NPs. Future research should focus on long-term effects and standardizing protocols to ensure the safe use of ZnO-NPs and NiO-NPs in industrial and clinical practices.
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- Nour Kahil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Department of Internal Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Zoology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Elugoke SE, Ganesh P, Kim S, Ebenso EE. Common Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Sensors for the Diagnosis of Monoamine Neurotransmitter‐Related Disorders. ChemElectroChem 2024; 11. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202300578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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AbstractMonoamine neurotransmitters are essential for learning, mental alertness, emotions, and blood flow, among other functions. Fatal neurological disorders that signal the imbalance of these biomolecules in the human system include Parkinson's disease, myocardial infarction, Alzheimer's disease, hypoglycemia, Schizophrenia, and a host of other ailments. The diagnosis of these monoamine neurotransmitter‐related conditions revolves around the development of analytical tools with high sensitivity for the four major monoamine neurotransmitters namely dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. The application of electrochemical sensors made from notable metal oxide nanoparticles or composites containing the metal oxide nanoparticles for the detection of these monoamine neurotransmitters was discussed herein. More importantly, the feasibility of the application of the ZnO, CuO, and TiO2 nanoparticle‐based electrochemical sensors for a comprehensive diagnosis of monoamine neurotransmitter‐related conditions was critically investigated in this review.
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- Saheed E. Elugoke
- Centre for Material Science College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg 1709 South Africa
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS) College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg 1709 South Africa
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- Interaction Laboratory Advanced Technology Research Center Future Convergence Engineering Korea University of Technology and Education Cheonan 31253 Republic of Korea
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- Interaction Laboratory Advanced Technology Research Center Future Convergence Engineering Korea University of Technology and Education Cheonan 31253 Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Material Science College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg 1709 South Africa
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS) College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg 1709 South Africa
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Güneş M, Aktaş K, Yalçın B, Burgazlı AY, Asilturk M, Ünşar AE, Kaya B. In vivo assessment of the toxic impact of exposure to magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using Drosophila melanogaster. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 107:104412. [PMID: 38492762 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104412] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have useful properties, such as strong magnetism and compatibility with living organisms which is preferable for medical applications such as drug delivery and imaging. However, increasing use of these materials, especially in medicine, has raised concerns regarding potential risks to human health. In this study, IONPs were coated with silicon dioxide (SiO2), citric acid (CA), and polyethylenimine (PEI) to enhance their dispersion and biocompatibility. Both coated and uncoated IONPs were assessed for genotoxic effects on Drosophila melanogaster. Results showed that uncoated IONPs induced genotoxic effects, including mutations and recombinations, while the coated IONPs demonstrated reduced or negligible genotoxicity. Additionally, bioinformatic analyses highlighted potential implications of induced recombination in various cancer types, underscoring the importance of understanding nanoparticle-induced genomic instability. This study highlights the importance of nanoparticle coatings in reducing potential genotoxic effects and emphasizes the necessity for comprehensive toxicity assessments in nanomaterial research.
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- Merve Güneş
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Neal CJ, Kolanthai E, Wei F, Coathup M, Seal S. Surface Chemistry of Biologically Active Reducible Oxide Nanozymes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2211261. [PMID: 37000888 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Reducible metal oxide nanozymes (rNZs) are a subject of intense recent interest due to their catalytic nature, ease of synthesis, and complex surface character. Such materials contain surface sites which facilitate enzyme-mimetic reactions via substrate coordination and redox cycling. Further, these surface reactive sites are shown to be highly sensitive to stresses within the nanomaterial lattice, the physicochemical environment, and to processing conditions occurring as part of their syntheses. When administered in vivo, a complex protein corona binds to the surface, redefining its biological identity and subsequent interactions within the biological system. Catalytic activities of rNZs each deliver a differing impact on protein corona formation, its composition, and in turn, their recognition, and internalization by host cells. Improving the understanding of the precise principles that dominate rNZ surface-biomolecule adsorption raises the question of whether designer rNZs can be engineered to prevent corona formation, or indeed to produce "custom" protein coronas applied either in vitro, and preadministration, or formed immediately upon their exposure to body fluids. Here, fundamental surface chemistry processes and their implications in rNZ material performance are considered. In particular, material structures which inform component adsorption from the application environment, including substrates for enzyme-mimetic reactions are discussed.
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- Craig J Neal
- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Nanoscience Technology Center (NSTC), Materials Science and Engineering, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32816, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Nanoscience Technology Center (NSTC), Materials Science and Engineering, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32816, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Nanoscience Technology Center (NSTC), Materials Science and Engineering, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32816, USA
- Biionix Cluster, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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Johnston LJ, Du X, Zborowski A, Kennedy DC. Characterization and Cellular Toxicity Studies of Commercial Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:198. [PMID: 38251162 PMCID: PMC10821457 DOI: 10.3390/nano14020198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnOx NPs) are finding applications in several environmentally important areas such as farming and energy storage. MnOx NPs span a range of metal oxidation states that open up a wide range of applications in catalysis as well. As a result, it is important to understand how such materials can impact human health through incidental exposure. In this study, we examined a range of commercially available Mn2O3 NPs and compared our characterization data to those supplied by manufacturers. Discrepancies were noted and then measured values were used to assess the biological impact of these materials on three mammalian cell lines-A549, HepG2 and J774A.1 cells. Cell toxicity assays showed that all Mn2O3 particles exhibited cytotoxic effects that may be correlated, at least in part, to the production of reactive oxygen species. All eight nanoforms also activated caspase 3 but not caspase 1, although the magnitude of these changes varied greatly between materials.
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- Linda J. Johnston
- Metrology, National Research Council Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada;
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- Energy, Mining and Environment, National Research Council Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada; (X.D.); (A.Z.)
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- Energy, Mining and Environment, National Research Council Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada; (X.D.); (A.Z.)
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- Metrology, National Research Council Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada;
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Li F, Yoshida K, Van Chuc N, Osada M, Abe H. Understanding the role of solvents in bottom-up synthesis of multi-element hydroxides. RSC Adv 2024; 14:75-82. [PMID: 38173604 PMCID: PMC10758770 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07344k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Here we report a comparative study on the bottom-up synthesis of multi-element hydroxides composed of Mg, Al, Fe and Zn cations to understand the role of solvents. Two common solvents, water and ethylene glycol, a typical polyol, are used. The polyol-derived MgAlFeZn-OH are nanosheets with homogeneous elemental distribution, while the hydrothermal-derived MgAlFeZn-OH are mixtures of plate-like hydroxide layers and rod-like spinel oxides. The coordinating properties and the high viscosity of the ethylene glycol provide the possibility to mediate the hydrolysis rates and to control the particle growth. The high specific surface area of the polyol-derived multi-element hydroxide nanosheets (352.4 m2 g-1) guarantees them as excellent adsorbents for adsorbing anionic dyes in aqueous solution.
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- Fei Li
- Joining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University Osaka 5670047 Japan
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- Joining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University Osaka 5670047 Japan
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- Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Hanoi Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University Nagoya 4648603 Japan
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- Joining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University Osaka 5670047 Japan
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Abdelhady H, Aleanizy F, Alqahtani F, Bukhari A, Soliman S, Sau S, Iyer A. Visualizing the 4D Impact of Gold Nanoparticles on DNA. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:542. [PMID: 38203711 PMCID: PMC10778996 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The genotoxicity of AuNPs has sparked a scientific debate, with one perspective attributing it to direct DNA damage and another to oxidative damage through reactive oxygen species (ROS) activation. This controversy poses challenges for the widespread use of AuNPs in biomedical applications. To address this debate, we employed four-dimensional atomic force microscopy (4DAFM) to examine the ability of AuNPs to damage DNA in vitro in the absence of ROS. To further examine whether the size and chemical coupling of these AuNPs are properties that control their toxicity, we exposed individual DNA molecules to three different types of AuNPs: small (average diameter = 10 nm), large (average diameter = 22 nm), and large conjugated (average diameter = 39 nm) AuNPs. We found that all types of AuNPs caused rapid (within minutes) and direct damage to the DNA molecules without the involvement of ROS. This research holds significant promise for advancing nanomedicines in diverse areas like viral therapy (including COVID-19), cancer treatment, and biosensor development for detecting DNA damage or mutations by resolving the ongoing debate regarding the genotoxicity mechanism. Moreover, it actively contributes to the continuous endeavors aimed at fully harnessing the capabilities of AuNPs across diverse biomedical fields, promising transformative healthcare solutions.
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- Hosam Abdelhady
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX 77304, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina 41477, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX 77304, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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Daniele V, Volpe AR, Cesare P, Taglieri G. MgO Nanoparticles Obtained from an Innovative and Sustainable Route and Their Applications in Cancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2975. [PMID: 37999329 PMCID: PMC10675311 DOI: 10.3390/nano13222975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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This paper aimed to evaluate the biological damages towards diseased cells caused by the use of MgO nanoparticles (NPs). The NPs are produced by a calcination process of a precursor, which is an aqueous suspension of nanostructured Mg(OH)2, in turn synthesized following our original, time-energy saving and scalable method able to guarantee short times, high yield of production (up to almost 10 kg/week of NPs), low environmental impact and low energy demand. The MgO NPs, in the form of dry powders, are organized as a network of intercrystallite channels, in turn constituted by monodispersed and roughly spherical NPs < 10 nm, preserving the original pseudo hexagonal-platelet morphology of the precursor. The produced MgO powders are diluted in a PBS solution to obtain different MgO suspension concentrations that are subsequently put in contact, for 3 days, with melanoma and healthy cells. The viable count, made at 24, 48 and 72 h from the beginning of the test, reveals a good cytotoxic activity of the NPs, already at low MgO concentrations. This is particularly marked after 72 h, showing a clear reduction in cellular proliferation in a MgO-concentration-dependent manner. Finally, the results obtained on human skin fibroblasts revealed that the use MgO NPs did not alter at all both the vitality and proliferation of healthy cells.
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- Valeria Daniele
- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila, Piazzale E. Pontieri 1, Monteluco di Roio, Roio Poggio, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Edificio Renato Ricamo, Via Vetoio, Coppito, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (A.R.V.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Edificio Renato Ricamo, Via Vetoio, Coppito, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (A.R.V.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila, Piazzale E. Pontieri 1, Monteluco di Roio, Roio Poggio, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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Shah T, Surendar S, Singh S. Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Ananas comosus Extract: Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Efficacy. Cureus 2023; 15:e47535. [PMID: 38021724 PMCID: PMC10664970 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47535] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to environmentally synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using Ananas comosus (AC) extract and evaluated their antimicrobial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, and Enterococcus faecalis. Methodology AC extract was combined with a zinc sulfate solution to synthesize ZnO-NPs. The NPs were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive electron microscopy (EDX). Antimicrobial activity was assessed using the agar disc diffusion method against S. aureus, S. mutans, and E. faecalis. Results Green synthesis of ZnO-NPs with AC extract yielded NPs of different sizes and shapes. SEM analysis showed circular and conical NPs measuring up to 10 nm. EDX analysis confirmed the presence of zinc (Zn) and oxygen (O) particles. UV-visible spectroscopy indicated ZnO-NP formation with a peak at 290 nm. These NPs exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, with larger inhibition zones at higher concentrations, i.e., 15 mm at 100 μL. Whereas they showed low activity of 12 mm at 100 μL against S. mutans and showed no activity against E. faecalis. Conclusions Environmentally friendly synthesis of ZnO-NPs using AC extract provides an effective method for NP production. It exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, indicating the potential for targeted antimicrobial solutions in addressing associated infections.
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- Tanvi Shah
- Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Balasubramanian S, Rangasamy S, Vivekanandam R, Perumal E. Acute exposure to tenorite nanoparticles induces phenotypic and behavior alterations in zebrafish larvae. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139681. [PMID: 37524270 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139681] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Tenorite or copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are extensively used in biomedical fields due to their unique physicochemical properties. Increased usage of these NPs leads to release in the environment, affecting varied ecosystems and the biota within them, including humans. The effect of these NPs can be evaluated with zebrafish, an excellent complementary model for nanotoxicity studies. Previous reports focusing on CuO NPs-induced teratogenicity in zebrafish development have not elucidated the phenotypical changes in detail. In most of the studies, embryos at 3 hpf with a protective chorion layer were exposed to CuO NPs, and their effect on the overall developmental process is studied. Hence, in this study, we focused on the effect of acute exposure to CuO NPs (96-120 hpf) and its impact on zebrafish larvae. Larvae were exposed to commercially available CuO NPs (<50 nm) at various concentrations to obtain the LC50 value (52.556 ppm). Based on the LC50, three groups (10, 20, and 40 ppm) were taken for further analysis. Upon treatment, bradycardia, and impaired swim bladder (reduced/absence of inflation) were found in the treated groups along with alterations in the erythrocyte levels. Also, the angles and distance between the cartilages varied in the treated larvae affecting their craniofacial structures. There was a significant behavior change, as evidenced by the reduced touch escape response and locomotion (speed, distance, time mobile, time frozen, and absolute turn angle). Further, the acetylcholinesterase activity was reduced. Overall, our results suggest that acute exposure to CuO NPs elicits morphological defects in zebrafish larvae.
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- Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India
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- Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India
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- Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India.
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Sohail U, Ullah F, Binti Zainal Arfan NH, Abdul Hamid MHS, Mahmood T, Sheikh NS, Ayub K. Transition Metal Sensing with Nitrogenated Holey Graphene: A First-Principles Investigation. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104060. [PMID: 37241800 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The toxicity of transition metals, including copper(II), manganese(II), iron(II), zinc(II), hexavalent chromium, and cobalt(II), at elevated concentrations presents a significant threat to living organisms. Thus, the development of efficient sensors capable of detecting these metals is of utmost importance. This study explores the utilization of two-dimensional nitrogenated holey graphene (C2N) nanosheet as a sensor for toxic transition metals. The C2N nanosheet's periodic shape and standard pore size render it well suited for adsorbing transition metals. The interaction energies between transition metals and C2N nanosheets were calculated in both gas and solvent phases and were found to primarily result from physisorption, except for manganese and iron which exhibited chemisorption. To assess the interactions, we employed NCI, SAPT0, and QTAIM analyses, as well as FMO and NBO analysis, to examine the electronic properties of the TM@C2N system. Our results indicated that the adsorption of copper and chromium significantly reduced the HOMO-LUMO energy gap of C2N and significantly increased its electrical conductivity, confirming the high sensitivity of C2N towards copper and chromium. The sensitivity test further confirmed the superior sensitivity and selectivity of C2N towards copper. These findings offer valuable insight into the design and development of sensors for the detection of toxic transition metals.
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- Uroosa Sohail
- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Isa Town 32038, Bahrain
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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Ferreres G, Ivanova K, Torrent-Burgués J, Tzanov T. Multimodal silver-chitosan-acylase nanoparticles inhibit bacterial growth and biofilm formation by Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 646:576-586. [PMID: 37210905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria originate severe infections in hospitalized patients and those with chronic debilitating diseases leading to increased morbidity and mortality, longer hospitalization and huge financial burden to the healthcare system. The clinical relevance of P. aeruginosa infections is increased by the capability of this bacterium to grow in biofilms and develop multidrug resistant mechanisms that preclude conventional antibiotic treatments. Herein, we engineered novel multimodal nanocomposites that integrate in the same entity antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (NPs), the intrinsically antimicrobial, but biocompatible biopolymer chitosan, and the anti-infective quorum quenching enzyme acylase I. Acylase present in the NPs specifically degraded the signal molecules governing bacterial cell-to-cell communication and inhibited by ∼ 55 % P. aeruginosa biofilm formation, while the silver/chitosan template altered the integrity of bacterial membrane, leading to complete eradication of planktonic bacteria. The innovative combination of multiple bacteria targeting modalities resulted in 100-fold synergistic enhancement of the antimicrobial efficacy of the nanocomposite at lower and non-hazardous towards human skin cells concentrations, compared to the silver/chitosan NPs alone.
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- Guillem Ferreres
- Grup de Biotecnologia Molecular i Industrial, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Rambla Sant Nebridi 22, Terrassa 08222, Spain
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- Grup de Biotecnologia Molecular i Industrial, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Rambla Sant Nebridi 22, Terrassa 08222, Spain
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- Grup de Biotecnologia Molecular i Industrial, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Rambla Sant Nebridi 22, Terrassa 08222, Spain
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- Grup de Biotecnologia Molecular i Industrial, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Rambla Sant Nebridi 22, Terrassa 08222, Spain.
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Su L, Dalby KS, Luehmann H, Elkassih SA, Cho S, He X, Detering L, Lin YN, Kang N, Moore DA, Laforest R, Sun G, Liu Y, Wooley KL. Ultrasmall, elementary and highly translational nanoparticle X-ray contrast media from amphiphilic iodinated statistical copolymers. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:1660-1670. [PMID: 37139426 PMCID: PMC10149980 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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To expand the single-dose duration over which noninvasive clinical and preclinical cancer imaging can be conducted with high sensitivity, and well-defined spatial and temporal resolutions, a facile strategy to prepare ultrasmall nanoparticulate X-ray contrast media (nano-XRCM) as dual-modality imaging agents for positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) has been established. Synthesized from controlled copolymerization of triiodobenzoyl ethyl acrylate and oligo(ethylene oxide) acrylate monomers, the amphiphilic statistical iodocopolymers (ICPs) could directly dissolve in water to afford thermodynamically stable solutions with high aqueous iodine concentrations (>140 mg iodine/mL water) and comparable viscosities to conventional small molecule XRCM. The formation of ultrasmall iodinated nanoparticles with hydrodynamic diameters of ca. 10 nm in water was confirmed by dynamic and static light scattering techniques. In a breast cancer mouse model, in vivo biodistribution studies revealed that the 64Cu-chelator-functionalized iodinated nano-XRCM exhibited extended blood residency and higher tumor accumulation compared to typical small molecule imaging agents. PET/CT imaging of tumor over 3 days showed good correlation between PET and CT signals, while CT imaging allowed continuous observation of tumor retention even after 10 days post-injection, enabling longitudinal monitoring of tumor retention for imaging or potentially therapeutic effect after a single administration of nano-XRCM.
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- Lu Su
- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
- Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, MB 5600, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, USA
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Samrot AV, Noel Richard Prakash LX. Nanoparticles Induced Oxidative Damage in Reproductive System and Role of Antioxidants on the Induced Toxicity. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13030767. [PMID: 36983922 PMCID: PMC10059981 DOI: 10.3390/life13030767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology is used in a variety of scientific, medical, and research domains. It is significant to mention that there are negative and severe repercussions of nanotechnology on both individuals and the environment. The toxic effect of nanoparticles exerted on living beings is termed as nanotoxicity. Nanoparticles are synthesized by various methods such as chemical, biological, physical, etc. These nanoparticles’ nanotoxicity has been observed to vary depending on the synthesis process, precursors, size of the particles, etc. Nanoparticles can enter the cell in different ways and can cause cytotoxic effects. In this review, the toxicity caused in the reproductive system and the role of the antioxidants against the nanotoxicity are briefly explained.
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- Antony V. Samrot
- School of Bioscience, Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Jalan SP2, Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarom 42610, Malaysia
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio and Chemical Engineering Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India;
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Muñiz González AB, Campos I, Re A, Martínez-Guitarte JL, Abrantes N. Effects of wildfire ashes on aquatic invertebrates: First molecular approach on Chironomus riparius larvae. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159899. [PMID: 36336062 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159899] [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: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The wildfire magnification in recent years has raised increasing concern about their adverse impacts on the environment. Wildfires are recognized as an important source of diffuse pollution for the nearby aquatic systems being potentially toxic to aquatic life. Albeit previous studies with wildfire runoff/ashes observed effects in aquatic organisms, to date, different severity origins of ashes and their impact at the sub-organismal level on aquatic biota have not been assessed. In this work, the molecular response of Chironomus riparius exposed to wildfire with low (LS) and high (HS) severity ashes from burnt Pine plantations was evaluated by employing an array of 42 genes related to crucial metabolic pathways by Real time-PCR. IV instar larvae were exposed for 72 h to aqueous extract of ashes (12.5 %, 25 %, 50 %, 75 % and 100 %) prepared from LS and HS ashes. Mn, Zn, and Pb were the metals found at highest concentration in both ash extracts, for HS notable Cd, Mn and Cr presence. From the 42 genes studied only 4 were not altered (22 genes modulated their response by LS and 38 genes in the case of HS) showing the opposite response at 100% with downregulated by LS and upregulated by HS. The 12.5 %, 25 %, 100 % HS and 25 % LS were the main modulators, confirmed by the integrative biomarkers response (IBR). Remarkable genotoxicity was generated by ashes even activating the apoptosis response, and endocrine disruption observed could modify the development. Moreover, detoxification and stress response were strongly activated, limiting the organism's future response to external aggressions. The employment of this novelty approach with molecular tools act as early alarm signal preventing greater damages. Overall, wildfire ashes showed to be a significant environmental disruptor to C. riparius even at lower concentration and the short exposure time employed, emphasizing the strong impact of wildfires on aquatic systems.
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- Ana-Belén Muñiz González
- Biology & Toxicology Group, Department of Physics, Mathematics, and Fluids, National Distance Education University (UNED), Madrid, Spain; Department of Environment and Planning & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Environment and Planning & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Environment and Planning & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biology & Toxicology Group, Department of Physics, Mathematics, and Fluids, National Distance Education University (UNED), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biology and CESAM, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Ding Y, Ye B, Sun Z, Mao Z, Wang W. Reactive Oxygen Species‐Mediated Pyroptosis with the Help of Nanotechnology: Prospects for Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Yuan Ding
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Zhejiang 310009 China
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Zhang N, Xiong G, Liu Z. Toxicity of metal-based nanoparticles: Challenges in the nano era. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1001572. [PMID: 36619393 PMCID: PMC9822575 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1001572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
With the rapid progress of nanotechnology, various nanoparticles (NPs) have been applicated in our daily life. In the field of nanotechnology, metal-based NPs are an important component of engineered NPs, including metal and metal oxide NPs, with a variety of biomedical applications. However, the unique physicochemical properties of metal-based NPs confer not only promising biological effects but also pose unexpected toxic threats to human body at the same time. For safer application of metal-based NPs in humans, we should have a comprehensive understanding of NP toxicity. In this review, we summarize our current knowledge about metal-based NPs, including the physicochemical properties affecting their toxicity, mechanisms of their toxicity, their toxicological assessment, the potential strategies to mitigate their toxicity and current status of regulatory movement on their toxicity. Hopefully, in the near future, through the convergence of related disciplines, the development of nanotoxicity research will be significantly promoted, thereby making the application of metal-based NPs in humans much safer.
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- Naiding Zhang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Science and Research, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Zhenjie Liu,
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Ahmad S, Ayoub MH, Khan AM, Waseem A, Yasir M, Khan MS, Bajwa TM, Shaikh AJ. Diverse comparative studies for preferential binding of graphene oxide and transition metal oxide nanoparticles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wang Y, Lu J, Qu H, Cai C, Liu H, Chu J. β-Carotene extracted from Blakeslea trispora attenuates oxidative stress, inflammatory, hepatic injury and immune damage induced by copper sulfate in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 258:109366. [PMID: 35533964 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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β-Carotene, as a kind of potent antioxidant compounds, has gained extensive attention. Blakeslea trispora, a filiform aerobic fungus, has been proposed as a natural source of β-carotene for commercial exploitation. However, it has not yet been investigated whether β-carotene extracted from Blakeslea trispora can attenuate oxidative stress, inflammatory, liver injury and immune damage of zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to copper sulfate (CuSO4). In this study, we evaluated the effects of β-carotene on migration of GFP-labeled neutrophils, histological changes of liver, markers of oxidative, inflammatory cytokines and transaminase analysis, as well as the expression and activities of apoptosis, immune-related certain genes in zebrafish treated with different concentrations of β-carotene (0, 10, 20, 40 μg/mL) after exposure to CuSO4. The results indicated that β-carotene reduced migration of neutrophils and released liver damage. What's more, β-carotene was found to reduce the index levels of oxidative stress response (HMOX-1, reactive oxygen species (ROS), NADPH, MDA), inflammatory factors (interleukine-1β (IL-1β), interleukine-6 (IL-6), interleukine-8 (IL-8), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)), liver function protein (AST, ALT) which increased by CuSO4. β-Carotene also promoted the activities of SOD, GSH-Px, ACP, AKP and LZM and increased the protein of immune-related factors, IgM and IFN-γ after exposure to CuSO4. Thus, our results demonstrate that β-carotene has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity and participation in immunoregulation.
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- Ying Wang
- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Ji'nan, Shandong 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Ji'nan, Shandong 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Ji'nan, Shandong 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Ji'nan, Shandong 250103, China
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- Shandong Center for Food and Drug Evaluation and Inspection, Ji'nan, Shandong 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Ji'nan, Shandong 250103, China.
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In vitro review of nanoparticles attacking macrophages: Interaction and cell death. Life Sci 2022; 307:120840. [PMID: 35905812 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In recent years, the wide application of nanoparticles (NPs) inevitably leads to environmental pollution and human exposure, and its safety has attracted more and more attention. Since macrophages are the cells most directly exposed to multi-pathway invading NPs in the body, it is necessary to assess of toxic effects of NPs in macrophages, clarify the potential mechanisms of NPs toxicity to improve our understanding about the interaction of NPs with macrophages in vivo, and avoid body damage. Currently, studies on the toxicity of NPs to macrophages are rare and mainly focused on in vitro, so this paper integrated the toxic effect of macrophages exposed to NPs and the macrophages cellular changes following the interaction with NPs, including NPs internalization, ROS production, cytokines alterations, DNA damage and cell death, and further explored the involved mechanisms. This review aims to provide some insights into the further toxicological studies of NPs.
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Chen X, Ling X, Liu G, Xiao J. Antimicrobial Coating: Tracheal Tube Application. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:1483-1494. [PMID: 35378882 PMCID: PMC8976493 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s353071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious nosocomial infection in mechanically ventilated patients, increasing mortality, prolonging the patient length of stay, and increasing costs. In recent years, extensive studies on ventilator-associated pneumonia have shown that tracheal intubation plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of VAP, with the primary mechanism being the rapid colonization of the tracheal intubation surface by microbiota. Antibiotics do not combat microbial airway colonization, and antimicrobial coating materials offer new ideas to solve this problem. This paper reviews the current research progress on the role of endotracheal tube (ET) biofilms in the pathogenesis of VAP and antimicrobial coating materials.
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- Xuemeng Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jinfang Xiao, Department of Anaesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jingxi Street, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 198 6518 2069, Email
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Rastgar S, Alijani Ardeshir R, Segner H, Tyler CR, J G M Peijnenburg W, Wang Y, Salati AP, Movahedinia A. Immunotoxic effects of metal-based nanoparticles in fish and bivalves. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:88-113. [PMID: 35201945 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2041756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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There is a global research interest in metal nanoparticles (MNPs) due to their diverse applications, rapidly increasing use, and increased presence in the aquatic environment. Currently, most MNPs in the environment are at levels unlikely to cause overt toxicity. Sub-lethal effects that MNPs may induce, notable immunotoxicity, could however have significant health implications. Thus, deciphering the immunological interactions of MNPs with aquatic organisms constitutes a much-needed area of research. In this article, we critically assess the evidence for immunotoxic effects of MNPs in bivalves and fish, as key wildlife sentinels with widely differing ecological niches that are used as models in ecotoxicology. The first part of this review details the properties, fate, and fundamental physicochemical behavior of MNPs in the aquatic ecosystem. We then consider the toxicokinetics of MNP uptake, accumulation, and deposition in fish and bivalves. The main body of the review then focuses on immune reactions in response to MNPs exposure in bivalves and fish illustrating their immunotoxic potential. Finally, we identify major knowledge gaps in our current understanding of the implications of MNPs exposure for immunological functions and the associated health consequences for bivalves and fish, as well as the general lessons learned on the immunotoxic properties of the emerging class of nanoparticulate contaminants in fish and bivalves.
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- Sara Rastgar
- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khorramshahr, Iran
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- Centre for Fish and Wildlife Health, Department of Pathobiology and Infectious Diseases, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.,Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands.,Centre for Safety of Substances and Products, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Natural resources, Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khorramshahr, Iran
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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Park JH, Kim DJ, Park CY. Retinal cytotoxicity of silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:88-100. [PMID: 35237414 PMCID: PMC8882788 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfab117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The retina plays a key role in human vision. It is composed of cells that are essential for vision signal generation. Thus far, conventional medications have been ineffective for treating retinal diseases because of the intrinsic blood-retinal barrier. Nanoparticles (NPs) are promising effective platforms for ocular drug delivery. However, nanotoxicity in the retinal tissue has not received much attention. This study used R28 cells (a retinal precursor cell line that originated from rats) to investigate the safety of two commonly used types of NPs: silica nanoparticles (SiO2NPs, 100 nm) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs, 100 nm). Cellular viability and reactive oxygen species generation were measured after 24, 48, and 72 h of exposure to each NP. Cellular autophagy and the mTOR pathways were evaluated. The retinal toxicity of the NPs was investigated in vivo in rat models. Both types of NPs were found to induce significant dose-dependent toxicity on the R28 cells. A significant elevation of reactive oxygen species generation was also observed. Increased autophagy and decreased mTOR phosphorylation were observed after SiO2NPs and TiO2NPs exposure. The diffuse apoptosis of the retinal cellular layers was detected after intravitreal injection.
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- Joo-Hee Park
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 410-773, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 410-773, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 410-773, South Korea
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Sarraf M, Vishwakarma K, Kumar V, Arif N, Das S, Johnson R, Janeeshma E, Puthur JT, Aliniaeifard S, Chauhan DK, Fujita M, Hasanuzzaman M. Metal/Metalloid-Based Nanomaterials for Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance: An Overview of the Mechanisms. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:316. [PMID: 35161297 PMCID: PMC8839771 DOI: 10.3390/plants11030316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In agriculture, abiotic stress is one of the critical issues impacting the crop productivity and yield. Such stress factors lead to the generation of reactive oxygen species, membrane damage, and other plant metabolic activities. To neutralize the harmful effects of abiotic stress, several strategies have been employed that include the utilization of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials are now gaining attention worldwide to protect plant growth against abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heavy metals, extreme temperatures, flooding, etc. However, their behavior is significantly impacted by the dose in which they are being used in agriculture. Furthermore, the action of nanomaterials in plants under various stresses still require understanding. Hence, with this background, the present review envisages to highlight beneficial role of nanomaterials in plants, their mode of action, and their mechanism in overcoming various abiotic stresses. It also emphasizes upon antioxidant activities of different nanomaterials and their dose-dependent variability in plants' growth under stress. Nevertheless, limitations of using nanomaterials in agriculture are also presented in this review.
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- Mohammad Sarraf
- Department of Horticulture Science, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz 71987-74731, Iran;
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India;
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- Department of Botany, Government Degree College, Ramban 182144, India;
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India; (N.A.); (D.K.C.)
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700019, India;
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, C.U. Campus P.O., Kozhikode 673635, India; (R.J.); (E.J.); (J.T.P.)
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, C.U. Campus P.O., Kozhikode 673635, India; (R.J.); (E.J.); (J.T.P.)
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, C.U. Campus P.O., Kozhikode 673635, India; (R.J.); (E.J.); (J.T.P.)
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- Photosynthesis Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, Aburaihan Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran 33916-53755, Iran;
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India; (N.A.); (D.K.C.)
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- Laboratory of Plant Stress Responses, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University, Miki-cho, Kita-gun, Kagawa 761-0795, Japan
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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Z. Asfour H, S. Ibrahim T, A. A. Ahme O, Alhakamy NA, Fahmy UA, W. Al-Rabi M. Sitagliptin Combined HIV-TAT as Potential Therapeutic Targeting of SARS-CoV-2 Virus. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.70.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Karkossa I, Bannuscher A, Hellack B, Wohlleben W, Laloy J, Stan MS, Dinischiotu A, Wiemann M, Luch A, Haase A, von Bergen M, Schubert K. Nanomaterials induce different levels of oxidative stress, depending on the used model system: Comparison of in vitro and in vivo effects. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 801:149538. [PMID: 34428663 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The immense diversity and constant development of nanomaterials (NMs) increase the need for a facilitated risk assessment, which requires knowledge of the modes of action (MoAs) of NMs. This necessitates a comprehensive data basis, which can be obtained using omics. Furthermore, the establishment of suitable in vitro test systems is essential to follow the 3R concept and to cope with the high number of NMs. In the present study, we aimed to compare NM effects in vitro and in vivo using a multi-omics approach. We applied an integrated data analysis strategy based on proteomics and metabolomics to four silica NMs and one titanium dioxide-based NM. For the in vitro investigations, rat alveolar epithelial cells (RLE-6TN) and rat alveolar macrophages (NR8383) were treated with different doses of NMs, and the results were compared with the effects on rat lungs after short-term inhalations and instillations. Since reactive oxygen species (ROS) production has been described as a critical biological effect of NMs, we focused on different levels of oxidative stress. Thus, we found opposite changes in proteins and metabolites related to the production of reduced glutathione in alveolar epithelial cells and alveolar macrophages, demonstrating that the MoAs of NMs depend on the model system used. Interestingly, in vivo, pathways related to inflammation were more affected than oxidative stress responses. Hence, the assignment of the observed effects to levels of oxidative stress was also different in vitro and in vivo. However, the overall classification of "active" and "passive" NMs was consistent in vitro and in vivo, suggesting that both cell lines tested are suitable for the assessment of NM toxicity. In summary, the results presented here highlight the need to carefully review model systems to decipher the extent to which they can replace in vivo assays.
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- Isabel Karkossa
- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany; Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI), University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology (IUTA) e.V., Duisburg, Germany; German Environment Agency (UBA), Dessau, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, Namur Nanosafety Centre, University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- IBE R&D Institute for Lung Health gGmbH, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany; Institute of Biochemistry, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany.
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Lopes SV, Walczak P, Janowski M, Reis RL, Silva-Correia J, Oliveira JM. Cytocompatible manganese dioxide-based hydrogel nanoreactors for MRI imaging. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 134:112575. [PMID: 35525742 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The application of nanoparticles in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been greatly increasing, due to their advantageous properties such as nanoscale dimension and tuneability. In this context, manganese (Mn2+)-based nanoparticles have been greatly investigated, due to their valuable use as a contrast agent, improving signal intensity and specificity in MRI (manganese-enhanced MRI, MEMRI). Additionally, Mn2+ can act as scavengers of reactive oxygen species (ROS), commonly present in the inflammatory processes of neurodegenerative diseases. The aim of the present study was to develop nanoreactors, which can be used as contrast-agent in MEMRI. Several blends of methacrylated gellan gum (GG-MA) and hyaluronic acid (HA) were embedded with different types of manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles and further physico-chemically characterized. Dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, water uptake and degradation studies were performed. In vitro cytotoxicity of the different formulations was also evaluated using an immortalized rat fibroblast cell line L929, up to 72 h of culturing. Synthesized nanoparticles were obtained with an average size of 70 nm and round-shaped morphology. The stability of the different formulations of hydrogels was not affected by nanoparticles' concentration or HA ratio. The presence of synthesized MnO2 (MnO2_S) nanoparticles reduced hydrogels' cytocompatibility, whereas the commercially available type 1 (MnO2_C1) nanoparticles were less toxic to cells. Additionally, cell proliferation and viability were enhanced when a lower content of HA was present. Higher concentrations (75 and 100 ng/mL) of MnO2_S and MnO2_C1 nanoparticles did not negatively affected cell viability, whereas the opposite effect was observed for the commercial type 2 (MnO2_C2) nanoparticles. Further studies are required to evaluate the potential application of the most promising nanoreactors' formulations for combined application in MEMRI and as ROS scavengers.
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- Soraia V Lopes
- 3B's Research Group, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- NeuroRepair Department, Mossakowski Medical Research Centre, PAS, Warsaw, Poland
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- 3B's Research Group, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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Hosseini M, Behzadinasab S, Chin AWH, Poon LLM, Ducker WA. Reduction of Infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 by Zinc Oxide Coatings. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:5022-5027. [PMID: 34613703 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We developed antimicrobial coatings from ZnO particles that reduce the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 suspensions by >99.9% in 1 h. The advantage of a coating is that it can be applied to a variety of objects, e.g., hand rails and door knobs, to hinder the spread of disease. Two porous coatings were prepared: one from submicrometer zinc oxide particles bound with silica menisci and the other from zinc oxide tetrapods bound with polyurethane. Experiments on glass coatings show that infectivity depends on porosity for hydrophilic materials, wherein aqueous droplets are imbibed into the pores.
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- Mohsen Hosseini
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Centre for Immunity and Infection, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Centre for Immunity and Infection, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong, China.,HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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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: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [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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Khoei AJ. Evaluation of potential immunotoxic effects of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) on antioxidant capacity, immune responses and tissue bioaccumulation in common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 244:109005. [PMID: 33610820 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanoparticles can be toxic and put human and animals' life at risk. The present work was carried out to evaluate the possible immunosuppressive effects of water borne iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) and the FeCl3 on immune components of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Fish were exposed to a series of chronic levels of 25%, 50%, and 75% of IONPs LC50 96 h concentration (referred to as control, NP1, NP2, and NP3 respectively) or FeCl3 (same concentrations as IONPs referred to as S1, S2, and S3 respectively) for 21 days. Results revealed alterations in blood parameters, where IONPs significantly decreased number of white blood cells at all concentrations. Glucose and cortisol increased in all exposed fish after 21 days, suggesting activation of the maintenance mechanism cascade against a chronic stressor. IONPs or FeCl3 significantly accumulated in liver tissue of exposed fish. Immune responses were remarkably decreased in serum and skin mucus in response to IONPs or FeCl3. These components were at lowest levels in fish exposed to the highest concentrations of IONPs and FeCl3. The findings of the present study suggested that IONPs is accumulated in fish liver and intestine, where they may exhibit immunotoxicity.
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- Arash Javanshir Khoei
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
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Employing Nanosilver, Nanocopper, and Nanoclays in Food Packaging Production: A Systematic Review. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11050509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Over the past decade, there has been an increasing demand for “ready-to-cook” and “ready-to-eat” foods, encouraging food producers, food suppliers, and food scientists to package foods with minimal processing and loss of nutrients during food processing. Following the increasing trend in the customer’s demands for minimally processed foodstuffs, this underscores the importance of promising interests toward industrial applications of novel and practical approaches in food. Along with substantial progress in the emergence of “nanoscience”, which has turned into the call of the century, the efficacy of conventional packaging has faded away. Accordingly, there is a wide range of new types of packaging, including electronic packaging machines, flexible packaging, sterile packaging, metal containers, aluminum foil, and flexographic printing. Hence, it has been demonstrated that these novel approaches can economically improve food safety and quality, decrease the microbial load of foodborne pathogens, and reduce food spoilage. This review study provides a comprehensive overview of the most common chemical or natural nanocomposites used in food packaging that can extend food shelf life, safety and quality. Finally, we discuss applying materials in the production of active and intelligent food packaging nanocomposite, synthesis of nanomaterial, and their effects on human health.
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Ude VC, Brown DM, Stone V, Johnston HJ. Time dependent impact of copper oxide nanomaterials on the expression of genes associated with oxidative stress, metal binding, inflammation and mucus secretion in single and co-culture intestinal in vitro models. Toxicol In Vitro 2021; 74:105161. [PMID: 33839236 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2021.105161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The potential for ingestion of copper oxide nanomaterials (CuO NMs) is increasing due to their increased exploitation. Investigation of changes in gene expression allows toxicity to be detected at an early stage of NM exposure and can enable investigation of the mechanism of toxicity. Here, undifferentiated Caco-2 cells, differentiated Caco-2 cells, Caco-2/HT29-MTX (mucus secreting) and Caco-2/Raji B (M cell model) co-cultures were exposed to CuO NMs and copper sulphate (CuSO4) in order to determine their impacts. Cellular responses were measured in terms of production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the gene expression of an antioxidant (haem oxygenase 1 (HMOX1)), the pro-inflammatory cytokine (interleukin 8 (IL8)), the metal binding (metallothionein 1A and 2A (MT1A and MT2A)) and the mucus secreting (mucin 2 (MUC2)), as well as HMOX-1 protein level. While CuSO4 induced ROS production in cells, no such effect was observed for CuO NMs. However, these particles did induce an increase in the level of HMOX-1 protein and upregulation of HMOX1, MT2A, IL8 and MUC2 genes in all cell models. In conclusion, the expression of HMOX1, IL8 and MT2A were responsive to CuO NMs at 4 to 12 h post exposure when investigating the toxicity of NMs using intestinal in vitro models. These findings can inform the selection of endpoints, timepoints and models when investigating NM toxicity to the intestine in vitro in the future.
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- Victor C Ude
- Nano Safety Research Group, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK.
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- Nano Safety Research Group, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK.
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- Nano Safety Research Group, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK.
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- Nano Safety Research Group, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK.
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Erlichman JS, Leiter JC. Complexity of the Nano-Bio Interface and the Tortuous Path of Metal Oxides in Biological Systems. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10040547. [PMID: 33915992 PMCID: PMC8066112 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10040547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have received a great deal of attention as potential theranostic agents. Despite extensive work on a wide variety of metal oxide NPs, few chemically active metal oxide NPs have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. The clinical translation of metal oxide NP activity, which often looks so promising in preclinical studies, has not progressed as rapidly as one might expect. The lack of FDA approval for metal oxide NPs appears to be a consequence of the complex transformation of NP chemistry as any given NP passes through multiple extra- and intracellular environments and interacts with a variety of proteins and transport processes that may degrade or transform the chemical properties of the metal oxide NP. Moreover, the translational models frequently used to study these materials do not represent the final therapeutic environment well, and studies in reduced preparations have, all too frequently, predicted fundamentally different physico-chemical properties from the biological activity observed in intact organisms. Understanding the evolving pharmacology of metal oxide NPs as they interact with biological systems is critical to establish translational test systems that effectively predict future theranostic activity.
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- Joseph S. Erlichman
- Department of Biology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(315)-229-5639
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- White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT 05009, USA;
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Yadav E, Yadav P. Biofabricated zinc oxide nanoparticles impair cognitive function via modulating oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase level in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:572-585. [PMID: 33247493 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Current work was designed to explore the effect of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnONP) biofabricated by using Trianthema portulacastrum (TP) leaves extract on mice brain hippocampus. ZnO nanoparticles of TP leaves (ZnOTP) were synthesized by co-precipitation method and further characterized by using various techniques such as UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). ZnOTP were evaluated for in vitro antioxidant activity, in vivo behavior models (for assessment of cognitive ability), acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity along with other neurotransmitters content determination, estimation of various oxidative stress parameters and analysis of zinc content in the brain as well as plasma. Histopathological evaluation of the brain hippocampus of each group was performed to corroborate the statistical results. Spherical ZnOTP of 10 to 20 nm size embedded with different phytoconstituents of TP was confirmed. Results of our study revealed a significant memory deficit in mice treated with ZnOTP. Neuronal degeneration was also observed via a significant increase in AChE activity and oxidative stress levels in the brain of mice administered with ZnOTP. Exposure of ZnOTP was also found responsible for modulation of neurotransmission in hippocampus area. Further, ZnOTP disturbed the zinc homeostasis in hippocampus via elevation of zinc content in brain as well as plasma. Histopathology of hippocampus supported the damaging impact of ZnOTP by an increase in vacuolated cytoplasm and focal gliosis in groups treated with ZnOTP. Results demonstrated the neurotoxic effect of ZnOTP on brain hippocampus via cognitive impairment by alteration of neurotransmitter level, zinc content and oxidative stress.
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- Ekta Yadav
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India
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Protective Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on TiO 2 Nanoparticles-Induced Oxidative Stress Damage in the Liver of Young Rats. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11030803. [PMID: 33801059 PMCID: PMC8004042 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The potential toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) to mammals has become a widespread concern. Young individuals exposed to TiO2 NPs have a higher risk than adults. In this study, the protective effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) on liver toxicity in young rats induced by TiO2 NPs were explored. Results show that the four-week-old rats that underwent LGG after the oral intake of TiO2 NPs could prevent weight loss, reduce hematological indicators (WBC and NEUT) and serum biochemical indicators (AST, ALT, AST/ALT, and ALP). Moreover, it alleviated the pathological damage of the liver (as indicated by the disordered hepatocytes, more eosinophilic, ballooning degeneration, and accompany with blood cells), but it did not reduce the Ti contents in the liver. In addition, RT-qPCR results indicated that LGG restored the expression of anti-oxidative stress-related genes, such as SOD1, SOD2, CAT, HO-1, GSH, GCLC, and GCLM in the liver. In summary, the hepatotoxicity of TiO2 NPs in young rats is closely related to oxidative stress, and the antioxidant effect of LGG might protect the harmful effects caused by TiO2 NPs.
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Metal oxide-cellulose nanocomposites for the removal of toxic metals and dyes from wastewater. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:2477-2496. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Eleftheriadou D, Kesidou D, Moura F, Felli E, Song W. Redox-Responsive Nanobiomaterials-Based Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative Diseases. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1907308. [PMID: 32940007 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201907308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Redox regulation has recently been proposed as a critical intracellular mechanism affecting cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation. Redox homeostasis has also been implicated in a variety of degenerative neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. In fact, it is hypothesized that markers of oxidative stress precede pathologic lesions in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Several therapeutic approaches have been suggested so far to improve the endogenous defense against oxidative stress and its harmful effects. Among such approaches, the use of artificial antioxidant systems has gained increased popularity as an effective strategy. Nanoscale drug delivery systems loaded with enzymes, bioinspired catalytic nanoparticles and other nanomaterials have emerged as promising candidates. The development of degradable hydrogels scaffolds with antioxidant effects could also enable scientists to positively influence cell fate. This current review summarizes nanobiomaterial-based approaches for redox regulation and their potential applications as central nervous system neurodegenerative disease treatments.
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- Despoina Eleftheriadou
- UCL Centre for Biomaterials in Surgical Reconstruction and Regeneration, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Royal Free Campus, University College London, London, NW3 2PF, UK
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
- UCL Centre for Nerve Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- UCL Centre for Biomaterials in Surgical Reconstruction and Regeneration, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Royal Free Campus, University College London, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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- UCL Centre for Biomaterials in Surgical Reconstruction and Regeneration, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Royal Free Campus, University College London, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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- UCL Centre for Biomaterials in Surgical Reconstruction and Regeneration, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Royal Free Campus, University College London, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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- UCL Centre for Biomaterials in Surgical Reconstruction and Regeneration, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Royal Free Campus, University College London, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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Agnihotri R, Gaur S, Albin S. Nanometals in Dentistry: Applications and Toxicological Implications-a Systematic Review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 197:70-88. [PMID: 31782063 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01986-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Nanotechnology is a vital part of health care system, including the dentistry. This branch of technology has been incorporated into various fields of dentistry ranging from diagnosis to prevention and treatment. The latter involves application of numerous biomaterials that help in restoration of esthetic and functional dentition. Over the past decade, these materials were modified through the incorporation of metal nanoparticles (NP) like silver (Ag), gold (Au), titanium (Ti), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and zirconia (Zr). They enhanced antimicrobial, mechanical, and regenerative properties of these materials. However, lately, the toxicological implications of these nanometal particles have been realized. They were associated with cytotoxicity, genotoxicity altered inflammatory processes, and reticuloendothelial system toxicity. As dental biomaterials containing metal NPs remain functional in oral cavity over prolonged periods, it is important to know their toxicological effects in humans. With this background, the present systematic review is aimed to gain an insight into the plausible applications and toxic implications of nano-metal particles as related to dentistry.
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- Rupali Agnihotri
- Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Engineering Department, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, 23504, USA
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Zhou Q, Liu L, Liu N, He B, Hu L, Wang L. Determination and characterization of metal nanoparticles in clams and oysters. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 198:110670. [PMID: 32344268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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With the extensive application of nanotechnology, metal nanoparticles (MNPs) have been widely used, thus are universally detected in the environment. This has caused increasingly concerns due to their toxicity and the potential health risks they pose to humans. In this work, the concentrations and particle size distributions of MNPs and concentrations of associated metal ionic species in shellfish seafood (clams and oysters) were investigated using single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICP-MS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The MNPs in the clam and oyster tissues were extracted via an alkaline digestion method with a recovery rate of 95.9% (for gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)). Then total concentrations of 41 metal elements were measured in the two types of seafood, of which 20 were selected for sp-ICP-MS analysis. The results showed that 5 types of MNPs were detectable in clams (Y, La, Ce, Pr, Gd) and 5 types of MNPs were detectable in oysters (Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd). Size distributions of MNPs in clams and oysters were in the range of 35-55 nm and 30-65 nm, respectively. Nanoparticle concentrations in clams and oysters ranged from 0.6 to 37.7 ng/g and 4.2-19.7 ng/g, and accounted for 3.4%-50% and 5.5%-46% of the total metal content, respectively. Based on this analysis, the health risks of metals in the two kinds of seafood were evaluated by comparing the Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake (PTWI) with limits recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)/Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). These results provide important information about the presence of metal nanoparticles in seafood and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the nanoparticles of rare earth elements have been detected and reported in bivalve mollusc tissues.
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- Qinfei Zhou
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China.
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China.
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Leroux MM, Doumandji Z, Chézeau L, Gaté L, Nahle S, Hocquel R, Zhernovkov V, Migot S, Ghanbaja J, Bonnet C, Schneider R, Rihn BH, Ferrari L, Joubert O. Toxicity of TiO 2 Nanoparticles: Validation of Alternative Models. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4855. [PMID: 32659965 PMCID: PMC7402355 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21144855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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There are many studies concerning titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NP) toxicity. Nevertheless, there are few publications comparing in vitro and in vivo exposure, and even less comparing air-liquid interface exposure (ALI) with other in vitro and in vivo exposures. The identification and validation of common markers under different exposure conditions are relevant for the development of smart and quick nanotoxicity tests. In this work, cell viability was assessed in vitro by WST-1 and LDH assays after the exposure of NR8383 cells to TiO2 NP sample. To evaluate in vitro gene expression profile, NR8383 cells were exposed to TiO2 NP during 4 h at 3 cm2 of TiO2 NP/cm2 of cells or 19 μg/mL, in two settings-submerged cultures and ALI. For the in vivo study, Fischer 344 rats were exposed by inhalation to a nanostructured aerosol at a concentration of 10 mg/m3, 6 h/day, 5 days/week for 4 weeks. This was followed immediately by gene expression analysis. The results showed a low cytotoxic potential of TiO2 NP on NR8383 cells. Despite the absence of toxicity at the doses studied, the different exposures to TiO2 NP induce 18 common differentially expressed genes (DEG) which are involved in mitosis regulation, cell proliferation and apoptosis and inflammation transport of membrane proteins. Among these genes, we noticed the upregulation of Ccl4, Osm, Ccl7 and Bcl3 genes which could be suggested as early response biomarkers after exposure to TiO2 NP. On the other hand, the comparison of the three models helped us to validate the alternative ones, namely submerged and ALI approaches.
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- Mélanie M. Leroux
- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité, rue du Morvan, 54519 Vandœuvre-les-Nancy, France; (L.C.); (L.G.)
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- Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité, rue du Morvan, 54519 Vandœuvre-les-Nancy, France; (L.C.); (L.G.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Systems Biology Ireland, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland;
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Genetic Department, F-54000 Nancy, France;
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- Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des Procédés, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LRGP, F-54000 Nancy, France;
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-54000 Nancy, France; (M.M.L.); (Z.D.); (S.N.); (R.H.); (S.M.); (J.G.); (B.H.R.); (L.F.)
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Vilchez-Aruani J, Cuello-Carrión FD, Valdez SR, Nadin SB. Genomic effects of a nanostructured alumina insecticide in human peripheral blood lymphocytes in vitro. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04216. [PMID: 32577576 PMCID: PMC7305400 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is providing new tools for precision agriculture, such as agrochemical agents and innovative delivery mechanisms to improve cropping efficiency. Powder nanoinsecticides, such as experimental nanostructured alumina (NSA), show great potential for sustainable agriculture as an alternative to conventional synthetic pesticides because their mechanism of insecticide action is based on physical rather than on biochemical phenomena. However, even in highly non-reactive and hardly soluble substances such as alumina, reduced particle size may lead to an increased toxicity of the material. In order to determine whether NSA induces DNA and chromosomal damage, its toxicity was assessed in human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) and contrasted with commercial nanostructured alumina, natural insecticide powders and a conventional pesticide. PBL from healthy donors were exposed for 24 h to increasing concentrations (50, 100 and 200 μg/mL) of NSA particle agglomerates (<350 nm); positive and negative NSA-particles, respectively; bulk Al2O3 (4.5 μm) or Diatomaceous Earth (SiO2, <4.5 μm). Alkaline comet assay and micronuclei (MNi) test were used to assess DNA damage and chromosomal breakage, respectively. Cell viability was tested with resazurin assay. Comet assay results revealed no significant increase in DNA damage by NSA compared to other natural substances. As expected, DNA breaks were significantly higher in cells exposed to an organophosphate [OPP] control (P < 0.05). No statistically significant differences were found in terms of cellular viability at 50 and 100 μg/mL of NSA but cell survival decreased at 200 μg/mL as well as in OPP group. Positively charged NSA particles significantly reduced cell viability and increased DNA migration and oxidative DNA damage (8-oxoG). NSA as well as the electrically charged NSA particles had no significant effect on MNi induction. Our results indicate that NSA particles are non-cytotoxic and non-genotoxic at the tested doses and do not cause obvious DNA damage in human PBL in vitro.
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- Juan Vilchez-Aruani
- Laboratorio de Biología Tumoral, Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo (IMBECU), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Centro Científico Tecnológico (CCT) Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Reproducción y Lactancia, IMBECU, CONICET, CCT Mendoza, Argentina.,Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Tumoral, Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo (IMBECU), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Centro Científico Tecnológico (CCT) Mendoza, Argentina.,Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Popescu Din IM, Balas M, Hermenean A, Vander Elst L, Laurent S, Burtea C, Cinteza LO, Dinischiotu A. Novel Polymeric Micelles-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles for In Vivo Bioimaging of Liver: Toxicological Profile and Contrast Enhancement. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2722. [PMID: 32549296 PMCID: PMC7345181 DOI: 10.3390/ma13122722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Magnetic nanoparticles are intensively studied for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as contrast agents but yet there remained some gaps regarding their toxicity potential and clinical implications of their biodistribution in organs. This study presents the effects induced by magnetite nanoparticles encapsulated in polymeric micelles (MNP-DSPE-PEG) on biochemical markers, metabolic functions, and MRI signal in CD1 mice liver. Three groups of animals, one control and the other ones injected with a suspension of five, respectively, 15 mg Fe/kg bw nanoparticles, were monitored up to 14 days. The results indicated the presence of MNP-DSPE-PEG in the liver in the first two days of the experiment. The most significant biochemical changes also occurred in the first 3 days after exposure when the most severe histological changes were observed. The change of the MRI signal intensity on the T2-weighted images and increased transverse relaxation rates R2 in the liver were observed after the first minutes from the nanoparticle administration. The study shows that the alterations of biomarkers level resulting from exposure to MNP-DSPE-PEG are restored in time in mice liver. This was associated with a significant contrast on T2-weighted images and made us conclude that these nanoparticles might be potential candidates for use as a contrast agent in liver medical imaging.
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- Ioana Mihaela Popescu Din
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (I.M.P.D.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (I.M.P.D.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Experimental and Applied Biology, Institute of Life Sciences, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 86 Rebreanu, 310414 Arad, Romania;
- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 1 Feleacului street, 310396 Arad, Romania
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- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, 19, Avenue Maistriau, Mendeleev Building, B-7000 Mons, Belgium; (L.V.E.); (S.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, 19, Avenue Maistriau, Mendeleev Building, B-7000 Mons, Belgium; (L.V.E.); (S.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, 19, Avenue Maistriau, Mendeleev Building, B-7000 Mons, Belgium; (L.V.E.); (S.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12 Regina Elisabeta Blvd, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (I.M.P.D.); (A.D.)
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Rossbach LM, Oughton DH, Maremonti E, Coutris C, Brede DA. In vivo assessment of silver nanoparticle induced reactive oxygen species reveals tissue specific effects on cellular redox status in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 721:137665. [PMID: 32169641 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The current study provides an in vivo analysis of the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans following exposure to EU reference silver nanoparticles NM300K and AgNO3. Induction of antioxidant defenses was measured through the application of a SOD-1 reporter, and the HyPer and GRX biosensor strains to monitor changes in the cellular redox state. Both forms of Ag resulted in an increase in sod-1 expression, elevated H2O2 levels and an imbalance in the cellular GSSG/GSH redox status. Microscopy analysis of the strains revealed that AgNO3 induced ROS-related effects in multiple tissues, including the pharynx, intestinal cells and muscle tissues. In contrast, NM300K resulted in localized ROS production and oxidative stress, specifically in tissues surrounding the intestinal lumen. This indicates that Ag from AgNO3 exposure was readily transported across the whole body, while Ag or ROS from NM300K exposure was predominantly confined within the luminal tissues. Concentrations resulting in an increase in ROS production and changes in GSSG/GSH ratio were in line with the levels associated with observed physiological toxic effects. However, sod-1 was not induced at the lowest Ag concentrations, although reprotoxicity was seen at these levels. While both forms of Ag caused oxidative stress, impaired development, and reprotoxicity, the results suggest different involvement of ROS production to the toxic effects of AgNO3versus NM300K.
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- Lisa M Rossbach
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, P.O. BOX 5003 NMBU, No-1432 Ås, Norway.
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, P.O. BOX 5003 NMBU, No-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, P.O. BOX 5003 NMBU, No-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Division of Environment and Natural Resources, Høgskoleveien 7, No-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, P.O. BOX 5003 NMBU, No-1432 Ås, Norway
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Anti-bacterial activity of inorganic nanomaterials and their antimicrobial peptide conjugates against resistant and non-resistant pathogens. Int J Pharm 2020; 586:119531. [PMID: 32540348 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This review details the antimicrobial applications of inorganic nanomaterials of mostly metallic form, and the augmentation of activity by surface conjugation of peptide ligands. The review is subdivided into three main sections, of which the first describes the antimicrobial activity of inorganic nanomaterials against gram-positive, gram-negative and multidrug-resistant bacterial strains. The second section highlights the range of antimicrobial peptides and the drug resistance strategies employed by bacterial species to counter lethality. The final part discusses the role of antimicrobial peptide-decorated inorganic nanomaterials in the fight against bacterial strains that show resistance. General strategies for the preparation of antimicrobial peptides and their conjugation to nanomaterials are discussed, emphasizing the use of elemental and metallic oxide nanomaterials. Importantly, the permeation of antimicrobial peptides through the bacterial membrane is shown to aid the delivery of nanomaterials into bacterial cells. By judicious use of targeting ligands, the nanomaterial becomes able to differentiate between bacterial and mammalian cells and, thus, reduce side effects. Moreover, peptide conjugation to the surface of a nanomaterial will alter surface chemistry in ways that lead to reduction in toxicity and improvements in biocompatibility.
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Hasan N, Kim S, Kim MS, Nguyen NTT, Lee C, Kim J. Visible light-induced activation of peroxymonosulfate in the presence of ferric ions for the degradation of organic pollutants. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Ashtari B, Shams A, Esmaeilzadeh N, Tanbakooei S, Koruji M, Moghadam MJ, Ansari JM, Moghadam AJ, Shabani R. Separating mouse malignant cell line (EL4) from neonate spermatogonial stem cells utilizing microfluidic device in vitro. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:191. [PMID: 32448280 PMCID: PMC7245899 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01671-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Some children who have survived cancer will be azoospermic in the future. Performing isolation and purification procedures for spermatogonial stem cells (SSC) is very critical. In this regard, performing the process of decontamination of cancerous cells is the initial step. The major objective of the present study is to separate the malignant EL4 cell line in mice and spermatogonial stem cells in vitro. METHODS The spermatogonial stem cells of sixty neonatal mice were isolated, and the procedure of co-culturing was carried out by EL4 which were classified into 2 major groups: (1) the control group (co-culture in a growth medium) and (2) the group of co-cultured cells which were separated using the microfluidic device. The percentage of cells was assessed using flow cytometry technique and common laboratory technique of immunocytochemistry and finally was confirmed through the laboratory technique of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS The actual percentage of EL4 and SSC after isolation was collected at two outlets: the outputs for the smaller outlet were 0.12% for SSC and 42.14% for EL4, while in the larger outlet, the outputs were 80.38% for SSC and 0.32% for EL4; in the control group, the percentages of cells were 21.44% for SSC and 23.28% for EL4 (based on t test (p ≤ 0.05)). CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrates that the use of the microfluidic device is effective in separating cancer cells from spermatogonial stem cells.
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- Behnaz Ashtari
- Shahdad Ronak Commercialization Company, Pasdaran Street, Tehran, Iran
- Radiation Biology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Huang Y, Gao M, Deng Y, Khan ZH, Liu X, Song Z, Qiu W. Efficient oxidation and adsorption of As(III) and As(V) in water using a Fenton-like reagent, (ferrihydrite)-loaded biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 715:136957. [PMID: 32014778 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The by-product of the traditional Fenton reaction, colloidal arsenic-‑iron oxide, is migratable and may cause secondary environmental pollution. This paper reported a new strategy involving oxidizing and immobilizing inorganic arsenic using the Fenton reaction, and avoiding the risk of secondary contamination. Lab synthesized ferrihydrite-loaded biochar (FhBC) was developed for oxidizing and binding As(III) and As(V) in aqueous solution. Batch experiments and a series of spectrum analysis (e.g., X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy [XPS], electron paramagnetic resonance [EPR], and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy [FTIR]) were conducted to study the oxidizing or adsorption capacity and mechanism. The maximum adsorption capacity of FhBC for As(III) and As(V) is 1.315 and 1.325 mmol/g, respectively. In addition, FhBC has an efficient oxidizing capacity within a wide pH range, which is because biochar promotes the Fenton reaction by acting as an electron donator, electron shuttler, or by providing persistent free radicals. Moreover, the adsorption mechanism was studied by FTIR spectroscopy, XPS, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The formation of internal spherical complexes and iron oxides with a higher degree of crystallization was observed, which indicate that the products of adsorption are stable and robust in a complex environment and can exist in a highly crystallized form after adsorbing arsenic ions. Therefore, the use of FhBC as an adsorbent for arsenic represents a new strategy of using the Fenton reaction while reducing secondary contamination. These results may contribute to further mechanistic studies or extensive practical applications of FhBC.
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- Yifan Huang
- Soil Chemistry and Chemical Soil Quality Group, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. BOX 47, Wageningen, AA 6700, Netherlands; Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China.
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Private Bag 4704, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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Lee DK, Jeon S, Jeong J, Yu IJ, Song KS, Kang A, Yun WS, Kim JS, Cho WS. Potential Role of Soluble Metal Impurities in the Acute Lung Inflammogenicity of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10020379. [PMID: 32098206 PMCID: PMC7075329 DOI: 10.3390/nano10020379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have variable metal impurities, but little is known about the impact of soluble metal impurities on the toxicity of MWCNTs. Here, we evaluated the role of soluble metal impurities to the acute inflammogenic potential of MWCNTs, using five types of high purity MWCNTs (>95%). MWCNTs and their soluble fractions collected at 24 h after incubation in phosphate-buffered saline showed diverse metal impurities with variable concentrations. The fiber-free soluble fractions produced variable levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the iron level was the key determinant for ROS production. The acute inflammation at 24 h after intratracheal instillation of MWCNTs to rats at 0.19, 0.63, and 1.91 mg MWCNT/kg body weight (bw) or fiber-free supernatants from MWCNT suspensions at 1.91 and 7.64 mg MWCNT/kg bw showed that the number of granulocytes, a marker for acute inflammation, was significantly increased with a good dose-dependency. The correlation study showed that neither the levels of iron nor the ROS generation potential of the soluble fractions showed any correlations with the inflammogenic potential. However, the total concentration of transition metals in the soluble fractions showed a good correlation with the acute lung inflammogenic potential. These results implied that metal impurities, especially transitional metals, can contribute to the acute inflammogenic potential of MWCNTs, although the major parameter for the toxicity of MWCNTs is size and shape.
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- Dong-Keun Lee
- Lab of Toxicology, Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (D.-K.L.); (S.J.); (J.J.)
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- Lab of Toxicology, Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (D.-K.L.); (S.J.); (J.J.)
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- Lab of Toxicology, Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (D.-K.L.); (S.J.); (J.J.)
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- HCTm Co., LTD., 74, Seoicheon-ro 578 beon-gil Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 17383, Korea;
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- Korea Conformity Laboratories, 8, Gaetbeol-ro 145 beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21999, Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Korea; (A.K.); (W.S.Y.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Korea; (A.K.); (W.S.Y.)
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H4R2, Canada;
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- Lab of Toxicology, Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea; (D.-K.L.); (S.J.); (J.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.:+82-51-200-7563
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Sardarabadi H, Chafai DE, Gheybi F, Sasanpour P, Rafii-Tabar H, Cifra M. Enhancement of the biological autoluminescence by mito-liposomal gold nanoparticle nanocarriers. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2020; 204:111812. [PMID: 32062391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
One of the most important barriers to the detection of the biological autoluminescence (BAL) from biosystems using a non-invasive monitoring approach, in both the in vivo and the in vitro applications, is its very low signal intensity (< 1000 photons/s/cm2). Experimental studies have revealed that the formation of electron excited species, as a result of reactions of biomolecules with reactive oxygen species (ROS), is the principal biochemical source of the BAL which occurs during the cell metabolism. Mitochondria, as the most important organelles involved in oxidative metabolism, are considered to be the main intracellular BAL source. Hence, in order to achieve the BAL enhancement via affecting the mitochondria, we prepared a novel mitochondrial-liposomal nanocarrier with two attractive features including the intra-liposomal gold nanoparticle synthesizing ability and the mitochondria penetration capability. The results indicate that these nanocarriers (with the average size of 131.1 ± 20.1 nm) are not only able to synthesize the gold nanoparticles within them (with the average size of 15 nm) and penetrate into the U2OS cell mitochondria, but they are also able to amplify the BAL signals. Our results open new possibilities for the use of biological autoluminescence as a non-invasive and label-free monitoring method in nanomedicine and biotechnology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hadi Sardarabadi
- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia.
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Abolaban F, Taha E. A Monte Carlo study on the effect of nanoparticle shapes on dose enhancement and distribution using 197Au and 195Pt. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/16878507.2020.1828019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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