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Ray JL, Postma B, Kendall RL, Ngo MD, Foo CX, Saunders B, Ronacher K, Gowdy KM, Holian A. Estrogen contributes to sex differences in M2a macrophages during multi-walled carbon nanotube-induced respiratory inflammation. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23350. [PMID: 38071600 PMCID: PMC10752389 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202301571rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Lung diseases characterized by type 2 inflammation are reported to occur with a female bias in prevalence/severity in both humans and mice. This includes previous work examining multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-induced eosinophilic inflammation, in which a more exaggerated M2a phenotype was observed in female alveolar macrophages (AMs) compared to males. The mechanisms responsible for this sex difference in AM phenotype are still unclear, but estrogen receptor (ER) signaling is a likely contributor. Accordingly, male AMs downregulated ERα expression after MWCNT exposure while female AMs did not. Thus, ER antagonist Fulvestrant was administered prior to MWCNT instillation. In females, Fulvestrant significantly attenuated MWCNT-induced M2a gene expression and eosinophilia without affecting IL-33. In males, Fulvestrant did not affect eosinophil recruitment but reduced IL-33 and M2a genes compared to controls. Regulation of cholesterol efflux and oxysterol synthesis is a potential mechanism through which estrogen promotes the M2a phenotype. Levels of oxysterols 25-OHC and 7α,25-OHC were higher in the airways of MWCNT-exposed males compared to MWCNT-females, which corresponds with the lower IL-1β production and greater macrophage recruitment previously observed in males. Sex-based changes in cholesterol efflux transporters Abca1 and Abcg1 were also observed after MWCNT exposure with or without Fulvestrant. In vitro culture with estrogen decreased cellular cholesterol and increased the M2a response in female AMs, but did not affect cholesterol content in male AMs and reduced M2a polarization. These results reveal the modulation of (oxy)sterols as a potential mechanism through which estrogen signaling may regulate AM phenotype resulting in sex differences in downstream respiratory inflammation.
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- Jessica L. Ray
- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Mater Research Institute, Translational Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute, Translational Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Mater Research Institute, Translational Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
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Gadzhimagomedova Z, Pankin I, Polyakov V, Khodakova D, Medvedev P, Zelenikhin P, Shamsutdinov N, Chapek S, Goncharova A, Soldatov A. Single-Stage Microfluidic Synthesis Route for BaGdF 5:Tb 3+-Based Nanocomposite Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Biodistribution. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17159. [PMID: 38138988 PMCID: PMC10742823 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Rare-earth-doped nanoscaled BaGdF5 is known as an efficient contrasting agent for X-ray micro-CT and NMR as well as a promising candidate for X-ray photodynamic therapy, thereby opening an opportunity for theragnostic applications. Conventional synthesis of Ln-doped BaGdF5 consider a long-lasting batch procedure, while a conjugation with photosensitizer usually implies a separate stage requiring active mixing. To the best of our knowledge, in this work, we for the first time obtain BaGdF5:Tb3+ nanophosphors in a microfluidic route at temperatures as low as 100 °C while decreasing the time of thermal treatment down to 6 min. The proposed synthesis route allows for the obtaining of single-phase and monodisperse BaGd1-xF5:Tbx3+ nanoparticles with an averaged particle size of ca. 7-9 nm and hydrodynamic radius around 22 nm, as estimated from TEM and DLS, respectively. In addition, X-ray-excited optical luminescence has been recorded in situ for the series of nanophosphors synthesis with varied flow rates of Tb3+ and Gd3+ stock solutions, thereby anticipating a possible application of microfluidics for screening a wide range of possible co-dopants and reaction conditions and its effect on the optical properties of the synthesized materials. Moreover, we demonstrated that BaGd1-xF5:Tbx3+@RoseBengal conjugates might be obtained in a single-stage route by implementing an additional mixer at the synthesis outcome, namely, by mixing the resulting reaction mixture containing nanoparticles with an equivalent flow of photosensitizer aqueous solution. In vitro cytotoxicity test declares moderate toxicity effect on different cell lines, while the results of flow cytometry indirectly confirm cellular uptake. Finally, we report long-term biodistribution monitoring of the synthesized nanocomposites assessed by X-ray micro-CT in the in vivo experiments on balb/c mice, which depicts an unusual character of agents' accumulation.
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- Zaira Gadzhimagomedova
- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (Z.G.); (P.M.); (S.C.); (A.S.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (Z.G.); (P.M.); (S.C.); (A.S.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (Z.G.); (P.M.); (S.C.); (A.S.)
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- National Medical Research Centre for Oncology, 344037 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (D.K.); (A.G.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (Z.G.); (P.M.); (S.C.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia; (P.Z.); (N.S.)
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia; (P.Z.); (N.S.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (Z.G.); (P.M.); (S.C.); (A.S.)
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- National Medical Research Centre for Oncology, 344037 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (D.K.); (A.G.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (Z.G.); (P.M.); (S.C.); (A.S.)
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Wu YW, Lee DY, Lu YL, Delila L, Nebie O, Barro L, Changou CA, Lu LS, Goubran H, Burnouf T. Platelet extracellular vesicles are efficient delivery vehicles of doxorubicin, an anti-cancer drug: preparation and in vitro characterization. Platelets 2023; 34:2237134. [PMID: 37580876 DOI: 10.1080/09537104.2023.2237134] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Platelet extracellular vesicles (PEVs) are an emerging delivery vehi for anticancer drugs due to their ability to target and remain in the tumor microenvironment. However, there is still a lack of understanding regarding yields, safety, drug loading efficiencies, and efficacy of PEVs. In this study, various methods were compared to generate PEVs from clinical-grade platelets, and their properties were examined as vehicles for doxorubicin (DOX). Sonication and extrusion produced the most PEVs, with means of 496 and 493 PEVs per platelet (PLT), respectively, compared to 145 and 33 by freeze/thaw and incubation, respectively. The PEVs were loaded with DOX through incubation and purified by chromatography. The size and concentration of the PEVs and PEV-DOX were analyzed using dynamic light scattering and nanoparticle tracking analysis. The results showed that the population sizes and concentrations of PEVs and PEV-DOX were in the ranges of 120-150 nm and 1.2-6.2 × 1011 particles/mL for all preparations. The loading of DOX determined using fluorospectrometry was found to be 2.1 × 106, 1.7 × 106, and 0.9 × 106 molecules/EV using freeze/thaw, extrusion, and sonication, respectively. The internalization of PEVs was determined to occur through clathrin-mediated endocytosis. PEV-DOX were more efficiently taken up by MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells compared to MCF7/ADR breast cancer cells and NIH/3T3 cells. DOX-PEVs showed higher anticancer activity against MDA-MB-231 cells than against MCF7/ADR or NIH/3T3 cells and better than acommercial liposomal DOX formulation. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that PEVs generated by PLTs using extrusion, freeze/thaw, or sonication can efficiently load DOX and kill breast cancer cells, providing a promising strategy for further evaluation in preclinical animal models. The study findings suggest that sonication and extrusion are the most efficient methods to generate PEVs and that PEVs loaded with DOX exhibit significant anticancer activity against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.
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- Yu-Wen Wu
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Core Facility Center, Office of Research and Development, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- International PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Core Facility Center, Office of Research and Development, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Translational Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- The Ph.D. Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, Center for Translational Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- The Ph.D. Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, Center for Translational Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Translational Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Saskatoon Cancer Centre and College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- The Ph.D. Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, Center for Translational Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- International PhD Program in Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Meenambal R, Kruk T, Gurgul J, Warszyński P, Jantas D. Neuroprotective effects of polyacrylic acid (PAA) conjugated cerium oxide against hydrogen peroxide- and 6-OHDA-induced SH-SY5Y cell damage. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18534. [PMID: 37898622 PMCID: PMC10613241 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45318-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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Cerium oxide nanoparticles have been widely investigated against neurodegenerative diseases due to their antioxidant properties that aid in quenching reactive oxygen species. In this study, polyacrylic acid conjugated cerium oxide (PAA-CeO) nanoparticles were synthesized in a 50-60 nm size range with a zeta potential of - 35 mV. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis revealed a mixed valence state of Ce4+ and Ce3+. PAA-CeO nanoparticles were safe for undifferentiated (UN-) and retinoic acid-differentiated (RA-) human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells and reduced the extent of cell damage evoked by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA). In the H2O2 model of cell damage PAA-CeO did not affect the caspase-3 activity (apoptosis marker) but attenuated the number of propidium iodide-positive cells (necrosis marker). In the 6-OHDA model, nanoparticles profoundly reduced necrotic changes and partially attenuated caspase-3 activity. However, we did not observe any impact of PAA-CeO on intracellular ROS formation induced by H2O2. Further, the flow cytometry analysis of fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled PAA-CeO revealed a time- and concentration-dependent cellular uptake of nanoparticles. The results point to the neuroprotective potential of PAA-CeO nanoparticles against neuronal cell damage induced by H2O2 and 6-OHDA, which are in both models associated with the inhibition of necrotic processes and the model-dependent attenuation of activity of executor apoptotic protease, caspase-3 (6-OHDA model) but not with the direct inhibition of ROS (H2O2 model).
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- Rugmani Meenambal
- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland.
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Haddad M, Frickenstein A, Wilhelm S. High-Throughput Single-Cell Analysis of Nanoparticle-Cell Interactions. Trends Analyt Chem 2023; 166:117172. [PMID: 37520860 PMCID: PMC10373476 DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2023.117172] [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] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Understanding nanoparticle-cell interactions at single-nanoparticle and single-cell resolutions is crucial to improving the design of next-generation nanoparticles for safer, more effective, and more efficient applications in nanomedicine. This review focuses on recent advances in the continuous high-throughput analysis of nanoparticle-cell interactions at the single-cell level. We highlight and discuss the current trends in continual flow high-throughput methods for analyzing single cells, such as advanced flow cytometry techniques and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry methods, as well as their intersection in the form of mass cytometry. This review further discusses the challenges and opportunities with current single-cell analysis approaches and provides proposed directions for innovation in the high-throughput analysis of nanoparticle-cell interactions.
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- Majood Haddad
- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019, USA
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019, USA
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019, USA
- Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, USA
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Technology (IBEST), University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019, USA
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Costagliola di Polidoro A, Baghbantarghdari Z, De Gregorio V, Silvestri S, Netti PA, Torino E. Insulin Activation Mediated by Uptake Mechanisms: A Comparison of the Behavior between Polymer Nanoparticles and Extracellular Vesicles in 3D Liver Tissues. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:2203-2212. [PMID: 37023462 PMCID: PMC10170511 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
Abstract
In this work, we compare the role of two different uptake mechanisms in the effectiveness of a nanoformulated drug, specifically insulin. Insulin is activated by interacting with insulin receptors exposed on the liver cell membrane that triggers the uptake and storage of glucose. To prove that the uptake mechanism of a delivery system can interfere directly with the effectiveness of the delivered drug, two extremely different delivery systems are tested. In detail, hydrogel-based NPs (cHANPs) and natural lipid vesicles (EVs) encapsulating insulin are used to trigger the activation of this hormone in 3D liver microtissues (μTs) based on their different uptake mechanisms. Results demonstrated that the fusion mechanism of Ins-EVs mediates faster and more pronounced insulin activation with respect to the endocytic mechanism of Ins-cHANPs. Indeed, the fusion causes an increased reduction in glucose concentration in the culture medium EV-treated l-μTs with respect to free insulin-treated tissues. The same effect is not observed for Ins-cHANPs that, taken up by endocytosis, can only equal the reduction in glucose concentration produced by free insulin in 48 h. Overall, these results demonstrate that the effectiveness of nanoformulated drugs depends on the identity they acquire in the biological context (biological identity). Indeed, the nanoparticle (NP) biological identity, such as the uptake mechanism, triggers a unique set of nano-bio-interactions that is ultimately responsible for their fate both in the extracellular and intracellular compartments.
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- Angela Costagliola di Polidoro
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Department of Biology, University of Naples ″Federico II″, Complesso Universitario di Monte S Angelo, Naples 80125, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, Naples 80125, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, Naples 80125, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, Naples 80125, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, Naples 80125, Italy
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Parsian M, Mutlu P, Taghavi Pourianazar N, Yalcin Azarkan S, Gunduz U. Investigation of the Therapeutic Effects of Palbociclib Conjugated Magnetic Nanoparticles on Different Types of Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Cell Mol Bioeng 2023; 16:143-157. [PMID: 37096074 PMCID: PMC10121994 DOI: 10.1007/s12195-022-00758-4] [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: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Drug targeting and controlled drug release systems in cancer treatment have many advantages over conventional chemotherapy in terms of limiting systemic toxicity, side effects, and overcoming drug resistance. Methods and Results In this paper, fabricating nanoscale delivery system composed of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) covered with poly-amidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers and using its advantages were fully used to help the chemotherapeutic drug, Palbociclib, effectively reach tumors, specifically and stay stable in the circulation longer. In order to determine whether conjugate selectivity can be increased for the specific drug type, we have reported different strategies for loading and conjugation of Palbociclib to different generations of magnetic PAMAM dendrimers. The best method leading to the highest amount of Palbociclib conjugation was chosen, and the characterization of the Palbociclib conjugated dendrimeric magnetic nanoparticles (PAL-DcMNPs) were performed. In vitro pharmacological activity of the conjugation was demonstrated by measuring the cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase (LHD) release. Obtained results indicated that PAL-DcMNPs treatment of the breast cancer cell lines, leads to an increase in cell toxicity compared to free Palbociclib. The observed effects were more evident for MCF-7 cells than for MDA-MB231 and SKBR3 cells, considering that viability decreased to 30% at 2.5 µM treatment of PAL-DcMNPs at MCF-7 cells. Finally, in Palbociclib and PAL-DcMNPs treated breast cancer cells, the expression levels of some pro-apoptotic and drug resistance related genes were performed by RT-PCR analysis. Conclusion Our knowledge indicates that the proposed approach is novel, and it can provide new insight into the development of Palbociclib targeting delivery system for cancer treatment.
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- Maryam Parsian
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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Kendall RL, Ray JL, Hamilton RF, Holian A. Self-replicating murine ex vivo cultured alveolar macrophages as a model for toxicological studies of particle-induced inflammation. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2023; 461:116400. [PMID: 36702314 PMCID: PMC10022441 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Alveolar macrophages (AM) are integral to maintaining homeostasis within the lungs following exposure to inhaled particles. However, due to the high animal number requirements for in vitro research with primary AM, there remains a need for validated cell models that replicate alveolar macrophages in form and function to better understand the mechanisms that contribute to particle-induced inflammation and disease. A novel, easily adaptable, culture model that facilitates the continued expansion of murine alveolar macrophages for several months, termed murine ex vivo cultured AM (mexAM) has been recently described. Therefore, the present work evaluated the use of mexAMs as a suitable model for primary AM interactions with nano- and micro-sized particles. mexAM displayed a comparable profile of functional phenotype gene expression as primary AM and similar particle uptake capabilities. The NLRP3 inflammasome-driven IL-1β inflammatory response to crystalline silica and various nanoparticles was also assessed, as well as the effects of cationic amphiphilic drugs to block particle-induced inflammation. For all endpoints, mexAM showed a comparable response to primary AM. Altogether, the present work supports the use of mexAM as a validated replacement for primary AM cultures thereby reducing animal numbers and serving as an effective model for mechanistic investigation of inflammatory pathways in particle-induced respiratory disease.
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- Rebekah L Kendall
- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, United States of America.
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, United States of America
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, United States of America
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- Center for Environmental Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, United States of America
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Vercellino S, Kokalari I, Liz Cantoral M, Petseva V, Cursi L, Casoli F, Castagnola V, Boselli L, Fenoglio I. Biological interactions of ferromagnetic iron oxide-carbon nanohybrids with alveolar epithelial cells. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:3514-3526. [PMID: 35603779 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00220e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have been largely investigated in a plethora of biological fields for their interesting physical-chemical properties, which make them suitable for application in cancer therapy, neuroscience, and imaging. Several encouraging results have been reported in these contexts. However, the possible toxic effects of some IONP formulations can limit their applicability. In this work, IONPs were synthesized with a carbon shell (IONP@C), providing enhanced stability both as colloidal dispersion and in the biological environment. We conducted a careful multiparametric evaluation of IONP@C biological interactions in vitro, providing them with an in vivo-like biological identity. Our hybrid nanoformulation showed no cytotoxic effects on a widely employed model of alveolar epithelial cells for a variety of concentrations and exposure times. The IONP@C were efficiently internalized and TEM analysis allowed the protective role of the carbon shell against intracellular degradation to be assessed. Intracellular redistribution of the IONP@C from the lysosomes to the lamellar bodies was also observed after 72 hours.
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- Silvia Vercellino
- Centre for BioNano Interactions, School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Università di Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy. .,Delft University of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629 HZ DELFT, The Netherlands
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- Centre for BioNano Interactions, School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. .,Dept. of Chemistry, Università di Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
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- Centre for BioNano Interactions, School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Centre for BioNano Interactions, School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism (IMEM), National Research Council (CNR), Parco Area delle Scienze 37/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Centre for BioNano Interactions, School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. .,Center for Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132, Genova, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Centre for BioNano Interactions, School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. .,Nanobiointeractions and Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Università di Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
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A A, X J, V A, P V M. L-Cysteine capped zinc oxide nanoparticles induced cellular response on adenocarcinomic human alveolar basal epithelial cells using a conventional and organ-on-a-chip approach. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 211:112300. [PMID: 34974288 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are among the well-characterized nanomaterials with multifaceted biomedical applications, including biomedical imaging, drug delivery, and pharmaceutical preparations. The high surface charge of ZnO NPs leads to the agglomeration of the particles. Therefore, surface coating with a suitable ligand can increase colloidal stability. In this present study, in-vitro responses of ZnO NPs capped with a sulfur-containing amino acid, L-cysteine (Cys-ZnO NPs), on A549 cells was investigated. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) studies were carried out to confirm the capping of ZnO NPs with L-cysteine. Cytotoxic studies using A549 cells demonstrated reduced cytotoxicity in comparison with already reported pristine Zinc Oxide nanoparticles. The cellular uptake is confirmed by fluorescent cytometry. However, a higher concentration (160 µg/mL) of Cys-ZnO NPs led to apoptotic cell death marked by nuclear condensation, mitochondrial membrane depolarization, actin filament condensation, lysosomal damage LDH leakage, intracellular ROS production, blebbing, upregulation of Bax and downregulation of Bcl-2 gene expression. Cys-ZnO NPs treatment was also carried out in cells cultured in a microfluidic lung-on-a-chip device under a physiologically relevant flow rate. The study concluded that the microfluidic-based lung-on-a-chip culture resulted in reduced cell death compared to the conventional condition.
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- Arathi A
- Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (Govt. of India), Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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- Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (Govt. of India), Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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- Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (Govt. of India), Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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- Toxicology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (Govt. of India), Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India.
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Llewellyn SV, Parak WJ, Hühn J, Burgum MJ, Evans SJ, Chapman KE, Jenkins GJS, Doak SH, Clift MJD. Deducing the cellular mechanisms associated with the potential genotoxic impact of gold and silver engineered nanoparticles upon different lung epithelial cell lines in vitro. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:52-72. [PMID: 35085458 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2030823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Human ENP exposure is inevitable and the novel, size-dependent physicochemical properties that enable ENPs to be beneficial in innovative technologies are concomitantly causing heightened public concerns as to their potential adverse effects upon human health. This study aims to deduce the mechanisms associated with potential ENP mediated (geno)toxicity and impact upon telomere integrity, if any, of varying concentrations of both ∼16 nm (4.34 × 10-3 to 17.36 × 10-3 mg/mL) Gold (Au) and ∼14 nm (0.85 × 10-5 to 3.32 × 10-5 mg/mL) Silver (Ag) ENPs upon two commonly used lung epithelial cell lines, 16HBE14o- and A549. Following cytotoxicity analysis (via Trypan Blue and Lactate Dehydrogenase assay), two sub-lethal concentrations were selected for genotoxicity analysis using the cytokinesis-blocked micronucleus assay. Whilst both ENP types induced significant oxidative stress, Ag ENPs (1.66 × 10-5 mg/mL) did not display a significant genotoxic response in either epithelial cell lines, but Au ENPs (8.68 × 10-3 mg/mL) showed a highly significant 2.63-fold and 2.4-fold increase in micronucleus frequency in A549 and 16HBE14o- cells respectively. It is hypothesized that the DNA damage induced by acute 24-h Au ENP exposure resulted in a cell cycle stall indicated by the increased mononuclear cell fraction (>6.0-fold) and cytostasis level. Albeit insignificant, a small reduction in telomere length was observed following acute exposure to both ENPs which could indicate the potential for ENP mediated telomere attrition. Finally, from the data shown, both in vitro lung cell cultures (16HBE14o- and A549) are equally as suitable and reliable for the in vitro ENP hazard identification approach adopted in this study.
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- Samantha V Llewellyn
- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Faculty of Physics, Centre of Hybrid Nanostructures, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Physics, Philipps Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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Niranjan R, Zafar S, Lochab B, Priyadarshini R. Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfur and Sulfur-Selenium Nanoparticles Loaded on Reduced Graphene Oxide and Their Antibacterial Activity against Gram-Positive Pathogens. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:191. [PMID: 35055210 PMCID: PMC8782023 DOI: 10.3390/nano12020191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Resistance to antimicrobial agents in Gram-positive bacteria has become a major concern in the last decade. Recently, nanoparticles (NP) have emerged as a potential solution to antibiotic resistance. We synthesized three reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanoparticles, namely rGO, rGO-S, and rGO-S/Se, and characterized them using X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Raman analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed spherical shape nanometer size S and S/Se NPs on the rGO surface. Antibacterial properties of all three nanomaterials were probed against Gram-positive pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis, using turbidometeric and CFU assays. Among the synthesized nanomaterials, rGO-S/Se exhibited relatively strong antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive microorganism tested in a concentration dependent manner (growth inhibition >90% at 200 μg/mL). Atomic force microscopy of rGO-S/Se treated cells displayed morphological aberrations. Our studies also revealed that rGO composite NPs are able to deposit on the bacterial cell surface, resulting in membrane perturbation and oxidative stress. Taken together, our results suggest a possible three-pronged approach of bacterial cytotoxicity by these graphene-based materials.
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- Rashmi Niranjan
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar 201314, India;
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- Materials Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar 201314, India;
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- Materials Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar 201314, India;
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar 201314, India;
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Romano E, Netti PA, Torino E. A High Throughput Approach Based on Dynamic High Pressure for the Encapsulation of Active Compounds in Exosomes for Precision Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9896. [PMID: 34576059 PMCID: PMC8470411 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In recent decades, endogenous nanocarrier-exosomes have received considerable scientific interest as drug delivery systems. The unique proteo-lipid architecture allows the crossing of various natural barriers and protects exosomes cargo from degradation in the bloodstream. However, the presence of this bilayer membrane as well as their endogenous content make loading of exogenous molecules challenging. In the present work, we will investigate how to promote the manipulation of vesicles curvature by a high-pressure microfluidic system as a ground-breaking method for exosomes encapsulation. Exosomes isolated from Uppsala 87 Malignant Glioma (U87-MG) cell culture media were characterized before and after the treatment with high-pressure homogenization. Once their structural and biological stability were validated, we applied this novel method for the encapsulation in the lipidic exosomal bilayer of the chemotherapeutic Irinotecan HCl Trihydrate-CPT 11. Finally, we performed in vitro preliminary test to validate the nanobiointeraction of exosomes, uptake mechanisms, and cytotoxic effect in cell culture model.
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- Eugenia Romano
- Department of Chemical, Materials Engineering & Industrial Production, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy; (E.R.); (P.A.N.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomaterials, CRIB, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care, CABHC, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT@CRIB, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials Engineering & Industrial Production, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy; (E.R.); (P.A.N.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomaterials, CRIB, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care, CABHC, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT@CRIB, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials Engineering & Industrial Production, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy; (E.R.); (P.A.N.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomaterials, CRIB, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care, CABHC, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT@CRIB, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125 Naples, Italy
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Pirone D, Mugnano M, Memmolo P, Merola F, Lama GC, Castaldo R, Miccio L, Bianco V, Grilli S, Ferraro P. Three-Dimensional Quantitative Intracellular Visualization of Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles by Tomographic Flow Cytometry. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:5958-5966. [PMID: 34232045 PMCID: PMC9297328 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Interaction of nanoparticles (NPs) with cells is of fundamental importance in biology and biomedical sciences. NPs can be taken up by cells, thus interacting with their intracellular elements, modifying the life cycle pathways, and possibly inducing death. Therefore, there is a great interest in understanding and visualizing the process of cellular uptake itself or even secondary effects, for example, toxicity. Nowadays, no method is reported yet in which 3D imaging of NPs distribution can be achieved for suspended cells in flow-cytometry. Here we show that, by means of label-free tomographic flow-cytometry, it is possible to obtain full 3D quantitative spatial distribution of nanographene oxide (nGO) inside each single flowing cell. This can allow the setting of a class of biomarkers that characterize the 3D spatial intracellular deployment of nGO or other NPs clusters, thus opening the route for quantitative descriptions to discover new insights in the realm of NP-cell interactions.
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- Daniele Pirone
- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
- Department
of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies (DIETI), University of Naples “Federico II”, via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, CNR-IPCB, Via Campi
Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, CNR-IPCB, Via Campi
Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, CNR-ISASI, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli, Italy
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Perrigue PM, Murray RA, Mielcarek A, Henschke A, Moya SE. Degradation of Drug Delivery Nanocarriers and Payload Release: A Review of Physical Methods for Tracing Nanocarrier Biological Fate. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:770. [PMID: 34064155 PMCID: PMC8224277 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nanoformulations offer multiple advantages over conventional drug delivery, enhancing solubility, biocompatibility, and bioavailability of drugs. Nanocarriers can be engineered with targeting ligands for reaching specific tissue or cells, thus reducing the side effects of payloads. Following systemic delivery, nanocarriers must deliver encapsulated drugs, usually through nanocarrier degradation. A premature degradation, or the loss of the nanocarrier coating, may prevent the drug's delivery to the targeted tissue. Despite their importance, stability and degradation of nanocarriers in biological environments are largely not studied in the literature. Here we review techniques for tracing the fate of nanocarriers, focusing on nanocarrier degradation and drug release both intracellularly and in vivo. Intracellularly, we will discuss different fluorescence techniques: confocal laser scanning microscopy, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, lifetime imaging, flow cytometry, etc. We also consider confocal Raman microscopy as a label-free technique to trace colocalization of nanocarriers and drugs. In vivo we will consider fluorescence and nuclear imaging for tracing nanocarriers. Positron emission tomography and single-photon emission computed tomography are used for a quantitative assessment of nanocarrier and payload biodistribution. Strategies for dual radiolabelling of the nanocarriers and the payload for tracing carrier degradation, as well as the efficacy of the payload delivery in vivo, are also discussed.
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- Patrick M. Perrigue
- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (P.M.P.); (A.M.); (A.H.)
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- Instituto Biofisika (UPV/EHU, CSIC), Barrio Sarriena S/N, 48940 Leioa, Spain;
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (P.M.P.); (A.M.); (A.H.)
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (P.M.P.); (A.M.); (A.H.)
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3, 61-614 Poznan, Poland; (P.M.P.); (A.M.); (A.H.)
- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 182, 20014 Donostia San Sebastián, Spain
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Hemlata, Gupta S, Tejavath KK. ROS-Mediated Apoptosis Induced by BSA Nanospheres Encapsulated with Fruit Extract of Cucumis prophetarum in Various Human Cancer Cell Lines. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:10383-10395. [PMID: 34056191 PMCID: PMC8153748 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c00755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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In recent decades, biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles have been used as a nanocarrier for the delivery of anticancer drugs. In the present study, we synthesize bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanospheres and evaluate their ability to incorporate a plant extract with anticancer activity. The plant extract used was the methanol fruit extract of Cucumis prophetarum, which is a medicinal herb. The fruit-extract-encapsulated BSA nanospheres (Cp-BSA nanospheres) were prepared using a desolvation method at various pH values of 5, 7, and 9. The nanosphere formulations were characterized using various techniques such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), ζ-potential, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and field-effect scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The results show that the Cp-BSA nanospheres prepared at pH 7 were spherical with a uniform particle size, low polydispersity index (PDI), ζ-potential, and high entrapment efficiency (82.3%) and showed sustained release of fruit extract from Cp-BSA nanospheres in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), pH 5. The anticancer activity was evaluated on A549, HepG2, MCF-7 cancer cell lines and HEK 293 normal cell lines. In vitro, antioxidant activity using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and mitochondrial membrane potential were estimated. An in vitro cellular uptake study was performed using fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) dye at a different time of incubation, and DNA fragmentation was observed in a dose-dependent manner. The gene expression level of Bax and the suppression level of Bcl-2 were observed upon the treatment of Cp-BSA nanospheres. Thus, the Cp-BSA nanospheres triggered ROS-dependent mitochondrial apoptosis in different human cancer cell lines when compared to the noncancerous cell lines and could be used as a potential candidate for anticancer agents.
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- Hemlata
- Department of Biochemistry,
School of Life Sciences, Central University
of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, 305817 Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Biochemistry,
School of Life Sciences, Central University
of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, 305817 Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Biochemistry,
School of Life Sciences, Central University
of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, 305817 Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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Costagliola di Polidoro A, Zambito G, Haeck J, Mezzanotte L, Lamfers M, Netti PA, Torino E. Theranostic Design of Angiopep-2 Conjugated Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles (Thera-ANG-cHANPs) for Dual Targeting and Boosted Imaging of Glioma Cells. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13030503. [PMID: 33525655 PMCID: PMC7865309 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13030503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Glioblastoma multiforme is the most aggressive malignant brain tumor with poor patient prognosis. The presence of the blood-brain barrier and the complex tumor microenvironment impair the efficient accumulation of drugs and contrast agents, causing late diagnosis, inefficient treatment and monitoring. Functionalized theranostic nanoparticles are a valuable tool to modulate biodistribution of active agents, promoting their active delivery and selective accumulation for an earlier diagnosis and effective treatment, and provide simultaneous therapy and imaging for improved evaluation of treatment efficacy. In this work, we developed angiopep-2 functionalized crosslinked hyaluronic acid nanoparticles encapsulating gadolinium-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA) and irinotecan (Thera-ANG-cHANPs) that were shown to boost relaxometric properties of Gd-DTPA by the effect of Hydrodenticity, improve the uptake of nanoparticles by the exploitation of angiopep-2 improved transport properties, and accelerate the therapeutic effect of Irinotecan. Abstract Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) has a mean survival of only 15 months. Tumour heterogeneity and blood-brain barrier (BBB) mainly hinder the transport of active agents, leading to late diagnosis, ineffective therapy and inaccurate follow-up. The use of hydrogel nanoparticles, particularly hyaluronic acid as naturally occurring polymer of the extracellular matrix (ECM), has great potential in improving the transport of drug molecules and, furthermore, in facilitatating the early diagnosis by the effect of hydrodenticity enabling the T1 boosting of Gadolinium chelates for MRI. Here, crosslinked hyaluronic acid nanoparticles encapsulating gadolinium-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA) and the chemotherapeutic agent irinotecan (Thera-cHANPs) are proposed as theranostic nanovectors, with improved MRI capacities. Irinotecan was selected since currently repurposed as an alternative compound to the poorly effective temozolomide (TMZ), generally approved as the gold standard in GBM clinical care. Also, active crossing and targeting are achieved by theranostic cHANPs decorated with angiopep-2 (Thera-ANG-cHANPs), a dual-targeting peptide interacting with low density lipoprotein receptor related protein-1(LRP-1) receptors overexpressed by both endothelial cells of the BBB and glioma cells. Results showed preserving the hydrodenticity effect in the advanced formulation and internalization by the active peptide-mediated uptake of Thera-cHANPs in U87 and GS-102 cells. Moreover, Thera-ANG-cHANPs proved to reduce ironotecan time response, showing a significant cytotoxic effect in 24 h instead of 48 h.
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- Angela Costagliola di Polidoro
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy; (A.C.d.P.); (P.A.N.)
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (L.M.)
- Medres Medical Research GmBH, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- AMIE Core Facility, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (L.M.)
- Medres Medical Research GmBH, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Tumor Center, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy; (A.C.d.P.); (P.A.N.)
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, 80125 Naples, Italy
- AMIE Core Facility, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy; (A.C.d.P.); (P.A.N.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomaterials, CRIB, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Alabresm A, Decho AW, Lead J. A novel method to estimate cellular internalization of nanoparticles into gram-negative bacteria: Non-lytic removal of outer membrane and cell wall. NANOIMPACT 2021; 21:100283. [PMID: 35559775 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2020.100283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bacteria efficiently take up small organic molecules and ions. However, the internalization of particulate forms, specifically nanoparticles (NPs) has been understudied and is a newly-emerging area of interest. However, determination of true cellular internalization is challenging owing to the difficulty of separating the aqueous phase from bacteria-associated NPs and, more importantly, of differentiating between internalized and NPs sorbed on bacteria surfaces. In this work, we developed and validated an extraction method which can operationally estimate internalization of metal NPs into Gram-negative bacteria. The outer cell membrane and cell wall, collectively called the periplasm, was successfully removed from bacteria using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) at an optimized exposure period and concentration, without lysis of bacteria. This was followed by standard digestion and metal measurements. Verification of each step of the methodology was conducted by assessing both cellular and metal behavior. Specifically, the combined approaches of live/dead staining of bacteria, optical density measurements, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and metal analyses of the supernatant indicated that the method operationally separated externally-sorbed NPs from those internalized actually localized within the bacterial cytoplasm. However, this new method is ideally used alongside other methods in a multi-method approach, to provide improved data quality. Therefore, it should be used with CSLM, FACS, TEM and other available methods.
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- Amjed Alabresm
- Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk (CENR), Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA; Department of Biological Development of Shatt Al-Arab & N. Arabian Gulf, Marine Science Centre, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk (CENR), Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA.
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Kembuan C, Oliveira H, Graf C. Effect of different silica coatings on the toxicity of upconversion nanoparticles on RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 12:35-48. [PMID: 33489665 PMCID: PMC7801781 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.12.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), consisting of NaYF4 doped with 18% Yb and 2% Er, were coated with microporous silica shells with thickness values of 7 ± 2 and 21 ± 3 nm. Subsequently, the negatively charged particles were functionalized with N-(6-aminohexyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (AHAPS), which provide a positive charge to the nanoparticle surface. Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) measurements revealed that, over the course of 24h, particles with thicker shells release fewer lanthanide ions than particles with thinner shells. However, even a 21 ± 3 nm thick silica layer does not entirely block the disintegration process of the UCNPs. 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays and cell cytometry measurements performed on macrophages (RAW 264.7 cells) indicate that cells treated with amino-functionalized particles with a thicker silica shell have a higher viability than those incubated with UCNPs with a thinner silica shell, even if more particles with a thicker shell are taken up. This effect is less significant for negatively charged particles. Cell cycle analyses with amino-functionalized particles also confirm that thicker silica shells reduce cytotoxicity. Thus, growing silica shells to a sufficient thickness is a simple approach to minimize the cytotoxicity of UCNPs.
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- Cynthia Kembuan
- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustraße 3, D-14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Hochschule Darmstadt - University of Applied Sciences, Fachbereich Chemie- und Biotechnologie, Stephanstr. 7, D-64295 Darmstadt, Germany
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The Role of Gold Nanorods in the Response of Prostate Cancer and Normal Prostate Cells to Ionizing Radiation-In Vitro Model. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:ijms22010016. [PMID: 33374960 PMCID: PMC7792626 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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To increase the efficiency of therapy via enhancing its selectivity, the usage of gold nanorods (GNR) as a factor sensitizing cancer cells to radiation was proposed. Due to gold nanoparticles’ characteristics, the smaller doses of radiation would be sufficient in the treatment, protecting the healthy tissue around the tumor. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of gold nanorods on cancer and normal prostate cells and the role of nanorods in the cell response to ionizing radiation. The effect was evaluated by measuring the toxicity, cell cycle, cell granularity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, and survival fractions. Nanorods showed a strong toxicity dependent on the concentration and incubation time toward all used cell lines. A slight effect of nanorods on the cycle distribution was observed. The results demonstrated that the administration of nanorods at higher concentrations resulted in an increased level of generated radicals. The results of cellular proliferation after irradiation are ambiguous; however, there are noticeable differences after the application of nanorods before irradiation. The obtained results lead to the conclusion that nanorods affect the physiology of both normal and cancer cells. Nanorods might become a potential tool used to increase the effectiveness of radiation treatment
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Anti-cancer efficacy of Aloe vera capped hematite nanoparticles in human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sanità G, Carrese B, Lamberti A. Nanoparticle Surface Functionalization: How to Improve Biocompatibility and Cellular Internalization. Front Mol Biosci 2020; 7:587012. [PMID: 33324678 PMCID: PMC7726445 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2020.587012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The use of nanoparticles (NP) in diagnosis and treatment of many human diseases, including cancer, is of increasing interest. However, cytotoxic effects of NPs on cells and the uptake efficiency significantly limit their use in clinical practice. The physico-chemical properties of NPs including surface composition, superficial charge, size and shape are considered the key factors that affect the biocompatibility and uptake efficiency of these nanoplatforms. Thanks to the possibility of modifying physico-chemical properties of NPs, it is possible to improve their biocompatibility and uptake efficiency through the functionalization of the NP surface. In this review, we summarize some of the most recent studies in which NP surface modification enhances biocompatibility and uptake. Furthermore, the most used techniques used to assess biocompatibility and uptake are also reported.
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- Gennaro Sanità
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Bhagat S, Singh S. Co-delivery of AKT3 siRNA and PTEN Plasmid by Antioxidant Nanoliposomes for Enhanced Antiproliferation of Prostate Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:3999-4011. [PMID: 35025475 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b01016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Globally, prostate cancer is the fifth major cancer type and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men. In 2018, about 1.3 million prostate cancer cases were reported worldwide. It is reported that loss of PTEN (tumor suppressor gene) expression leads to hyperactivation of the PI3K/AKT pathway and thus induces uncontrolled cell proliferation. Loss or mutation in regular PTEN expression is reported to occur in ∼30% of primary prostate cancer cases and ∼65% of metastatic cancer cases. Restoring the PTEN expression could inhibit the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, thus avoid the growth of prostate cancer cells. In this work, we have synthesized a multifunctional nanoliposomal formulation incorporating PTEN plasmid, AKT3 siRNA, and antioxidant cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeNPs). The nanoliposomes were able to successfully internalize in prostate cancer (PC-3) cells, restore the expression of PTEN protein, and knock down AKT3 mRNA. Further, the multifunctional nanoliposomes induce DNA damage and apoptosis in prostate cancer cells. The investigation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway revealed that PTEN protein and apoptosis-specific proteins are overexpressed, leading to the inhibition of oncoproteins and, thus, prostate cancer.
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- Stuti Bhagat
- Division of Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Division of Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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Vis B, Powell JJ, Hewitt RE. Imaging flow cytometry methods for quantitative analysis of label-free crystalline silica particle interactions with immune cells. AIMS BIOPHYSICS 2020; 7:144-166. [PMID: 32642556 DOI: 10.3934/biophy.2020012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Exposure to respirable fractions of crystalline silica quartz dust particles is associated with silicosis, cancer and the development of autoimmune conditions. Early cellular interactions are not well understood, partly due to a lack of suitable technological methods. Improved techniques are needed to better quantify and study high-level respirable crystalline silica exposure in human populations. Techniques that can be applied to complex biological matrices are pivotal to understanding particle-cell interactions and the impact of particles within real, biologically complex environments. In this study, we investigated whether imaging flow cytometry could be used to assess the interactions between cells and crystalline silica when present within complex biological matrices. Using the respirable-size fine quartz crystalline silica dust Min-u-sil® 5, we first validated previous reports that, whilst associating with cells, crystalline silica particles can be detected solely through their differential light scattering profile using conventional flow cytometry. This same property reliably identified crystalline silica in association with primary monocytic cells in vitro using an imaging flow cytometry assay, where darkfield intensity measurements were able to detect crystalline silica concentrations as low as 2.5 μg/mL. Finally, we ultilised fresh whole blood as an exemplary complex biological matrix to test the technique. Even after the increased sample processing required to analyse cells within whole blood, imaging flow cytometry was capable of detecting and assessing silica-association to cells. As expected, in fresh whole blood exposed to crystalline silica, neutrophils and cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage phagocytosed the particles. In addition to the use of this technique in in vitro exposure models, this method has the potential to be applied directly to ex vivo diagnostic studies and research models, where the identification of crystalline silica association with cells in complex biological matrices such as bronchial lavage fluids, alongside additional functional and phenotypic cellular readouts, is required.
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- Bradley Vis
- Biomineral Research Group, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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- Biomineral Research Group, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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- Biomineral Research Group, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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Tammaro O, Costagliola di Polidoro A, Romano E, Netti PA, Torino E. A Microfluidic Platform to design Multimodal PEG - crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles (PEG-cHANPs) for diagnostic applications. Sci Rep 2020; 10:6028. [PMID: 32265496 PMCID: PMC7138812 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63234-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The combination of different imaging modalities can allow obtaining simultaneously morphological and functional information providing a more accurate diagnosis. This advancement can be reached through the use of multimodal tracers, and nanotechnology-based solutions allow the simultaneous delivery of different diagnostic compounds moving a step towards their safe administration for multimodal imaging acquisition. Among different processes, nanoprecipitation is a consolidate method for the production of nanoparticles and its implementation in microfluidics can further improve the control over final product features accelerating its potential clinical translation. A Hydrodynamic Flow Focusing (HFF) approach is proposed to produce through a ONE-STEP process Multimodal Pegylated crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid NanoParticles (PEG-cHANPs). A monodisperse population of NPs with an average size of 140 nm is produced and Gd-DTPA and ATTO488 compounds are co-encapsulated, simultaneously. The results showed that the obtained multimodal nanoparticle could work as MRI/Optical imaging probe. Furthermore, under the Hydrodenticity effect, a boosting of the T1 values with respect to free Gd-DTPA is preserved.
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- Olimpia Tammaro
- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125, Naples, Italy
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomaterials, CRIB, University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI), P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy.
- Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125, Naples, Italy.
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomaterials, CRIB, University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy.
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Brandão F, Fernández-Bertólez N, Rosário F, Bessa MJ, Fraga S, Pásaro E, Teixeira JP, Laffon B, Valdiglesias V, Costa C. Genotoxicity of TiO 2 Nanoparticles in Four Different Human Cell Lines (A549, HEPG2, A172 and SH-SY5Y). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E412. [PMID: 32120981 PMCID: PMC7152841 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) have a wide variety of applications in many consumer products, including as food additives, increasing the concern about the possible hazards that TiO2 NPs may pose to human health. Although most previous studies have focused on the respiratory system, ingestion must also be considered as an important exposure route. Furthermore, after inhalation or ingestion, TiO2 NPs can reach several organs, such as the liver, brain or lungs. Taking this into consideration, the present study focuses on the uptake and potential genotoxicity (micronuclei induction) of TiO2 NPs on four human cell lines of diverse origin: lung cells (A549), liver cells (HepG2), glial cells (A172) and neurons (SH-SY5Y), using flow cytometry methods. Results showed a concentration-, time- and cell-type- dependent increase in TiO2 NPs uptake but no significant induction of micronuclei in any of the tested conditions. Data obtained reinforce the importance of cell model and testing protocols choice for toxicity assessment. However, some questions remain to be answered, namely on the role of cell culture media components on the agglomeration state and mitigation of TiO2 NPs toxic effects.
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- Fátima Brandão
- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal; (F.B.); (F.R.); (M.J.B.); (S.F.); (C.C.)
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano 321, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS—Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, U. Porto—University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (E.P.); (B.L.); (V.V.)
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- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal; (F.B.); (F.R.); (M.J.B.); (S.F.); (C.C.)
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano 321, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
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- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal; (F.B.); (F.R.); (M.J.B.); (S.F.); (C.C.)
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano 321, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS—Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, U. Porto—University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal; (F.B.); (F.R.); (M.J.B.); (S.F.); (C.C.)
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano 321, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (E.P.); (B.L.); (V.V.)
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- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal; (F.B.); (F.R.); (M.J.B.); (S.F.); (C.C.)
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano 321, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (E.P.); (B.L.); (V.V.)
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- Universidade da Coruña, DICOMOSA Group, Department of Psychology, Area of Psychobiology, Edificio de Servicios Centrales de Investigación, Campus Elviña s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain; (N.F.-B.); (E.P.); (B.L.); (V.V.)
- Universidade da Coruña, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Campus Elviña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- EPIUnit—Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal; (F.B.); (F.R.); (M.J.B.); (S.F.); (C.C.)
- Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health, Rua Alexandre Herculano 321, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
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Selc M, Razga F, Nemethova V, Mazancova P, Ursinyova M, Novotova M, Kopecka K, Gabelova A, Babelova A. Surface coating determines the inflammatory potential of magnetite nanoparticles in murine renal podocytes and mesangial cells. RSC Adv 2020; 10:23916-23929. [PMID: 35517346 PMCID: PMC9055089 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra03133j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Primary renal podocytes are more susceptible to MNPs exposure than primary renal mesangial cells.
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- Michal Selc
- Department of Nanobiology
- Cancer Research Institute
- Biomedical Research Center
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
- 84505 Bratislava
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- Faculty of Medicine
- Comenius University
- 81372 Bratislava
- Slovak Republic
- Selecta Biotech SE
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- Faculty of Medicine
- Comenius University
- 81372 Bratislava
- Slovak Republic
- Selecta Biotech SE
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- Faculty of Medicine
- Comenius University
- 81372 Bratislava
- Slovak Republic
- Selecta Biotech SE
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology
- Biomedical Research Center
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
- 84505 Bratislava
- Slovak Republic
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- Department of Nanobiology
- Cancer Research Institute
- Biomedical Research Center
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
- 84505 Bratislava
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- Department of Nanobiology
- Cancer Research Institute
- Biomedical Research Center
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
- 84505 Bratislava
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- Department of Nanobiology
- Cancer Research Institute
- Biomedical Research Center
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
- 84505 Bratislava
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Yusuf A, Casey A. Liposomal encapsulation of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) improved nanoparticle uptake and induced redox imbalance to activate caspase-dependent apoptosis. Apoptosis 2019; 25:120-134. [PMID: 31863325 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-019-01584-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Macrophages play a crucial role in several diseases' development and progression, such as in cancer and arthritis through ROS generation and inflammation. This makes macrophages a therapeutic target in these diseases. While silver nanoparticles (AgNP) have been widely used as an antibacterial and investigated as anticancer, its potential against macrophages may be limited due to its inherent oxidative mechanism. Here we encapsulated AgNP in a dipalmitoyl-phosphatidyl choline (DPPC) liposome (forming Lipo-AgNP) to suppress AgNP-induced ROS and enhance its cytotoxicity against THP1-differentiated macrophages (TDM). Our findings showed that while Lipo-AgNP had significantly more of a cytotoxic effect on TDMs (p < 0.01), it also significantly suppressed AgNP induced ROS generation and unexpectedly suppressed reduced glutathione (GSH) levels (p < 0.05) resulting in a redox imbalance in comparison to the unexposed control TDMs. Lipo-AgNP was also found to cause an increase DNA damage through H2AX histone phosphorylation and inhibition of Bcl-2 protein expression. This increased the Bax/Bcl2 ratio causing possible release of cytochrome C and subsequent caspase 3/7-dependent apoptosis. It was found that the difference between the mechanism of AgNP and Lipo-AgNP cytotoxicity may have been through the significantly increased Lipo-AgNP uptake by the TDMs as early as 30 min post-exposure (p < 0.05), changing the nanoparticle pharmacokinetic. In conclusion, the improved uptake of AgNP within the liposome caused ROS-independent caspase activation induced by Lipo-AgNP and this was facilitated by increased DNA damage, the induced redox imbalance and an increased Bax/Bcl-2 ratio.
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- Azeez Yusuf
- School of Physics, Technological University Dublin, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. .,Nanolab Research Centre, FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
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- School of Physics, Technological University Dublin, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.,Nanolab Research Centre, FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
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Effect of TiO 2 and Fe doped TiO 2 nanoparticles on mitochondrial membrane potential in HBL-100 cells. Biointerphases 2019; 14:041003. [PMID: 31390867 DOI: 10.1116/1.5097643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) have made unbelievable progress in the field of nanotechnology and biomedical research. The proper toxicological assessment of TiO2 NPs and the reduction of its cytotoxicity need to be addressed. Fe doping in TiO2 has been investigated to reduce the toxic effects of TiO2 NPs. Fe doped TiO2 powder samples were synthesized by sol-gel methods. The prepared samples were characterized by x-ray diffractometer (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and Raman spectroscopy to study their structure, morphology, and molecular conformation. XRD results revealed the coexistence of anatase (A) and rutile (R) phases of TiO2. The A-R transformation was observed with an increase in Fe doping along with the formation of α-Fe2O3 phase. TEM showed changes in morphology from spherical nanoparticles to elongated rod-shaped nanostructures with increasing Fe content. Shape variation of TiO2 nanoparticles after incorporation of Fe is a key reason behind the toxicity reduction. The authors observed that the toxicity of TiO2 nanoparticles was rescued upon Fe incorporation. The effect of NPs on the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was assessed using flow cytometry. The MMP (%) decreased in TiO2 treated cells and increased by 1% Fe doped TiO2 NPs treated cells. Confocal imaging revealed the presence of functional mitochondria upon the exposure of Fe doped TiO2 NPs. The goal of the present study was to decrease the toxic effects induced by TiO2 NPs on mitochondrial potential and its prevention by Fe doping.
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