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Lange A, Matuszewski A, Kutwin M, Ostrowska A, Jaworski S. Farnesol and Selected Nanoparticles (Silver, Gold, Copper, and Zinc Oxide) as Effective Agents Against Biofilms Formed by Pathogenic Microorganisms. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2024; 17:107-125. [PMID: 38645468 PMCID: PMC11032122 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s457124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Purpose Biofilms, which are created by most microorganisms, are known for their widely developed drug resistance, even more than planktonic forms of microorganisms. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of agents composed of farnesol and nanoparticles (silver, gold, copper, and zinc oxide) in the degradation of biofilms produced by pathogenic microorganisms. Methods Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans were used to create the biofilm structure. Colloidal suspensions of silver, gold, copper, and zinc oxide (Ag, Au, Cu, ZnO) with the addition of farnesol (F) were used as the treatment factor. The size distribution of those composites was analyzed, their zeta potential was measured, and their structure was visualized by transmission electron microscopy. The viability of the microorganism strains was assessed by an XTT assay, the ability to form biofilms was analyzed by confocal microscopy, and the changes in biofilm structure were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. The general toxicity toward the HFFF2 cell line was determined by a neutral red assay and a human inflammation antibody array. Results The link between the two components (farnesol and nanoparticles) caused mutual stability of both components. Planktonic forms of the microorganisms were the most sensitive when exposed to AgF and CuF; however, the biofilm structure of all microorganism strains was the most disrupted (both inhibition of formation and changes within the structure) after AgF treatment. Composites were not toxic toward the HFFF2 cell line, although the expression of several cytokines was higher than in the not-treated group. Conclusion The in vitro studies demonstrated antibiofilm properties of composites based on farnesol and nanoparticles. The greatest changes in biofilm structure were triggered by AgF, causing an alteration in the biofilm formation process as well as in the biofilm structure.
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- Agata Lange
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Environment Biology, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Betlej I, Andres B, Cebulak T, Kapusta I, Balawejder M, Żurek N, Jaworski S, Lange A, Kutwin M, Pisulewska E, Kidacka A, Krochmal-Marczak B, Boruszewski P, Borysiuk P. Phytochemical Composition and Antimicrobial Properties of New Lavandula angustifolia Ecotypes. Molecules 2024; 29:1740. [PMID: 38675563 PMCID: PMC11052340 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to characterize ethanol extracts from leaves and flowers of two ecotypes (PL-intended for industrial plantations and KC-intended for cut flowers) of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. The plant was cultivated in 2019 in southern Poland as part of a long-term research plan to develop new varieties resistant to difficult environmental conditions. The collected leaves and flowers were used to prepare ethanol extracts, which were then analyzed in terms of phytochemical composition and antioxidant, bactericidal, and fungicidal properties. Using UPLC techniques, 22 compounds belonging to phenolic acids and flavonoids were identified. UPLC test results indicated that ethanol extracts from leaves and flowers differ in phytochemical composition. Lower amounts of phenolic acids and flavonoids were identified in leaf extracts than in flower extracts. The predominant substances in the flower extracts were rosmarinic acid (829.68-1229.33 µg/g), ferulic acid glucoside III (810.97-980.55 µg/g), and ferulic acid glucoside II (789.30-885.06 µg/g). Ferulic acid glucoside II (3981.95-6561.19 µg/g), ferulic acid glucoside I (2349.46-5503.81 µg/g), and ferulic acid glucoside III (1303.84-2774.17 µg/g) contained the highest amounts in the ethanol extracts of the leaves. The following substances were present in the extracts in trace amounts or at low levels: apigenin, kaempferol, and caftaric acid. Leaf extracts of the PL ecotype quantitatively (µg/g) contained more phytochemicals than leaf extracts of the KC ecotype. The results obtained in this study indicate that antioxidant activity depends on the ecotype. Extracts from the PL ecotype have a better ability to eliminate free radicals than extracts from the KC ecotype. At the same time, it was found that the antioxidant activity (total phenolic content, ABTS•+, DPPH•, and FRAP) of PL ecotype leaf extracts was higher (24.49, 177.75, 164.88, and 89.10 μmol (TE)/g) than that determined in flower extracts (15.84, 125.05, 82.35, and 54.64 μmol (TE)/g). The test results confirmed that leaf and flower extracts, even at low concentrations (0.313-0.63%), significantly inhibit the growth of selected Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and Candida yeasts. Inhibition of mold growth was observed at a dose extract of at least 1 mL/100 mL.
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- Izabela Betlej
- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (B.A.); (P.B.)
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- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (B.A.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszów, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland; (T.C.); (I.K.); (N.Ż.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszów, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland; (T.C.); (I.K.); (N.Ż.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, University of Rzeszów, 1a Ćwiklińskiej St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszów, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland; (T.C.); (I.K.); (N.Ż.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St., 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St., 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St., 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Plant Production and Food Safety, Carpathian State College in Krosno, 38-400 Krosno, Poland; (E.P.); (B.K.-M.)
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- Breeding Department, Małopolska Plant Breeding Company sp. z o. o., 4 Zbożowa St., 30-002 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Plant Production and Food Safety, Carpathian State College in Krosno, 38-400 Krosno, Poland; (E.P.); (B.K.-M.)
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- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (B.A.); (P.B.)
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- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (B.A.); (P.B.)
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Wierzbicki M, Kot M, Lange A, Kalińska A, Gołębiewski M, Jaworski S. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, and Physical Properties of Selected Nano-Complexes in Bovine Udder Inflammatory Pathogen Control. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2024; 17:77-94. [PMID: 38523648 PMCID: PMC10961027 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s447810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Purpose Mastitis in dairy cows is a worldwide problem faced by dairy producers. Treatment mainly involves antibiotic therapy, however, due to widespread antibiotic resistance among bacteria, such treatments are no longer effective. For this reason, scientists are searching for new solutions to combat mastitis, which is caused by bacteria, fungi, and algae. One of the most promising solutions, nanotechnology, is attracting research due to its biocidal properties. The purpose of this research was to determine the biocidal properties of nanocomposites as a potential alternative to antibiotics in the control of mastitis, as well as to determine whether the use of nanoparticles and what concentration is safe for the breeder and the animal. Patients and Methods In this study, the effects of Ag, Au, Cu, Fe, and Pt nanoparticles and their complexes were evaluated in relation to the survival of bacteria and fungi isolated from cattle diagnosed with mastitis, their physicochemical properties, and their toxicity to bovine and human mammary epithelial cells BME-UV1 and HMEC (human microvascular endothelial cells). Moreover, E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans, and Prototheca sp. invasion was assessed using the alginate bead (bioprinted) model. The NPs were tested at concentrations of 25, 12.5, 6.25, 3.125, 1.56 mg/l for Au, Ag, Cu and Fe NPs, and 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625 mg/l for Pt. Results With the exception of Fe and Pt, all exhibited biocidal properties against isolates, while the AgCu complex had the best effect. In addition, nanoparticles showed synergistic effects, while the low concentrations had no toxic effect on BME-UV1 and HMEC cells. Conclusion Synergistic effects of nanoparticles and no toxicity to bovine and human cells might, in the future, be an effective alternative in the fight against microorganisms responsible for mastitis, and the implementation of research results in practice would reduce the percentage of dairy cows suffering from mastitis. The problem of increasing antibiotic resistance is posing a global threat to human's and animal's health, and requires comprehensive research to evaluate the potential use of nanoparticles - especially their complexes - as well as to determine whether nanoparticles are safe for the breeders and the animals. The conducted series of studies allows further consideration of the use of the obtained results in practice, creating a potentially new alternative to antibiotics in the treatment and prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Nasiłowska B, Bombalska A, Kutwin M, Lange A, Jaworski S, Narojczyk K, Olkowicz K, Bogdanowicz Z. Ciprofloxacin-, Cefazolin-, and Methicilin-Soaked Graphene Paper as an Antibacterial Medium Suppressing Cell Growth. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2684. [PMID: 38473931 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This paper presents the results of research on the impact of graphene paper on selected bacterial strains. Graphene oxide, from which graphene paper is made, has mainly bacteriostatic properties. Therefore, the main goal of this research was to determine the possibility of using graphene paper as a carrier of a medicinal substance. Studies of the degree of bacterial inhibition were performed on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains. Graphene paper was analyzed not only in the state of delivery but also after the incorporation of the antibiotics ciprofloxacin, cefazolin, and methicillin into its structures. In addition, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, contact angle, and microscopic analysis of bacteria on the surface of the examined graphene paper samples were also performed. Studies have shown that graphene paper with built-in ciprofloxacin had a bactericidal effect on the strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In contrast, methicillin, as well as cefazolin, deposited on graphene paper acted mainly locally. Studies have shown that graphene paper can be used as a carrier of selected medicinal substances.
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- Barbara Nasiłowska
- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
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- Air Force Institute of Technology, Księcia Bolesława 6, 01-494 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
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Urban J, Jaworski S, Lange A, Bień D, Matuszewski A, Michalczuk M. Effects of the Addition of Crude Fibre Concentrate on Performance, Welfare and Selected Caecal Bacteria of Broilers. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3883. [PMID: 38136920 PMCID: PMC10741125 DOI: 10.3390/ani13243883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The study evaluated the effects of crude fibre concentrate supplementation on final body weight, mortality, feed conversion ratio, European Production Efficiency Factor, European Broiler Index, welfare parameters, colony-forming units of selected caecal bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae and lactic acid bacteria) and pH of broiler faeces and litter. The study comprised 990 Ross 308 male chicks divided into three groups, a control and two experimental groups, which were given crude fibre concentrate as a feed supplement. On the thirty-fifth day of rearing, the birds' welfare scores were evaluated, and 2 g of cecum was collected post-mortem from six chickens in each group. Subsequently, a series of ten-fold dilutions of the material was prepared, followed by cultures and measurement of pH in the faeces and litter. The inclusion of crude fibre concentrate resulted in a beneficial impact on the ultimate body mass (p ≤ 0.001), welfare standard (p ≤ 0.001), and quantity of colony-forming units of lactic acid bacteria (p ≤ 0.05) within the cecum. Furthermore, it had a positive influence on lowering the pH levels of both faeces and litter (p ≤ 0.05).
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- Jakub Urban
- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (D.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (D.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Animal Environment Biology, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (D.B.); (M.M.)
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Pruchniewski M, Sawosz E, Sosnowska-Ławnicka M, Ostrowska A, Łojkowski M, Koczoń P, Nakielski P, Kutwin M, Jaworski S, Strojny-Cieślak B. Nanostructured graphene oxide enriched with metallic nanoparticles as a biointerface to enhance cell adhesion through mechanosensory modifications. Nanoscale 2023; 15:18639-18659. [PMID: 37975795 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03581f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Nanostructuring is a process involving surface manipulation at the nanometric level, which improves the mechanical and biological properties of biomaterials. Specifically, it affects the mechanotransductive perception of the microenvironment of cells. Mechanical force conversion into an electrical or chemical signal contributes to the induction of a specific cellular response. The relationship between the cells and growth surface induces a biointerface-modifying cytophysiology and consequently a therapeutic effect. In this study, we present the fabrication of graphene oxide (GO)-based nanofilms decorated with metallic nanoparticles (NPs) as potential coatings for biomaterials. Our investigation showed the effect of decorating GO with metallic NPs for the modification of the physicochemical properties of nanostructures in the form of nanoflakes and nanofilms. A comprehensive biocompatibility screening panel revealed no disturbance in the metabolic activity of human fibroblasts (HFFF2) and bone marrow stroma cells (HS-5) cultivated on the GO nanofilms decorated with gold and copper NPs, whereas a significant cytotoxic effect of the GO nanocomplex decorated with silver NPs was demonstrated. The GO nanofilm decorated with gold NPs beneficially managed early cell adhesion as a result of the transient upregulation of α1β5 integrin expression, acceleration of cellspreading, and formation of elongated filopodia. Additionally, the cells, sensing the substrate derived from the nanocomplex enriched with gold NPs, showed reduced elasticity and altered levels of vimentin expression. In the future, GO nanocomplexes decorated with gold NPs can be incorporated in the structure of architecturally designed biomimetic biomaterials as biocompatible nanostructuring agents with proadhesive properties.
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- Michał Pruchniewski
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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Zielińska-Górska M, Sosnowska-Ławnicka M, Jaworski S, Lange A, Daniluk K, Nasiłowska B, Bartosewicz B, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Silver Nanoparticles and Graphene Oxide Complex as an Anti-Inflammatory Biocompatible Liquid Nano-Dressing for Skin Infected with Staphylococcus aureus. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:5477-5493. [PMID: 38026239 PMCID: PMC10676867 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s431565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Bacterial skin infections, including Staphylococcus aureus, are a powerful and still not fully resolved problem. The aim of this research was to determine the possibility of using a complex of graphene oxide (GO) encrusted with silver nanoparticles as an effective antibacterial agent against S. aureus and to assess its pro-inflammatory properties. Methods The tests were carried out in vitro on EpiDerm™ Skin, an artificial skin model (MatTek in vitro Life Science Laboratories, Slovak Republic), and the fibroblast cell line (HFF-2 from ATCC, USA). Both models were infected with S. aureus bacteria (ATCC 25923) and then treated with antibiotics or our experimental factors: silver nanoparticles (AgNPs, Nano-koloid, Poland), graphene oxide (GO, NanoPoz, Poland), and complex AgNP-GO (hydrocolloid created by self-assembly). Results The antibacterial effectiveness of the AgNP-GO complex was equivalent to that of the antibiotic. In addition, an increase in the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines was observed under the influence of antibiotic administration, in contrast to the effect of AgNP-GO, which showed very limited pro-inflammatory activity. Conclusion Hydrocolloid of the AgNP-GO complex, administered in the form of a liquid dressing, may act as an antibacterial agent and also reduce inflammation induced by S. aureus infection.
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- Marlena Zielińska-Górska
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-787, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-787, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-787, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-787, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-787, Poland
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, 00-908, Poland
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, 00-908, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, 1870, Denmark
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-787, Poland
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Strojny-Cieślak B, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Pruchniewski M, Sosnowska-Ławnicka M, Szczepaniak J, Lange A, Koczoń P, Zielińska-Górska M, Chwalibóg ES. The cytocompatibility of graphene oxide as a platform to enhance the effectiveness and safety of silver nanoparticles through in vitro studies. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-30151-1. [PMID: 37824053 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30151-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The increasing emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the need to reduce the use of antibiotics call for the development of safe alternatives, such as silver nanoparticles. However, their potential cytotoxic effect needs to be addressed. Graphene oxide provides a large platform that can increase the effectiveness and safety of silver nanoparticles. Graphene oxide and silver nanoparticles complex applied as a part of an innovative material might have direct contact with human tissues, such as skin, or might be inhaled from aerosol or exfoliated pieces of the complex. Thereby, the safety of the prepared complex has to be evaluated carefully, employing a range of methods. We demonstrated the high cytocompatibility of graphene oxide and the graphene oxide-silver nanoparticles complex toward human cell lines, fetal foreskin fibroblasts (HFFF2), and lung epithelial cells (A549). The supporting platform of graphene oxide also neutralized the slight toxicity of bare silver nanoparticles. Finally, in studies on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the number of bacteria reduction was observed after incubation with silver nanoparticles and the graphene oxide-silver nanoparticles complex. Our findings confirm the possibility of employing a graphene oxide-silver nanoparticles complex as a safe agent with reduced silver nanoparticles' cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties.
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- Barbara Strojny-Cieślak
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Betlej I, Andres B, Cebulak T, Kapusta I, Balawejder M, Jaworski S, Lange A, Kutwin M, Pisulewska E, Kidacka A, Krochmal-Marczak B, Borysiuk P. Antimicrobial Properties and Assessment of the Content of Bioactive Compounds Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Cultivated in Southern Poland. Molecules 2023; 28:6416. [PMID: 37687245 PMCID: PMC10490438 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Lavender is a valued plant due to its cosmetic, perfumery, culinary, and health benefits. A wide range of applications is related to the composition of bioactive compounds, the quantity and quality of which is determined by various internal and external factors, i.e., variety, morphological part of the plant, and climatic and soil conditions during vegetation. In the presented work, the characterization of antimicrobial properties as well as the qualitative and quantitative assessment of bioactive compounds in the form of polyphenols in ethanol extracts from leaves and flowers of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. intended for border hedges, cultivated in the region of southern Poland, were determined. The composition of the fraction of volatile substances and antioxidant properties were also assessed. The conducted research shows that extracts from leaves and flowers significantly affected the viability of bacterial cells and the development of mold fungi. A clear decrease in the viability of bacteria and C. albicans cells was shown in the concentration of 0.32% of extracts. Leaf extracts were characterized by a much higher content of polyphenols and antioxidant properties than flower extracts. The composition of volatiles measured by GC-MS was significantly different between the extracts. Linalyl acetate and ocimene isomers mix dominated in flower extracts, whereas coumarin, γ-cadinene, and 7-methoxycoumarin were identified as dominant in leaf extracts.
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- Izabela Betlej
- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszów, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland; (T.C.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszów, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland; (T.C.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, University of Rzeszow, 1a Ćwiklińskiej St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St., 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St., 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St., 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (A.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Plant Production and Food Safety, Carpathian State College in Krosno, 38-400 Krosno, Poland; (E.P.); (B.K.-M.)
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- Breeding Department, Małopolska Plant Breeding Company sp. z o. o., 4 Zbożowa St., 30-002 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Plant Production and Food Safety, Carpathian State College in Krosno, 38-400 Krosno, Poland; (E.P.); (B.K.-M.)
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- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 159 Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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Kutwin M, Sosnowska M, Ostrowska A, Trzaskowski M, Lange A, Wierzbicki M, Jaworski S. Influence of GO-Antisense miRNA-21 on the Expression of Selected Cytokines at Glioblastoma Cell Lines. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:4839-4855. [PMID: 37662685 PMCID: PMC10473248 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s419957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Graphene oxide (GO) is a single layer of carbon atoms with unique properties, which are beneficial due to its surface functionalisation by miRNA. miRNAs are a non-coding small form of RNA that suppress the expression of protein-coding genes by translational repression or degradation of messenger RNA. Antisense miRNA-21 is very promising for future investigation in cancer therapy. This study aimed to detect cytokine expression levels after the administration of GO-antisense miRNA-21 into U87, U118, U251 and T98 glioma cell lines. Methods U87, U118, U251 and T98 glioma cell line were investigated in term of viability, human cytokine expression level at protein and genes after treatment with GO, GO-antisense miRNA-21 and antisense miRNA-21. The delivery of antisense miRNA-21 into the glioma cell at in vitro investigation were conducted by GO based transfection and electroporation. Results The results of the protein microarray and gene expression profile showed that complexes of GO-antisense miRNA-21 modified the metallopeptidase inhibitor 2 (TIMP-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin 8 (IL-8), intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) expression level compared to transfection by electroporation of antisense miRNA-21 at investigated glioblastoma cell lines. The TIMP-2 protein and gene expression level was upregulated after antisense miRNA-21 delivery by GO complex into U87, U251 and T98 glioblastoma cell lines comparing to the non-treated control group. The downregulation at protein expression level of ICAM - 1 was observed at U87, U118, U251 and T98 glioma cell lines. Moreover, the IL-8 expression level at mRNA for genes and protein was decreased significantly after delivery the antisense-miRNA-21 by GO compared to electroporation as a transfection method. Discussion This work demonstrated that the graphene oxide complexes with antisense miRNA-21 can effectively modulate the cytokine mRNA and protein expression level at U87, U118, U251 and T98 glioma cell lines.
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- Marta Kutwin
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, 02-822, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Radzikowski D, Kalińska A, Kot M, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Gołębiewski M. In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties of Nanoparticles as New Agents Used in Teat Sealants for Mastitis Prevention in Dry Cows. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2291. [PMID: 37626787 PMCID: PMC10452312 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Mastitis prevention and treatment in dry cows are complex issues with limited solutions. The most common is intramammary antibiotic treatment. However, the effectiveness of this treatment varies among countries and even within herds in the same region. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new strategies for dry cow therapy. Metal nanoparticles (NPs), which have strong biocidal properties for treating diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and algae, are increasingly used to reduce antibiotic use. In this study, AuNPs, CuNPs, AgNPs, PtNPs, NP-FeCs, and their triple complexes were used at different concentrations to evaluate their practical use in treating cows during their dry period. The nanoparticles were in hydrocolloid form and were added separately to form a mixture with beeswax, a mixture with oil, or a mixture based on vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol. The NPs' concentrations were 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 ppm. Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi isolated from cows diagnosed with mastitis were used to determine pathogen viability. The results indicated that AuNPs, CuNPs, AgNPs, and their complexes show biocidal properties against mastitis pathogens. AgNPs at 5 ppm had the strongest biocidal properties and reduced Streptococcus agalactiae's survival rate by 50%; however, the nanoparticle complexes showed poor synergism. The strongest biocidal properties of NPs in wax and in glycerin mixed with glycol were shown against Escherichia coli. Additionally, low nanoparticle concentrations showed no cytotoxicity for BME-UV1 bovine cells, suggesting that these mixtures might be used for further in vivo testing.
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- Daniel Radzikowski
- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland; (A.K.); (M.K.)
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland; (A.K.); (M.K.)
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland; (A.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland (M.W.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland (M.W.)
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland; (A.K.); (M.K.)
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Wójcik B, Zawadzka K, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Sosnowska M, Ostrowska A, Grodzik M, Małolepszy A, Mazurkiewicz-Pawlicka M, Wierzbicki M. Dependence of diamond nanoparticle cytotoxicity on physicochemical parameters: comparative studies of glioblastoma, breast cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. Nanotoxicology 2023:1-28. [PMID: 37262345 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2218925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Reports on the cytotoxicity of diamond nanoparticles (ND) are ambiguous and depend on the physicochemical properties of the material and the tested cell lines. Thus, the aim of this research was to evaluate the influence of thirteen types of diamond nanoparticles, differing in production method, size, and surface functional groups, on their cytotoxicity against four tumor cell lines (T98G, U-118 MG, MCF-7, and Hep G2) and one non-tumor cell line (HFF-1). In order to understand the dependence of diamond nanoparticles on physicochemical properties, the following parameters were analyzed: viability, cell membrane damage, morphology, and the level of intracellular general ROS and mitochondrial superoxide. The performed analyses revealed that all diamond nanoparticles showed no toxicity to MCF-7, Hep G2, and HFF-1 cells. In contrast, the same nanomaterials were moderately toxic for the glioblastoma T98G and U-118 MG cell lines. In general, the effect of the production method did not influence ND toxicity. Some changes in cell response after treatment with modified nanomaterials were observed, with the presence of carboxyl groups having a more detrimental effect than the presence of other functional groups. Although nanoparticles of different sizes caused similar toxicity, nanomaterials with bigger particles caused a more pronounced effect.
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- Barbara Wójcik
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Wierzbicki M, Zawadzka K, Wójcik B, Jaworski S, Strojny B, Ostrowska A, Małolepszy A, Mazurkiewicz-Pawlicka M, Sawosz E. Differences in the Cell Type-Specific Toxicity of Diamond Nanoparticles to Endothelial Cells Depending on the Exposure of the Cells to Nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2821-2838. [PMID: 37273285 PMCID: PMC10237202 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s411424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Diamond nanoparticles are considered to be one of the most cytocompatible carbon nanomaterials; however, their toxicity varies significantly depending on the analysed cell types. The aim was to investigate the specific sensitivity of endothelial cells to diamond nanoparticles dependent on exposure to nanoparticles. Methods Diamond nanoparticles were characterized with Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Toxicity of diamond nanoparticles was assessed for endothelial cells (HUVEC), human mammary epithelial cells (HMEC) and HS-5 cell line. The effect of diamond nanoparticles on the level of ROS, NO, NADPH and protein synthesis of angiogenesis-related proteins of endothelial cells was evaluated. Results and Discussion Our studies demonstrated severe cell type-specific toxicity of diamond nanoparticles to endothelial cells (HUVEC) depending on nanoparticle surface interaction with cells. Furthermore, we have assessed the effect on cytotoxicity of the bioconjugation of nanoparticles with a peptide containing the RGD motive and a serum protein corona. Our study suggests that the mechanical interaction of diamond nanoparticles with the endothelial cell membranes and the endocytosis of nanoparticles lead to the depletion of NADPH, resulting in an intensive synthesis of ROS and a decrease in the availability of NO. This leads to severe endothelial toxicity and a change in the protein profile, with changes in major angiogenesis-related proteins, including VEGF, bFGF, ANPT2/TIE-2, and MMP, and the production of stress-related proteins, such as IL-6 and IL-8. Conclusion We confirmed the presence of a relationship between the toxicity of diamond nanoparticles and the level of cell exposure to nanoparticles and the nanoparticle surface. The results of the study give new insights into the conditioned toxicity of nanomaterials and their use in biomedical applications.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, 00-654, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Daniluk K, Lange A, Wójcik B, Zawadzka K, Bałaban J, Kutwin M, Jaworski S. Effect of Melittin Complexes with Graphene and Graphene Oxide on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Tumors Grown on Chicken Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098388. [PMID: 37176095 PMCID: PMC10179033 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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One of the components of bee venom is melittin (M), which has strong lysing properties on membranes. M has high toxicity to cancer cells, but it also affects healthy cells, making it necessary to use methods for targeted delivery to ensure treatment. This research is a continuation of previous studies using graphene nanomaterials as M carriers to breast cancer cells. The studies described below are conducted on a more organized biological structure than what is found in vitro cells, namely, cancerous tumors grown on a chicken embryo chorioallantoic membrane. Caspase 3 and 8 levels are analyzed, and the level of oxidative stress markers and changes in protein expression for cytokines are examined. The results show that M complexes with nanomaterials reduce the level of oxidative stress more than M alone does, but the use of graphene (GN) as a carrier increases the level of DNA damage to a greater extent than the increase caused by M alone. An analysis of cytokine levels shows that the use of the M and GN complex increases the level of proteins responsible for inhibiting tumor progression to a greater extent than the increase occasioned by a complex with graphene oxide (GO). The results suggest that the use of GN as an M carrier may increase the toxic effect of M on structures located inside a cell.
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- Karolina Daniluk
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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Kot M, Kalińska A, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Smulski S, Gołębiewski M. In Vitro Studies of Nanoparticles as a Potentially New Antimicrobial Agent for the Prevention and Treatment of Lameness and Digital Dermatitis in Cattle. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076146. [PMID: 37047119 PMCID: PMC10094334 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Digital dermatitis (DD) is the second most prevalent disease in dairy cattle. It causes significant losses for dairy breeders and negatively impacts cows' welfare and milk yield. Despite this, its etiology has not been entirely identified, and available data are limited. Antibiotic therapy is a practical method for managing animal health, but overuse has caused the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, leading to a loss in antimicrobial efficacy. The antimicrobial properties of metal nanoparticles (NPs) may be a potential alternative to antibiotics. The aim of this study was to determine the biocidal properties of AgNPs, CuNPs, AuNPs, PtNPs, FeNPs, and their nanocomposites against pathogens isolated from cows suffering from hoof diseases, especially DD. The isolated pathogens included Sphingomonas paucimobilis, Ochrobactrum intermedium I, Ochrobactrum intermedium II, Ochrobactrum gallinifaecis, and Actinomyces odontolyticus. Cultures were prepared in aerobic and anaerobic environments. The viability of the pathogens was then determined after applying nanoparticles at various concentrations. The in vitro experiment showed that AgNPs and CuNPs, and their complexes, had the highest biocidal effect on pathogens. The NPs' biocidal properties and their synergistic effects were confirmed, which may forecast their use in the future treatment and the prevention of lameness in cows, especially DD.
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- Magdalena Kot
- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases and Diagnostics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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Bałaban J, Wierzbicki M, Zielińska-Górska M, Sosnowska M, Daniluk K, Jaworski S, Koczoń P, Cysewski D, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Graphene Oxide Decreases Pro-Inflammatory Proteins Production in Skeletal Muscle Cells Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2023; 16:1-18. [PMID: 36699443 PMCID: PMC9869801 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s391761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Aim The experiments aimed to document the presence of the ACE2 receptor on human muscle cells and the effects of the interaction of these cells with the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in terms of induction of pro-inflammatory proteins, as well as to assess the possibility of reducing the pool of these proteins with the use of graphene oxide (GO) flakes. Methods Human Skeletal Myoblast (HSkM), purchased from Gibco were maintained in standard condition according to the manufacturer's instruction. The cells were divided into 4 groups; 1. C-control, 2. S-with addition of spike protein, 3. GO-with the addition of graphene oxide, 4. GO-S-with addition of GO followed by the addition of S protein. Protein S (PX-COV-P049) was purchased from ProteoGenix (France). GO was obtained from Advanced Graphene Products (Zielona Gora, Poland). The influence of all the factors on the morphology of cells was investigated using light and confocal microscopy. ACE2 protein expression on muscle cells was visualized and 40 pro-inflammatory cytokines were investigated using the membrane antibody array method. The protein profile of the lysate of cells from individual groups was also analyzed by mass spectrometry. Conclusion The experiments confirmed the presence of the ACE2 receptor in human skeletal muscle cells. It has also been documented that the SARS-CoV-2 virus spike protein influences the activation of selected pro-inflammatory proteins that promote cytokine storm and oxidative stress in muscle cells. The use of low levels of graphene oxide does not adversely affect muscle cells, reducing the levels of most proteins, including pro-inflammatory proteins. It can be assumed that GO may support anti-inflammatory therapy in muscles by scavenging proteins that activate cytokine storm.
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- Jaśmina Bałaban
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark,Correspondence: André Chwalibog, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, Frederiksberg, 1870, Denmark, Tel +45 40963573, Email
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Kalińska A, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Kot M, Radzikowski D, Smulski S, Gołębiewski M. Silver and Copper Nanoparticles as the New Biocidal Agents Used in Pre- and Post-Milking Disinfectants with the Addition of Cosmetic Substrates in Dairy Cows. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021658. [PMID: 36675172 PMCID: PMC9862900 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Mastitis is one of the most common issues for milk producers around the world. Antibiotic therapy is often ineffective, and therefore, scientists must find a new solution. The aim of this paper is to estimate the influence of common and well-known cosmetic substrates and mixtures of nanoparticles (NPs) and cosmetic substrates on the viability of frequently occurring mastitis pathogens, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The obtained results suggest that only collagen + elastin and glycerine influenced and increased bacteria viability. In case of the rest of the cosmetic substrates, the viability of E. coli and S. aureus was decreased, and the results were statistically significant (p ≤ 0.01). Prepared pre-dipping and dipping mixtures decrease (p ≤ 0.01) the viability of the mentioned pathogens. The obtained results of the in vitro analysis are very promising. In the next step, prepared mixtures should be tested in different herd conditions if they can be used in mastitis prevention or decrease the number of subclinical mastitis cases. Furthermore, these mixtures could become an interesting alternative for organic milk production where conventional preparations and antibiotics are forbidden. However, further analysis, especially on the influence of prepared mixtures on other bacteria species and, algae, fungi, are necessary.
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- Aleksandra Kalińska
- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
- Correspondence: (A.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases and Diagnostics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
- Correspondence: (A.K.); (M.G.)
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Daniluk K, Lange A, Pruchniewski M, Małolepszy A, Sawosz E, Jaworski S. Delivery of Melittin as a Lytic Agent via Graphene Nanoparticles as Carriers to Breast Cancer Cells. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040278. [PMID: 36547538 PMCID: PMC9787603 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Melittin, as an agent to lyse biological membranes, may be a promising therapeutic agent in the treatment of cancer. However, because of its nonspecific actions, there is a need to use a delivery method. The conducted research determined whether carbon nanoparticles, such as graphene and graphene oxide, could be carriers for melittin to breast cancer cells. The studies included the analysis of intracellular pH, the potential of cell membranes, the type of cellular transport, and the expression of receptor proteins. By measuring the particle size, zeta potential, and FT-IT analysis, we found that the investigated nanoparticles are connected by electrostatic interactions. The level of melittin encapsulation with graphene was 86%, while with graphene oxide it was 78%. A decrease in pHi was observed for all cell lines after administration of melittin and its complex with graphene. The decrease in membrane polarization was demonstrated for all lines treated with melittin and its complex with graphene and after exposure to the complex of melittin with graphene oxide for the MDA-MB-231 and HFFF2 lines. The results showed that the investigated melittin complexes and the melittin itself act differently on different cell lines (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7). It has been shown that in MDA-MD-231 cells, melittin in a complex with graphene is transported to cells via caveolin-dependent endocytosis. On the other hand, the melittin-graphene oxide complex can reach breast cancer cells through various types of transport. Other differences in protein expression changes were also observed for tumor lines after exposure to melittin and complexes.
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- Karolina Daniluk
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-654 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-225936675
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Szudrowicz H, Kamaszewski M, Adamski A, Skrobisz M, Frankowska-Łukawska J, Wójcik M, Bochenek J, Kawalski K, Martynow J, Bujarski P, Pruchniak P, Latoszek E, Bury-Burzymski P, Szczepański A, Jaworski S, Matuszewski A, Herman AP. The Effects of Seven-Day Exposure to Silver Nanoparticles on Fertility and Homeostasis of Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911239. [PMID: 36232541 PMCID: PMC9569820 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are found in open waters, but the effect of their low concentrations on an organism’s homeostasis is not fully understood. The aim of the study was to determine the short-term exposure effects of AgNPs coated by PvP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) on the homeostasis of livers and gonads in zebrafish. Sexually mature zebrafish were exposed for seven days to silver ions (0.01 mg/dm3) or AgNPs (0.01; 0.05; 0.1; 0.5; 1.0 mg/dm3). On the last day, the liver, testes, and ovaries were subjected to a histology analysis. In the liver, we analyzed the expression of the cat, gpx1a, gsr, sod1, and cyp1a genes. On the last day of the experiment, the lowest survival rate was found in the AgNPs 0.05 mg/dm3 group. The histological analysis showed that AgNPs and silver ions cause an increase in the area of hepatocytes. The highest proliferation index of hepatocytes was found in the AgNP 0.05 mg/dm3 group. Furthermore, AgNPs were found to interfere with spermatogenesis and oogonesis as well as reduce the expression levels of the cat, gpx1a, and sod1 genes in the liver compared with the control group. Based on the results, it can be concluded that exposure to AgNPs causes cytotoxic changes in zebrafish, activates the immune system, negatively affects the process of meiosis in the gonads, and generates oxidative stress.
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- Hubert Szudrowicz
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-225-936-645
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Instytucka 3, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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- The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Instytucka 3, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
- International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Księcia Trojdena 4, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Instytucka 3, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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Lange A, Sawosz E, Daniluk K, Wierzbicki M, Małolepszy A, Gołębiewski M, Jaworski S. Bacterial Surface Disturbances Affecting Cell Function during Exposure to Three-Compound Nanocomposites Based on Graphene Materials. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:3058. [PMID: 36080095 PMCID: PMC9459733 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Combating pathogenic microorganisms in an era of ever-increasing drug resistance is crucial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antibacterial mechanism of three-compound nanocomposites that were based on graphene materials. To determine the nanomaterials' physicochemical properties, an analysis of the mean hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential, transmission electron microscope (TEM) visualization and an FT-IR analysis were performed. The nanocomposites' activity toward bacteria species was defined by viability, colony forming units, conductivity and surface charge, cell wall integrity, ATP concentration, and intracellular pH. To ensure the safe usage of nanocomposites, the presence of cytokines was also analyzed. Both the graphene and graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites exhibited a high antibacterial effect toward all bacteria species (Enterobacter cloacae, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica, and Staphylococcus aureus), as well as exceeded values obtained from exposure to single nanoparticles. Nanocomposites caused the biggest membrane damage, along with ATP depletion. Nanocomposites that were based on GO resulted in lower toxicity to the cell line. In view of the many aspects that must be considered when investigating such complex structures as are three-component nanocomposites, studies of their mechanism of action are crucial to their potential antibacterial use.
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- Agata Lange
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-654 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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Sosnowska M, Kutwin M, Strojny B, Wierzbicki M, Cysewski D, Szczepaniak J, Ficek M, Koczoń P, Jaworski S, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Diamond Nanofilm Normalizes Proliferation and Metabolism in Liver Cancer Cells. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2021; 14:115-137. [PMID: 34511890 PMCID: PMC8420805 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s322766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Purpose Surgical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma can be associated with recurrence resulting from the degeneration of residual volume of the liver. The objective was to assess the possibility of using a biocompatible nanofilm, made of a colloid of diamond nanoparticles (nfND), to fill the side after tumour resection and optimize its contact with proliferating liver cells, minimizing their cancerous transformation. Methods HepG2 and C3A liver cancer cells and HS-5 non-cancer cells were used. An aqueous colloid of diamond nanoparticles, which covered the cell culture plate, was used to create the nanofilm. The roughness of the resulting nanofilm was measured by atomic force microscopy. Mitochondrial activity and cell proliferation were measured by XTT and BrdU assays. Cell morphology and a scratch test were used to evaluate the invasiveness of cells. Flow cytometry determined the number of cells within the cell cycle. Protein expression in was measured by mass spectrometry. Results The nfND created a surface with increased roughness and exposed oxygen groups compared with a standard plate. All cell lines were prone to settling on the nanofilm, but cancer cells formed more relaxed clusters. The surface compatibility was dependent on the cell type and decreased in the order C3A >HepG2 >HS-5. The invasion was reduced in cancer lines with the greatest effect on the C3A line, reducing proliferation and increasing the G2/M cell population. Among the proteins with altered expression, membrane and nuclear proteins dominated. Conclusion In vitro studies demonstrated the antiproliferative properties of nfND against C3A liver cancer cells. At the same time, the need to personalize potential therapy was indicated due to the differential protein synthetic responses in C3A vs HepG2 cells. We documented that nfND is a source of signals capable of normalizing the expression of many intracellular proteins involved in the transformation to non-cancerous cells.
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- Malwina Sosnowska
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Spectrometry Laboratory, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Metrology and Optoelectronics, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal, Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Matuszewski A, Łukasiewicz M, Niemiec J, Kamaszewski M, Jaworski S, Domino M, Jasiński T, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles-Toxicity and Effect of In Ovo Inoculation on Chicken Embryo Development, Broiler Performance and Bone Status. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11040932. [PMID: 33805968 PMCID: PMC8064363 DOI: 10.3390/ani11040932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Intensive selection in broiler chicken flocks has led do several leg disorders. The injection of nanoparticles, with high specificity to the bone, into the egg is a potential method to improve bone quality. The objective of our study was to evaluate the potential effect of calcium carbonate nanoparticles injected to the egg on chicken embryo development and bone quality of broiler chickens after 42 day of life. The calcium carbonate nanoparticles were not toxic to embryo and even improved the bone quality of embryos and later broilers without negative impact on production results. Thus, the application of calcium carbonate nanoparticles to the egg may be the potential solution for improving the bone mineralization of broiler chickens. Abstract The use of intensive selection procedure in modern broiler chicken lines has led to the development of several skeletal disorders in broiler chickens. Therefore, current research is focused on methods to improve the bone quality in birds. In ovo technology, using nanoparticles with a high specificity to bones, is a potential approach. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of in ovo inoculation (IOI) of calcium carbonate nanoparticles (CCN) on chicken embryo development, health status, bone characteristics, and on broiler production results and bone quality. After assessing in vitro cell viability, the IOI procedure was performed with an injection of 500 μg/mL CCN. The control group was not inoculated with CCN. Hatchability, weight, and selected bone and serum parameters were measured in embryos. Part of hatchlings were reared under standard conditions until 42 days, and production results, meat quality, and bone quality of broilers were determined. CCN did not show cytotoxicity to cells and chicken embryo and positively influenced bone parameters of the embryos and of broilers later (calcification) without negatively affecting the production results. Thus, the IOI of CCN could modify the molecular responses at the stage of embryogenesis, resulting in better mineralization, and could provide a sustained effect, thereby improving bone quality in adult birds.
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- Arkadiusz Matuszewski
- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (M.Ł.); (J.N.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (M.Ł.); (J.N.)
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- Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (M.Ł.); (J.N.)
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- Department of Ichthyology and Biotechnology in Aquaculture, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (M.D.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS–SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (M.D.); (T.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark;
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (E.S.)
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Sosnowska M, Kutwin M, Strojny B, Koczoń P, Szczepaniak J, Bałaban J, Daniluk K, Jaworski S, Chwalibog A, Bielawski W, Sawosz E. Graphene oxide nanofilm and chicken embryo extract decrease the invasiveness of HepG2 liver cancer cells. Cancer Nanotechnol 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s12645-020-00073-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a mosaic of various structural and functional proteins that cooperate with the cell, regulate adhesion, and consequently manage its further fate. Liver destruction is accompanied by a disruption of the physicochemical properties of the ECM which deregulates the cell–ECM interaction and can lead to uncontrolled proliferation and neoplastic transformation of cells. Therefore, it can be assumed that ECM modification and restoration of its characteristics for healthy tissue may counteract uncontrolled cell proliferation. The purpose of the presented research model was to optimise the physical characteristics of ECM by introducing a graphene oxide plane/nanofilm (nfGO) and enriching the cell environment with potentially missing proteins by adding a functional protein cocktail (chicken embryo liver extract) and determine the impact of these factors on cell–ECM cooperation and its consequences on adhesion, proliferation, and cell phase, which are factors of the invasiveness of cancer cells.
Results
Experiments were performed with non-cancer HS-5 cells and liver cancer cells HepG2 and C3A. The cells were divided into four groups: (1) control, (2) cultured on nfGO, (3) cultured with the addition of chicken embryo liver extract (CELE) and (4) cultured on the nfGO with the addition of CELE. CELE contained 1735 proteins; the top 57 of these proteins have been presented. The use of nfGO as well as CELE and nfGO + CELE reduced the proliferation of HepG2 cancer cells to the greatest extent; this is in contrast to non-cancer cells and also to C3A cancer cells. Furthermore, the combined use of the CELE protein cocktail and GO substrate effectively resulted in a decrease in the population of HepG2 cells in the G0/G1 phase and an increase of the population in G2/M. Molecular analysis of HepG2 cancer cells also showed an increase in the expression of genes responsible for adhesion such as focal adhesion kinase (fak), e-cadherin, and n-cadherin and a decrease in β-catenin, which is considered a proto-oncogene.
Conclusions
Studies have shown that both the GO surface structure on which the cells are grown as well as the presence of a multi-component natural cocktail of regulatory proteins, can modify the expression of integrins, increase adhesion and, as a consequence, proliferation and the cell cycle—entering the resting phase. For the first time, it has been documented that hepatic cancer cells of the HepG2 line under the influence of stimuli derived from mimic ECM (graphene oxide) in interaction with a unique protein complex derived from chicken liver embryo decreased of the invasiveness of cancer cells.
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Matuszewski A, Łukasiewicz M, Niemiec J, Jaworski S, Kamaszewski M, Szudrowicz H, Puppel K, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Effect of in ovo application of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on chicken embryo development, oxidative status and bone characteristics. Arch Anim Nutr 2020; 74:343-361. [PMID: 32940083 DOI: 10.1080/1745039x.2020.1803033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Intensive selection in modern lines of fast-growing chickens has caused several skeletal disorders. Therefore, current research is focused on methods to improve the bones of birds. A new potential solution is in ovo technology using nanoparticles with a high specificity for the bone tissue. Thus, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of in ovo application of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HA-NP) in different concentrations (50, 100 and 500 μg/ml colloids) on chicken embryo development, with a particular focus on the oxidative status and bone characteristics of the embryo. The results showed that in ovo treatment with HA-NP did not negatively affect hatchability and body weight. However, bone weight was reduced in 500 μg/ml group. The concentrations of calcium, phosphorus and crude ash were not affected. The modulatory effect of HA-NP was observed on the basis of antioxidative markers - superoxide dismutase, total antioxidant status, malondialdehyde in serum and selected tissues. Glutathione concentration in serum suggested higher metabolic stress. Among bone turnover markers, the concentration of osteocalcin was found to be significantly affected by HA-NP injection. Thus, the in ovo application of HA-NP could modify the molecular responses at the stage of embryogenesis but these changes were not reflected in embryo growth and even slowed down bone development. Nevertheless, the question for the follow-up research is whether in ovo administration of HA-NP would affect the antioxidative status and bone turnover resulting in improved bone conditions and body gain in post hatch chickens.
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- Arkadiusz Matuszewski
- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology and Biotechnology in Aquaculture, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology and Biotechnology in Aquaculture, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen , Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw, Poland
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Lange A, Jaworski S, Khan A. The Interaction of Metal Nanoparticles (Copper, Silver, Platinum, and Gold) with Cell Line HS-5. Folia Biol (Praha) 2020. [DOI: 10.3409/fb_68-3.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The usage of metal nanoparticles has gained popularity due to their unique properties. However, their effect on living cells is so far, unknown. The objective of the current study was to explain the actions of copper, platinum, silver, and gold nanoparticles in respect to cell functions.
In order to check the nanoparticles' features, a physicochemical analysis and morphological observation was executed using a transmission electron microscope. The viability of the cells used to detect the nanoparticles' toxicity was tested using a XTT cell proliferation assay. A scratch test
confirmed the cells' ability to migrate after being treated with an increasingly larger concentration of metal nanoparticles. The results showed that silver nanoparticles are the most harmful to the HS-5 cell line in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, copper and gold nanoparticles had
the highest percentage of cell proliferation and movement ability.
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Strojny B, Jaworski S, Misiewicz-Krzemińska I, Isidro I, Rojas EA, Gutiérrez NC, Grodzik M, Koczoń P, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Effect of Graphene Family Materials on Multiple Myeloma and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cell Lines. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:E3420. [PMID: 32756412 PMCID: PMC7436021 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The interest around the graphene family of materials is constantly growing due to their potential application in biomedical fields. The effect of graphene and its derivatives on cells varies amongst studies depending on the cell and tissue type. Since the toxicity against non-adherent cell lines has barely been studied, we investigated the effect of graphene and two different graphene oxides against four multiple myeloma cell lines, namely KMS-12-BM, H929, U226, and MM.1S, as well as two non-Hodgkin lymphoma cells lines, namely KARPAS299 and DOHH-2. We performed two types of viability assays, MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide conversion) and ATP (adenosine triphosphate detection), flow cytometry analysis of apoptosis induction and cell cycle, cell morphology, and direct interaction analysis using two approaches-visualization of living cells by two different systems, and visualization of fixed and dyed cells. Our results revealed that graphene and graphene oxides exhibit low to moderate cytotoxicity against cells, despite visible interaction between the cells and graphene oxide. This creates possibilities for the application of the selected graphene materials for drug delivery systems or theragnostics in hematological malignancies; however, further detailed studies are necessary to explain the nature of interactions between the cells and the materials.
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- Barbara Strojny
- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (M.G.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (M.G.); (E.S.)
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- Hematology Department, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (I.M.-K.); (I.I.); (E.A.R.); (N.C.G.)
- Cancer Research Center-IBMCC (USAL-CSIC), 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (I.M.-K.); (I.I.); (E.A.R.); (N.C.G.)
- Cancer Research Center-IBMCC (USAL-CSIC), 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (I.M.-K.); (I.I.); (E.A.R.); (N.C.G.)
- Cancer Research Center-IBMCC (USAL-CSIC), 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (I.M.-K.); (I.I.); (E.A.R.); (N.C.G.)
- Cancer Research Center-IBMCC (USAL-CSIC), 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (M.G.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark;
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (S.J.); (M.G.); (E.S.)
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Wierzbicki M, Hotowy A, Kutwin M, Jaworski S, Bałaban J, Sosnowska M, Wójcik B, Wędzińska A, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Graphene Oxide Scaffold Stimulates Differentiation and Proangiogenic Activities of Myogenic Progenitor Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21114173. [PMID: 32545308 PMCID: PMC7311992 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21114173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The physiological process of muscle regeneration is quite limited due to low satellite cell quantity and also the inability to regenerate and reconstruct niche tissue. The purpose of the study was to examine whether a graphene oxide scaffold is able to stimulate myogenic progenitor cell proliferation and the endocrine functions of differentiating cells, and therefore, their active participation in the construction of muscle tissue. Studies were carried out using mesenchymal cells taken from 6-day-old chicken embryos and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were used to assess angiogenesis. The graphene scaffold was readily colonized by myogenic progenitor cells and the cells dissected from heart, brain, eye, and blood vessels did not avoid the scaffold. The scaffold strongly induced myogenic progenitor cell signaling pathways and simultaneously activated proangiogenic signaling pathways via exocrine vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion. The present study revealed that the graphene oxide (GO) scaffold initiates the processes of muscle cell differentiation due to mechanical interaction with myogenic progenitor cell.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark;
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (A.H.); (M.K.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (M.S.); (B.W.); (A.W.); (E.S.)
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Zielińska-Górska M, Hotowy A, Wierzbicki M, Bałaban J, Sosnowska M, Jaworski S, Strojny B, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Graphene oxide nanofilm and the addition of L-glutamine can promote development of embryonic muscle cells. J Nanobiotechnology 2020; 18:76. [PMID: 32414365 PMCID: PMC7229609 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-00636-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Formation of muscular pseudo-tissue depends on muscle precursor cells, the extracellular matrix (ECM)-mimicking structure and factors stimulating cell differentiation. These three things cooperate and can create a tissue-like structure, however, their interrelationships are relatively unknown. The objective was to study the interaction between surface properties, culture medium composition and heterogeneous cell culture. We would like to demonstrate that changing the surface properties by coating with graphene oxide nanofilm (nGO) can affect cell behaviour and especially their need for the key amino acid l-glutamine (L-Glu). Results Chicken embryo muscle cells and their precursors, cultured in vitro, were used as the experimental model. The mesenchymal stem cell, collected from the hind limb of the chicken embryo at day 8 were divided into 4 groups; the control group and groups treated with nGO, L-Glu and nGO supplied with L-Glu (nGOxL-Glu). The roughness of the surface of the plastic plate covered with nGO was much lower than a standard plate. The test of nGO biocompatibility demonstrated that the cells were willing to settle on the nGO without any toxic effects. Moreover, nGO by increasing hydrophilicity and reducing roughness and presumably through chemical bonds available on the GO surface stimulated the colonisation of primary stromal cells that promote embryonic satellite cells. The viability significantly increased in cells cultured on nGOxL-Glu. Observations of cell morphology showed that the most mature state of myogenesis was characteristic for the group nGOxL-Glu. This result was confirmed by increasing the expression of MYF5 genes at mRNA and protein levels. nGO also increased the expression of MYF5 and also very strongly the expression of PAX7 at mRNA and protein levels. However, when analysing the expression of PAX7, a positive link was observed between the nGO surface and the addition of L-Glu. Conclusions The use of nGO and L-Glu supplement may improve myogenesis and also the myogenic potential of myocytes and their precursors by promoting the formation of satellite cells. Studies have, for the first time, demonstrated positive cooperation between surface properties nGO and L-Glu supplementation to the culture medium regarding the myogenic potential of cells involved in muscle formation.![]()
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- Marlena Zielińska-Górska
- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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Sekretarska J, Szczepaniak J, Sosnowska M, Grodzik M, Kutwin M, Wierzbicki M, Jaworski S, Bałaban J, Daniluk K, Sawosz E, Chwalibog A, Strojny B. Influence of Selected Carbon Nanostructures on the CYP2C9 Enzyme of the P450 Cytochrome. Materials (Basel) 2019; 12:E4149. [PMID: 31835701 PMCID: PMC6947289 DOI: 10.3390/ma12244149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Carbon nanostructures have recently gained significant interest from scientists due to their unique physicochemical properties and low toxicity. They can accumulate in the liver, which is the main expression site of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes. These enzymes play an important role in the metabolism of exogenous compounds, such as drugs and xenobiotics. Altered activity or expression of CYP450 enzymes may lead to adverse drug effects and toxicity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of three carbon nanostructures on the activity and expression at the mRNA and protein levels of CYP2C9 isoenzyme from the CYP2C subfamily: Diamond nanoparticles, graphite nanoparticles, and graphene oxide platelets. The experiments were conducted using two in vitro models. A microsome model was used to assess the influence of the three-carbon nanostructures on the activity of the CYP2C9 isoenzyme. The CYP2C9 gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels was determined using a hepatoma-derived cell line HepG2. The experiments have shown that all examined nanostructures inhibit the enzymatic activity of the studied isoenzymes. Moreover, a decrease in the expression at the mRNA and protein levels was also observed. This indicates that despite low toxicity, the nanostructures can alter the enzymatic function of CYP450 enzymes, and the molecular pathways involved in their expression.
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- Justyna Sekretarska
- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark;
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experimental Ecology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland; (J.S.); (J.S.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (M.K.); (M.W.); (S.J.); (J.B.); (K.D.); (E.S.)
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Wierzbicki M, Jaworski S, Sawosz E, Jung A, Gielerak G, Jaremek H, Łojkowski W, Woźniak B, Stobiński L, Małolepszy A, Chwalibog A. Graphene Oxide in a Composite with Silver Nanoparticles Reduces the Fibroblast and Endothelial Cell Cytotoxicity of an Antibacterial Nanoplatform. Nanoscale Res Lett 2019; 14:320. [PMID: 31602544 PMCID: PMC6787127 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-019-3166-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Antibacterial surfaces coated with nanomaterials, including silver nanoparticles, are considered effective alternative antimicrobial agents that can be used instead of antibiotics and chemical agents. However, reports of the potential toxicity of these materials raise questions about the safety of their use in biomedical applications. The objective of this research was to reduce the human cell cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticle-coated polyurethane foils by complexing silver nanoparticles with graphene oxide. The antimicrobial activity of nanoplatforms coated with silver nanoparticles, graphene oxide and the composite of silver nanoparticles and graphene oxide was assessed with Salmonella enteritidis. Cytotoxicity was analysed by an analysis of the viability and morphology of human fibroblasts, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and chicken embryo chorioallantoic membrane. Additionally, the synthesis level of inflammatory proteins was examined for fibroblasts cultured on different nanoplatforms. The nanoplatform coated with the silver nanoparticles and graphene oxide composite showed strongest antibacterial properties, although nanoplatforms coated with only silver nanoparticles or graphene oxide also resulted in decreased S. enteritidis growth. Furthermore, a nanoplatform coated with silver nanoparticles and graphene oxide composite showed limited immunological stimulation and significantly reduced cytotoxicity towards fibroblasts, HUVECs and chicken embryo chorioallantoic membrane in comparison to the nanoplatform coated only with silver nanoparticles, due to the higher stability of the nanomaterials in the nanocomposite.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Institute of Biology, Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experiemntal Ecology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Institute of Biology, Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experiemntal Ecology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Department of Nanobiotechnology and Experiemntal Ecology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów 128, 04-141, Warsaw, Poland
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- Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów 128, 04-141, Warsaw, Poland
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- Braster S.A., Cichy Ogród 7, 05-580, Ożarów Mazowiecki, Poland
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokołowska 29/37, 01-142, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokołowska 29/37, 01-142, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Sosnowska M, Kutwin M, Jaworski S, Strojny B, Wierzbicki M, Szczepaniak J, Łojkowski M, Święszkowski W, Bałaban J, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Mechano-signalling, induced by fullerene C 60 nanofilms, arrests the cell cycle in the G2/M phase and decreases proliferation of liver cancer cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:6197-6215. [PMID: 31496681 PMCID: PMC6689765 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s206934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction and objective Degradation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) changes the physicochemical properties and dysregulates ECM–cell interactions, leading to several pathological conditions, such as invasive cancer. Carbon nanofilm, as a biocompatible and easy to functionalize material, could be used to mimic ECM structures, changing cancer cell behavior to perform like normal cells. Methods Experiments were performed in vitro with HS-5 cells (as a control) and HepG2 and C3A cancer cells. An aqueous solution of fullerene C60 was used to form a nanofilm. The morphological properties of cells cultivated on C60 nanofilms were evaluated with light, confocal, electron and atomic force microscopy. The cell viability and proliferation were measured by XTT and BrdU assays. Immunoblotting and flow cytometry were used to evaluate the expression level of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and determine the number of cells in the G2/M phase. Results All cell lines were spread on C60 nanofilms, showing a high affinity to the nanofilm surface. We found that C60 nanofilm mimicked the niche/ECM of cells, was biocompatible and non-toxic, but the mechanical signal from C60 nanofilm created an environment that affected the cell cycle and reduced cell proliferation. Conclusion The results indicate that C60 nanofilms might be a suitable, substitute component for the niche of cancer cells. The incorporation of fullerene C60 in the ECM/niche may be an alternative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Malwina Sosnowska
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-661, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-661, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1870, Denmark
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-786, Poland
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Kutwin M, Sawosz E, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Strojny B, Grodzik M, Ewa Sosnowska M, Trzaskowski M, Chwalibog A. Nanocomplexes of Graphene Oxide and Platinum Nanoparticles against Colorectal Cancer Colo205, HT-29, HTC-116, SW480, Liver Cancer HepG2, Human Breast Cancer MCF-7, and Adenocarcinoma LNCaP and Human Cervical Hela B Cell Lines. Materials (Basel) 2019; 12:ma12060909. [PMID: 30893818 PMCID: PMC6470683 DOI: 10.3390/ma12060909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inefficient drug administration into cancer cells is related to the chemoresistance of cancer cells caused by genetic mutations including genes involved in drug transport, enzyme metabolism, and/or DNA damage repair. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the properties of platinum (NP-Pt), graphene oxide (GO), and the nanocomplex of GO functionalized with platinum nanoparticles (GO-NP-Pt) against several genetically, phenotypically, and metabolically different cancer cell lines: Colo205, HT-29, HTC-116, SW480, HepG2, MCF-7, LNCaP, and Hela B. The anticancer effects toward the cancer cell lines were evaluated by 2,3-bis-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxyanilide salt (XTT) and bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) assays and measurements of cell apoptosis and morphology deformations. The NP-Pt and GO could effectively be introduced to cancer cells, but more effective delivery was observed after GO-NP-Pt treatment. The delivery of the GO-NP-Pt nanocomplex significantly decreased the viability of Colo 205 and HepG2 cells, but did not increase the cytotoxicity of other investigated cancer cells. The nanocomplex GO-NP-Pt also significantly increased the apoptosis of Colo 205 and HepG2 cancer cells. The obtained results suggest that the nanocomplex GO-NP-Pt is a remarkable nanostructure that can improve the delivery of Pt nanoparticles into cancer cells and has potential anticancer applications.
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- Marta Kutwin
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland.
- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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Jaworski S, Strojny B, Sawosz E, Wierzbicki M, Grodzik M, Kutwin M, Daniluk K, Chwalibog A. Degradation of Mitochondria and Oxidative Stress as the Main Mechanism of Toxicity of Pristine Graphene on U87 Glioblastoma Cells and Tumors and HS-5 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E650. [PMID: 30717385 PMCID: PMC6386908 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20030650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Due to the development of nanotechnologies, graphene and graphene-based nanomaterials have attracted immense scientific interest owing to their extraordinary properties. Graphene can be used in many fields, including biomedicine. To date, little is known about the impact graphene may have on human health in the case of intentional exposure. The present study was carried out on U87 glioma cells and non-cancer HS-5 cell lines as in vitro model and U87 tumors cultured on chicken embryo chorioallantoic membrane as in vivo model, on which the effects of pristine graphene platelets (GPs) were evaluated. The investigation consisted of structural analysis of GPs using transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transmission infrared measurements, zeta potential measurements, evaluation of cell morphology, assessment of cell viability, investigation of reactive oxygen species production, and investigation of mitochondrial membrane potential. The toxicity of U87 glioma tumors was evaluated by calculating the weight and volume of tumors and performing analyses of the ultrastructure, histology, and protein expression. The in vitro results indicate that GPs have dose-dependent cytotoxicity via ROS overproduction and depletion of the mitochondrial membrane potential. The mass and volume of tumors were reduced in vivo after injection of GPs. Additionally, the level of apoptotic and necrotic markers increased in GPs-treated tumors.
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- Sławomir Jaworski
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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Szmidt M, Stankiewicz A, Urbańska K, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Wierzbicki M, Grodzik M, Burzyńska B, Góra M, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Graphene oxide down-regulates genes of the oxidative phosphorylation complexes in a glioblastoma. BMC Mol Biol 2019; 20:2. [PMID: 30602369 PMCID: PMC6317254 DOI: 10.1186/s12867-018-0119-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently different forms of nanographene were proposed as the material with high anticancer potential. However, the mechanism of the suppressive activity of the graphene on cancer development remains unclear. We examined the effect of oxygenated, reduced and pristine graphene on the gene expression in glioblastoma U87 cell line. RESULTS Conducting microarrays and RT-qPCR analysis we explored that graphene oxide (rather than reduced graphene oxide and pristine graphene) down-regulates the mRNA expression of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) nuclear genes of complexes I, III, IV and V. The presented results provide first evidence for the hypothesis that the suppressed growth of GBM can be the consequence of down-regulation of OXPHOS protein expression and decreased ATP level. CONCLUSIONS We suggest that changes in the expression of OXPHOS genes identified in our study may mediate the anti-proliferative and anti-migratory effects of graphene oxide in glioblastoma cells. However, further investigations with different cell lines, regarding expression, regulation and activity of OXPHOS genes identified in our study is necessary to elucidate the mechanism mediating the anti-proliferative and anti-migratory effects of graphene oxide in glioblastoma cells.
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- Maciej Szmidt
- Department of Morphological Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Polish Academy of Sciences, 05-552 Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvje 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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Strojny B, Sawosz E, Grodzik M, Jaworski S, Szczepaniak J, Sosnowska M, Wierzbicki M, Kutwin M, Orlińska S, Chwalibog A. Nanostructures of diamond, graphene oxide and graphite inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 enzymes and downregulate their genes in liver cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:8561-8575. [PMID: 30587978 PMCID: PMC6300366 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s188997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Currently, carbon nanostructures are vastly explored materials with potential for future employment in biomedicine. The possibility of employment of diamond nanoparticles (DN), graphene oxide (GO) or graphite nanoparticles (GN) for in vivo applications raises a question of their safety. Even though they do not induce a direct toxic effect, due to their unique properties, they can still interact with molecular pathways. The objective of this study was to assess if DN, GO and GN affect three isoforms of cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes, namely, CYP1A2, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4, expressed in the liver. METHODS Dose-dependent effect of the DN, GO and GN nanostructures on the catalytic activity of CYPs was examined using microsome-based model. Cytotoxicity of DN, GO and GN, as well as the influence of the nanostructures on mRNA expression of CYP genes and CYP-associated receptor genes were studied in vitro using HepG2 and HepaRG cell lines. RESULTS All three nanostructures interacted with the CYP enzymes and inhibited their catalytic activity in microsomal-based models. CYP gene expression at the mRNA level was also downregulated in HepG2 and HepaRG cell lines. Among the three nanostructures, GO showed the most significant influence on the enzymes, while DN was the most inert. CONCLUSION Our findings revealed that DN, GO and GN might interfere with xenobiotic and drug metabolism in the liver by interactions with CYP isoenzymes responsible for the process. Such results should be considered if DN, GO and GN are used in medical applications.
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- Barbara Strojny
- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark,
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Wierzbicki M, Sawosz E, Strojny B, Jaworski S, Grodzik M, Chwalibog A. NF-κB-related decrease of glioma angiogenic potential by graphite nanoparticles and graphene oxide nanoplatelets. Sci Rep 2018; 8:14733. [PMID: 30283098 PMCID: PMC6170400 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-33179-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Gliomas develop an expanded vessel network and a microenvironment characterized by an altered redox environment, which produces high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) that fuel its growth and malignancy. ROS and RNS can influence tumor cell malignancy via the redox-regulated transcription factor NF-κB, whose activation is further regulated by the mutation status of p53. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of graphite nanoparticles (NG) and graphene oxide nanoplatelets (nGO) on the angiogenic potential of glioma cell lines with different p53 statuses. Nanoparticle treatment of glioma cells decreased the angiogenesis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) cocultured with U87 (p53 wild type) and was not effective for U118 (p53 mutant) cells. Nanoparticle activity was related to the decreased level of intracellular ROS and RNS, which downregulated NF-κB signaling depending on the p53 status of the cell line. Activation of NF-κB signaling affected downstream protein levels of interleukin 6, interleukin 8, growth-regulated oncogene α, and monocyte chemotactic protein 1. These results indicate that the activity of NG and nGO can be regulated by the mutation status of glioma cells and therefore give new insights into the use of nanoparticles in personalized biomedical applications regarding glioma angiogenesis and its microenvironment.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Sawosz E, Łukasiewicz M, Łozicki A, Sosnowska M, Jaworski S, Niemiec J, Scott A, Jankowski J, Józefiak D, Chwalibog A. Effect of copper nanoparticles on the mineral content of tissues and droppings, and growth of chickens. Arch Anim Nutr 2018; 72:396-406. [PMID: 30183391 DOI: 10.1080/1745039x.2018.1505146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We hypothesised that copper nanoparticles (NanoCu), because of their high physicochemical reactivity and bioavailability, could be used in much smaller quantities than bulk Cu, consequently reducing excretion of Cu into the environment. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of various levels of NanoCu on the development and growth of broiler chickens, in order to establish an optimum level of NanoCu dietary supplementation. Broiler chickens were randomly divided into five groups of 10 birds each. The control group received 7.5 mg Cu/kg feed (standard level) as CuSO4, while groups fed with complexes of NanoCu and starch received 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the standard level of Cu used in the control group. Chicken growth and excretion of Cu, Fe and Zn were measured during the growth period from d 7 to 42. At d 42, the slaughter characteristics, the content of Cu, Fe and Zn in the breast muscle and liver, and the oxidative status were analysed. The results indicate that using NanoCu can reduce the standard level of Cu from CuSO4 supplementation by 75% without jeopardising animal growth, and at the same time significantly decreasing Cu excretion into the environment.
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- Ewa Sawosz
- a Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology , Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw , Poland
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- b Department of Poultry Breeding , Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw , Poland
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- a Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology , Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw , Poland
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- a Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology , Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw , Poland
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- a Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology , Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw , Poland
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- b Department of Poultry Breeding , Warsaw University of Life Sciences , Warsaw , Poland
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- c Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- d Department of Poultry , University of Warmia and Mazury , Olsztyn , Poland
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- e Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Management , Poznań University of Life Sciences , Poznań , Poland
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- c Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen , Denmark
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Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Sawosz E, Jung A, Gielerak G, Biernat J, Jaremek H, Łojkowski W, Woźniak B, Wojnarowicz J, Stobiński L, Małolepszy A, Mazurkiewicz-Pawlicka M, Łojkowski M, Kurantowicz N, Chwalibog A. Graphene Oxide-Based Nanocomposites Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles as an Antibacterial Agent. Nanoscale Res Lett 2018; 13:116. [PMID: 29687296 PMCID: PMC5913058 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-018-2533-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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One of the most promising methods against drug-resistant bacteria can be surface-modified materials with biocidal nanoparticles and nanocomposites. Herein, we present a nanocomposite with silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) on the surface of graphene oxide (GO) as a novel multifunctional antibacterial and antifungal material. Ultrasonic technologies have been used as an effective method of coating polyurethane foils. Toxicity on gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis), and pathogenic yeast (Candida albicans) was evaluated by analysis of cell morphology, assessment of cell viability using the PrestoBlue assay, analysis of cell membrane integrity using the lactate dehydrogenase assay, and reactive oxygen species production. Compared to Ag-NPs and GO, which have been widely used as antibacterial agents, our nanocomposite shows much higher antimicrobial efficiency toward bacteria and yeast cells.
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- Sławomir Jaworski
- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów 128, 04-141 Warsaw, Poland
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- Braster S.A., Cichy Ogród 7, 05-580 Ożarów Mazowiecki, Poland
- Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology, Boboli 8, 02-525 Warsaw, Poland
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- Braster S.A., Cichy Ogród 7, 05-580 Ożarów Mazowiecki, Poland
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokołowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokołowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokołowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Pl. Politechniki 1, 00-661 Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Wierzbicki M, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Grodzik M, Strojny B, Kurantowicz N, Zdunek K, Chodun R, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Diamond, graphite, and graphene oxide nanoparticles decrease migration and invasiveness in glioblastoma cell lines by impairing extracellular adhesion. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:7241-7254. [PMID: 29042773 PMCID: PMC5634373 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s146193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The highly invasive nature of glioblastoma is one of the most significant problems regarding the treatment of this tumor. Diamond nanoparticles (ND), graphite nanoparticles (NG), and graphene oxide nanoplatelets (nGO) have been explored for their biomedical applications, especially for drug delivery. The objective of this research was to assess changes in the adhesion, migration, and invasiveness of two glioblastoma cell lines, U87 and U118, after ND, NG, and nGO treatment. All treatments affected the cell surface structure, adhesion-dependent EGFR/AKT/mTOR, and β-catenin signaling pathways, decreasing the migration and invasiveness of both glioblastoma cell lines. The examined nanoparticles did not show strong toxicity but effectively deregulated cell migration. ND was effectively taken up by cells, whereas nGO and NG strongly interacted with the cell surface. These results indicate that nanoparticles could be used in biomedical applications as a low toxicity active compound for glioblastoma treatment.
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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Jaworski S, Hinzmann M, Sawosz E, Grodzik M, Kutwin M, Wierzbicki M, Strojny B, Vadalasetty KP, Lipińska L, Chwalibog A. Interaction of different forms of graphene with chicken embryo red blood cells. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2017; 24:21671-21679. [PMID: 28755146 PMCID: PMC5591802 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9788-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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With the rapid development of graphene synthesis and functionalization approaches, graphene and its related derivatives have shown great potential in many applications in material science, including biomedical applications. Several in vitro and in vivo studies clearly showed no definitive risks, while others have indicated that graphene might become health hazards. In this study, we explore the biocompatibility of graphene-related materials with chicken embryo red blood cells (RBC). The hemolysis assay was employed to evaluate the in vitro blood compatibility of reduced graphene, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide, because these materials have recently been used for biomedical applications, including injectable graphene-related particles. This study investigated structural damage, ROS production and hemolysis of chicken embryo red blood cells. Different forms of graphene, when incubated with chicken embryo RBC, were harmful to cell structure and induced hemolysis.
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- Sławomir Jaworski
- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Niemiec T, Dudek M, Dziekan N, Jaworski S, Przewozik A, Soszka E, Koperkiewicz A, Koczoń P. The Method of Coating Fe₃O₄ with Carbon Nanoparticles to Modify Biological Properties of Oxide Measured in Vitro. J AOAC Int 2017. [PMID: 28623660 DOI: 10.5740/jaoacint.17-0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The coating of nanoparticles on materials for medical application [e.g., the coating of Fe3O4 nanopowder (IONP) with a carbon nanolayer] serves to protect and modify the selected biological, physical, and chemical properties of the coated material. Increases in chemical stability, changes in biocompatibility, and a modified surface structure are examples of the effects caused by the formation of carbon coatings. In the current study, Fe3O4 nanoparticles were coated with a carbon nanolayer (IONP@C) in a plasmochemical reactor (using radio-frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition methods) under various experimental conditions. Based on data from X-ray diffraction, Raman, and IR spectroscopy, the best processing parameters were determined in order to produce a carbon coating that would not change the structure of the IONP. The materials with the best cover, i.e., a uniform carbon nanolayer, were used in cytotoxic tests to investigate their biological properties using the human HepG2 hepatocarcinoma cell line and chicken embryo red blood cells as an in vitro model. The obtained results proved the low cytotoxicity of Fe3O4 micropowder and IONP in contrast to IONP@C, which reduced cell viability, increased hemolysis, and generally was more toxic than bare Fe3O4.
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- Tomasz Niemiec
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, 8 Ciszewskiego St, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, 1/15 Stefanowskiego St, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego St, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, 8 Ciszewskiego St, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, 1/15 Stefanowskiego St, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, 1/15 Stefanowskiego St, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, 1/15 Stefanowskiego St, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Food Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 159 Nowoursynowska St, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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Scott A, Vadalasetty KP, Łukasiewicz M, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Effect of different levels of copper nanoparticles and copper sulphate on performance, metabolism and blood biochemical profiles in broiler chicken. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2017; 102:e364-e373. [PMID: 28608638 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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A study was conducted to investigate the influence of copper administration in ovo to chicken embryos and/or supplied in drinking water to growing chickens in the form copper nanoparticles (Cu-NP) or copper sulphate (CuSO4 ). The fertilised eggs were assigned to three groups (n = 50 per group): control (not injected), injected with 50 mg/kg Cu-NP or with 50 mg/kg CuSO4 at day 1 of incubation. Thereafter, 126 one-day-old broiler chickens were randomly assigned to seven post-hatched groups: control not injected and not provided with Cu in the drinking water, injected with 50 mg/kg Cu-NP + 20 mg/kg in water, not injected + 20 mg/kg Cu-NP in water, injected with 50 mg/kg CuSO4 + 20 mg/kg in water, not injected + 20 mg/kg CuSO4 in water, injected with 50 mg/kg Cu-NP and injected with 50 mg/kg CuSO4 . The experiment was carried out from day 1 to 35 post-hatching. The in ovo injection of Cu improved the final body weight, average daily gain and feed conversion ratio in relation to the control group. Conversely, the provision of Cu in the drinking water had less of an effect on growth performance in comparison with the injected groups. A significant improvement was shown in energy and nitrogen utilisation, being better for Cu-NP than CuSO4 . The cholesterol, urea and glucose levels in the blood were reduced by Cu-NP treatment in relation to the other groups. The relative weight of the liver was decreased, while bursa of Fabricius was increased in Cu groups in relation to the control group. Cu excretion was only reduced in chickens injected with 50 mg/kg Cu-NP + 20 mg/kg in water. The immune-related genes were not affected by the treatments. The in ovo injection of Cu-NP might improve broiler performance more efficiently than the injection of CuSO4 or the provision of Cu-NP and/or CuSO4 in drinking water.
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Jaworski S, Biniecka P, Bugajska Ż, Daniluk K, Dyjak S, Strojny B, Kutwin M, Wierzbicki M, Grodzik M, Chwalibog A. Analysis of the cytotoxicity of hierarchical nanoporous graphenic carbon against human glioblastoma grade IV cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:3839-3849. [PMID: 28572728 PMCID: PMC5441660 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s135932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A newly produced hierarchical, nanoporous carbon (HNC) material is studied for the first time in a biological model. The material consists of uniform particles and is characterized by a mean diameter <150 nm, a high specific surface area of 1,000 m2/g, well-developed porosity, and high electrical conductivity. These unique properties and ability to transfer charge create a possibility of employing HNC as a moderator of tumor cell growth. As the charge of HNC may interfere with cell membranes by adhesion and by bonding with cell receptors, it may block the supply of nutrients. The interactions of HNC with the U87 cells can also lead to the excessive generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and activate apoptotic mechanisms in cancer cells. The investigation was performed using U87 human glioblastoma and PCS-201-010 normal fibroblast cell lines, where cell morphology and ultrastructure, viability, ROS production, type of cell death, mitochondrial transmembrane potential, and the expression of genes engaged in apoptosis pathways are studied. The results demonstrate that cytotoxicity of HNC particles increases with concentration from 5 to 100 µg/mL by activation of apoptosis through the mitochondrial pathway, without inducing necrosis. Our research indicates the potential applicability of HNC in cancer therapy.
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Science
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Strojny B, Grodzik M, Sawosz E, Winnicka A, Kurantowicz N, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Urbańska K, Hotowy A, Wierzbicki M, Chwalibog A. Diamond Nanoparticles Modify Curcumin Activity: In Vitro Studies on Cancer and Normal Cells and In Ovo Studies on Chicken Embryo Model. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0164637. [PMID: 27736939 PMCID: PMC5063465 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Curcumin has been studied broadly for its wide range of biological activities, including anticancer properties. The major problem with curcumin is its poor bioavailability, which can be improved by the addition of carriers, such as diamond nanoparticles (DN). They are carbon allotropes, and are therefore biocompatible and easily taken up by cells. DN are non-toxic and have antiangiogenic properties with potential applications in cancer therapy. Their large surface makes them promising compounds in a drug delivery system for bioactive agents, as DN create bio-complexes in a fast and simple process of self-organisation. We investigated the cytotoxicity of such bio-complexes against liver cancer cells and normal fibroblasts, revealing that conjugation of curcumin with DN significantly improves its activity. The experiment performed in a chicken embryo model demonstrated that neither curcumin nor DN nor bio-complexes affect embryo development, even though DN can form deposits in tissues. Preliminary results confirmed the applicability of DN as an efficient carrier of curcumin, which improves its performance against cancer cells in vitro, yet is not toxic to an organism, which makes the bio-complex a promising anticancer agent.
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- Barbara Strojny
- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159 Nowoursynowska Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159 Nowoursynowska Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 8 Ciszewskiego Str., 02–786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nano-nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Szmidt M, Sawosz E, Urbańska K, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Hotowy A, Wierzbicki M, Grodzik M, Lipińska L, Chwalibog A. Toxicity of different forms of graphene in a chicken embryo model. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2016; 23:19940-19948. [PMID: 27436378 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-7178-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In the present work, the toxicity of three forms of graphene: pristine graphene (pG), graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was investigated using a chicken embryo model. Fertilized chicken eggs were divided into the control group and groups administered with pG, GO, and rGO, in concentrations of 50, 500, and 5000 μg/ml. The experimental solutions were injected in ovo into the eggs, and at day 18 of incubation, the embryo survival, body and organ weights, the ultrastructure of liver samples, and the concentration of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in the livers were measured. Survival of embryos decreased significantly after treatment with all types of graphene, but not in a dose-dependent manner. The body weights were only slightly affected by the highest doses of graphene, while the organ weights were not different among treatment groups. In all experimental groups, atypical hepatocyte ultrastructure and mitochondrial damage were observed. The concentration of the marker of DNA damage 8-OHdG in the liver significantly decreased after pG and rGO treatments. Further in vivo studies with different animal models are necessary to clarify the level of toxicity of different types of graphene and to estimate the concentrations appropriate to evaluate their biomedical applications and environmental hazard.
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- Maciej Szmidt
- Department of Morphological Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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Scott A, Vadalasetty K, Sawosz E, Łukasiewicz M, Vadalasetty R, Jaworski S, Chwalibog A. Effect of copper nanoparticles and copper sulphate on metabolic rate and development of broiler embryos. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2016.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mroczek-Sosnowska N, Łukasiewicz M, Wnuk A, Sawosz E, Niemiec J, Skot A, Jaworski S, Chwalibog A. In ovo administration of copper nanoparticles and copper sulfate positively influences chicken performance. J Sci Food Agric 2016; 96:3058-3062. [PMID: 26417698 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2015] [Revised: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Copper (Cu) is a key trace mineral involved in a variety of physiological processes, and is commonly used in poultry production. However, regardless of the inclusion level the majority of Cu is excreted with poultry faeces. We hypothesise that in ovo administration will allow for better utilisation of Cu during embryo development than when supplied post-natally with feed to growing chickens. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate effects of in ovo administration of NanoCu and copper sulfate (CuSO4 ) on broiler chicken performance. RESULTS The study showed the positive influences of Cu nanoparticles and CuSO4 on broiler chickens performance. Body weight, at the end of the rearing period (day 42) was significantly higher in NanoCu (2206 g) and CuSO4 (2402 g) groups compared to the control group (2000 g). Both treatment groups had significantly lower feed conversion rate and mortality, and higher percentage of breast and leg muscles in the carcass versus control. CONCLUSION The in ovo application of Cu colloids may ensure an efficient penetration of Cu into the embryonic tissue with long lasting effects on postnatal growth. The method may provide a successful alternative to using Cu as a feed additive. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Natalia Mroczek-Sosnowska
- Department of Poultry Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Strojny B, Kurantowicz N, Sawosz E, Grodzik M, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Wierzbicki M, Hotowy A, Lipińska L, Chwalibog A. Long Term Influence of Carbon Nanoparticles on Health and Liver Status in Rats. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0144821. [PMID: 26657282 PMCID: PMC4681315 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Due to their excellent biocompatibility, carbon nanoparticles have been widely investigated for prospective biomedical applications. However, their impact on an organism with prolonged exposure is still not well understood. Here, we performed an experiment investigating diamond, graphene oxide and graphite nanoparticles, which were repeatedly administrated intraperitoneally into Wistar rats for four weeks. Some of the animals was sacrificed after the last injection, whereas the rest were sacrificed twelve weeks after the last exposure. We evaluated blood morphology and biochemistry, as well as the redox and inflammatory state of the liver. The results show the retention of nanoparticles within the peritoneal cavity in the form of prominent aggregates in proximity to the injection site, as well as the presence of some nanoparticles in the mesentery. Small aggregates were also visible in the liver serosa, suggesting possible transportation to the liver. However, none of the tested nanoparticles affected the health of animals. This lack of toxic effect may suggest the potential applicability of nanoparticles as drug carriers for local therapies, ensuring accumulation and slow release of drugs into a targeted tissue without harmful systemic side effects.
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- Barbara Strojny
- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Technologies, Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kurantowicz N, Strojny B, Sawosz E, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Grodzik M, Wierzbicki M, Lipińska L, Mitura K, Chwalibog A. Biodistribution of a High Dose of Diamond, Graphite, and Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles After Multiple Intraperitoneal Injections in Rats. Nanoscale Res Lett 2015; 10:398. [PMID: 26459428 PMCID: PMC4602018 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-015-1107-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Carbon nanoparticles have recently drawn intense attention in biomedical applications. Hence, there is a need for further in vivo investigations of their biocompatibility and biodistribution via various exposure routes. We hypothesized that intraperitoneally injected diamond, graphite, and graphene oxide nanoparticles may have different biodistribution and exert different effects on the intact organism. Forty Wistar rats were divided into four groups: the control and treated with nanoparticles by intraperitoneal injection (4 mg of nanoparticles/kg body weight) eight times during the 4-week period. Blood was collected for evaluation of blood morphology and biochemistry parameters. Photographs of the general appearance of each rat's interior were taken immediately after sacrifice. The organs were excised and their macroscopic structure was visualized using a stereomicroscope. The nanoparticles were retained in the body, mostly as agglomerates. The largest agglomerates (up to 10 mm in diameter) were seen in the proximity of the injection place in the stomach serous membrane, between the connective tissues of the abdominal skin, muscles, and peritoneum. Numerous smaller, spherical-shaped aggregates (diameter around 2 mm) were lodged among the mesentery. Moreover, in the connective and lipid tissue in the proximity of the liver and spleen serosa, small aggregates of graphite and graphene oxide nanoparticles were observed. However, all tested nanoparticles did not affect health and growth of rats. The nanoparticles had no toxic effects on blood parameters and growth of rats, suggesting their potential applicability as remedies or in drug delivery systems.
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- Natalia Kurantowicz
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Chemical Technologies, Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, Wolczynska 133, 01-919, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Koszalin University of Technology, Koszalin, Poland.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Groennegaardsvej 3, 1870, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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Sawosz E, Jaworski S, Kutwin M, Vadalasetty KP, Grodzik M, Wierzbicki M, Kurantowicz N, Strojny B, Hotowy A, Lipińska L, Jagiełło J, Chwalibog A. Graphene Functionalized with Arginine Decreases the Development of Glioblastoma Multiforme Tumor in a Gene-Dependent Manner. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:25214-33. [PMID: 26512645 PMCID: PMC4632799 DOI: 10.3390/ijms161025214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Revised: 10/02/2015] [Accepted: 10/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Our previous studies revealed that graphene had anticancer properties in experiments in vitro with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) cells and in tumors cultured in vivo. We hypothesized that the addition of arginine or proline to graphene solutions might counteract graphene agglomeration and increase the activity of graphene. Experiments were performed in vitro with GBM U87 cells and in vivo with GBM tumors cultured on chicken embryo chorioallantoic membranes. The measurements included cell morphology, mortality, viability, tumor morphology, histology, and gene expression. The cells and tumors were treated with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and rGO functionalized with arginine (rGO + Arg) or proline (rGO + Pro). The results confirmed the anticancer effect of graphene on GBM cells and tumor tissue. After functionalization with amino acids, nanoparticles were distributed more specifically, and the flakes of graphene were less agglomerated. The molecule of rGO + Arg did not increase the expression of TP53 in comparison to rGO, but did not increase the expression of MDM2 or the MDM2/TP53 ratio in the tumor, suggesting that arginine may block MDM2 expression. The expression of NQO1, known to be a strong protector of p53 protein in tumor tissue, was greatly increased. The results indicate that the complex of rGO + Arg has potential in GBM therapy.
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- Ewa Sawosz
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1870, Denmark.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, Warsaw 02-787, Poland.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1870, Denmark.
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