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St Mary L, Trine LSD, Roper C, Wiley J, Craciunescu L, Sotorrios L, Paterson M, Massey Simonich SL, McCoustra M, Henry TB. Environmental significance of PAH photoproduct formation: TiO 2 nanoparticle influence, altered bioavailability, and potential photochemical mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 360:142384. [PMID: 38797205 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Interactions between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) can produce unforeseen photoproducts in the aqueous phase. Both PAHs and TiO2-NPs are well-studied and highly persistent environmental pollutants, but the consequences of PAH-TiO2-NP interactions are rarely explored. We investigated PAH photoproduct formation over time for benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), fluoranthene (FLT), and pyrene (PYR) in the presence of ultraviolet A (UVA) using a combination of analytical and computational methods including, identification of PAH photoproducts, assessment of expression profiles for gene indicators of PAH metabolism, and computational evaluation of the reaction mechanisms through which certain photoproducts might be formed. Chemical analyses identified diverse photoproducts, but all PAHs shared a primary photoproduct, 9,10-phenanthraquinone (9,10-PQ), regardless of TiO2-NP presence. The computed reaction mechanisms revealed the roles photodissociation and singlet oxygen chemistry likely play in PAH mediated photochemical processes that result in the congruent production of 9,10-PQ within this study. Our investigation of PAH photoproduct formation has provided substantial evidence of the many, diverse and congruent, photoproducts formed from physicochemically distinct PAHs and how TiO2-NPs influence bioavailability and time-related formation of PAH photoproducts.
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- Lindsey St Mary
- Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK; Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, USA.
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, USA; Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS, 38677, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, USA
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, USA
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK
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- Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK
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Ergenler A, Turan F, Zaman BT, Tezgin E, Bakirdere S, Depci T. Novel data on genotoxic assessment of bismuth sulfide nanoflowers in common carp Cyprinus carpio. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1055. [PMID: 37589813 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11653-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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The environmental impacts and risks of nanomaterials that are commonly used in different technologies are of great concern as their toxic effects on the aquatic ecosystem remain unclear. In this study, bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3) nanoflowers (nfs) were synthesized using a microwave-based hydrothermal process, and their genotoxic effects were investigated in the common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Bi2S3 nanoflowers were applied to common carp for 96 h. LC50 value (LC50 = 350 mg/L-1) was determined for acute toxicity with probit analysis, and three sublethal concentrations (35, 87, and 175 mg/L-1) were selected accordingly for genotoxicity tests. Such LC50 value - 350 mg L-1 for the common carp makes these nanoflowers non-toxic to aquatic organisms according to the EU-Directive 93/67/EEC classification scheme. Toxicological evaluations of the sublethal concentrations of Bi2S3 nanoflowers demonstrated that the 35 and 87 mg L-1 Bi2S3nfs groups were generally harmless and similar to the control group. Only the 175 mg L-1 Bi2S3nfs group had significant DNA damage frequency and nuclear abnormalities than the control and other Bi2S3nfs groups. To the best of our knowledge, this is a novel data on genotoxicity reported for fish species exposed to Bi2S3 nanoflowers; however, further systematic studies need to be performed to fully estimate the effects of Bi2S3 nanoflowers on aquatic life.
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- Aysegul Ergenler
- Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, İskenderun Technical University, İskenderun, Hatay, 31200, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, İskenderun Technical University, İskenderun, Hatay, 31200, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, 34220, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, 34220, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, 34220, Turkey
- Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Vedat Dalokay Street, No: 112, Çankaya, Ankara, 06670, Turkey
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- Petroleum and Natural Gases Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, İskenderun Technical University, İskenderun, Hatay, 31200, Turkey
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Xu L, Yang X, He Y, Hu Q, Fu Z. Combined exposure to titanium dioxide and tetracycline induces neurotoxicity in zebrafish. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 267:109562. [PMID: 36764589 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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In aquatic environment, engineered materials may inevitably interact with the coexisted organic pollutants, which affect their bioavailability and toxicity. In this contribution, the combined impacts of tetracycline (TC) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) on the neurodevelopment of zebrafish larvae were investigated, and the underlying mechanisms were further elucidated. Firstly, it was confirmed that the co-existence of TC would increase the size and decrease the zeta potential of TiO2 NPs. Following, developmental indicators and motor behaviors were investigated. Our results indicated that co-exposure to TC and TiO2 NPs exhibited enhanced embryonic malformation rates and abnormal nervous system development in zebrafish embryos. Meanwhile, the locomotor behavior was increased upon treatment of TC and TiO2 NP. Further, pathway enrichment analyses of transcriptomic sequencing provided detailed information that either lipid metabolism or PPAR signaling pathway were significantly affected in the co-exposure group. Also, TC + TiO2 NP exposure significantly changed the mRNA expression of neural development-related genes and up-regulated the expression levels of neurotransmitters like 5-hydroxytryptamine, dopamine, acetylcholinesterase, and γ-aminobutyric acid. Taken together, our results demonstrated that the co-exposure of TC and TiO2 NPs had the potential to cause neurotoxicity in zebrafish embryos.
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- Liwang Xu
- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310032 Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310032 Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310032 Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310032 Hangzhou, China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310032 Hangzhou, China.
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Shams M, Mansukhani N, Hersam MC, Bouchard D, Chowdhury I. Environmentally sustainable implementations of two-dimensional nanomaterials. Front Chem 2023; 11:1132233. [PMID: 36936535 PMCID: PMC10020365 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1132233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Rapid advancement in nanotechnology has led to the development of a myriad of useful nanomaterials that have novel characteristics resulting from their small size and engineered properties. In particular, two-dimensional (2D) materials have become a major focus in material science and chemistry research worldwide with substantial efforts centered on their synthesis, property characterization, and technological, and environmental applications. Environmental applications of these nanomaterials include but are not limited to adsorbents for wastewater and drinking water treatment, membranes for desalination, and coating materials for filtration. However, it is also important to address the environmental interactions and implications of these nanomaterials in order to develop strategies that minimize their environmental and public health risks. Towards this end, this review covers the most recent literature on the environmental implementations of emerging 2D nanomaterials, thereby providing insights into the future of this fast-evolving field including strategies for ensuring sustainable development of 2D nanomaterials.
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- Mehnaz Shams
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States
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- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States
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- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States
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- National Exposure Research Laboratory, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Athens, GA, United States
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States
- *Correspondence: Indranil Chowdhury,
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Chokkattu JJ, Mary DJ, Shanmugam R, Neeharika S. Embryonic Toxicology Evaluation of Ginger- and Clove-mediated Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles-based Dental Varnish with Zebrafish. J Contemp Dent Pract 2022; 23:1157-1162. [PMID: 37073941 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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AIM The aim of the study is to evaluate the embryonic toxicology of ginger- and clove-mediated titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs)-based dental varnish with zebrafish (Danio rerio). MATERIALS AND METHODS Dental varnish was formulated using ginger, clove extract, and titanium dioxide NPs followed by the introduction of this test solution at concentrations of 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 µL along with a control group with medium zebrafish embryos into a 6-well culture plate. After 2 hours of incubation, the embryos of zebrafish were tested and analyzed for hatchability and mortality rate using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey's tests using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) software. RESULTS The hatching rate of zebrafish embryos was greatest at 1 µL in a declining order when compared to the control group, whereas the mortality rate was greatest at 16 µL compared to the control group. On intergroup comparisons, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) has revealed a significance (p = 0.00) between the concentrations and testing parameters such as hatchability and mortality. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of the study, the zebrafish embryos exposed acutely to TiO2 NPs at experimental doses have shown significant changes in their rate of deformity and capacity to hatch at 16- and 1-µL concentrations of the dental varnish formulation, respectively. Furthermore, studies are required to prove the efficacy of the formulation. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Research and development of new formulations of various dental products is an ongoing process. One such segment is dental varnishes, wherein herbal resources and NPs mediated for improved efficacy against dental caries is an emerging alternative aiming to counteract the limitations posed by the traditional agents. To develop a new formulation of dental varnish, which is herbal resourced and NPs mediated, for an improved efficacy against dental caries.
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- Jerry Joe Chokkattu
- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Phone: +91 9841026569, e-mail:
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chen CA, Hsiao HC, Cheng YH, Wu PY, Hu PS. Phototoxicity effects of NIR-irradiated cesium tungsten oxide (Cs0.33WO3) nanoparticles on zebrafish embryos: a direct immersion study. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:1120-1129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Gillies S, Verdon R, Stone V, Brown DM, Henry T, Tran L, Tucker C, Rossi AG, Tyler CR, Johnston HJ. Transgenic zebrafish larvae as a non-rodent alternative model to assess pro-inflammatory (neutrophil) responses to nanomaterials. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:333-354. [PMID: 35797989 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2088312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Hazard studies for nanomaterials (NMs) commonly assess whether they activate an inflammatory response. Such assessments often rely on rodents, but alternative models are needed to support the implementation of the 3Rs principles. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) offer a viable alternative for screening NM toxicity by investigating inflammatory responses. Here, we used non-protected life stages of transgenic zebrafish (Tg(mpx:GFP)i114) with fluorescently-labeled neutrophils to assess inflammatory responses to silver (Ag) and zinc oxide (ZnO) NMs using two approaches. Zebrafish were exposed to NMs via water following a tail fin injury, or NMs were microinjected into the otic vesicle. Zebrafish were exposed to NMs at 3 days post-fertilization (dpf) and neutrophil accumulation at the injury or injection site was quantified at 0, 4, 6, 8, 24, and 48 h post-exposure. Zebrafish larvae were also exposed to fMLF, LTB4, CXCL-8, C5a, and LPS to identify a suitable positive control for inflammation induction. Aqueous exposure to Ag and ZnO NMs stimulated an enhanced and sustained neutrophilic inflammatory response in injured zebrafish larvae, with a greater response observed for Ag NMs. Following microinjection, Ag NMs stimulated a time-dependent neutrophil accumulation in the otic vesicle which peaked at 48 h. LTB4 was identified as a positive control for studies investigating inflammatory responses in injured zebrafish following aqueous exposure, and CXCL-8 for microinjection studies that assess responses in the otic vesicle. Our findings support the use of transgenic zebrafish to rapidly screen the pro-inflammatory effects of NMs, with potential for wider application in assessing chemical safety (e.g. pharmaceuticals).
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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Sudakov NP, Klimenkov IV, Bedoshvili YD, Arsent'ev KY, Gorshkov AG, Izosimova ON, Yakhnenko VM, Kupchinskii AB, Didorenko SI, Likhoshway YV. Early structural and functional changes in Baikal Sculpin gills exposed to suspended soot microparticles in experiment. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133241. [PMID: 34896428 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The toxic influence of soot microparticles on terrestrial organisms has been well studied, although there is scarce data on how microparticles could affect hydrobionts. We performed a first-ever study of the short-term (5 days) impact of furnace soot (0.005 g/L) on the structural and functional features of gill cells in the Baikal Sculpin species Paracottus knerii, Dybowski, 1874. The soot samples used in the experiment were composed of small (10-100 nm) particles and larger (up to 20 μm) aggregates. The dominant fractions of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of these microparticles were phenanthrene, fluoranthene, pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, chrysene, benzofluoranthenes, benzopyrenes, indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrenes, and benzo[ghi]perylene. Trace element analysis of the soot detected the presence of C, S, Si, Al, Ca, K, Mg, P, and Fe. The gill condition was assessed with electron scanning, transmission, and laser confocal microscopy. Soot induces degenerative changes in the macrostructure and surface of secondary lamellae and increases mucus production in fish gills. A decrease in mitochondrial activity, an increase in reactive oxygen species production, and an increase in the frequency of programmed cell death in gill epithelium were observed under the influence of soot. In chloride cells, an induction of macroautophagy was detected. In general, the changes in fish gills after the short-term influence of soot microparticles indicate the stress of respiratory and osmotic regulation systems in fish. The data obtained are important for forming a coherent picture of the impact of soot on hydrobionts and for developing bioindication methods for evaluating the risks of their influence on aquatic ecosystems.
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- Nikolay P Sudakov
- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia.
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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- Baikal Museum, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 Akademicheskaya St., Listvyanka, 664520, Russia
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- Baikal Museum, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 Akademicheskaya St., Listvyanka, 664520, Russia
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- Limnological Institute, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Ulan-Batorskaya St., Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
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d'Amora M, Schmidt TJN, Konstantinidou S, Raffa V, De Angelis F, Tantussi F. Effects of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Zebrafish. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:3313016. [PMID: 35154565 PMCID: PMC8837465 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3313016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Metal oxide nanoparticles (MO NPs) are increasingly employed in many fields with a wide range of applications from industries to drug delivery. Due to their semiconducting properties, metal oxide nanoparticles are commonly used in the manufacturing of several commercial products available in the market, including cosmetics, food additives, textile, paint, and antibacterial ointments. The use of metallic oxide nanoparticles for medical and cosmetic purposes leads to unavoidable human exposure, requiring a proper knowledge of their potentially harmful effects. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the possible toxicity of metallic oxide nanoparticles in zebrafish during both adulthood and growth stages, with an emphasis on the role of oxidative stress.
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- Marta d'Amora
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, S.S. 12 Abetone e Brennero 4, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, S.S. 12 Abetone e Brennero 4, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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Wu R, Zhou T, Wang J, Wang J, Du Z, Li B, Juhasz A, Zhu L. Oxidative stress and DNA damage induced by trifloxystrobin on earthworms (Eisenia fetida) in two soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 797:149004. [PMID: 34293608 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Trifloxystrobin is a new type of fungicide, which is extensively used due to its excellent antifungal activity. In this study, oxidative stress and DNA damage induced by trifloxystrobin exposure was evaluated using Eisenia fetida at subchronic toxicity concentrations in artificial soil and brown soil (0.1-2.5 mg/kg). Throughout the exposure period (days 7, 28 and 56), six biochemical indicators including reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST), lipid peroxidation and DNA damage (8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine) were measured. In addition, the integrated biomarker response (IBR) index was calculated to make comparison of toxicological response between artificial and brown soils. Results indicated that trifloxystrobin can induce oxidative stress and DNA damage to earthworms with subchronic toxicity greater in brown soil compared to artificial soil as determined through integrated calculations for six biochemical indicators. Trifloxystrobin toxicological experiments in artificial soil may not accurately evaluate its toxicity in natural soil ecosystems, as the toxicity of trifloxystrobin to Eisenia fetida was underestimated.
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- Ruolin Wu
- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, China.
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Huang CY, Yu WS, Liu GC, Hung SC, Chang JH, Chang JC, Cheng CL, Sun DS, Lin MD, Lin WY, Tzeng YJ, Chang HH. Opportunistic gill infection is associated with TiO2 nanoparticle-induced mortality in zebrafish. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247859. [PMID: 34283836 PMCID: PMC8291654 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The large amounts of engineered titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) that have been manufactured have inevitably been released into the ecosystem. Reports have suggested that TiO2 is a relatively inert material that has low toxicity to animals. However, as various types of NPs increasingly accumulate in the ocean, their effects on aquatic life-forms remain unclear. In this study, a zebrafish model was used to investigate TiO2NP-induced injury and mortality. We found that the treatment dosages of TiO2NP are positively associated with increased motility of zebrafish and the bacterial counts in the water. Notably, gill but not dorsal fin and caudal fin of the zebrafish displayed considerably increased bacterial load. Metagenomic analysis further revealed that gut microflora, such as phyla Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Actinobacteria, involving more than 95% of total bacteria counts in the NP-injured zebrafish gill samples. These results collectively suggest that opportunistic bacterial infections are associated with TiO2NP-induced mortality in zebrafish. Infections secondary to TiO2NP-induced injury could be a neglected factor determining the detrimental effects of TiO2NPs on wild fish.
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- Chiao-Yi Huang
- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Tzu-Chi Senior High School Affiliated with Tzu-Chi University, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Tzu-Chi Senior High School Affiliated with Tzu-Chi University, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate School of Computer Science, National Pingtung University, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Bimová P, Barbieriková Z, Grenčíková A, Šípoš R, Škulcová AB, Krivjanská A, Mackuľak T. Environmental risk of nanomaterials and nanoparticles and EPR technique as an effective tool to study them-a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:22203-22220. [PMID: 33733403 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13270-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanotechnologies and different types of nanomaterials belong in present day to intensively studied materials due to their unique properties and diverse potential applications in, e.g., electronics, medicine, or display technologies. Together with the investigation of their desired beneficial properties, a need to investigate and evaluate their influence on the environment and possible harmful effects towards living organisms is growing. This review summarizes possible toxic effects of nanomaterials on environment and living organisms, focusing on the possible bioaccumulation in organisms, toxicity, and its mechanisms. The main goal of this review is to refer to potential environmental risks rising from the use of nanomaterials and the necessity to deal with the possible toxic effects considering the growing interest in the wide-scale utilization of these materials. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy as the only analytical technique capable of detecting radical species enables detection, quantification, and monitoring of the generation of short-lived radicals often coupled with toxic effects of nanomaterials, which makes it an important method in the process of nanotoxicity mechanism determination.
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- Paula Bimová
- Department of Inorganic Technology, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Technology and Materials, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Technology and Materials, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Liu X, Zhang F, Wang Z, Zhang T, Teng C, Wang Z. Altered gut microbiome accompanying with placenta barrier dysfunction programs pregnant complications in mice caused by graphene oxide. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 207:111143. [PMID: 32942098 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The wide use of graphene oxide (GO) has raised increasing concerns about the potential risks to environmental and human health. Recent studies have shown the vital role of gut microbiome in various pathological status or even exogenous exposure, but more detailed understanding about the effects of possible gut microbiome alterations under GO exposure on reproductive toxicology evaluations in pregnant mammals remained elusive. Here we found that orally administrated GO daily during gestational day (GD) 7-16 caused dose-dependent pregnant complications of mice on the endpoint (GD19), including decreased weight of dam and live fetus, high rate of resorbed embryos and dead fetus, and skeletal development retardation. Meanwhile in placenta tissues of pregnant mice exposed to GO at dose over 10 mg/kg, the expression levels of tight junctions (Claudin1 and Occludin) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFA) decreased approximately by 30%-80%, meaning impaired placenta barrier. According to the data of fecal 16s RNA sequencing in 40 mg/kg dose group and the control group, gut microbiome showed dramatically decreased α- and β-diversity, and upregulated Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio owing to GO exposure. What's more, significantly differentiated abundance of Euryarchaeota is expected to be a special biomarker for failed pregnancy caused by GO. Notably, the result of Spearman correlation analysis suggested that there was a strong link (correlation coefficient>0.6) between perturbed gut microbiome with both abnormally expressed factors of placenta barrier and adverse pregnant outcomes. In summary, the damages of GO exposure to placenta barrier and pregnancy were dose-dependent. And GO exposure was responsible for gut microbiome dysbiosis in mice with pregnant complications. These findings could provide referable evidence to evaluate reproductive risk of GO to mammals.
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- Xiaojing Liu
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China.
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Chouryal YN, Nema S, Sharma RK, Kewat HL, Pandey A, Ghosh P, Bhargava Y. The nano-bio interactions of rare-earth doped BaF 2 nanophosphors shape the developmental processes of zebrafish. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:6730-6740. [PMID: 33111724 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01282c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nanoparticles with biomedical applications should be evaluated for their biocompatibility. Rare-earth doped nanoparticles with unique spectral properties are superior in vivo optical probes in comparison with quantum dots and organic dyes, however, studies describing their nano-bio interactions are still limited. Here, we have evaluated the nano-bio interactions of green-synthesized, phase-pure BaF2 nanoparticles doped with rare-earth (RE3+ = Ce3+/Tb3+) ions using larval zebrafish. We found that zebrafish can tolerate a wide concentration range of these nanoparticles, as the maximal lethality was observed at very high concentrations (more than 200 mg L-1) upon five days of continuous exposure. At a concentration of 10 mg L-1, at which Zn2+, Ti4+ and Ag+ nanoparticles are reported to be lethal to developing zebrafish, continuous exposure to our nanoparticles for four days produced no developmental anomalies, craniofacial defects, cardiac toxicity or behavioural abnormalities in the developing zebrafish larvae. We have also found that the doping of rare-earth ions has no major effect on these biomarkers. Interestingly, the function of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the cellular metabolic activity of whole zebrafish larvae remained unchanged, even during continuous exposure to these nanoparticles at 150 mg L-1 for four days; however, severe developmental toxicities were evident at this high concentration. Based on these results, we can conclude that the biocompatibility of rare-earth doped nanoparticles is concentration dependent. Not all biomarkers are sensitive to these nanoparticles. The high concentration-dependent toxicity occurs through a mechanism distinct from changes in the metabolic or AChE activity. The significance of these findings lies in using these nanoparticles for bioimaging applications and biomarker studies, especially for prolonged exposure times.
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- Yogendra Nath Chouryal
- School of Chemical Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar-470003, M.P., India.
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Lüderwald S, Meyer F, Gerstle V, Friedrichs L, Rolfing K, Schreiner VC, Bakanov N, Schulz R, Bundschuh M. Reduction of Pesticide Toxicity Under Field-Relevant Conditions? The Interaction of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles, Ultraviolet, and Natural Organic Matter. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2020; 39:2237-2246. [PMID: 33464613 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In surface waters, the illumination of photoactive engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) with ultraviolet (UV) light triggers the formation of reactive intermediates, consequently altering the ecotoxicological potential of co-occurring organic micropollutants including pesticides due to catalytic degradation. Simultaneously, omnipresent natural organic matter (NOM) adsorbs onto ENM surfaces, altering the ENM surface properties. Also, NOM absorbs light, reducing the photo(cata)lytic transformation of pesticides. Interactions between these environmental factors impact 1) directly the ecotoxicity of photoactive ENMs, and 2) indirectly the degradation of pesticides. We assessed the impact of field-relevant UV radiation (up to 2.6 W UVA/m²), NOM (4 mg TOC/L), and photoactive ENM (nTiO2, 50 µg/L) on the acute toxicity of 6 pesticides in Daphnia magna. We selected azoxystrobin, dimethoate, malathion, parathion, permethrin, and pirimicarb because of their varying photo- and hydrolytic stabilities. Increasing UVA alone partially reduced pesticide toxicity, seemingly due to enhanced degradation. Even at 50 µg/L, nano-sized titanium dioxide (nTiO2) reduced but also increased pesticide toxicity (depending on the applied pesticide), which is attributable to 1) more efficient degradation and potentially 2) photocatalytically induced formation of toxic by-products. Natural organic matter 1) partially reduced pesticide toxicity, not evidently accompanied by enhanced pesticide degradation, but also 2) inhibited pesticide degradation, effectively increasing the pesticide toxicity. Predicting the ecotoxicological potential of pesticides based on their interaction with UV light or interaction with NOM was hardly possible, which was even more difficult in the presence of nTiO2. Environ Toxicol Chem 2020;39:2237-2246. © 2020 The Authors. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
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- Simon Lüderwald
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
- Eusserthal Ecosystem Research Station, University of Koblenz-Landau, Eusserthal, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
- Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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Valério A, Sárria MP, Rodriguez-Lorenzo L, Hotza D, Espiña B, Gómez González SY. Are TiO 2 nanoparticles safe for photocatalysis in aqueous media? NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:4951-4960. [PMID: 36132922 PMCID: PMC9419467 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00584c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Although environmental and toxicity concerns are inherently linked, catalysis using photoactive nanoparticles and their hazardous potential are usually addressed independently. A toxicological assessment under the application framework is particularly important, given the pristine nanoparticles tend to change characteristics during several processes used to incorporate them into products. Herein, an efficient TiO2-functionalized macroporous structure was developed using widely adopted immobilization procedures. The relationships between photocatalysis, catalyst release and associated potential environmental hazards were assessed using zebrafish embryonic development as a proxy. Immobilized nanoparticles demonstrated the safest approach to the environment, as the process eliminates remnant additives while preventing the release of nanoparticles. However, as acute sublethal effects were recorded in zebrafish embryos at different stages of development, a completely safe release of TiO2 nanoparticles into the aquatic environment cannot be advocated.
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- Alexsandra Valério
- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) 88010-970 Florianopolis Brazil
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) 4715-330 Braga Portugal
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) 88010-970 Florianopolis Brazil
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) 4715-330 Braga Portugal
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) 88010-970 Florianopolis Brazil
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Qiu TA, Guidolin V, Hoang KNL, Pho T, Carra' A, Villalta PW, He J, Yao X, Hamers RJ, Balbo S, Feng ZV, Haynes CL. Nanoscale battery cathode materials induce DNA damage in bacteria. Chem Sci 2020; 11:11244-11258. [PMID: 34094365 PMCID: PMC8162401 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc02987d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The increasing use of nanoscale lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (Li x Ni y Mn z Co1-y-z O2, NMC) as a cathode material in lithium-ion batteries poses risk to the environment. Learning toxicity mechanisms on molecular levels is critical to promote proactive risk assessment of these complex nanomaterials and inform their sustainable development. We focused on DNA damage as a toxicity mechanism and profiled in depth chemical and biological changes linked to DNA damage in two environmentally relevant bacteria upon nano-NMC exposure. DNA damage occurred in both bacteria, characterized by double-strand breakage and increased levels of many putative chemical modifications on bacterial DNA bases related to direct oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, measured by cutting-edge DNA adductomic techniques. Chemical probes indicated elevated intracellular reactive oxygen species and transition metal ions, in agreement with DNA adductomics and gene expression analysis. By integrating multi-dimensional datasets from chemical and biological measurements, we present rich mechanistic insights on nano-NMC-induced DNA damage in bacteria, providing targets for biomarkers in the risk assessment of reactive materials that may be extrapolated to other nano-bio interactions.
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- Tian A Qiu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota 207 Pleasant St SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 2231 6th Street SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Chemistry Department, Augsburg University 2211 Riverside Ave Minneapolis MN 55454 USA
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- Chemistry Department, Augsburg University 2211 Riverside Ave Minneapolis MN 55454 USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 2231 6th Street SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 2231 6th Street SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota 207 Pleasant St SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota 207 Pleasant St SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin 1101 University Avenue Madison WI 53706 USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 2231 6th Street SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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- Chemistry Department, Augsburg University 2211 Riverside Ave Minneapolis MN 55454 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota 207 Pleasant St SE Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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Sundararaghavan A, Mukherjee A, Suraishkumar GK. Investigating the potential use of an oleaginous bacterium, Rhodococcus opacus PD630, for nano-TiO 2 remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:27394-27406. [PMID: 31493086 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06388-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The occurrence of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO2), in the effluents released from wastewater treatment plants, has raised concerns. The fate of nTiO2 and their potential impact on organisms from different ecosystems are widely investigated. For the first time, in this work, we report the responses of an oleaginous bacteria Rhodococcus opacus PD630, belonging to an ecologically important genus Rhodococcus to environmentally relevant concentrations of nTiO2, under dark and UV light conditions. We observed a dose-dependent increase in nTiO2 uptake by the bacteria that reached a maximum of 1.4 mg nTiO2 (g cell)-1 under mid-log UV exposure, corresponding to 97% uptake. The nTiO2 induced oxidative stress in bacteria that increased from 25.1 to a maximum of 100.3, 44.1, and 51.7 μmol .OH (g cell)-1 under dark, continuous, and mid-log UV, respectively. However, nTiO2 did not affect bacterial viability. Further, due to oxidative stress, the triacylglycerol (biodiesel) content from bacteria increased from 30% to a maximum of 54% CDW. Based on our findings, we propose an application of R. opacus PD 630 in nTiO2 remediation due to their high nTiO2 uptake and resistance.
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- Archanaa Sundararaghavan
- Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences building, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, VIT University, Vellore, 632014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences building, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India.
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Arabeyyat ZH, Al-Awady MJ, Greenway GM, Paunov VN, Rotchell JM. Toxicity of polyelectrolyte-functionalized titania nanoparticles in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-3137-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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AbstractWe investigated the effects of short-term exposure of bare TiO2NPs and polyelectrolyte-coated TiO2NPs in the 5–25 nm size range, at relatively high concentrations (of 500 and 1000 mg/L) under light or dark conditions, in D. rerio embryos. The biological endpoints investigated included embryo viability and mRNA transcript levels of antioxidant and membrane transport genes relative to control embryos. The presence of nanoparticles on the surface of embryos was assessed using TEM. The results confirm an accumulation of TiO2NPs on the outer surface (chorion) of the embryo, but not within the embryo. No significant difference in embryo viability was detected following each exposure regime. The expression of antioxidant biomarker, SOD2, was significantly impacted by the type of TiO2NP, with TiO2NPs/PSS/PAH coating exposure showing down regulation; the concentration of the nanoparticles, with down regulation at 500 mg/L; and dark/light condition with down regulation in the light. The expression levels of the hypoxia and membrane markers, HIF1 and Pxmp2, were not significantly impacted by any factor. The study indicates that SOD2 mRNA expression levels may be useful in the detection of apparent oxidative stress induced by the titania nanoparticle build up on the embryo chorion surface.
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Huang B, Cui YQ, Guo WB, Yang L, Miao AJ. Waterborne and dietary accumulation of well-dispersible hematite nanoparticles by zebrafish at different life stages. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 259:113852. [PMID: 31887592 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The widespread use of nanoparticles (NPs) has drawn considerable attention because of their potential toxicity and the environmental consequences thereof. However, the effects of the exposure route and life stage of an organism on the bioaccumulation and toxicity of NPs are largely unknown. In the present study, we investigated the accumulation kinetics (uptake, assimilation, and efflux) and tissue distribution of waterborne and dietary hematite NPs (HemNPs) during three life stages (embryo, larva, and adult) of the zebrafish Danio rerio. For all zebrafish life stages, the waterborne accumulation of well-dispersed HemNPs increased linearly with exposure time but decreased after reaching a maximum. The increase in HemNPs accumulation followed the order embryo > larva > adult. Compared with the waterborne route, the dietary accumulation of HemNPs in larval and adult zebrafish fluctuated, reaching a maximum after each food refreshment and then decreasing until the next food addition. Similar to waterborne exposure, adult fish accumulated less dietary HemNPs than did larvae. Nevertheless, dietary HemNPs mostly accumulated in the intestinal tract, with smaller amounts in the truncus, head, and gills, as compared with their waterborne counterparts. Moreover, in the gonad no dietary HemNPs were detected whereas accumulation via waterborne HemNPs was significant. Despite the low assimilation efficiency of dietary HemNPs, biodynamic modeling showed that the diet was the main source of particle accumulation in zebrafish. Thus, both the life stage and the exposure route should be considered in evaluations of the environmental risks of NPs.
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- Bin Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China.
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Kansara K, Kumar A, Karakoti AS. Combination of humic acid and clay reduce the ecotoxic effect of TiO 2 NPs: A combined physico-chemical and genetic study using zebrafish embryo. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 698:134133. [PMID: 31505348 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The series of breakthroughs that have occurred within the realm of nanotechnology have been the source of several new products and technological interventions. One of the most salient examples in this regard is the widespread employment of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles across a range of consumer goods. Given that waste is generated at every stage of the consumer-product cycle (from production to disposal), many items with TiO2 nanoparticles are likely to end up being discarded into water bodies. In order to understand the interaction of TiO2 NPs with aquatic ecosystem, the ecological fate and toxicity of TiO2 NPs was studied by exposing zebrafish embryos to a combination of abiotic factors (humic acid and clay) to assess its effect on the development of zebrafish embryos. The physiological changes were correlated with genetic marker analysis to holistically understand the effect on embryos development. Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) theory was used to analyze the interaction energy between TiO2 NPs and natural organic matter (NOM) for understanding the aggregation behavior of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in media. The study revealed that combination of HA and clay stabilized TiO2 NPs, compared to bare TiO2 and HA or clay alone. TiO2 NPs and TiO2 NPs + Clay significantly altered the expression of genes involved in development of dorsoventral axis and neural network of zebrafish embryos. However, the presence of HA and HA + clay showed protective effect on zebrafish embryo development. The complete system analysis demonstrated the possible ameliorating effects of abiotic factors on the ecotoxicity of ENPs.
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- Krupa Kansara
- Biological & Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological & Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India.
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- Biological & Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India.
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Bai C, Tang M. Toxicological study of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in zebrafish. J Appl Toxicol 2019; 40:37-63. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Changcun Bai
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education; School of Public HealthSoutheast University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education; School of Public HealthSoutheast University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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Hu S, Han J, Yang L, Li S, Guo Y, Zhou B, Wu H. Bioconcentration, depuration and toxicity of Pb in the presence of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in zebrafish larvae. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 214:105257. [PMID: 31336221 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2019.105257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The interactions between nanoparticles (NPs) and metals in aquatic environments may modify the bioavailability and toxicity of metals to organisms. In this study, we investigated the effects of titanium dioxide NPs (n-TiO2) on the bioconcentration, depuration, and neurotoxic effects of lead (Pb) in zebrafish larvae. Transmission electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy showed that Pb2+ was adsorbed by n-TiO2 to form NP-Pb complexes in suspension, and these complexes were observed in larval tissues. The bioconcentration of Pb in larvae along with the depuration rates of Pb were higher in the presence of n-TiO2 compared to when n-TiO2 was absent. Exposure to Pb alone induced the expression of the biomarker metallothionein, downregulated neurodevelopment-related genes, and reduced swimming activity of larvae. However, the addition of n-TiO2 to the exposure solution alleviated these effects. The results suggest that n-TiO2 can act as a carrier of Pb to increase its bioconcentration; however, the formation of NP-Pb complexes likely reduces the amount of free Pb2+, thereby reducing toxicity to larvae.
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- Shengchao Hu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China; State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China; Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QY, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Hu M, Jovanović B, Palić D. In silico prediction of MicroRNA role in regulation of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) responses to nanoparticle exposure. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 60:187-202. [PMID: 31132477 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The release of nanoparticles to the environment can affect health of the exposed organisms. MicroRNAs have been suggested as potential toxicology biomarkers, however the information about use of microRNA in aquatic organisms exposed to nanoparticles (NP) is limited. In silico analysis from publicly available gene expression data was performed. Data selection for the analysis was based on reported biological and pathological outcomes of NP induced toxicity in zebrafish. After identifying relevant genes, we constructed six miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks involved in nanoparticle induced toxicological responses in zebrafish. Based on our prediction and selection criteria we selected six miRNAs that overlapped in constructed networks with remarkable prediction score, and were validated by previous mammalian and zebrafish microRNA profiling studies: dre-miR-124, -144, -148, -155, -19a, -223. The results of this in silico analysis indicate that several highly conserved miRNAs likely have a regulatory role of organismal responses to nanoparticles, and can possibly be used as biomarkers of nanotoxicity in studies using zebrafish as model organism One health approaches.
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- Moyan Hu
- Chair for Fish Diseases and Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Natural Resources Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
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- Chair for Fish Diseases and Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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Lüderwald S, Dackermann V, Seitz F, Adams E, Feckler A, Schilde C, Schulz R, Bundschuh M. A blessing in disguise? Natural organic matter reduces the UV light-induced toxicity of nanoparticulate titanium dioxide. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 663:518-526. [PMID: 30716643 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.01.282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Besides their economic value, engineered inorganic nanoparticles (EINPs) may pose a risk for the integrity of ecosystems. Among EINPs, titanium dioxide (nTiO2) is frequently used and released into surface waters in the μg range. There, nTiO2 interacts with environmental factors, influencing its potential to cause adverse effects on aquatic life. Although factors like ultra violet (UV) light and natural organic matter (NOM) are considered as ubiquitous, their joint impact on nTiO2-induced toxicity is poorly understood. This study addressed the acute toxicity of nTiO2 (P25; 0.00-64.00 mg/L; ~60 nm) at ambient UV light (0.00-5.20 W UVA/m2) and NOM levels (seaweed extract; 0.00-4.00 mg TOC/L), using the immobility of Daphnia magna as response variable. Confirming previous studies, effects caused by nTiO2 were elevated with increasing UV radiation (up to ~280 fold) and mitigated by higher NOM levels (up to ~12 fold), possibly due to reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS; measured as •OH radicals) formation at lower UV intensities. However, contradicting to former studies, nTiO2-mediated ROS formation was not proportional to increasing NOM levels: lower concentrations (0.04-0.40 mg TOC/L) slightly diminished, whereas a higher concentration (4.00 mg TOC/L) promoted the ROS quantity, irrespective of UV intensity. Measured ROS levels do not fully explain the observed nTiO2-induced toxicity, whereas increasing acetylcholinesterase and glutathione-S-transferase activities in daphnids (in presence of 8.00 mg/L nTiO2 and elevated UV intensity) point towards neurotoxic and oxidative stress as a driver for the observed effects. Hence, despite higher •OH levels in the treatments where 4.00 mg TOC/L were present, NOM was still capable of reducing nTiO2-induced stress and ultimately adverse effects in aquatic life.
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- Simon Lüderwald
- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany.
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- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany; nEcoTox, Annweiler am Trifels, Germany
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- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Institute for Particle Technology, TU Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany; Eusserthal Ecosystem Research Station, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany
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- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau, Germany; Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Toxic Effects of TiO₂ NPs on Zebrafish. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16040523. [PMID: 30781732 PMCID: PMC6406522 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16040523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) have become a widely used nanomaterial due to the photocatalytic activity and absorption of ultraviolet light of specific wavelengths. This study investigated the toxic effects of rutile TiO2 NPs on zebrafish by examining its embryos and adults. In the embryo acute toxicity test, exposure to 100 mg/L TiO2 NPs didn’t affect the hatching rate of zebrafish embryos, and there was no sign of deformity. In the adult toxicity test, the effects of TiO2 NPs on oxidative damage in liver, intestine and gill tissue were studied. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and fluorescence-based quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) were used to detect the three antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione S transferase (GSTs) in the above mentioned zebrafish organs at protein and gene levels. The results showed that long-term exposure to TiO2 NPs can cause oxidative damage to organisms; and compared with the control group, the activity of the three kinds of enzyme declined somewhat at the protein level. In addition, long-term exposure to TiO2 NPs could cause high expression of CAT, SOD and GSTs in three organs of adult zebrafish in order to counter the adverse reaction. The effects of long-term exposure to TiO2 NPs to adult zebrafish were more obvious in the liver and gill.
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Dasmahapatra AK, Dasari TPS, Tchounwou PB. Graphene-Based Nanomaterials Toxicity in Fish. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2019; 247:1-58. [PMID: 30413975 PMCID: PMC6481941 DOI: 10.1007/398_2018_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Due to their unique physicochemical properties, graphene-based nanoparticles (GPNs) constitute one of the most promising types of nanomaterials used in biomedical research. GPNs have been used as polymeric conduits for nerve regeneration and carriers for targeted drug delivery and in the treatment of cancer via photothermal therapy. Moreover, they have been used as tracers to study the distribution of bioactive compounds used in healthcare. Due to their extensive use, GPN released into the environment would probably pose a threat to living organisms and ultimately to human health. Their accumulation in the aquatic environment creates problems to aquatic habitats as well as to food chains. Until now the potential toxic effects of GPN are not properly understood. Despite agglomeration and long persistence in the environment, GPNs are able to cross the cellular barriers successfully, entered into the cells, and are able to interact with almost all the cellular sites including the plasma membrane, cytoplasmic organelles, and nucleus. Their interaction with DNA creates more potential threats to both the genome and epigenome. In this brief review, we focused on fish, mainly zebrafish (Danio rerio), as a potential target animal of GPN toxicity in the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Asok K Dasmahapatra
- Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA.
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Ke M, Qu Q, Peijnenburg WJGM, Li X, Zhang M, Zhang Z, Lu T, Pan X, Qian H. Phytotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles and silver ions to Arabidopsis thaliana as revealed by analysis of molecular responses and of metabolic pathways. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 644:1070-1079. [PMID: 30743820 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.07.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The acute (3 days) and chronic (whole life history) responses of Arabidopsis thaliana following exposure to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Ag+ ions (AgNO3) in respectively a hydroponic medium and in soil were studied. After 3 days of hydroponic exposure, AgNPs (1.0 and 2.5 mg/L) exerted more severe inhibitory effects on plant (shoot and root) growth and photosynthesis than the same concentrations of Ag+ ions. In soil cultivation, the photoperiod, the autonomous, and the vernalization pathways were down-regulated to 0.15- to 0.5-fold of the control after 12.5 mg/kg AgNPs treatment. This exposure caused a decrease of approximately 25%-40% as compared to the control of the transcription of flowering key genes including AP1, LFY, FT and SOC1, and finally resulted in a delayed flowering time of 5 days. Only autonomous and vernalization pathways were inhibited by Ag+ ion treatment and ultimately the time of flowering in treated plants was delayed by 3 days. The energy production related metabolic pathways in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and in sugar metabolism were stimulated stronger by AgNPs than by Ag+ ion treatment, thus releasing more energy and accelerating the physiological metabolic responses against stress in the AgNPs treatment while subsequently reducing the plant growth and yield at the maturation stage. Importantly, shikimate-phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, and tryptophan and galactose metabolisms were regulated only by the AgNPs treatment, which was a specific effect of nanoparticles. This work provides a systematic understanding at the molecular, physiological as well as metabolic level of the effects of AgNPs and Ag+ ions in A. thaliana.
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- Mingjing Ke
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands; National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Center for Safety of Substances and Products, P.O. Box 1, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, PR China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Bioremediation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, PR China.
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Fan W, Lu H, Wang WX. Aging Influences on the Biokinetics of Functional TiO 2 Nanoparticles with Different Surface Chemistries in Daphnia magna. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:7901-7909. [PMID: 29920079 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b04392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nanoparticles functionalized with various surface capping moieties are now widely used in different fields, thus there is a major need to understand the behavior and fate of these nanoparticles in the environment. The present study investigated the biokinetics of fresh titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) or TiO2 NPs aged under artificial sunlight (16 h light: 8 h dark) for 1, 3, and 5 days, respectively. Two commercial functionalized TiO2 NPs (with SiO2 coating or SiO2 and polydimethylsiloxane coating) were employed in this study. Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and contact angle (CA) measurements demonstrated that the surface properties had changed due to the degradation during aging. The biokinetic parameters including dissolved uptake and depuration rate constant as well as bioconcentration factors were calculated by a biokinetic model. All the biokinetic parameters were significantly dependent on the aging process. Further data analysis showed that the CA of the TiO2 NPs affected the uptake rate constant and the fast compartmental efflux, and both CA and hydrodynamic diameter affected the fast compartmental efflux. These results were due to the changes of corresponding indexes during the aging process. Our work highlighted the necessity of monitoring the physicochemical indexes of functionalized NPs during aging in evaluation of their environmental risks.
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- Wenhong Fan
- School of Space and Environment , Beihang University , Beijing 100191 , P. R. China
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- School of Space and Environment , Beihang University , Beijing 100191 , P. R. China
- Division of Life Science , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay , Kowloon , Hong Kong
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- Marine Environmental Laboratory , HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Liang ZC, Zhang JH, Tian SL, Le Qu J, Tang JN, De Liu S. Nano-sized TiO 2 (nTiO 2) induces metabolic perturbations in Physarum polycephalum macroplasmodium to counter oxidative stress under dark conditions. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 154:108-117. [PMID: 29454986 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nano-sized TiO2 (nTiO2) exerts an oxidative effect on cells upon exposure to solar or UV irradiation and ecotoxicity of the nTiO2 is an urgent concern. Little information is available regarding the effect of TiO2 on cells under dark conditions. Metabolomics is a unique approach to the discovery of biomarkers of nTiO2 cytotoxicity, and leads to the identification of perturbed metabolic pathways and the mechanism underlying nTiO2 toxicity. In the present study, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS)-based metabolomics was performed to investigate the effect of nTiO2 on sensitive cells (P. polycephalum macroplasmodium) under dark conditions. According to the multivariate pattern recognition analysis, at least 60 potential metabolic biomarkers related to sugar metabolism, amino acid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, polyamine biosynthesis, and secondary metabolites pathways were significantly perturbed by nTiO2. Notably, many metabolic biomarkers and pathways were related to anti-oxidant mechanisms in the living organism, suggesting that nTiO2 may induce oxidative stress, even under dark conditions. This speculation was further validated by the biochemical levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), and total soluble phenols (TSP). We inferred that the oxidative stress might be related to nTiO2-induced imbalance of cellular ROS. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to investigate the nTiO2-induced metabolic perturbations in slime mold, provide a new perspective of the mechanism underlying nTiO2 toxicity under dark conditions, and show that metabolomics can be employed as a rapid, reliable and powerful tool to investigate the interaction among organisms, the environment, and nanomaterials.
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- Zhi Zhang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Verma SK, Jha E, Panda PK, Mukherjee M, Thirumurugan A, Makkar H, Das B, Parashar SKS, Suar M. Mechanistic insight into ROS and neutral lipid alteration induced toxicity in the human model with fins (Danio rerio) by industrially synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2018; 7:244-257. [PMID: 30090579 PMCID: PMC6061716 DOI: 10.1039/c7tx00300e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The toxicological impact of TiO2 nanoparticles on the environment and human health has been extensively studied in the last few decades, but the mechanistic details were unknown. In this study, we evaluated the impact of industrially prepared TiO2 nanoparticles on the biological system using zebrafish embryo as an in vivo model. The industrial synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles was mimicked on the lab scale using the high energy ball milling (HEBM) method by milling bulk TiO2 particles for 5 h, 10 h, and 15 h in an ambient environment. The physiochemical properties were characterized by standard methods like field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-Visible spectroscopy. In vivo cytotoxicity was assessed on zebrafish embryos by the evaluation of their mortality rate and hatching rate. Experimental and computational analysis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induction, apoptosis, and neutral lipid alteration was done to study the effects on the cellular level of zebrafish larvae. The analysis depicted the change in size and surface charge of TiO2 nanoparticles with respect to the increase in milling time. In silico investigations revealed the significant role of ROS quenching and altered neutral lipid accumulation functionalised by the molecular interaction of respective metabolic proteins in the cytotoxicity of TiO2 nanoparticles with zebrafish embryos. The results reveal the hidden effect of industrially synthesized TiO2 nanoparticle exposure on the alteration of lipid accumulation and ROS in developing zebrafish embryos. Moreover, the assessment provided a detailed mechanistic analysis of in vivo cytotoxicity at the molecular level.
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- Suresh K Verma
- School of Biotechnology , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India . ;
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland , Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography , St John's , Newfoundland and Labrador , NL A1C 5S7 , Canada
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- School of Biotechnology , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India . ;
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- School of Biotechnology , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India . ;
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- Advanced Materials Laboratory , Department of Mechanical Engineering , Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences , University of Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- KIIT Technology Business incubator , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India
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- School of Biotechnology , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India . ;
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- School of Applied Sciences , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India
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- School of Biotechnology , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar , Orissa 751024 , India . ;
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Londono N, Donovan AR, Shi H, Geisler M, Liang Y. Impact of TiO 2 and ZnO nanoparticles on an aquatic microbial community: effect at environmentally relevant concentrations. Nanotoxicology 2017; 11:1140-1156. [PMID: 29125011 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2017.1401141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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To investigate effects of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) at environmentally relevant concentrations to aquatic microbial communities, TiO2 at 700 µg/L and ZnO at 70 µg/L were spiked to river water samples either separately or combined. Compared to controls where no ENPs were added, the addition of TiO2 ENPs alone at the tested concentration had no statistically significant effect on both the bacterial and eukaryotic communities. The presence of added ENPs: ZnO or ZnO + TiO2 led to significant shift of the microbial community structure and genus distribution. This shift was more obvious for the bacteria than the eukaryotes. Based on results from single particle - inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS), all ENPs aggregated rapidly in water and resulted in much larger particles sizes than the original counterparts. "Dissolved" (including particles smaller than the size detection limits and dissolved ions) concentrations of Ti and Zn increased, too in treatment groups vs. the controls.
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- Nathalia Londono
- a Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Southern Illinois University , Carbondale , IL , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry , Missouri University of Science and Technology , Rolla , MO , USA
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- b Department of Chemistry , Missouri University of Science and Technology , Rolla , MO , USA.,c Center for Single Nanoparticle, Single Cell, and Single Molecule Monitoring (CS3M) , Rolla , MO , USA
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- d Department of Plant Biology , Life Science II, Southern Illinois University , Carbondale , IL , USA
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- a Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Southern Illinois University , Carbondale , IL , USA.,e Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering , University at Albany, State University of New York , Albany , NY , USA
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A Novel Experimental and Modelling Strategy for Nanoparticle Toxicity Testing Enabling the Use of Small Quantities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14111348. [PMID: 29113114 PMCID: PMC5707987 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14111348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) differ from other metal forms with respect to their large surface to volume ratio and subsequent inherent reactivity. Each new modification to a nanoparticle alters the surface to volume ratio, fate and subsequently the toxicity of the particle. Newly-engineered NPs are commonly available only in low quantities whereas, in general, rather large amounts are needed for fate characterizations and effect studies. This challenge is especially relevant for those NPs that have low inherent toxicity combined with low bioavailability. Therefore, within our study, we developed new testing strategies that enable working with low quantities of NPs. The experimental testing method was tailor-made for NPs, whereas we also developed translational models based on different dose-metrics allowing to determine dose-response predictions for NPs. Both the experimental method and the predictive models were verified on the basis of experimental effect data collected using zebrafish embryos exposed to metallic NPs in a range of different chemical compositions and shapes. It was found that the variance in the effect data in the dose-response predictions was best explained by the minimal diameter of the NPs, whereas the data confirmed that the predictive model is widely applicable to soluble metallic NPs. The experimental and model approach developed in our study support the development of (eco)toxicity assays tailored to nano-specific features.
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Jahan S, Yusoff IB, Alias YB, Bakar AFBA. Reviews of the toxicity behavior of five potential engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) into the aquatic ecosystem. Toxicol Rep 2017; 4:211-220. [PMID: 28959641 PMCID: PMC5615119 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Revised: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Presently, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are used in a wide variety of commercial applications, resulting in an uncontrolled introduction into the aquatic environment. The purpose of this review is to summarize the pathways and factors that controlling the transport and toxicity of five extensively used ENMs. These toxicological pathways are of great importance and need to be addressed for sustainable implications of ENMs without environmental liabilities. Here we discuss five potentially utilized ENMs with their possible toxicological risk factors to aquatic plants, vertebrates model and microbes. Moreover, the key effect of ENMs surface transformations by significant reaction with environmental objects such as dissolved natural organic matter (DOM) and the effect of ENMs surface coating and surface charge will also be debated. The transformations of ENMs are subsequently facing a major ecological transition that is expected to create a substantial toxicological effect towards the ecosystem. These transformations largely involve chemical and physical processes, which depend on the properties of both ENMs and the receiving medium. In this review article, the critical issues that controlling the transport and toxicity of ENMs are reviewed by exploiting the latest reports and future directions and targets are keenly discussed to minimize the pessimistic effects of ENMs.
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- Shanaz Jahan
- Department of Geology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Geology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
- University Malaya Centre for Ionic Liquids (UMCiL), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Geology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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Pampanin DM, Brooks SJ, Grøsvik BE, Le Goff J, Meier S, Sydnes MO. DNA adducts in marine fish as biological marker of genotoxicity in environmental monitoring: The way forward. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2017; 125:49-62. [PMID: 28167386 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Revised: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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DNA adducts in fish represent a very important genotoxicity endpoint in environmental monitoring, being a pre-mutagenic lesion that plays an essential role in the initiation of carcinogenesis. The analysis of DNA adducts is a challenging task due to the low concentration of the analyte. Methods are available to determine the presence of DNA adducts, although further knowledge is required to fully understand the nature of the adducts and responsible xenobiotics (i.e. position of adduct in DNA, most active xenobiotic and metabolite forms, structural information). At present, 32P-postlabeling is the most used method that has the required sensitivity for DNA adduct analyses in both human health and environmental monitoring. Development of new mass spectrometry based methods for identifying DNA adducts in complex matrixes is now considered as a necessary mission in toxicology in order to gain the necessary information regarding adduct formation and facilitate tracking sources of contamination. Mass spectrometry therefore represents the future of DNA adduct detection, bringing along a series of challenges that the scientific community is facing at present.
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- Daniela M Pampanin
- International Research Institute of Stavanger, Mekjarvik 12, NO-4070 Randaberg, Norway; Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, NO-4036 Stavanger, Norway.
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Gaustadalléen 21, NO-0349 Oslo, Norway
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- ADn'tox, Bâtiment Recherche, Centre François Baclesse 3, Avenue du Général Harris, 14076 Caen Cedex 5, France
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- Institute of Marine Research, Box 1870, Nordnes, NO-5817 Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, NO-4036 Stavanger, Norway
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Nanomaterials provide tremendous opportunities to advance human welfare in many areas including energy storage, catalysis, photovoltaic energy conversion, environmental remediation, and agriculture. As nanomaterials become incorporated into commercial processes and consumer products in increasing amounts, it will be essential to develop an understanding of how these materials interact with the environment. The broad spectrum and complexity of nanomaterials drive a need for molecular-level design rules. Ultimately a grand challenge is to use the power of chemistry to ensure that nanoenabled technologies can come to fruition in an environmentally benign manner.
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- Robert J. Hamers
- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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Macaulay LJ, Chernick M, Chen A, Hinton DE, Bailey JM, Kullman SW, Levin ED, Stapleton HM. Exposure to a PBDE/OH-BDE mixture alters juvenile zebrafish (Danio rerio) development. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2017; 36:36-48. [PMID: 27329031 PMCID: PMC5535307 DOI: 10.1002/etc.3535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Revised: 04/08/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and their metabolites (e.g., hydroxylated BDEs [OH-BDEs]) are contaminants frequently detected together in human tissues and are structurally similar to thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones partially mediate metamorphic transitions between life stages in zebrafish, making this a critical developmental window that may be vulnerable to chemicals disrupting thyroid signaling. In the present study, zebrafish were exposed to 6-OH-BDE-47 (30 nM; 15 μg/L) alone, or to a low-dose (30 μg/L) or high-dose (600 μg/L) mixture of PentaBDEs, 6-OH-BDE-47 (0.5-6 μg/L), and 2,4,6-tribromophenol (5-100 μg/L) during juvenile development (9-23 d postfertilization) and evaluated for developmental endpoints mediated by thyroid hormone signaling. Fish were sampled at 3 time points and examined for developmental and skeletal morphology, apical thyroid and skeletal gene markers, and modifications in swimming behavior (as adults). Exposure to the high-dose mixture resulted in >85% mortality within 1 wk of exposure, despite being below reported acute toxicity thresholds for individual congeners. The low-dose mixture and 6-OH-BDE-47 groups exhibited reductions in body length and delayed maturation, specifically relating to swim bladder, fin, and pigmentation development. Reduced skeletal ossification was also observed in 6-OH-BDE-47-treated fish. Assessment of thyroid and osteochondral gene regulatory networks demonstrated significantly increased expression of genes that regulate skeletal development and thyroid hormones. Overall, these results indicate that exposures to PBDE/OH-BDE mixtures adversely impact zebrafish maturation during metamorphosis. Environ Toxicol Chem 2017;36:36-48. © 2016 SETAC.
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- Laura J. Macaulay
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 USA
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 USA
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 USA
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 USA
- Corresponding author: Heather Stapleton, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Box 90328 LSRC A220, Durham, NC 27708, Phone: 919-613-8717, Fax: (919) 684-8741.,
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Mu L, Gao Y, Hu X. Characterization of Biological Secretions Binding to Graphene Oxide in Water and the Specific Toxicological Mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2016; 50:8530-8537. [PMID: 27419256 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b02494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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With the widening application of graphene oxide nanosheets (GONS), their safety has attracted much attention. Secretions from aquatic organisms are ubiquitous in natural water, but the effects of secretions on the characteristics and toxicity of GONS remain largely unknown. To help fill this knowledge gap, we characterized the GONS with biological secretions (GOBS) and the associated changes in apparent toxicity. Small organic molecules, proteins, nucleotides and mucopolysaccharides from secretions in zebrafish culture water bound to GONS. Compared with GONS, GOBS showed special nanoplate topography with thicknesses of approximately 10 nm and lateral lengths ranging from 19.5 to 282 nm. GOBS with smaller lateral sizes exhibited more negative surface charges and lower aggregation state than GONS. Furthermore, GOBS triggered higher toxicity than GONS, such as death, malformation, upregulation of β-galactosidase and loss in mitochondrial membrane potential of zebrafish embryos. The well-dispersive GOBS covered embryos, inhibiting oxygen and ion exchange; these phenomena were the specific mechanisms of the adverse effects. In future work, the acquired natural coatings on nanomaterials should be paid much attention in nanotoxicology, especially for the relationships among topography, aggregation state, and toxicity.
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- Li Mu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Safe-product, Institute of Agro-environmental Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin 300071, China
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Vale G, Mehennaoui K, Cambier S, Libralato G, Jomini S, Domingos RF. Manufactured nanoparticles in the aquatic environment-biochemical responses on freshwater organisms: A critical overview. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2016; 170:162-174. [PMID: 26655660 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2015.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The enormous investments in nanotechnology have led to an exponential increase of new manufactured nano-enabled materials whose impact in the aquatic systems is still largely unknown. Ecotoxicity and nanosafety studies mostly resulted in contradictory results and generally failed to clearly identify biological patterns that could be related specifically to nanotoxicity. Generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is one of the most discussed nanotoxicity mechanism in literature. ROS can induce oxidative stress (OS), resulting in cyto- and genotoxicity. The ROS overproduction can trigger the induction of anti-oxidant enzymes such as catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidases (GPx), which are used as biomarkers of response. A critical overview of the biochemical responses induced by the presence of NPs on freshwater organisms is performed with a strong interest on indicators of ROS and general stress. A special focus will be given to the NPs transformations, including aggregation, and dissolution, in the exposure media and the produced biochemical endpoints.
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- Gonçalo Vale
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Torre Sul Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Harry Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Belvaux, Luxembourg.
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- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Belvaux, Luxembourg.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Mestre, Venice, Italy.
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environements Continentaux (LIEC), Université de Lorraine, UMR 7360, Campus Bridoux rue du Général Delestraint, 57070 Metz, France.
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Torre Sul Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Sorbonne Paris Cité, UMR CNRS 7154, Université Paris Diderot, 75205 Paris Cedex 05, France.
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Farooq M, Taha NA, Butorac RR, Evans DA, Elzatahry AA, Elsayed EA, Wadaan MAM, Al-Deyab SS, Cowley AH. Biological Screening of Newly Synthesized BIAN N-Heterocyclic Gold Carbene Complexes in Zebrafish Embryos. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:24718-31. [PMID: 26501273 PMCID: PMC4632773 DOI: 10.3390/ijms161024718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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N-Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) metal complexes possess diverse biological activities but have yet to be extensively explored as potential chemotherapeutic agents. We have previously reported the synthesis of a new class of NHC metal complexes N-heterocyclic with acetate [IPr(BIAN)AuOAc] and chloride [IPr(BIAN)AuCl] ligands. In the experiments reported herein, the zebrafish embryos were exposed to serial dilutions of each of these complexes for 10-12 h. One hundred percent mortality was observed at concentrations≥50 µM. At sub-lethal concentrations (10-30 µM), both compounds influenced zebrafish embryonic development. However, quite diverse categories of abnormalities were found in exposed embryos with each compound. Severe brain deformation and notochord degeneration were evident in the case of [IPr(BIAN)AuOAc]. The zebrafish embryos treated with [IPr(BIAN)AuCl] exhibited stunted growth and consequently had smaller body sizes. A depletion of 30%-40% glutathione was detected in the treated embryos, which could account for one of the possible mechanism of neurotoxicity. The fact that these compounds are capable of both affecting the growth and also compromising antioxidant systems by elevating intracellular ROS production implies that they could play an important role as a new breed of therapeutic molecules.
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- Muhammad Farooq
- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Materials Science and Technology Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
- Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12311, Egypt.
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- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Petrochemical Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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Ma S, Zhan S, Jia Y, Zhou Q. Superior Antibacterial Activity of Fe3O4-TiO2 Nanosheets under Solar Light. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:21875-21883. [PMID: 26372171 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b06264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Fe3O4-TiO2 nanosheets (Fe3O4-TNS) were synthesized by means of lamellar reverse micelles and solvothermal method, which were characterized by TEM, XRD, XPS, BET, and magnetic property analysis. It can be found that Fe3O4-TNS nanosheets exhibited better photocatalytic antibacterial activity toward Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus than pure Fe3O4 and TNS, and the antibacterial efficiency could reach 87.2% and 93.7% toward E. coli and S. aureus with 100 μg/mL Fe3O4-TNS after 2 h of simulated solar light illumination, respectively. The photocatalytic destruction of bacteria was further confirmed by fluorescent-based cell live/dead test and SEM images. It was uncovered that Fe3O4-TNS inactivated G- E. coli and G+ S. aureus by different mechanisms: the destruction of outer membranes and ruptured cell bodies were responsible for the bactericidal effect against E. coli, while the antibacterial effect toward S. aureus were due to the fact that the cells were adsorbed in form of clusters by massive Fe3O4-TNS, which could restrict their activities and cause malfunction of the selective permeable barriers. Furthermore, the antibacterial mechanism was studied by employing scavengers to understand exact roles of different reactive species, indicating the key roles of h(+) and H2O2. The recovery and reusability experiments indicated that Fe3O4-TNS still retained more than 90% bacteria removal efficiency even after five cycles. Considering the easy magnetic separation, bulk availability, and high antibacterial activity of Fe3O4-TNS, it is a promising candidate for cleaning the microbial contaminated water environment.
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- Shuanglong Ma
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Ren C, Ouyang S, Hu X, Zhou Q. Mitigation in Multiple Effects of Graphene Oxide Toxicity in Zebrafish Embryogenesis Driven by Humic Acid. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:10147-10154. [PMID: 26171725 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b02220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) is a widely used carbonaceous nanomaterial. To date, the influence of natural organic matter (NOM) on GO toxicity in aquatic vertebrates has not been reported. During zebrafish embryogenesis, GO induced a significant hatching delay and cardiac edema. The intensive interactions of GO with the chorion induces damage to chorion protuberances, excessive generation of (•)OH, and changes in protein secondary structure. In contrast, humic acid (HA), a ubiquitous form of NOM, significantly relieved the above adverse effects. HA reduced the interactions between GO and the chorion and mitigated chorion damage by regulating the morphology, structures, and surface negative charges of GO. HA also altered the uptake and deposition of GO and decreased the aggregation of GO in embryonic yolk cells and deep layer cells. Furthermore, HA mitigated the mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress induced by GO. This work reveals a feasible antidotal mechanism for GO in the presence of NOM and avoids overestimating the risks of GO in the natural environment.
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- Yuming Chen
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Tong T, Wilke CM, Wu J, Binh CTT, Kelly JJ, Gaillard JF, Gray KA. Combined Toxicity of Nano-ZnO and Nano-TiO2: From Single- to Multinanomaterial Systems. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:8113-23. [PMID: 26070110 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b02148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Previous studies on the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have been primarily based on testing individual ENMs, so little is known about the interactions and combined toxicity of multiple ENMs. In this study the toxicity of chemically stable nano-TiO2 and soluble nano-ZnO was investigated individually and in combination, by monitoring bacterial cell membrane integrity and ATP levels in a natural aqueous medium (Lake Michigan water). Both nano-TiO2 and nano-ZnO damage bacterial cell membranes under simulated solar irradiation (SSI), but their phototoxicity is not additive. Nano-ZnO at 1 mg/L, for example, surprisingly eliminates the damaging effect of nano-TiO2 at 10 mg/L. This phenomenon does not correlate with reactive oxygen species production, but is explained by a reduced extent of bacteria/nano-TiO2 contact in the presence of both nano-ZnO and dissolved zinc. The presence of nano-ZnO also exerts a significant decrease in bacterial ATP levels both under SSI and in the dark, a stress effect not captured by measuring bacterial cell membrane integrity. This inhibitory effect of nano-ZnO, however, is reduced somewhat by nano-TiO2 due to the adsorption of Zn(2+). Therefore, our results reveal that nanoparticle interactions and surface complexation reactions alter the original toxicity of individual nanoparticles and that comprehensive assessments of potential ENM toxicity in the environment require careful integration of complex physicochemical interactions between ENMs and various biological responses.
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- Tiezheng Tong
- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- ‡Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NUANCE Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- §Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago, 1032 West Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660, United States
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- §Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago, 1032 West Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Goodhead RM, Moger J, Galloway TS, Tyler CR. Tracing engineered nanomaterials in biological tissues using coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy – A critical review. Nanotoxicology 2015; 9:928-39. [DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2014.991773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Bell IR, Schwartz GE. Enhancement of adaptive biological effects by nanotechnology preparation methods in homeopathic medicines. HOMEOPATHY 2015; 104:123-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2014.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Chen Y, Hu X, Sun J, Zhou Q. Specific nanotoxicity of graphene oxide during zebrafish embryogenesis. Nanotoxicology 2015; 10:42-52. [PMID: 25704117 DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2015.1005032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has shown great potential for biological, medical, energy and electronic applications. As a consequence of these diverse applications, GO release into the ecosystem is inevitable; however, the corresponding risks are largely unknown, particularly with respect to the critical period of embryogenesis. This study revealed that GO adhered to and enveloped the chorion of zebrafish embryos mainly via hydroxyl group interactions, blocked the pore canals of the chorionic membrane, and caused marked hypoxia and hatching delay. Furthermore, GO spontaneously penetrated the chorion, entered the embryo via endocytosis, damaged the mitochondria and primarily translocated to the eye, heart and yolk sac regions, which are involved in the circulatory system of zebrafish. In these organs, GO induced excessive generation of reactive oxygen species and increased oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis. Graphene oxide also induced developmental malformation of the eye, cardiac/yolk sac edema, tail flexure and heart rate reduction. In contrast to the common dose-effect relationships of nanoparticles, the adverse effects of GO on heart rate and tail/spinal cord flexure increased and then decreased as the GO concentration increased. These findings emphasize the specific adverse effects of GO on embryogenesis and highlight the potential ecological and health risks of GO.
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- Yuming Chen
- a Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) , Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) , Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) , Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) , Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University , Tianjin , China
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Feckler A, Rosenfeldt RR, Seitz F, Schulz R, Bundschuh M. Photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles affect habitat selection of and food quality for a key species in the leaf litter decomposition process. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2015; 196:276-283. [PMID: 25463723 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2014.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 09/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Interactions with environmental parameters may alter the ecotoxicity of nanoparticles. The present study therefore assessed the (in)direct effects of nanoparticulate titanium dioxide (nano-TiO(2)) towards Gammarus fossarum, considering nano-TiO(2)'s photocatalytic properties at ambient UV-intensities. Gammarids' habitat selection was investigated using its feeding preference on leaf discs either exposed to or protected from UV-irradiation in presence of nano-TiO(2) as proxy (n = 49). UV-irradiational one induced a significant preference for UV-protected habitats, which was more pronounced in simultaneous presence of nano-TiO(2). This behaviour may be mainly explained by the UV-induced formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by nano-TiO(2). Besides their direct toxicity, ROS may have lowered the leaf-quality in UV-exposed areas contributing (approximately 30%) to the observed behavioural pattern. Since the predicted no effect concentration of nano-TiO(2) in combination with UV irradiation falls below the predicted environmental concentration this study underpins the importance of considering environmental parameters during the risk assessment of nanoparticles.
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- Alexander Feckler
- Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Fortstrasse 7, 76829 Landau, Germany.
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The widespread entry of nanomaterials into manifold life fields posed serious concerns on environmental health and safety issues. Potential adverse effects of nanoparticles (NPs) are continuously faced using in vitro cell systems and by mean of cell and molecular biology tools, several mechanisms have been found beyond their toxicity. The evaluation of the in vivo possible consequences derived from exposure of living organisms to NPs is instead more complex but compulsory in view of their application for diagnosis or therapeutic purposes. Here the effects of NP-induced genetic alteration on the progeny of treated animals will be treated, considering selected species from invertebrate and vertebrates as examples of transgenerational transmission of NP toxicity. The effects on reproductive capability, fertility and embryogenesis observed in different animal species upon treatment with different materials will provide an overview of the current knowledge on the heritable feature of nanotoxicity.
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Nazarenus M, Zhang Q, Soliman MG, del Pino P, Pelaz B, Carregal-Romero S, Rejman J, Rothen-Rutishauser B, Clift MJD, Zellner R, Nienhaus GU, Delehanty JB, Medintz IL, Parak WJ. In vitro interaction of colloidal nanoparticles with mammalian cells: What have we learned thus far? BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2014; 5:1477-90. [PMID: 25247131 PMCID: PMC4168913 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.5.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The interfacing of colloidal nanoparticles with mammalian cells is now well into its second decade. In this review our goal is to highlight the more generally accepted concepts that we have gleaned from nearly twenty years of research. While details of these complex interactions strongly depend, amongst others, upon the specific properties of the nanoparticles used, the cell type, and their environmental conditions, a number of fundamental principles exist, which are outlined in this review.
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- Moritz Nazarenus
- Fachbereich Physik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Renthof 7, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- Fachbereich Physik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Renthof 7, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- Fachbereich Physik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Renthof 7, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- CIC Biomagune, Paseo Miramón 182, 20009 San Sebastian, Spain
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- Fachbereich Physik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Renthof 7, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- Fachbereich Physik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Renthof 7, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- BioNanomaterials, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Route de L’ancienne Papeterie CP 209, Marly 1, 1723, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- BioNanomaterials, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Route de L’ancienne Papeterie CP 209, Marly 1, 1723, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5, 45141 Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Institute of Toxicology and Genetics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Wolfgang-Gaede-Straße 1, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1110 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science & Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue Southwest, Washington D.C., 20375, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science & Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue Southwest, Washington D.C., 20375, USA
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- Fachbereich Physik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Renthof 7, 35037 Marburg, Germany
- CIC Biomagune, Paseo Miramón 182, 20009 San Sebastian, Spain
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Jiang C, Jia J, Zhai S. Mechanistic understanding of toxicity from nanocatalysts. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:13967-92. [PMID: 25119861 PMCID: PMC4159834 DOI: 10.3390/ijms150813967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Revised: 07/04/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanoparticle-based catalysts, or nanocatalysts, have been applied in various industrial sectors, including refineries, petrochemical plants, the pharmaceutical industry, the chemical industry, food processing, and environmental remediation. As a result, there is an increasing risk of human exposure to nanocatalysts. This review evaluates the toxicity of popular nanocatalysts applied in industrial processes in cell and animal models. The molecular mechanisms associated with such nanotoxicity are emphasized to reveal common toxicity-inducing pathways from various nanocatalysts and the uniqueness of each specific nanocatalyst.
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- Cuijuan Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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