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Bouhadi M, Abchir O, Yamari I, El Hamsas El Youbi A, Azgaoui A, Chtita S, El Hajjouji H, El Kouali M, Talbi M, Fougrach H. Genotoxic effects and mitosis aberrations of chromium (VI) on root cells of Vicia faba and its molecular docking analysis. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 207:108361. [PMID: 38237423 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/16/2024]
Abstract
Like other heavy metals, Cr (VI) is a powerful carcinogen and mutagen agent. Its toxic effects on plants are well considered. In order to elucidate its adverse effects, the present work aims to study the mitosis aberrations of Cr (VI) on the Vicia faba root-cells and its molecular docking analysis to understand the genotoxicity mechanisms. In-vivo, Vicia faba plants were exposed to 50 and 100 μM Cr (VI) for 48 h. In-silico, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation were used to study the interactions between dichromate and tubulin tyrosine ligase T2R-TTL (PDBID: 5XIW) with reference to Colchicine (microtubule inhibitor). According to our results, Cr (VI) affects growth and cell division and also induces many mitosis aberrations such as chromosome sticking, anaphase/telophase bridges, lagging chromosomes and fragmentation during all phases of mitosis. On the one hand, Cr (VI) reduces mitotic index and promotes micronuclei induction. The in-silico results showed that dichromate establishes very strong bonds at the binding site of the tubulin tyrosine ligase T2R-TTL, with a binding affinity of -5.17 Kcal/Mol and an inhibition constant of 163.59 μM. These interactions are similar to those of colchicine with this protein, so dichromate could be a very potent inhibitor of this protein's activity. TTL plays a fundamental role in the tyrosination/detyrosination of tubulin, which is crucial to the regulation of the microtubule cytoskeleton. Its inhibition leads to the appearance of many morphogenic abnormalities such as mitosis aberrations. In conclusion, our data confirm the highest genotoxicity effects of Cr (VI) on Vicia faba root-cells.
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- Mohammed Bouhadi
- Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco; Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology and Health, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B.P 7955, Casablanca, Morocco
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Singh S, Jaiswal V, Singh JK, Semwal R, Raina D. Nanoparticle formulations: A smart era of advanced treatment with nanotoxicological imprints on the human body. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 373:110355. [PMID: 36682480 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In the modern era, nanoparticles are the preferred dosage form, and maximum research is going on in the field of nanoparticle formulations. But as they are so small, nanoparticles are able to slip through the body's defenses and cause damage to the organs and tissues deep inside. In recent years, most researchers have focused solely on the therapeutic value of drugs or, at times, the performance of dosage forms, but few have given toxicity studies equal weight in their research. This review demonstrates that nanoparticle formulations are not suitable from a safety standpoint. So, researchers should be focused on alternative formulations like nanoemulsion, nanogel, and other liquids as well as semisolid formulations.
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- Siddharth Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, BBDNIIT, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226028, India
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- Research and Development Centre, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Harrawala, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India.
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Abdelhameed NG, Ahmed YH, Yasin NAE, Mahmoud MY, El-Sakhawy MA. Effects of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles in the Cerebrum, Hippocampus, and Cerebellum of Male Wistar Rats and Potential Ameliorative Role of Melatonin. ACS Chem Neurosci 2023; 14:359-369. [PMID: 36689351 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.2c00406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) have been widely used in vaccine manufacture, food additives, human care products, and cosmetics. However, they also have adverse effects on different organs, including the liver, kidneys, and testes. Melatonin is a potent antioxidant, particularly against metals by forming melatonin-metal complexes. The present study aimed to investigate the protective effects of melatonin against Al2O3 NP-induced toxicity in the rat brain. Forty adult male Wistar rats were allocated to four groups: the untreated control (received standard diet and distilled water), Al2O3 NP-treated (received 30 mg/kg body weight Al2O3 NPs), melatonin and Al2O3 NP-treated (received 30 mg/kg body weight Al2O3 NPs + 10 mg/kg body weight melatonin), and melatonin-treated (received 10 mg/kg body weight melatonin) groups. All treatments were by oral gavages and administered daily for 28 days. Afterward, the rats were sacrificed, and samples from various brain regions (cerebrum, cerebellum, and hippocampus) were subjected to biochemical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical analyses. Al2O3 NPs substantially increased malondialdehyde, β-amyloid 1-42 peptide, acetylcholinesterase, and β-secretase-1 expression, whereas they markedly decreased glutathione levels. Furthermore, Al2O3 NPs induced severe histopathological alterations, including vacuolation of the neuropil, enlarged pericellular and perivascular spaces, vascular congestion, neuronal degeneration, and pyknosis. Al2O3 NP treatment also resulted in an intense positive caspase-3 immunostaining. Conversely, the administration of melatonin alleviated the adverse effects induced by Al2O3 NPs. Therefore, melatonin can diminish the neurotoxic effects induced by Al2O3 NPs.
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- Nermeen G Abdelhameed
- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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Valenzuela-Briseño AR, Arredondo-Damian JG, Rascón-Careaga A, Astiazaran-Garcia H, Gómez-Álvarez A, Esquivel-Gónzalez R, Carrillo-Torres RC, Álvarez-Ramos E, Canett-Romero R, García-Rico L, García-Alegría AM. Hematologic evaluation of peripheral blood in Sprague Dawley rats by chronic exposure to aluminum chloride (AlCl3). Environ Anal Health Toxicol 2022; 37:e2022034-0. [PMID: 36916047 PMCID: PMC10014743 DOI: 10.5620/eaht.2022034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate whether aluminum chloride (AlCl3) causes hematological changes in the peripheral blood of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Five groups of female SD rats were intragastrically administered with 4 different concentrations of AlCl3 for 5 days a week for a total of 90 days. The aluminum concentration was determined via graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy. Analysis of serum iron-kinetic profiles, blood cytometry outcomes, and blood smears of the blood samples. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy were used to search for structural and ultrastructural changes, respectively. Blood aluminum concentration ranged 12.38-16.24 μg/L with no significant difference between experimental treatments. At the AlCl3 concentration of 40 mg Al/kg bw of rats/day, the mean ferritin value in the serum iron kinetic profile was 29.81±6.1 ng/mL, and this value showed a significant difference between experimental treatments. Blood cytometry revealed that there were 6.45-7.11×106 cells/μL erythrocytes, 8.91-9.32×103 cells/μL leukocytes, and 477.2-736.3×103 cells/μL platelets along with a hemoglobin of 37.38-41.93 g/dL and hematocrit level of 37.38-41.93%; the experimental treatments showed no significant differences. Erythrocyte structural analysis using SEM showed no differences between experimental treatments, whereas ultrastructural evaluation using Raman spectroscopy made it possible to identify the following bands: 741, 1123, 1350, 1578, and 1618 cm-1, which were respectively associated with the following vibrational modes and compounds: vibration of the tryptophan ring, asymmetric C-O-C stretching of glucose, C-H curve of tryptophan, C=C stretching of the heme group, and C-N stretching of the heme group, with no significant differences between experimental treatments. Therefore, AlCl3 administration does not induce ultrastructural changes in the erythrocyte membrane. This study revealed that serum ferritin concentration was the only parameter affected by AlCl3 exposure at 40 mg of Al/kg bw of rats/day.
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- Department of Chemical Biological Sciences, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical Biological Sciences, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.,Research Center for Food and Development AC, Government organization in Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Research and Postgraduate in Food, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Research Center for Food and Development AC, Government organization in Hermosillo, Mexico
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YOUSEF MI, ROYCHOUDHURY S, JAFAAR KS, SLAMA P, KESARI KK, KAMEL MAEN. Aluminum oxide and zinc oxide induced nanotoxicity in rat brain, heart, and lung. Physiol Res 2022; 71:677-694. [PMID: 36121020 PMCID: PMC9841805 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials or nanoparticles are commonly used in the cosmetics, medicine, and food industries. Many researchers studied the possible side effects of several nanoparticles including aluminum oxide (Al2O3-nps) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-nps). Although, there is limited information available on their direct or side effects, especially on the brain, heart, and lung functions. This study aimed to investigate the neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, and lung toxicity induced by Al2O3-nps and ZnO-nps or in combination via studying changes in gene expression, alteration in cytokine production, tumor suppressor protein p53, neurotransmitters, oxidative stress, and the histological and morphological changes. Obtained results showed that Al2O3-nps, ZnO-nps and their combination cause an increase in 8-hydroxy-2´-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), cytokines, p53, oxidative stress, creatine kinase, norepinephrine, acetylcholine (ACh), and lipid profile. Moreover, significant changes in the gene expression of mitochondrial transcription factor-A (mtTFA) and peroxisome proliferator activator receptor-gamma-coactivator-1alpha (PGC-1alpha) were also noted. On the other hand, a significant decrease in the levels of antioxidant enzymes, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), reduced glutathione (GSH), paraoxonase 1 (PON1), neurotransmitters (dopamine - DA, and serotonin - SER), and the activity of acetylcholine esterase (AChE) in the brain, heart, and lung were found. Additionally, these results were confirmed by histological examinations. The present study revealed that the toxic effects were more when these nanoparticle doses are used in combination. Thus, Al2O3-nps and ZnO-nps may behave as neurotoxic, cardiotoxic, and lung toxic, especially upon exposure to rats in combination.
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- Mokhtar Ibrahim YOUSEF
- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Animal Immunology and Biotechnology, Department of Animal Morphology, Physiology, and Genetics, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Sun S, Lu D, Zhong H, Li C, Yang N, Huang B, Ni S, Li X. Donors for nerve transplantation in craniofacial soft tissue injuries. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:978980. [PMID: 36159691 PMCID: PMC9490317 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.978980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Neural tissue is an important soft tissue; for instance, craniofacial nerves govern several aspects of human behavior, including the expression of speech, emotion transmission, sensation, and motor function. Therefore, nerve repair to promote functional recovery after craniofacial soft tissue injuries is indispensable. However, the repair and regeneration of craniofacial nerves are challenging due to their intricate anatomical and physiological characteristics. Currently, nerve transplantation is an irreplaceable treatment for segmental nerve defects. With the development of emerging technologies, transplantation donors have become more diverse. The present article reviews the traditional and emerging alternative materials aimed at advancing cutting-edge research on craniofacial nerve repair and facilitating the transition from the laboratory to the clinic. It also provides a reference for donor selection for nerve repair after clinical craniofacial soft tissue injuries. We found that autografts are still widely accepted as the first options for segmental nerve defects. However, allogeneic composite functional units have a strong advantage for nerve transplantation for nerve defects accompanied by several tissue damages or loss. As an alternative to autografts, decellularized tissue has attracted increasing attention because of its low immunogenicity. Nerve conduits have been developed from traditional autologous tissue to composite conduits based on various synthetic materials, with developments in tissue engineering technology. Nerve conduits have great potential to replace traditional donors because their structures are more consistent with the physiological microenvironment and show self-regulation performance with improvements in 3D technology. New materials, such as hydrogels and nanomaterials, have attracted increasing attention in the biomedical field. Their biocompatibility and stimuli-responsiveness have been gradually explored by researchers in the regeneration and regulation of neural networks.
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- Sishuai Sun
- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Shilei Ni, ; Xingang Li,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Shilei Ni, ; Xingang Li,
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Involvement of Mitophagy in Primary Cultured Rat Neurons Treated with Nanoalumina. Neurotox Res 2022; 40:1191-1207. [PMID: 35943706 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-022-00549-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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The aim of this study was to explore the influence of the neurotoxicity of nanoalumina on primarily cultured neurons. Normal control, particle size control, aluminum, micron-alumina, and nanoalumina at 50-nm and 13-nm particle sizes were included as subjects to evaluate the level of apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy in primarily cultured neurons and further explore the mitophagy induced by nanoalumina. The results demonstrated that nanoalumina could induce neuronal cell apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy, among which autophagy was the most notable. When the autophagy inhibitor was added to the nanoalumina-treated group, it significantly downregulated the protein expression levels of Beclin-1 and LC3II/LC3. Observation under a transmission electron microscope and a fluorescence microscope revealed mitophagy characteristics induced by nanoalumina. Additionally, the neurotoxicological effects induced by nanoalumina were more significant than those induced by aluminum and in a particle size-dependent manner.
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Maadurshni GB, Tharani GK, Udayakumar I, Nagarajan M, Manivannan J. Al 2O 3 nanoparticles trigger the embryonic hepatotoxic response and potentiate TNF-α-induced apoptosis-modulatory effect of p38 MAPK and JNK inhibitors. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:54250-54263. [PMID: 35301628 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19243-6] [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: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Recent evidences illustrated that the release of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3-NPs) into the biosphere may pose risk to the environment and cause adverse effects on living organisms including humans. The current study assessed the hepatotoxic effects of Al2O3-NPs on developing chicken embryo and cell culture models. Results demonstrated that Al2O3-NPs exposure causes histological abnormalities and increased the level of tissue damage markers (ALP, AST, and ALT) in the embryonic liver. Furthermore, increased oxidative stress (TBARS) and impaired function of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GPx) were also observed. Moreover, it adversely affects red blood cells (RBC) morphology, liver metabolism, and stress response gene expression (HO-1 and NQO-1). Dose-dependent ROS generation and cytotoxic response in addition to potentiating effect on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)-induced apoptosis (caspase-3 activity) were also observed. Inhibition of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathways modulates Al2O3-NPs-induced apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Novel mechanisms behind embryonic hepatotoxicity, cytotoxic potentiating effects, and possible prevention strategies have been explored.
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- Environmental Health and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Environmental Health and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Environmental Health and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Environmental Health and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Facciolà A, Visalli G, Laganà A, Di Pietro A. An Overview of Vaccine Adjuvants: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10050819. [PMID: 35632575 PMCID: PMC9147349 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10050819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Vaccinations are one of the most important preventive tools against infectious diseases. Over time, many different types of vaccines have been developed concerning the antigen component. Adjuvants are essential elements that increase the efficacy of vaccination practises through many different actions, especially acting as carriers, depots, and stimulators of immune responses. For many years, few adjuvants have been included in vaccines, with aluminium salts being the most commonly used adjuvant. However, recent research has focused its attention on many different new compounds with effective adjuvant properties and improved safety. Modern technologies such as nanotechnologies and molecular biology have forcefully entered the production processes of both antigen and adjuvant components, thereby improving vaccine efficacy. Microparticles, emulsions, and immune stimulators are currently in the spotlight for their huge potential in vaccine production. Although studies have reported some potential side effects of vaccine adjuvants such as the recently recognised ASIA syndrome, the huge worth of vaccines remains unquestionable. Indeed, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines, especially in regard to managing future potential pandemics. In this field, research into adjuvants could play a leading role in the production of increasingly effective vaccines.
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- Alessio Facciolà
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy; (G.V.); (A.L.); (A.D.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy; (G.V.); (A.L.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy; (G.V.); (A.L.); (A.D.P.)
- Multi-Specialist Clinical Institute for Orthopaedic Trauma Care (COT), 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy; (G.V.); (A.L.); (A.D.P.)
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Ampah JD, Yusuf AA, Agyekum EB, Afrane S, Jin C, Liu H, Fattah IMR, Show PL, Shouran M, Habil M, Kamel S. Progress and Recent Trends in the Application of Nanoparticles as Low Carbon Fuel Additives—A State of the Art Review. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12091515. [PMID: 35564226 PMCID: PMC9101180 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The first part of the current review highlights the evolutionary nuances and research hotspots in the field of nanoparticles in low carbon fuels. Our findings reveal that contribution to the field is largely driven by researchers from Asia, mainly India. Of the three biofuels under review, biodiesel seems to be well studied and developed, whereas studies regarding vegetable oils and alcohols remain relatively scarce. The second part also reviews the application of nanoparticles in biodiesel/vegetable oil/alcohol-based fuels holistically, emphasizing fuel properties and engine characteristics. The current review reveals that the overall characteristics of the low carbon fuel–diesel blends improve under the influence of nanoparticles during combustion in diesel engines. The most important aspect of nanoparticles is that they act as an oxygen buffer that provides additional oxygen molecules in the combustion chamber, promoting complete combustion and lowering unburnt emissions. Moreover, the nanoparticles used for these purposes exhibit excellent catalytic behaviour as a result of their high surface area-to-volume ratio—this leads to a reduction in exhaust pollutants and ensures an efficient and complete combustion. Beyond energy-based indicators, the exergy, economic, environmental, and sustainability aspects of the blends in diesel engines are discussed. It is observed that the performance of the diesel engine fuelled with low carbon fuels according to the second law of efficiency improves under the influence of the nano-additives. Our final part shows that despite the benefits of nanoparticles, humans and animals are under serious threats from the highly toxic nature of nanoparticles.
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- Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (J.D.A.); (S.A.); (C.J.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida 201310, UP, India;
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- Department of Nuclear and Renewable Energy, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, 19 Mira Street, 620002 Ekaterinburg, Russia;
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (J.D.A.); (S.A.); (C.J.)
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (J.D.A.); (S.A.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Correspondence: (H.L.); (M.H.)
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- Centre for Green Technology, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;
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- Wolfson Centre for Magnetics, School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UK;
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- Wolfson Centre for Magnetics, School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UK;
- Correspondence: (H.L.); (M.H.)
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- Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan 81542, Egypt;
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Forest V. Experimental and Computational Nanotoxicology-Complementary Approaches for Nanomaterial Hazard Assessment. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12081346. [PMID: 35458054 PMCID: PMC9031966 DOI: 10.3390/nano12081346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The growing development and applications of nanomaterials lead to an increasing release of these materials in the environment. The adverse effects they may elicit on ecosystems or human health are not always fully characterized. Such potential toxicity must be carefully assessed with the underlying mechanisms elucidated. To that purpose, different approaches can be used. First, experimental toxicology consisting of conducting in vitro or in vivo experiments (including clinical studies) can be used to evaluate the nanomaterial hazard. It can rely on variable models (more or less complex), allowing the investigation of different biological endpoints. The respective advantages and limitations of in vitro and in vivo models are discussed as well as some issues associated with experimental nanotoxicology. Perspectives of future developments in the field are also proposed. Second, computational nanotoxicology, i.e., in silico approaches, can be used to predict nanomaterial toxicity. In this context, we describe the general principles, advantages, and limitations especially of quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) models and grouping/read-across approaches. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of these different approaches based on examples and highlight their complementarity.
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- Valérie Forest
- Mines Saint-Etienne, Univ Lyon, Univ Jean Monnet, Etablissement Français du Sang, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, Centre CIS, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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Genotoxicity of aluminium oxide, iron oxide, and copper nanoparticles in mouse bone marrow cells. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2021; 72:315-325. [PMID: 34985838 PMCID: PMC8785108 DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2021-72-3578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic effects of Al2O3, Fe2O3, and Cu nanoparticles with chromosomal aberration (CA), micronucleus (MN), and comet assays on the bone marrow of male BALB/c mice. Three doses of Al2O3, Fe2O3 (75, 150, and 300 mg/kg), or Cu (5, 10, and 15 mg/kg) nanoparticles were administered to mice through intraperitoneal injection once a day for 14 days and compared with negative control (distilled water) and positive control (mitomycin C and methyl methanesulphonate). Al2O3 and Fe2O3 did not show genotoxic effects, but Cu nanoparticles induced significant (P<0.05) genotoxicity at the highest concentration compared to negative control. Our findings add to the health risk information of Al2O3, Fe2O3, and Cu nanoparticles regarding human exposure (occupational and/or through consumer products or medical treatment), and may provide regulatory reference for safe use of these nanoparticles. However, before they can be used safely and released into the environment further chronic in vivo studies are essential.
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Bourgois A, Saurat D, De Araujo S, Boyard A, Guitard N, Renault S, Fargeau F, Frederic C, Peyret E, Flahaut E, Servonnet A, Favier AL, Lacroix G, François S, Dekali S. Nose-only inhalations of high-dose alumina nanoparticles/hydrogen chloride gas mixtures induce strong pulmonary pro-inflammatory response: a pilot study. Inhal Toxicol 2021; 33:308-324. [PMID: 34772293 DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2021.1996492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Solid composite propellants combustion, in aerospace and defense fields, can lead to complex aerosols emission containing high concentrations of alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) and hydrogen chloride gas (HClg). Exposure to these mixtures by inhalation is thus possible but literature data toward their pulmonary toxicity are missing. To specify hazards resulting from these combustion aerosols, a pilot study was implemented. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Wistar rats were nose-only exposed to Al2O3 NPs (primary size 13 nm, 10 g/L suspension leading to 20.0-22.1 mg/m3 aerosol) and/or to HClg aerosols (5 ppm target concentration) following two exposure scenarios (single exposures (SE) or repeated exposures (RE)). Bronchoalveolar lavage fluids (BALF) content and lungs histopathology were analyzed 24 h after exposures. RESULTS Repeated co-exposures increased total proteins and LDH concentrations in BALF indicating alveolar-capillary barrier permeabilization and cytolysis. Early pulmonary inflammation was induced after RE to Al2O3 NPs ± HClg resulting in PMN, TNF-α, IL-1β, and GRO/KC increases in BALF. Both exposure scenarios resulted in pulmonary histopathological lesions (vascular congestions, bronchial pre-exfoliations, vascular and interalveolar septum edemas). Lung oxidative damages were observed in situ following SE. CONCLUSION Observed biological effects are dependent on both aerosol content and exposure scenario. Results showed an important pro-inflammatory effect of Al2O3 NPs/HClg mixtures on the lungs of rat 24 h after exposure. This pilot study raises concerns toward potential long-term pulmonary toxicity of combustion aerosols and highlights the importance for further studies to be led in order to define dose limitations and exposure thresholds for risk management at the work place.
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- Alexandra Bourgois
- Département EBR, Unité Risques Technologiques Emergents, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département EBR, Unité Risques Technologiques Emergents, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département EBR, Unité Risques Technologiques Emergents, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département EBR, Unité Risques Technologiques Emergents, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département EBR, Unité Radiobiologie, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Unité de toxicologie expérimentale, Institut National de l'Environnement Industriel et des RISques (INERIS), Verneuil-en-Halatte, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, UMR CNRS-UPS-INP No. 5085, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse cedex 9, France
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- Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Unité de toxicologie expérimentale, Institut National de l'Environnement Industriel et des RISques (INERIS), Verneuil-en-Halatte, France
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- Département EBR, Unité Radiobiologie, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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- Département EBR, Unité Risques Technologiques Emergents, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France
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Abd-Elhakim YM, Hashem MM, Abo-EL-Sooud K, Hassan BA, Elbohi KM, Al-Sagheer AA. Effects of Co-Exposure of Nanoparticles and Metals on Different Organisms: A Review. TOXICS 2021; 9:284. [PMID: 34822675 PMCID: PMC8623643 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9110284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wide nanotechnology applications and the commercialization of consumer products containing engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have increased the release of nanoparticles (NPs) to the environment. Titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, and silica NPs are widely implicated NPs in industrial, medicinal, and food products. Different types of pollutants usually co-exist in the environment. Heavy metals (HMs) are widely distributed pollutants that could potentially co-occur with NPs in the environment. Similar to what occurs with NPs, HMs accumulation in the environment results from anthropogenic activities, in addition to some natural sources. These pollutants remain in the environment for long periods and have an impact on several organisms through different routes of exposure in soil, water, and air. The impact on complex systems results from the interactions between NPs and HMs and the organisms. This review describes the outcomes of simultaneous exposure to the most commonly found ENMs and HMs, particularly on soil and aquatic organisms.
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- Yasmina M. Abd-Elhakim
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt; (M.M.H.); (K.A.-E.-S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt; (M.M.H.); (K.A.-E.-S.)
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo 41639, Egypt;
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt;
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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Jalili P, Huet S, Burel A, Krause BC, Fontana C, Chevance S, Gauffre F, Guichard Y, Lampen A, Laux P, Luch A, Hogeveen K, Fessard V. Genotoxic impact of aluminum-containing nanomaterials in human intestinal and hepatic cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2021; 78:105257. [PMID: 34688838 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2021.105257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Exposure of consumers to aluminum-containing nanomaterials (Al NMs) is an area of concern for public health agencies. As the available data on the genotoxicity of Al2O3 and Al0 NMs are inconclusive or rare, the present study investigated their in vitro genotoxic potential in intestinal and liver cell models, and compared with the ionic form AlCl3. Intestinal Caco-2 and hepatic HepaRG cells were exposed to Al0 and Al2O3 NMs (0.03 to 80 μg/cm2). Cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and apoptosis were measured using High Content Analysis. Genotoxicity was investigated through γH2AX labelling, the alkaline comet and micronucleus assays. Moreover, oxidative DNA damage and carcinogenic properties were assessed using the Fpg-modified comet assay and the cell transforming assay in Bhas 42 cells respectively. The three forms of Al did not induce chromosomal damage. However, although no production of oxidative stress was detected, Al2O3 NMs induced oxidative DNA damage in Caco-2 cells but not likely related to ion release in the cell media. Considerable DNA damage was observed with Al0 NMs in both cell lines in the comet assay, likely due to interference with these NMs. No genotoxic effects were observed with AlCl3. None of the Al compounds induced cytotoxicity, apoptosis, γH2AX or cell transformation.
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- Pégah Jalili
- ANSES, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, Fougères Laboratory, Toxicology of Contaminants Unit, 10B rue C. Bourgelat, 35306 Fougères, France
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- ANSES, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, Fougères Laboratory, Toxicology of Contaminants Unit, 10B rue C. Bourgelat, 35306 Fougères, France
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- MRic Cell Imaging Platform, BIOSIT, University of Rennes 1, campus Santé de Villejean, 2 avenue du Pr Léon Bernard - CS, 34317, 35043 Rennes, France
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- Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- INRS, 1, rue du Morvan - CS 60027, 54519 Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Université de Rennes 1, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes)-UMR6226, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Université de Rennes 1, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes)-UMR6226, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- INRS, 1, rue du Morvan - CS 60027, 54519 Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- ANSES, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, Fougères Laboratory, Toxicology of Contaminants Unit, 10B rue C. Bourgelat, 35306 Fougères, France
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- ANSES, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, Fougères Laboratory, Toxicology of Contaminants Unit, 10B rue C. Bourgelat, 35306 Fougères, France.
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Iqbal S, Jabeen F, Chaudhry AS, Shah MA, Batiha GES. Toxicity assessment of metallic nickel nanoparticles in various biological models: An interplay of reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. Toxicol Ind Health 2021; 37:635-651. [PMID: 34491146 DOI: 10.1177/07482337211011008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) are widely used for multiple purposes in industries. Ni-NPs exposure is detrimental to ecosystems owing to widespread use, and so their toxicity is important to consider for real-world applications. This review mainly focuses on the notable pathophysiological activities of Ni-NPs in various research models. Ni-NPs are stated to be more toxic than bulk forms because of their larger surface area to volume ratio and are reported to provoke toxicity through reactive oxygen species generation, which leads to the upregulation of nuclear factor-κB and promotes further signaling cascades. Ni-NPs may contribute to provoking oxidative stress and apoptosis. Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α and mitogen-activated protein kinases pathways are involved in Ni-NPs associated toxicity. Ni-NPs trigger the transcription factors p-p38, p-JNK, p-ERK1/2, interleukin (IL)-3, TNF-α, IL-13, Fas, Cyt c, Bax, Bid protein, caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9. Moreover, Ni-NPs have an occupational vulnerability and were reported to induce lung-related disorders owing to inhalation. Ni-NPs may cause serious effects on reproduction as Ni-NPs induced deleterious effects on reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) in animal models and provoked hormonal alteration. However, recent studies have provided limited knowledge regarding the important checkpoints of signaling pathways and less focused on the toxic limitation of Ni-NPs in humans, which therefore needs to be further investigated.
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- Shabnoor Iqbal
- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Al-Beheira, Egypt
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Raja IS, Lee JH, Hong SW, Shin DM, Lee JH, Han DW. A critical review on genotoxicity potential of low dimensional nanomaterials. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 409:124915. [PMID: 33422758 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Low dimensional nanomaterials (LDNMs) have earned attention among researchers as they exhibit a larger surface area to volume and quantum confinement effect compared to high dimensional nanomaterials. LDNMs, including 0-D and 1-D, possess several beneficial biomedical properties such as bioimaging, sensor, cosmetic, drug delivery, and cancer tumors ablation. However, they threaten human beings with the adverse effects of cytotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and genotoxicity when exposed for a prolonged time in industry or laboratory. Among different toxicities, genotoxicity must be taken into consideration with utmost importance as they inherit DNA related disorders causing congenital disabilities and malignancy to human beings. Many researchers have performed NMs' genotoxicity using various cell lines and animal models and reported the effect on various physicochemical and biological factors. In the present work, we have compiled a comparative study on the genotoxicity of the same or different kinds of NMs. Notwithstanding, we have included the classification of genotoxicity, mechanism, assessment, and affecting factors. Further, we have highlighted the importance of studying the genotoxicity of LDNMs and signified the perceptions, future challenges, and possible directives in the field.
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- Daan Korea Corporation, Seoul 06252, South Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, South Korea.
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- BIO-IT Foundry Technology Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea; Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea.
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Jenkinson P. Critical review of the publications on the genotoxicology of aluminium salts: 1990-2018. Mutagenesis 2021; 36:109-127. [PMID: 33609359 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/geab008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Since the mid-1970s, there have been many reports that purport to implicate aluminium in the aetiology of neurodegenerative disease. After several decades of research, the role of aluminium in such disease remains controversial and is not the subject of this review. However, if aluminium is implicated in such disease then it follows that there must be a toxicological mechanism or mode of action, and many researchers have investigated various potential mechanisms including the involvement of oxidative damage, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. This paper reviews many of the publications of studies using various salts of aluminium and various genotoxicity end points, both in vitro and in vivo, with a focus on oxidative damage. The conclusion of this review is that the majority, if not all, of the publications that report positive results have serious technical flaws and/or implausible findings and consequently should contribute little or no weight to a weight of evidence (WoE) argument. There are many high-quality, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-compliant genotoxicity studies, that follow relevant OECD test guidelines and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) integrated mutagenicity testing strategy, on several salts of aluminium; all demonstrate clear negative results for both in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity. In addition, the claim for an oxidative mode of action for aluminium can be shown to be spurious. This review concludes that there are no reliable studies that demonstrate a potential for genotoxicity, or oxidative mode of action, for aluminium.
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Willhite CC, Karyakina NA, Nordheim E, Arnold I, Armstrong V, Momoli F, Shilnikova NS, Yenugadhati N, Krewski D. The REACH registration process: A case study of metallic aluminium, aluminium oxide and aluminium hydroxide. Neurotoxicology 2020; 83:166-178. [PMID: 33290785 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The European Union's REACH Regulation requires determination of potential health and environmental effects of chemicals in commerce. The present case study examines the application of REACH guidance for health hazard assessments of three high production volume (HPV) aluminium (Al) substances: metallic aluminium, aluminium oxide, and aluminium hydroxide. Among the potential adverse health consequences of aluminium exposure, neurotoxicity is one of the most sensitive targets of Al toxicity and the most critical endpoint. This case study illustrates integration of data from multiple lines of evidence into REACH weight of evidence evaluations. This case study then explains how those results support regulatory decisions on classification and labelling. Challenges in the REACH appraisal of Al compounds include speciation, solubility and bioavailability, application of assessment factors, read-across rationale and differences with existing regulatory standards. Lessons learned from the present case study relate to identification and evaluation of toxicologic and epidemiologic data; assessing data relevance and reliability; development of derived no-effect levels (DNELs); addressing data gaps and preparation of chemical safety reports.
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- Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
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- International Aluminium Institute, London, United Kingdom; Occupational Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Mortensen NP, Moreno Caffaro M, Patel PR, Snyder RW, Watson SL, Aravamudhan S, Montgomery SA, Lefever T, Sumner SJ, Fennell TR. Biodistribution, cardiac and neurobehavioral assessments, and neurotransmitter quantification in juvenile rats following oral administration of aluminum oxide nanoparticles. J Appl Toxicol 2020; 41:1316-1329. [PMID: 33269475 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Little is known about the uptake, biodistribution, and biological responses of nanoparticles (NPs) and their toxicity in developing animals. Here, male and female juvenile Sprague-Dawley rats received four consecutive daily doses of 10 mg/kg Al2 O3 NP (diameter: 24 nm [transmission electron microscope], hydrodynamic diameter: 148 nm) or vehicle control (water) by gavage between postnatal days (PNDs) 17-20. Basic neurobehavioral and cardiac assessments were performed on PND 20. Animals were sacrificed on PND 21, and selected tissues were collected, weighed, and processed for histopathology or neurotransmitter analysis. The biodistribution of Al2 O3 NP in tissue sections of the intestine, liver, spleen, kidney, and lymph nodes were evaluated using enhanced dark-field microscopy (EDM) and hyperspectral imaging (HSI). Liver-to-body weight ratio was significantly increased for male pups administered Al2 O3 NP compared with control. HSI suggested that Al2 O3 NP was more abundant in the duodenum and ileum tissue of the female pups compared with the male pups, whereas the abundance of NP was similar for males and females in the other tissues. The abundance of NP was higher in the liver compared with spleen, lymph nodes, and kidney. Homovanillic acid and norepinephrine concentrations in brain were significantly decreased following Al2 O3 NP administration in female and male pups, whereas 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid was significantly increased in male pups. EDM/HSI indicates intestinal uptake of Al2 O3 NP following oral administration. Al2 O3 NP altered neurotransmitter/metabolite concentrations in juvenile rats' brain tissues. Together, these data suggest that orally administered Al2 O3 NP interferes with the brain biochemistry in both female and male pups.
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- Ninell P Mortensen
- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- UNC Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
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- Discovery Sciences, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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Khan AA, Allemailem KS, Almatroudi A, Almatroodi SA, Mahzari A, Alsahli MA, Rahmani AH. Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Provocation by Different Nanoparticles: An Innovative Approach to Manage the Cancer and Other Common Diseases. Molecules 2020; 25:E5336. [PMID: 33207628 PMCID: PMC7697255 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A proper execution of basic cellular functions requires well-controlled homeostasis including correct protein folding. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) implements such functions by protein reshaping and post-translational modifications. Different insults imposed on cells could lead to ER stress-mediated signaling pathways, collectively called the unfolded protein response (UPR). ER stress is also closely linked with oxidative stress, which is a common feature of diseases such as stroke, neurodegeneration, inflammation, metabolic diseases, and cancer. The level of ER stress is higher in cancer cells, indicating that such cells are already struggling to survive. Prolonged ER stress in cancer cells is like an Achilles' heel, if aggravated by different agents including nanoparticles (NPs) may be exhausted off the pro-survival features and can be easily subjected to proapoptotic mode. Different types of NPs including silver, gold, silica, graphene, etc. have been used to augment the cytotoxicity by promoting ER stress-mediated cell death. The diverse physico-chemical properties of NPs play a great role in their biomedical applications. Some special NPs have been effectively used to address different types of cancers as these particles can be used as both toxicological or therapeutic agents. Several types of NPs, and anticancer drug nano-formulations have been engineered to target tumor cells to enhance their ER stress to promote their death. Therefore, mitigating ER stress in cancer cells in favor of cell death by ER-specific NPs is extremely important in future therapeutics and understanding the underlying mechanism of how cancer cells can respond to NP induced ER stress is a good choice for the development of novel therapeutics. Thus, in depth focus on NP-mediated ER stress will be helpful to boost up developing novel pro-drug candidates for triggering pro-death pathways in different cancers.
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- Amjad Ali Khan
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.H.R.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.H.R.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.H.R.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha 65527, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.H.R.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.H.R.)
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Talib WH, Alsalahat I, Daoud S, Abutayeh RF, Mahmod AI. Plant-Derived Natural Products in Cancer Research: Extraction, Mechanism of Action, and Drug Formulation. Molecules 2020; 25:E5319. [PMID: 33202681 PMCID: PMC7696819 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is one of the main causes of death globally and considered as a major challenge for the public health system. The high toxicity and the lack of selectivity of conventional anticancer therapies make the search for alternative treatments a priority. In this review, we describe the main plant-derived natural products used as anticancer agents. Natural sources, extraction methods, anticancer mechanisms, clinical studies, and pharmaceutical formulation are discussed in this review. Studies covered by this review should provide a solid foundation for researchers and physicians to enhance basic and clinical research on developing alternative anticancer therapies.
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- Wamidh H. Talib
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (I.A.); (S.D.); (R.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (I.A.); (S.D.); (R.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (I.A.); (S.D.); (R.F.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan;
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Svartz G, Aronzon C, Pérez Catán S, Soloneski S, Pérez Coll C. Oxidative stress and genotoxicity in Rhinella arenarum (Anura: Bufonidae) tadpoles after acute exposure to Ni-Al nanoceramics. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2020; 80:103508. [PMID: 33011327 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The employ of nanomaterials (NMs) has exponentially grown due to the large number of technological advances in industrial, pharmaceutical and medical areas. That is the case of alumina (Al) nanoparticles which are extensively employed as support in heterogeneous catalysis processes. However, these NMs can cause great toxicity because of their ubiquitous properties, such as extremely small size and high specific surface area. So, it is required to assess the potential deleterious effects of these NMs on living organisms. In the present study, we analyze the oxidative stress and genotoxic potential of a nanoceramic catalyst Ni/<gamma>-Al2O3 (NC) and the NMs involved in their synthesis, <gamma>-Al2O3 support (SPC) and NiO/<gamma>-Al2O3 precursor (PC) on Rhinella arenarum larvae. Biomarkers of oxidative stress and genotoxic damage were measured in tadpoles exposed to 5 and 25 mg/L of each NMs for 96 h. The results indicated an inhibition of catalase activity in tadpoles exposed to both concentrations of PC and to 25 mg/L of SPC and NC. Moreover, both exposure concentrations of PC and NC significantly inhibited superoxide dismutase activity. Exposure to the three NMs caused inhibition of glutathione S-transferase activity, but there were no significant variations in reduced glutathione levels. Oxidative stress damage (lipid peroxidation) was observed in tadpoles treated with 25 mg/L PC, while the other treatments did not produce alterations. The MNs frequency significantly increased in larvae exposed to 25 mg/L PC indicating irreversible genotoxic damage. The results show that these NMs exert genotoxic effects and antioxidant defense system disruption in R. arenarum larvae.
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- Gabriela Svartz
- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, UNSAM, CONICET, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia (C1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, UNSAM, CONICET, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia (C1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Cátedra de Citología, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calle 64 Nº 3, B1904AMA La Plata, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, UNSAM, CONICET, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia (C1650), San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina.
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Encapsulation of Hydrophobic Drugs in Shell-by-Shell Coated Nanoparticles for Radio-and Chemotherapy-An In Vitro Study. Bioengineering (Basel) 2020; 7:bioengineering7040126. [PMID: 33053776 PMCID: PMC7712138 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering7040126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Our research objective was to develop novel drug delivery vehicles consisting of TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles encapsulated by a bilayer shell that allows the reversible embedment of hydrophobic drugs. The first shell is formed by covalent binding of hydrophobic phosphonic acid at the metal oxide surface. The second shell composed of amphiphilic sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate emerges by self-aggregation driven by hydrophobic interactions between the dodecylbenzene moiety and the hydrophobic first shell. The resulting double layer provides hydrophobic pockets suited for the intake of hydrophobic drugs. The nanoparticles were loaded with the anticancer drugs quercetin and 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin. Irradiation with X-rays was observed to release the potential anticancer drugs into the cytoplasm. In Michigan Cancer Foundation (MCF)-10 A cells, quercetin and 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin acted as antioxidants by protecting the non-tumorigenic cells from harmful radiation effects. In contrast, these agents increased the reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation in cancerous MCF-7 cells. Quercetin and 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin were shown to induce apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway in cancer cells by determining an increase in TUNEL-positive cells and a decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential after irradiation. After X-ray irradiation, the survival fraction of MCF-7 cells with drug-loaded nanoparticles considerably decreased, which demonstrates the excellent performance of the double-layer stabilized nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles.
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Chen J, Fan R, Wang Y, Huang T, Shang N, He K, Zhang P, Zhang L, Niu Q, Zhang Q. Progressive impairment of learning and memory in adult zebrafish treated by Al 2O 3 nanoparticles when in embryos. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 254:126608. [PMID: 32957262 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Al2O3 Nanoparticles (Al2O3-NPs) have been widely used because of their unique physical and chemical properties, and Al2O3-NPs can be released into the environment directly or indirectly. Our previous research found that 13 nm Al2O3-NPs can induce neural cell death and autophagy in primarily cultured neural cells in vitro. The aim of this study was to determine where Al2O3-NPs at 13 nm particle size can cause neural cells in vivo and assess related behavioural changes and involved potential mechanisms. Zebrafish from embryo to adult were selected as animal models. Learning and memory as functional indicators of neural cells in zebrafish were measured during the development from embryo to adult. Our results indicate that Al2O3-NPs treatment in zebrafish embryos stages can cause the accumulation of aluminium content in zebrafish brain tissue, leading to progressive impaired neurodevelopmental behaviours and latent learning and memory performance. Additionally, oxidative stress and disruption of dopaminergic transmission in zebrafish brain tissues are correlated with the dose-dependent and age-dependent accumulation of aluminium content. Moreover, the number of neural cells in the telencephalon tissue treated with Al2O3-NPs significantly declined, and the ultramicroscopic morphology indicated profound autophagy alternations. The results suggest that Al2O3-NPs has dose-dependent and time-dependent progressive damage on learning and memory performance in adult zebrafish when treated in embryos. This is the first study of the effects of Al2O3-NPs on learning and memory during the development of zebrafish from embryo to adult.
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- Jin Chen
- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China.
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De A, Ghosh S, Chakrabarti M, Ghosh I, Banerjee R, Mukherjee A. Effect of low-dose exposure of aluminium oxide nanoparticles in Swiss albino mice: Histopathological changes and oxidative damage. Toxicol Ind Health 2020; 36:567-579. [PMID: 32757906 DOI: 10.1177/0748233720936828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Rapid growth in the use of aluminium oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) in various fields such as medicine, pharmacy, cosmetic industries, and engineering creates concerns since the literature is replete with data regarding their toxicity in living organisms. The objective of the present study was to demonstrate the potential toxicological manifestations of repeated exposure to Al2O3 NP at low doses in vivo. In the present study, Al2O3 NP was orally administered at 15, 30 or 60 mg kg−1 body weight for 5 days to Swiss albino male mice. A battery of well-defined assays was undertaken to evaluate aluminium (Al) bioaccumulation, haematological and histological changes, oxidative damage and genotoxicity. Physico-chemical characterisation demonstrated increases in hydrodynamic diameter along the concentration gradient of Al2O3 NP dispersed in MilliQ water. Brain, liver, spleen, kidney and testes showed high Al retention levels. Histopathological lesions were prominent in the brain and liver. Al2O3 NP treatment increased levels of lipid peroxidation and decreased glutathione content in the test organs at all dose levels. The enzyme activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase were also significantly altered. DNA damage quantified using the comet assay was markedly increased in all the soft organs studied. Anatomical abnormalities, redox imbalance and DNA damage were positively correlated with Al retention in the respective organs. Size, zeta potential and colloidal state might have contributed to the bio-physico-chemical interactions of the NPs in vivo and were responsible for the non-linear dose response. The overall data indicate that Al2O3 NP exposure may result in adverse health consequences, inclusive of but not limited to disturbed redox homeostasis, hepatocellular toxicity, neurodegeneration and DNA damage.
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- Arpita De
- Cell Biology and Genetic Toxicology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Cell Biology and Genetic Toxicology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Cell Biology and Genetic Toxicology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, Japan
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- Cell Biology and Genetic Toxicology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Cell Biology and Genetic Toxicology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Boran H, Şaffak S. Transcriptome alterations and genotoxic influences in zebrafish larvae after exposure to dissolved aluminum and aluminum oxide nanoparticles. Toxicol Mech Methods 2020; 30:546-554. [PMID: 32580614 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2020.1786759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Manufactured nanoparticles (NPs) can potentially cause negative effects on molecular (proteins and nucleic acids), subcellular, cellular, tissue, organ, and organism due to their unusual physicochemical characteristics. Ionizable NPs in water (e.g., Al2O3-NPs) may create toxic effects on aquatic animals. The present research determined the influences of Al2O3-NPs and appropriate concentrations of ionizing Al(III) using water-soluble AlCl3 in zebrafish larvae (72 h post-fertilization, Danio rerio) by analyzing transcriptional alterations of stress-associated genes (rad51, p53, mt2) with quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). In addition, genotoxic effects of Al(III) and Al2O3-NPs were evaluated. The lethal concentrations that cause death of 50% (LC50) of zebrafish larvae when exposed to 0-50 mg/l Al(III) and 0-500 mg/l Al2O3-NPs were 3.26 ± 0.38 and 130.19 ± 5.59 mg/l, respectively, for 96 h. A concentration-dependent increase was observed in the genotoxicity in cells of larvae exposed to Al(III) and Al2O3-NPs for 96 h. DNA damage was more severe in larvae exposed to Al(III) (41.0% tail) than that of Al2O3-NPs (21.8% tail). A complex induction of stress-associated genes was observed in fish and this induction was not directly related to the concentrations of Al(III) and Al2O3-NPs, although a significant induction was detected in mt2 gene of larvae exposed to Al(III) and Al2O3-NPs relative to control group. The induction levels of mt2 were 4.13 ± 0.1 and 2.13 ± 0.1-fold change (mean ± S.E.M.) in larvae at 15 mg/l of Al(III) and 100 mg/l of Al2O3-NP concentrations, respectively.
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- Halis Boran
- Faculty of Fisheries, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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Vilchez-Aruani J, Cuello-Carrión FD, Valdez SR, Nadin SB. Genomic effects of a nanostructured alumina insecticide in human peripheral blood lymphocytes in vitro. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04216. [PMID: 32577576 PMCID: PMC7305400 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is providing new tools for precision agriculture, such as agrochemical agents and innovative delivery mechanisms to improve cropping efficiency. Powder nanoinsecticides, such as experimental nanostructured alumina (NSA), show great potential for sustainable agriculture as an alternative to conventional synthetic pesticides because their mechanism of insecticide action is based on physical rather than on biochemical phenomena. However, even in highly non-reactive and hardly soluble substances such as alumina, reduced particle size may lead to an increased toxicity of the material. In order to determine whether NSA induces DNA and chromosomal damage, its toxicity was assessed in human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) and contrasted with commercial nanostructured alumina, natural insecticide powders and a conventional pesticide. PBL from healthy donors were exposed for 24 h to increasing concentrations (50, 100 and 200 μg/mL) of NSA particle agglomerates (<350 nm); positive and negative NSA-particles, respectively; bulk Al2O3 (4.5 μm) or Diatomaceous Earth (SiO2, <4.5 μm). Alkaline comet assay and micronuclei (MNi) test were used to assess DNA damage and chromosomal breakage, respectively. Cell viability was tested with resazurin assay. Comet assay results revealed no significant increase in DNA damage by NSA compared to other natural substances. As expected, DNA breaks were significantly higher in cells exposed to an organophosphate [OPP] control (P < 0.05). No statistically significant differences were found in terms of cellular viability at 50 and 100 μg/mL of NSA but cell survival decreased at 200 μg/mL as well as in OPP group. Positively charged NSA particles significantly reduced cell viability and increased DNA migration and oxidative DNA damage (8-oxoG). NSA as well as the electrically charged NSA particles had no significant effect on MNi induction. Our results indicate that NSA particles are non-cytotoxic and non-genotoxic at the tested doses and do not cause obvious DNA damage in human PBL in vitro.
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- Juan Vilchez-Aruani
- Laboratorio de Biología Tumoral, Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo (IMBECU), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Centro Científico Tecnológico (CCT) Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Reproducción y Lactancia, IMBECU, CONICET, CCT Mendoza, Argentina.,Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Tumoral, Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo (IMBECU), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Centro Científico Tecnológico (CCT) Mendoza, Argentina.,Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Köerich JS, Nogueira DJ, Vaz VP, Simioni C, Silva MLND, Ouriques LC, Vicentini DS, Matias WG. Toxicity of binary mixtures of Al 2O 3 and ZnO nanoparticles toward fibroblast and bronchial epithelium cells. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2020; 83:363-377. [PMID: 32414304 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2020.1761496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The objective of this study was to examine the cytotoxic effects of binary mixtures of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs using mouse fibroblast cells (L929) and human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) as biological test systems. The synergistic, additive, or antagonistic behavior of the binary mixture was also investigated. In toxicity experiments, cellular morphology, mitochondrial function (MTT assay), apoptosis, nuclear size and shape, clonogenic assays, and damage based upon oxidative stress parameters were assessed under control and NPs exposure conditions. Although Abbott modeling results provided no clear evidence of the binary mixture of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs exhibiting synergistic toxicity, some specific assays such as apoptosis, nuclear size and shape, clonogenic assay, activities of antioxidant enzymatic enzymes catalase, superoxide dismutase, and levels of glutathione resulted in enhanced toxicity for the mixtures with 1 and 1.75 toxic units (TU) toward both cell types. Data demonstrated that co-presence of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs in the same environment might lead to more realistic environmental conditions. Our findings indicate cytotoxicity of binary mixtures of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs produced greater effects compared to toxicity of either individual compound.
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- Jéssica Schveitzer Köerich
- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department Of Cell Biology, Embryology and Genetics, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis, Brazil
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Genotoxic Effects of Aluminum Chloride and Their Relationship with N-Nitroso-N-Methylurea (NMU)-Induced Breast Cancer in Sprague Dawley Rats. TOXICS 2020; 8:toxics8020031. [PMID: 32325967 PMCID: PMC7355831 DOI: 10.3390/toxics8020031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recently, soluble forms of aluminum for human use or consumption have been determined to be potentially toxic due to their association with hepatic, neurological, hematological, neoplastic, and bone conditions. This study aims to assess the genotoxic effect of aluminum chloride on genomic instability associated with the onset of N-nitroso-N-methylurea (NMU)-induced breast cancer in Sprague Dawley rats. The dietary behavior of the rats was assessed, and the concentration of aluminum in the mammary glands was determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Genomic instability was determined in the histological sections of mammary glands stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Moreover, micronucleus in peripheral blood and comet assays were performed. The results of dietary behavior evaluation indicated no significant differences between the experimental treatments. However, aluminum concentration in breast tissues was high in the +2000Al/−NMU treatment. This experimental treatment caused moderate intraductal cell proliferation, lymph node hyperplasia, and serous gland adenoma. Furthermore, micronucleus and comet test results revealed that +2000Al/−NMU led to a genotoxic effect after a 10-day exposure and the damage was more evident after a 15-day exposure. Therefore, in conclusion, genomic instability is present and the experimental conditions assessed are not associated with breast cancer.
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Interaction of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles induced cytogenotoxicity in Allium cepa. THE NUCLEUS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13237-020-00308-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Nogueira DJ, Arl M, Köerich JS, Simioni C, Ouriques LC, Vicentini DS, Matias WG. Comparison of cytotoxicity of α-Al2O3 and η-Al2O3 nanoparticles toward neuronal and bronchial cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 61:104596. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.104596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Carvalho CR, Silva-Correia J, Oliveira JM, Reis RL. Nanotechnology in peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2019; 148:308-343. [PMID: 30639255 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2019.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Cristiana R Carvalho
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
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Fadoju O, Ogunsuyi O, Akanni O, Alabi O, Alimba C, Adaramoye O, Cambier S, Eswara S, Gutleb AC, Bakare A. Evaluation of cytogenotoxicity and oxidative stress parameters in male Swiss mice co-exposed to titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 70:103204. [PMID: 31200344 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.103204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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A number of studies have investigated the adverse toxic effects of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) or zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs. Information on the potential genotoxic effects of the interactions of TiO2 NPs and ZnO NPs in vivo is lacking. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the cytogenotoxicity of TiO2 NPs or ZnO NPs alone or their mixtures using the bone marrow micronucleus assay, and mechanism of damage through the evaluation of oxidative stress parameters in the liver and kidney tissues of Swiss mice. Intraperitoneal administration of doses between 9.38 and 150.00 mg/kg of TiO2 NPs or ZnO NPs or TiO2 NPs + ZnO NPs was performed for 5 and 10 days, respectively. TiO2 NPs alone induced a significant (P < 0.05) increase in micronucleated (Mn) polychromatic erythrocytes (PCEs) at the applied doses compared with the negative controls, with a significant difference between 5 and 10 days for TiO2 NPs alone and TiO2 NPs + ZnO NPs. Concurrently, TiO2 NPs alone for 5 days and TiO2 NPs and TiO2 NPs + ZnO NPs for 10 days significantly (P < 0.05) decreased the percentage PCE: normochromatic erythrocyte (NCE) indicating cytotoxicity; with a significant difference between the two periods. Significant (P < 0.001) changes in the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), and levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were observed in the liver and kidney of mice exposed to TiO2 NPs or ZnO NPs alone or their mixtures. These results suggest that TiO2 NPs alone was genotoxic; TiO2 NPs and TiO2 NPs + ZnO NPs were noticeably cytotoxic while ZnO NPs was not cytogenotoxic. The individual NPs or their mixtures induced oxidative stress.
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- Opeoluwa Fadoju
- Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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- Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Materials Research and Technology (MRT) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Olawuyi TS, Akinola KB, Adelakun SA, Ogunlade BS, Akingbade GT. Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Lawsonia inermis on Aluminum-induced Oxidative Stress and Adult Wistar Rat Pituitary Gland Histology. JBRA Assist Reprod 2019; 23:117-122. [PMID: 30875169 PMCID: PMC6501740 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20190024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant effect of aqueous Lawsonia inermis leaf extract on aluminum-induced oxidative stress and the histology of the pituitary gland of adult Wistar rats. METHODS Thirty-five adult male Wistar rats weighing between 100-196g and 15 mice of the same weight range were included in the study. Lawsonia inermis extracts and aluminum chloride (AlCl3) were administered for a period of three weeks to five rats per group. The subjects in Group 1 (control) were given pellets and distilled water. Group 2 received 60mg/kg/d of aqueous extract of Lawsonia inermis. Group 3 was given 0.5mg/kg/d of AlCl3. Group 4 was administered 0.5mg/kg/d of AlCl3 and 60mg/kg/d of aqueous Lawsonia inermis extract orally. Group 5 received 0.5mg/kg/d of AlCl3 and 75mg/kg/d of aqueous Lawsonia inermis extract orally. Group 6 was given 0.5mg/kg/d of AlCl3 and 100mg/kg/d of aqueous Lawsonia inermis extract orally. Group 7 was administered 0.5mg/k/d of AlCl3 and 5mg/Kg/d ascorbic acid in distilled water orally. Twenty-four hours after the last administration, the animals were weighed, sedated with chloroform, and had their pituitary glands located, removed, and weighed on an electronic analytical balance. RESULTS Decreased cell counts were observed in the pituitary gland micrographs of the Wistar rats given 0.5mg of aluminum chloride, whereas the Wistar rats given 0.5mg of aluminum chloride and varying doses of Lawsonia inermis had increased dose-dependent cell counts. CONCLUSION Aqeuous Lawsonia Inermis leaf extract increased the cell counts of the pituitary glands of adult male Wistar rats, in addition to alleviating aluminum-induced oxidative stress.
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- Toluwase Solomon Olawuyi
- Department of Anatomy, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria
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Bourgois A, Crouzier D, Legrand FX, Raffin F, Boyard A, Girleanu M, Favier AL, François S, Dekali S. Alumina nanoparticles size and crystalline phase impact on cytotoxic effect on alveolar epithelial cells after simple or HCl combined exposures. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 59:135-149. [PMID: 31004741 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Applications using alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) have incredibly increased in different fields of activity. In defense and aerospace fields, solid composite propellants use leads to complex combustion aerosols emissions containing high concentrations of Al2O3 NPs and hydrogen chloride gas (HCl). To better characterize potential hazard resulting from exposure to these aerosols, this study assesses cytotoxic effects of mixtures containing both compounds on human pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells (A549 cell line) after 24 h exposures. After all co-exposures cell viability was >80%. However co-exposures decrease normalized real-time cell index. Significant decreases of intracellular reduced glutathione pool were also observed after co-exposures to γ-10 nm or γ/δ-13 nm Al2O3 NPs and HCl. Co-incubations with γ/δ-13 nm or γ-500 nm Al2O3 particles and HCl induced significant DNA double-strand breaks increases. Moreover all co-exposures and HCl alone disrupted cell cycle (increased G1 phase cells). Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) observations revealed γ/δ-13 nm Al2O3NPs adsorption and internalization in cell cytoplasm only, suggesting indirect genotoxic effects. According to our results Al2O3 particles/HCl mixtures can induce cytotoxic effects and Al2O3 size and crystallinity are two main parameters influencing cytotoxic mechanisms.
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- Alexandra Bourgois
- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département EBR, Unité des Risques Technologiques Emergents, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France; Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris Cedex 13, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département EBR, Unité des Risques Technologiques Emergents, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France.
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- Institut Galien Paris-Sud, CNRS UMR 8612, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 5 rue Jean-Baptiste Clément, F-92290 Châtenay-Malabry, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département EBR, Unité des Risques Technologiques Emergents, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département Plateformes et Recherche Technologique, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département EBR/Unité de Radiobiologie, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge cedex, France.
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- Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), Département EBR, Unité des Risques Technologiques Emergents, BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge Cedex, France.
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Yousef MI, Mutar TF, Kamel MAEN. Hepato-renal toxicity of oral sub-chronic exposure to aluminum oxide and/or zinc oxide nanoparticles in rats. Toxicol Rep 2019; 6:336-346. [PMID: 31049295 PMCID: PMC6482313 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oral sub-chronic exposure to Aluminum oxide or zinc oxide nanoparticles has hepato-renal toxicity. The toxicities of Aluminum oxide and/or zinc oxide NPs mediated through different correlated pathways. The pathways including; epigenetic changes, impaired antioxidant systems, induced oxidative stress and disturbed cytokine production. Exaggerated hepatic and renal toxicities of combined exposure to both NPs.
Aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3NPs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have been involved in many industries and they are extensively abundant in many aspects of human life. Consequently, concerns have been raised about their potentially harmful effects. However the toxicities of Al2O3NPs and ZnONPs are well documented, the effect of co-exposure to both nanoparticles remains strictly obscure. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to address this issue. Four groups of male Wistar rats (10 rats each) were used; control, Al2O3NPs treated, ZnONPs treated and Co-treated groups. Rats were orally administered their respective treatment daily for 75 days. The effects of each nanoparticle alone or in combination were assessed at different levels including; hepatic and renal function, structure, and redox status, nuclear DNA fragmentation, hepatic expression of mitochondrial transcription factor A (mtTFA) gene and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma-coactivator 1α (PGC-1α), systemic inflammation, and hematologic parameters. The results confirmed the hepatorenal toxicities of each nanoparticle used at the level of all parameters with suppression of the hepatic expression of mtTFA and PGC-1α. The co-exposure to both nanoparticles results in synergistic effects. From these results, we can conclude that co-exposure to aluminum oxide nanoparticles and zinc oxide nanoparticles results in more pronounced hepatorenal toxicities and systemic inflammation.
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Key Words
- ACP, acid phosphatase
- ALT, alanine transaminase
- AST, aspartate transaminase
- AlP, alkaline phosphatase
- Aluminum oxide nanoparticles
- CAT, catalase
- Cytokines and p53
- DNA fragmentation
- GGT, gamma-glutamyl transferase
- GPX, glutathione peroxidase
- GSH, reduced glutathione
- GST, glutathione S-transferase
- Gene expression
- LDH, lactate dehydrogenase
- Oxidative stress
- PGC-1α, peroxisome proliferator activator receptor gamma-coactivator 1α
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- SOD, superoxide dismutase
- TBARS, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances
- Zinc oxide nanoparticles
- mtTFA, mitochondrial transcription factor A
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- Mokhtar Ibrahim Yousef
- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Egypt
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Pandey S, Mishra A. Rational approaches for toxicological assessments of nanobiomaterials. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22335. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Shalabh Pandey
- Department of Pharmacology and ToxicologyNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER‐R)Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Pharmacology and ToxicologyNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER‐R)Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India
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Sun Z, Xiong T, Zhang T, Wang N, Chen D, Li S. Influences of zinc oxide nanoparticles on Allium cepa root cells and the primary cause of phytotoxicity. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2019; 28:175-188. [PMID: 30612257 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-018-2010-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are widely used in consumer products, which have raised concerns about their impact on the human health and environment. In this study, Allium cepa were treated with 5 and 50 μg/mL ZnO-NPs solutions for 12, 24, and 36 h, respectively. The cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of ZnO-NPs in root meristems of Allium cepa cells were characterized by cell membrane integrity, metabolic activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, DNA damage, chromosome aberration, and cell cycle progression. Substantially elevated Zn levels were observed in the cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions, and the accumulation of zinc in the nuclear fraction (up to 9764 μg/g) was one magnitude greater than that in the cytoplasm (up to 541 μg/g). The complexation of Zn2+ with diethylene triamine pentacetic acid (DTPA) was performed to explicate the respective contribution of insoluble particles or Zn2+ to ZnO-NPs toxicity. We found that the inhibition of root growth accounted for 24.2% or 36.1% when the plants were exposed to Zn2+ that released from 5 or 50 μg/mL of ZnO-NPs for 36 h, respectively, whereas the exposure to 5 or 50 μg/mL of insoluble particles resulted in 75.8% or 63.9% of inhibition, respectively. These findings demonstrated that adverse effects exerted not just by Zn2+ released from ZnO-NPs, but also directly from the nanoparticles. These findings contribute to a better understanding of ZnO-NPs cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in plant cells and provide valuable information for further research on the phytotoxic mechanisms of ZnO-NPs.
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- Zhiqiang Sun
- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Science in Guangdong Higher Education, School of Life Science, South China Normal University, 510631, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Science in Guangdong Higher Education, School of Life Science, South China Normal University, 510631, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Science in Guangdong Higher Education, School of Life Science, South China Normal University, 510631, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Science in Guangdong Higher Education, School of Life Science, South China Normal University, 510631, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Exposure and Health, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, 510632, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Science in Guangdong Higher Education, School of Life Science, South China Normal University, 510631, Guangzhou, China.
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Schulte P, Leso V, Niang M, Iavicoli I. Biological monitoring of workers exposed to engineered nanomaterials. Toxicol Lett 2018; 298:112-124. [PMID: 29920308 PMCID: PMC6239923 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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As the number of nanomaterial workers increase there is need to consider whether biomonitoring of exposure should be used as a routine risk management tool. Currently, no biomonitoring of nanomaterials is mandated by authoritative or regulatory agencies. However, there is a growing knowledge base to support such biomonitoring, but further research is needed as are investigations of priorities for biomonitoring. That research should be focused on validation of biomarkers of exposure and effect. Some biomarkers of effect are generally nonspecific. These biomarkers need further interpretation before they should be used. Overall biomonitoring of nanomaterial workers may be important to supplement risk assessment and risk management efforts.
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- P Schulte
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, MS C-14, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA.
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Hamza RZ, Al-Juaid NS, Althubaiti EH. Antioxidant Effect of Carnosine on Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles (Al2O3-NPs)-induced Hepatotoxicity and Testicular Structure Alterations in Male Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2018. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2018.740.750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Zhang Q, Ding Y, He K, Li H, Gao F, Moehling TJ, Wu X, Duncan J, Niu Q. Exposure to Alumina Nanoparticles in Female Mice During Pregnancy Induces Neurodevelopmental Toxicity in the Offspring. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:253. [PMID: 29615914 PMCID: PMC5869208 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Alumina nanoparticles (AlNP) have been shown to accumulate in organs and penetrate biological barriers which lead to toxic effects in many organ systems. However, it is not known whether AlNP exposure to female mice during pregnancy can affect the development of the central nervous system or induce neurodevelopmental toxicity in the offspring. The present study aims to examine the effect of AlNP on neurodevelopment and associated underlying mechanism. ICR strain adult female mice were randomly divided into four groups, which were treated with normal saline (control), 10 μm particle size of alumina (bulk-Al), and 50 and 13 nm AlNP during entire pregnancy period. Aluminum contents in the hippocampus of newborns were measured and neurodevelopmental behaviors were tracked in the offspring from birth to 1 month of age. Furthermore, oxidative stress and neurotransmitter levels were measured in the cerebral cortex of the adolescents. Our results showed that aluminum contents in the hippocampus of newborns in AlNP-treated groups were significantly higher than those in bulk-Al and controls. Moreover, the offspring delivered by AlNP-treated female mice displayed stunted neurodevelopmental behaviors. Finally, the offspring of AlNP-treated mice demonstrated significantly increased anxiety-like behavior with impaired learning and memory performance at 1 month of age. The underlying mechanism could be related to increased oxidative stress and decreased neurotransmitter levels in the cerebral cortex. We therefore conclude that AlNP exposure of female mice during pregnancy can induce neurodevelopmental toxicity in offspring.
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- Qinli Zhang
- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Pathology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Physiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Könen-Adıgüzel S, Ergene S. In vitro evaluation of the genotoxicity of CeO 2 nanoparticles in human peripheral blood lymphocytes using cytokinesis-block micronucleus test, comet assay, and gamma H2AX. Toxicol Ind Health 2018; 34:293-300. [PMID: 29554819 DOI: 10.1177/0748233717753780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) are used in a wide range of applications because of their unique properties. Cerium dioxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) are one of the important ENPs, and they can cause negative health effects, such as genotoxicity, in humans and other living organisms. The aim of this work was to analyze the genotoxic effects of short-term (3-24 h) CeO2 NPs exposure to cultured human blood lymphocytes. Three genotoxicity systems "cytokinesis-block micronucleus test, comet assay, and gamma H2AX test" were used to show the genotoxic potential of CeO2 NPs (particle size <25 nm, concentrations: 6, 12, and 18 µg/mL). Hydrogen peroxide was selected as the positive-control genotoxic agent. Our results indicate that CeO2 NPs have genotoxic potential on human peripheral blood lymphocytes cells even at 3-24 h exposure under in vitro conditions.
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- Serpil Könen-Adıgüzel
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Letters, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Letters, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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Samir AM, Rashed LA. Effects of occupational exposure to aluminium on some oxidative stress and DNA damage parameters. Hum Exp Toxicol 2017; 37:901-908. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327117747024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aim: The aim of this work was to investigate the relationships between aluminium levels, oxidative status and DNA damage in workers occupationally exposed to aluminium. Subjects and methods: This study was conducted in a secondary aluminium smelter. It included 96 male workers occupationally exposed to aluminium fume and dust compared to 96 male nonexposed individuals. Full history and clinical examination were done for all participants. Laboratory investigations in the form of serum aluminium, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), urinary 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and comet assay test were performed. Results: Serum aluminium level ranged from 4 to 30 µg/L of median: 10 µg/L; urinary 8-OHdG ranged from 2.7 to 17.2 ng/mg creatinine of median: 7.6 ng/mg creatinine; comet tail length (CTL) ranged from 19.7 to 50.5 µm of median: 45 µm, were statistically significantly increased in the exposed group compared to nonexposed group. In exposed workers, a statistically significant positive correlations were found between serum aluminium level and urinary 8-OHdG ( r = 0.75, p < 0.001); aluminium level and CTL ( r = 0.71, p < 0.001); and urinary 8-OHdG and CTL ( r = 0.71, p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant negative correlation between serum aluminium and TAC ( r = −0.76, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Occupational exposure to aluminium in secondary aluminium smelters was related to the induction of oxidative stress and DNA damage. This may promote the development of adverse health hazards in the exposed workers
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Netzer K, Jordakieva G, Girard AM, Budinsky AC, Pilger A, Richter L, Kataeva N, Schotter J, Godnic-Cvar J, Ertl P. Next-Generation Magnetic Nanocomposites: Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Effects of Coated and Uncoated Ferric Cobalt Boron (FeCoB) Nanoparticles In Vitro. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2017; 122:355-363. [PMID: 28990335 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Metal nanoparticles (NPs) have unique physicochemical properties and a widespread application scope depending on their composition and surface characteristics. Potential biomedical applications and the growing diversity of novel nanocomposites highlight the need for toxicological hazard assessment of next-generation magnetic nanomaterials. Our study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic and genotoxic properties of coated and uncoated ferric cobalt boron (FeCoB) NPs (5-15 nm particle size) in cultured normal human dermal fibroblasts. Cell proliferation was assessed via ATP bioluminescence kit, and DNA breakage and chromosomal damage were measured by alkaline comet assay and micronucleus test. Polyacryl acid-coated FeCoB NPs [polyacrylic acid (PAA)-FeCoB NPs) and uncoated FeCoB NPs inhibited cell proliferation at 10 μg/ml. DNA strand breaks were significantly increased by PAA-coated FeCoB NPs, uncoated FeCoB NPs and l-cysteine-coated FeCoB NPs (Cys-FeCoB NPs), although high concentrations (10 μg/ml) of coated NPs (Cys- and PAA-FeCoB NPs) showed significantly more DNA breakage when compared to uncoated ones. Uncoated FeCoB NPs and coated NPs (PAA-FeCoB NPs) also induced the formation of micronuclei. Additionally, PAA-coated NPs and uncoated FeCoB NPs showed a negative correlation between cell proliferation and DNA strand breaks, suggesting a common pathomechanism, possibly by oxidation-induced DNA damage. We conclude that uncoated FeCoB NPs are cytotoxic and genotoxic at in vitro conditions. Surface coating of FeCoB NPs with Cys and PAA does not prevent but rather aggravates DNA damage. Further safety assessment and a well-considered choice of surface coating are needed prior to application of FeCoB nanocomposites in biomedicine.
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- Katharina Netzer
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Strategy and Innovation Technology Centre In-Vitro DX & Bioscience, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Erlangen, Germany
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- Centre for Health& Bioresources, Molecular Diagnostics, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Health& Bioresources, Molecular Diagnostics, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
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Kaygisiz ŞY, Ciğerci İH. Genotoxic evaluation of different sizes of iron oxide nanoparticles and ionic form by SMART, Allium and comet assay. Toxicol Ind Health 2017; 33:802-809. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233717722907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, the genotoxic potential of <50 nm, <100 nm iron oxide (Fe2O3) nanoparticles (IONPs) and ionic form were investigated using the wing somatic mutation and recombination test (SMART) and Allium and comet assays. In the SMART assay, different concentrations (1, 2, 5 and 10 mM) of NPs and ionic forms were fed to transheterozygous larvae of Drosophila melanogaster. No significant genotoxic effect was observed in <100 nm NPs and ionic form, while <50 nm IONPs showed genotoxicity at 1 and 10 mM concentrations. Allium cepa root meristems were exposed to five concentrations (0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1 and 10 mM) of <50 nm and ionic forms for 4 h and three concentrations (2.5, 5 and 10 mM) for <100 nm of IONPs for 24 and 96 h. There was a statistically significant effect at 96 h at all concentrations of <100 nm IONPs. Similarly, <50 nm of IONPs and ionic forms also showed a statistically significant effect on mitotic index frequencies for all concentrations at 4 h. There was a dose-dependent increase in chromosomal abnormalities for IONPs and ionic form. Comet assay results showed time- and concentration-dependent increases in <100 nm NPs. There was a concentration-dependent increase in <50 nm NPs and ionic form ( p < 0.05). Consequently, the <50 nm of Fe2O3 was found toxic compared to 100 nm Fe2O3 and ionic form.
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- Şöhret Yüksek Kaygisiz
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Haase A, Dommershausen N, Schulz M, Landsiedel R, Reichardt P, Krause BC, Tentschert J, Luch A. Genotoxicity testing of different surface-functionalized SiO 2, ZrO 2 and silver nanomaterials in 3D human bronchial models. Arch Toxicol 2017. [PMID: 28643002 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-017-2015-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Inhalation is considered a critical uptake route for NMs, demanding for sound toxicity testing using relevant test systems. This study investigates cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in EpiAirway™ 3D human bronchial models using 16 well-characterized NMs, including surface-functionalized 15 nm SiO2 (4 variants), 10 nm ZrO2 (4), and nanosilver (3), ZnO NM-110, TiO2 NM-105, BaSO4 NM-220, and two AlOOH NMs. Cytotoxicity was assessed by LDH and ATP assays and genotoxicity by the alkaline comet assay. For 9 NMs, uptake was investigated using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Most NMs were neither cytotoxic nor genotoxic in vitro. ZnO displayed a dose-dependent genotoxicity between 10 and 25 µg/cm2. Ag.50.citrate was genotoxic at 50 µg/cm2. A marginal but still significant genotoxic response was observed for SiO2.unmodified, SiO2.phosphate and ZrO2.TODS at 50 µg/cm2. For all NMs for which uptake in the 3D models could be assessed, the amount taken up was below 5% of the applied mass doses and was furthermore dose dependent. For in vivo comparison, published in vivo genotoxicity data were used and in addition, at the beginning of this study, two NMs were randomly selected for short-term (5-day) rat inhalation studies with subsequent comet and micronucleus assays in lung and bone marrow cells, respectively, i.e., ZrO2.acrylate and SiO2.amino. Both substances were not genotoxic neither in vivo nor in vitro. EpiAirway™ 3D models appear useful for NM in vitro testing. Using 16 different NMs, this study confirms that genotoxicity is mainly determined by chemical composition of the core material.
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- Andrea Haase
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Berlin, Germany
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Zhang Q, Wang H, Ge C, Duncan J, He K, Adeosun SO, Xi H, Peng H, Niu Q. Alumina at 50 and 13 nm nanoparticle sizes have potential genotoxicity. J Appl Toxicol 2017; 37:1053-1064. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Revised: 01/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Qinli Zhang
- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
- Department of Pathology; University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson MS 39216 USA
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- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
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- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
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- Department of Physiology & Biophysics; University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson MS 39216 USA
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- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
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- Department of Physiology & Biophysics; University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson MS 39216 USA
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- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
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- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
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- School of Public Health; Shanxi Medical University; Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 China
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El-Hussainy EHMA, Hussein AM, Abdel-Aziz A, El-Mehasseb I. Effects of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles on ECG, myocardial inflammatory cytokines, redox state, and connexin 43 and lipid profile in rats: possible cardioprotective effect of gallic acid. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2016; 94:868-78. [PMID: 27191243 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2015-0446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The objectives of present study were to examine the effects of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles on myocardial functions, electrical activities, morphology, inflammation, redox state, and myocardial expression of connexin 43 (Cx43) and the effect of gallic acid (GA) on these effects in a rat animal model. Forty male albino rats were divided into 4 equal groups: the control (normal) group; the Al2O3 group, rats received Al2O3 (30 mg·kg(-1), i.p.) daily for 14 days; the nano-alumina group, rats received nano-alumina (30 mg·kg(-1), i.p.) daily for 14 days; and the nano-alumina + GA group, rats received GA (100 mg·kg(-1) orally once daily) for 14 days before nano-alumina administration. The results showed disturbed ECG variables and significant increases in serum levels of LDH, creatine phosphokinase (CPK), CK-MB, triglycerides (TGs), cholesterol and LDL, nitric oxide (NO), and TNF-α and myocardial concentrations of NO, TNF-α, and malondialdehyde (MDA), with significant decreases in serum HDL and myocardial GSH, SOD, catalase (CAT), and Cx43 expression in the nano-alumina group. Pretreatment with GA improved significantly all parameters except serum and myocardial NO. We concluded that chronic administration of Al2O3 NPs caused myocardial dysfunctions, and pretreatment with GA ameliorates myocardial injury induced by nano-alumina, probably through its hypolipidaemic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects and upregulation of Cx43 in heart.
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- c Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- d Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
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