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Own M, Bloostein A, Spiera R, Berman JR, Moline J, Gordon JK, Lakin KS. Systemic Sclerosis in Individuals With Exposure to World Trade Center Ground Zero Rescue and Recovery Efforts: A Case Series. J Rheumatol 2024; 51:390-395. [PMID: 38224979 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2023-0821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The World Trade Center (WTC) attack in New York resulted in a dust plume containing silica, hydrocarbons, and asbestos. Autoimmune disorders have been reported among those with WTC site exposure. The characteristics of individuals developing systemic sclerosis (SSc) have not been previously described. The purpose of this study was to describe the features of patients with SSc with WTC exposure. METHODS Data were collected from 11 patients with SSc or SSc spectrum conditions who reported exposure to the WTC site. Seven patients completed an exposure assessment. RESULTS Of the 11 patients, the majority (n = 8) were female. The median (range) for age at diagnosis was 46 (36-75) years, time between exposure and first non-Raynaud phenomenon SSc symptom was 8 (1-19) years, and time between exposure and diagnosis was 11 (2-18) years. Fifty-five percent had SSc onset > 5 years from WTC exposure. Five patients had limited cutaneous SSc, 3 patients had diffuse cutaneous SSc, 1 patient with SSc features met criteria for mixed connective tissue disease (CTD), and 2 patients had undifferentiated CTD with features of SSc. Four patients had overlapping features with other CTDs. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) was present in 10 patients. Five of 11 patients had a history of tobacco use. Seven of 7 patients who completed the questionnaire reported other hazardous exposures outside of WTC. Of these, only 2 patients reported personal protective equipment use. CONCLUSION A high frequency of ILD and overlap features were observed among patients with SSc with WTC exposure. Future studies are needed to characterize this association.
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- Maryam Own
- M. Own, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Medicine, New York;
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- A. Bloostein, BA, Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York
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- R. Spiera, MD, J.R. Berman, MD, J.K. Gordon, MD, MS, K.S. Lakin, MD, MS, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York
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- R. Spiera, MD, J.R. Berman, MD, J.K. Gordon, MD, MS, K.S. Lakin, MD, MS, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York
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- J. Moline, MD, MSc, Northwell Health, Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Great Neck, New York, USA
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- R. Spiera, MD, J.R. Berman, MD, J.K. Gordon, MD, MS, K.S. Lakin, MD, MS, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York
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- R. Spiera, MD, J.R. Berman, MD, J.K. Gordon, MD, MS, K.S. Lakin, MD, MS, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York
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Zhou Z, Zhang Y, Zeng Y, Yang D, Mo J, Zheng Z, Zhang Y, Xiao P, Zhong X, Yan W. Effects of Nanomaterials on Synthesis and Degradation of the Extracellular Matrix. ACS NANO 2024; 18:7688-7710. [PMID: 38436232 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling is accompanied by the continuous synthesis and degradation of the ECM components. This dynamic process plays an important role in guiding cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation, as well as in tissue development, body repair, and maintenance of homeostasis. Nanomaterials, due to their photoelectric and catalytic properties and special structure, have garnered much attention in biomedical fields for use in processes such as tissue engineering and disease treatment. Nanomaterials can reshape the cell microenvironment by changing the synthesis and degradation of ECM-related proteins, thereby indirectly changing the behavior of the surrounding cells. This review focuses on the regulatory role of nanomaterials in the process of cell synthesis of different ECM-related proteins and extracellular protease. We discuss influencing factors and possible related mechanisms of nanomaterials in ECM remodeling, which may provide different insights into the design and development of nanomaterials for the treatment of ECM disorder-related diseases.
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- Zhiyan Zhou
- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Orthopedics - Spinal Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Zeng Y, Hu R, Ma W, Ding Y, Zhou Y, Peng X, Feng L, Cheng Q, Luo Z. New tricks for old drugs- praziquantel ameliorates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2024; 25:18. [PMID: 38355586 PMCID: PMC10868045 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-024-00737-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic progressive disease with complex pathogenesis, short median survival time, and high mortality. There are few effective drugs approved for pulmonary fibrosis treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of praziquantel (PZQ) on bleomycin (BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis. METHODS In this study, we investigated the role and mechanisms of PZQ in pulmonary fibrosis in a murine model induced by BLM. Parameters investigated included survival rate, lung histopathology, pulmonary collagen deposition, mRNA expression of key genes involved in pulmonary fibrosis pathogenesis, the activity of fibroblast, and M2/M1 macrophage ratio. RESULTS We found that PZQ improved the survival rate of mice and reduced the body weight loss induced by BLM. Histological examination showed that PZQ significantly inhibited the infiltration of inflammatory cells, collagen deposition, and hydroxyproline content in BLM-induced mice. Besides, PZQ reduced the expression of TGF-β and MMP-12 in vivo and inhibited the proliferation of fibroblast induced by TGF-β in vitro. Furthermore, PZQ affected the balance of M2/M1 macrophages. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that PZQ could ameliorate BLM-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice by affecting the balance of M2/M1 macrophages and suppressing the expression of TGF-β and MMP-12. These findings suggest that PZQ may act as an effective anti-fibrotic agent for preventing the progression of pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Yanjun Zeng
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Joint Degeneration and Injury, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- Department of Physiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410078, China.
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Porter DW, Orandle MS, Hubbs A, Staska LM, Lowry D, Kashon M, Wolfarth MG, McKinney W, Sargent LM. Potent lung tumor promotion by inhaled MWCNT. Nanotoxicology 2024; 18:69-86. [PMID: 38420937 PMCID: PMC11057902 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2024.2314473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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In the lung, carcinogenesis is a multi-stage process that includes initiation by a genotoxic agent, promotion that expands the population of cells with damaged DNA to form a tumor, and progression from benign to malignant neoplasms. We have previously shown that Mitsui-7, a long and rigid multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT), promotes pulmonary carcinogenesis in a mouse model. To investigate the potential exposure threshold and dose-response for tumor promotion by this MWCNT, 3-methylcholanthrene (MC) initiated (10 μg/g, i.p., once) or vehicle (corn oil) treated B6C3F1 mice were exposed by inhalation to filtered air or MWCNT (5 mg/m3) for 5 h/day for 0, 2, 5, or 10 days and were followed for 17 months post-exposure for evidence of lung tumors. Pulmonary neoplasia incidence in MC-initiated mice significantly increased with each MWCNT exposure duration. Exposure to either MC or MWCNT alone did not affect pulmonary neoplasia incidence compared with vehicle controls. Lung tumor multiplicity in MC-initiated mice also significantly increased with each MWCNT exposure duration. Thus, a significantly higher lung tumor multiplicity was observed after a 10-day MWCNT exposure than following a 2-day exposure. Both bronchioloalveolar adenoma and bronchioloalveolar adenocarcinoma multiplicity in MC-initiated mice were significantly increased following 5- and 10-day MWCNT exposure, while a 2-day MWCNT exposure in MC-initiated mice significantly increased the multiplicity of adenomas but not adenocarcinomas. In this study, even the lowest MWCNT exposure promoted lung tumors in MC-initiated mice. Our findings indicate that exposure to this MWCNT strongly promotes pulmonary carcinogenesis.
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- Dale W Porter
- Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Bioanalytics Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Physical Effects Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Liu Y, Liu H, Guo S, Zhao Y, Qi J, Zhang R, Ren J, Cheng H, Zong M, Wu X, Li B. A review of carbon nanomaterials/bacterial cellulose composites for nanomedicine applications. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121445. [PMID: 37940307 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) mainly include fullerene, carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon quantum dots, nanodiamonds, and their derivatives. As a new type of material in the field of nanomaterials, it has outstanding physical and chemical properties, such as minor size effects, substantial specific surface area, extremely high reaction activity, biocompatibility, and chemical stability, which have attracted widespread attention in the medical community in the past decade. However, the single use of carbon nanomaterials has problems such as self-aggregation and poor water solubility. Researchers have recently combined them with bacterial cellulose to form a new intelligent composite material to improve the defects of carbon nanomaterials. This composite material has been widely synthesized and used in targeted drug delivery, biosensors, antibacterial dressings, tissue engineering scaffolds, and other nanomedicine fields. This paper mainly reviews the research progress of carbon nanomaterials based on bacterial cellulose in nanomedicine. In addition, the potential cytotoxicity of these composite materials and their components in vitro and in vivo was discussed, as well as the challenges and gaps that need to be addressed in future clinical applications.
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- Yingyu Liu
- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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Ban S, Lee CW, Sakthivelpathi V, Chung JH, Kim JH. Continuous Biopotential Monitoring via Carbon Nanotubes Paper Composites (CPC) for Sustainable Health Analysis. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:9727. [PMID: 38139573 PMCID: PMC10748204 DOI: 10.3390/s23249727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
Abstract
Skin-based wearable devices have gained significant attention due to advancements in soft materials and thin-film technologies. Nevertheless, traditional wearable electronics often entail expensive and intricate manufacturing processes and rely on metal-based substrates that are susceptible to corrosion and lack flexibility. In response to these challenges, this paper has emerged with an alternative substrate for wearable electrodes due to its cost-effectiveness and scalability in manufacturing. Paper-based electrodes offer an attractive solution with their inherent properties of high breathability, flexibility, biocompatibility, and tunability. In this study, we introduce carbon nanotube-based paper composites (CPC) electrodes designed for the continuous detection of biopotential signals, such as electrooculography (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and electroencephalogram (EEG). To prevent direct skin contact with carbon nanotubes, we apply various packaging materials, including polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Eco-flex, polyimide (PI), and polyurethane (PU). We conduct a comparative analysis of their signal-to-noise ratios in comparison to conventional gel electrodes. Our system demonstrates real-time biopotential monitoring for continuous health tracking, utilizing CPC in conjunction with a portable data acquisition system. The collected data are analyzed to provide accurate heart rates, respiratory rates, and heart rate variability metrics. Additionally, we explore the feasibility using CPC for sleep monitoring by collecting EEG signals.
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- Seunghyeb Ban
- School of Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (C.W.L.); (J.-H.C.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (C.W.L.); (J.-H.C.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (C.W.L.); (J.-H.C.)
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- School of Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; (C.W.L.); (J.-H.C.)
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Han L, Haefner V, Yu Y, Han B, Ren H, Irmler M, Beckers J, Liu Q, Feuchtinger A, Yildirim AO, Adler H, Stoeger T. Nanoparticle-Exposure-Triggered Virus Reactivation Induces Lung Emphysema in Mice. ACS NANO 2023; 17:21056-21072. [PMID: 37856828 PMCID: PMC10655245 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
Abstract
Nanoparticles (NPs) released from engineered materials or combustion processes as well as persistent herpesvirus infection are omnipresent and are associated with chronic lung diseases. Previously, we showed that pulmonary exposure of a single dose of soot-like carbonaceous NPs (CNPs) or fiber-shaped double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs) induced an increase of lytic virus protein expression in mouse lungs latently infected with murine γ-herpesvirus 68 (MHV-68), with a similar pattern to acute infection suggesting virus reactivation. Here we investigate the effects of a more relevant repeated NP exposure on lung disease development as well as herpesvirus reactivation mechanistically and suggest an avenue for therapeutic prevention. In the MHV-68 mouse model, progressive lung inflammation and emphysema-like injury were detected 1 week after repetitive CNP and DWCNT exposure. NPs reactivated the latent herpesvirus mainly in CD11b+ macrophages in the lungs. In vitro, in persistently MHV-68 infected bone marrow-derived macrophages, ERK1/2, JNK, and p38 MAPK were rapidly activated after CNP and DWCNT exposure, followed by viral gene expression and increased viral titer but without generating a pro-inflammatory signature. Pharmacological inhibition of p38 activation abrogated CNP- but not DWCNT-triggered virus reactivation in vitro, and inhibitor pretreatment of latently infected mice attenuated CNP-exposure-induced pulmonary MHV-68 reactivation. Our findings suggest a crucial contribution of particle-exposure-triggered herpesvirus reactivation for nanomaterial exposure or air pollution related lung emphysema development, and pharmacological p38 inhibition might serve as a protective target to alleviate air pollution related chronic lung disease exacerbations. Because of the required precondition of latent infection described here, the use of single hit models might have severe limitations when assessing the respiratory toxicity of nanoparticle exposure.
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- Lianyong Han
- Institute
of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research
Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- Member
of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Institute
of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research
Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department
of Forensic Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, 211166 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory
of Translational Research “Stress and Immunity”, Department
of Anesthesiology, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University
Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Institute
of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research
Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Institute
of Experimental Genetics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute
of Experimental Genetics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- German Center
for Diabetes Research (DZD), 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- Technische
Universität München, Chair
of Experimental Genetics, 80539 Munich, Germany
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- Institute
of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research
Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Research
Unit Analytical Pathology, Helmholtz Zentrum
München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute
of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research
Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- Institute
of Experimental Pneumology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians University, 81377 Munich, Germany
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of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Institute
of Asthma and Allergy Prevention, Helmholtz
Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- Walther Straub
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Institute
of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research
Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 81377 Munich, Germany
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Francis AP, Meenakshi DU, Ganapathy S, Devasena T. Evaluating the ameliorative effect of nano bis-demethoxy curcumin analog against extrapulmonary toxicity in rat induced by inhaled multi-walled carbon nanotube. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-29749-2. [PMID: 37710065 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29749-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
Abstract
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) exposure in human beings through inhalation may affect pulmonary organs and extrapulmonary organs including liver, kidney, brain, spleen, etc. The toxic effects developed as the result of CNTs exposure made us to explore the beneficial effect of nano bis-demethoxy curcumin analog (NBDMCA) towards multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)-induced toxicity in extrapulmonary organs. The current study described the ameliorative effect of NBDMCA against the toxic effects developed by inhaled MWCNTs in the extrapulmonary organs. The rats are exposed to the fixed aerosol concentration of 5 mg/m3 maintained in inhalation exposure chambers MWCNTs for 15 days as per OECD guidelines. After the exposure with MWCNTs, the animals were treated with NBDMCA (5 mg/kg body weight) with different dose frequencies, i.e., 2 doses per week for 1, 2, and 4 weeks. After treatment duration, the blood was drawn from retro-orbital vein and subjected to biochemical and cytokine analysis. Further the animals were euthanized, and the sample tissues were collected and performed oxidative stress and histopathology. The study results revealed that the intravenous administration of NBDMCA suppresses the extrapulmonary toxicity induced by MWCNTs, i.e., annulling the clinical changes and oxidative stress in various extrapulmonary organs at low doses of NBDMCA, evidenced its antioxidant efficacy. Moreover, use of increased doses provides better reduction in toxic symptoms with negligible side effects confirming the dose-dependent efficacy of NBDMCA. Overall, we suggested that NBDMCA may materialize into an effective compound for the reduction of MWCNTs-induced toxicity.
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- Arul Prakash Francis
- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India
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- International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IBAT), Padappai, 601301, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India.
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Li J, Ma J, Dong J, Yang W, Tu J, Tian L. Total and regional microfiber transport characterization in a 15th - Generation human respiratory airway. Comput Biol Med 2023; 163:107180. [PMID: 37343470 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
Abstract
Fiber transport and deposition in the complete respiratory airway is of great significance for human health risk assessment. Thus far, the literature has mainly focused on limited branches of the upper airway and assumes spherical particles by neglecting fiber anisotropy. To fill the gap, this paper utilized an extended realistic respiratory airway from the nasal cavity to the distal bronchial tracts, up to the 15th generation. Fibers with aerodynamic diameters from 2 to 12 μm and aspect ratios of 1, 10, and 50 were released at the inlet of the respiratory airway model, and the coupled translational and rotational motion were computed. Overall and regional fiber deposition fractions, including the nasal cavities, laryngeal airway, and lungs were predicted and compared with earlier numerical results. The study also investigated: 1) secondary flow and distributions of the fibers at the lower respiratory airway entrance; 2) upstream conditions toward fiber deposition efficiencies; 3) fiber deposition patterns and detailed deposition fractions in the five lobes. Utilizing the realistic fiber transport model, the current study found that the upstream airway geometry and the flow condition have a significant impact on the fiber transport and deposition in the downstream airway regions. The fiber depositions in the lower and middle lobes are sensitive to the fiber aerodynamic diameter, but insensitive in the upper lobes. This study expects to generate innovative knowledge on the unique fiber motion characteristics toward potential inhalation health risks.
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- Jiang Li
- School of Engineering - Mechanical and Automotive, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Fusetec 3D Pty Ltd, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- School of Engineering - Mechanical and Automotive, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Engineering - Mechanical and Automotive, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- School of Engineering - Mechanical and Automotive, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
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Nel A. Carbon nanotube pathogenicity conforms to a unified theory for mesothelioma causation by elongate materials and fibers. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 230:114580. [PMID: 36965801 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The purpose of this review is to elucidate how dimensional and durability characteristics of high aspect ratio nanomaterials (HARN), including carbon nanotubes (CNT) and metal nanowires (MeNW), contribute to understanding the fiber pathogenicity paradigm (FPP), including by explaining the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of a diverse range of natural and synthetic elongate materials that may or may not contribute to mesothelioma development in the lung. While the FPP was originally developed to explain the critical importance of asbestos and synthetic vitreous fiber length, width, aspect ratio and biopersistence in mesothelioma development, there are a vast number of additional inhalable materials that need to be considered in terms of pathogenic features that may contribute to mesothelioma or lack thereof. Not only does the ability to exert more exact control over the length and biopersistence of HARNs confirm the tenets of the FPP, but could be studied by implementating more appropriate toxicological tools for SAR analysis. This includes experimentation with carefully assembled libraries of CNTs and MeNWs, helping to establish more precise dimensional features for interfering in lymphatic drainage from the parietal pleura, triggering of lysosomal damage, frustrated phagocytosis and generation of chronic inflammation. The evidence includes data that long and rigid, but not short and flexible multi-wall CNTs are capable of generating mesotheliomas in rodents based on an adverse outcome pathway requiring access to pleural cavity, obstruction of pleural stomata, chronic inflammation and transformation of mesothelial cells. In addition to durability and dimensional characteristics, bending stiffness of CNTs is a critical factor in determining the shape and rigidity of pathogenic MWCNTs. While no evidence has been obtained in humans that CNT exposure leads to a mesothelioma outcome, it is important to monitor exposure levels and health effect impacts in workers to prevent adverse health outcomes in humans.
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- André Nel
- Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Research Director of the California Nano Systems Institute at UCLA, USA; Division of NanoMedicine, And Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 52-175 Center for the Health Sciences, 10833 LeConte Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA; California Nano Systems Institute at UCLA, 570 Westwood Plaza, Building 114, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Lim CS, Veltri B, Kashon M, Porter DW, Ma Q. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes induce arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase expression and enhance the polarization and function of M1 macrophages in vitro. Nanotoxicology 2023; 17:249-269. [PMID: 37115655 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2204161] [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: 04/29/2023]
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Fibrogenic carbon nanotubes (CNTs) induce the polarization of M1 and M2 macrophages in mouse lungs. Polarization of the macrophages regulates the production of proinflammatory and pro-resolving lipid mediators (LMs) to mediate acute inflammation and its resolution in a time-dependent manner. Here we examined the molecular mechanism by which multi-walled CNTs (MWCNTs, Mitsui-7) induce M1 polarization in vitro. Treatment of murine macrophages (J774A.1) with Mitsui-7 MWCNTs increased the expression of Alox5 mRNA and protein in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The MWCNTs induced the expression of CD68 and that induction persisted for up to 3 days post-exposure. The expression and activity of inducible nitric oxide synthase, an intracellular marker of M1, were increased by MWCNTs. Consistent with M1 polarization, the MWCNTs induced the production and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β, and proinflammatory LMs leukotriene B4 (LTB4) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). The cell-free media from MWCNT-polarized macrophages induced the migration of neutrophilic cells (differentiated from HL-60), which was blocked by Acebilustat, a specific leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitor, or LY239111, an LTB4 receptor antagonist, but not NS-398, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, revealing LTB4 as a major mediator of neutrophil chemotaxis from MWCNT-polarized macrophages. Knockdown of Alox5 using specific small hairpin-RNA suppressed MWCNT-induced M1 polarization, LTB4 secretion, and migration of neutrophils. Taken together, these findings demonstrate the polarization of M1 macrophages by Mitsui-7 MWCNTs in vitro and that induction of Alox5 is an important mechanism by which the MWCNTs promote proinflammatory responses by boosting M1 polarization and production of proinflammatory LMs.
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- Chol Seung Lim
- Receptor Biology Laboratory, Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cell Biology, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Bioanalytics Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Receptor Biology Laboratory, Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Uskoković V. Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 315:102903. [PMID: 37084546 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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The respiratory tract is one of the most accessible ones to exogenous nanoparticles, yet drug delivery by their means to it is made extraordinarily challenging because of the plexus of aerodynamic, hemodynamic and biomolecular factors at cellular and extracellular levels that synergistically define the safety and efficacy of this process. Here, the use of inorganic nanoparticles (INPs) for inhalable diagnostics and therapies of the lung is viewed through the prism of the history of studies on the interaction of INPs with the lower respiratory tract. The most conceptually and methodologically innovative and illuminative studies are referred to in the chronological order, as they were reported in the literature, and the trends in the progress of understanding this interaction of immense therapeutic and toxicological significance are being deduced from it. The most outstanding actual trends delineated include the diminishment of toxicity via surface functionalization, cell targeting, tagging and tracking via controlled binding and uptake, hybrid INP treatments, magnetic guidance, combined drug and gene delivery, use as adjuvants in inhalable vaccines, and other. Many of the understudied research directions, which have been accomplished by the nanostructured organic polymers in the pulmonary niche, are discussed. The progress in the use of INPs as inhalable diagnostics or therapeutics has been hampered by their well-recognized inflammatory potential and toxicity in the respiratory tract. However, the annual numbers of methodologically innovative studies have been on the rise throughout the past two decades, suggesting that this is a prolific direction of research, its comparatively poor commercial takings notwithstanding. Still, the lack of consensus on the effects of many INP compositions at low but therapeutically effective doses, the plethora of contradictory reports on ostensibly identical chemical compositions and NP properties, and the many cases of antagonism in combinatorial NP treatments imply that the rational design of inhalable medical devices based on INPs must rely on qualitative principles for the most part and embrace a partially stochastic approach as well. At the same time, the fact that the most studied INPs for pulmonary applications have been those with some of the thickest records of pulmonary toxicity, e.g., carbon, silver, gold, silica and iron oxide, is a silent call for the expansion of the search for new inorganic compositions for use in inhalable therapies to new territories.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, TardigradeNano LLC, 7 Park Vista, Irvine, CA 92604, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, USA.
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Keshavan S, Bannuscher A, Drasler B, Barosova H, Petri-Fink A, Rothen-Rutishauser B. Comparing species-different responses in pulmonary fibrosis research: Current understanding of in vitro lung cell models and nanomaterials. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 183:106387. [PMID: 36652970 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106387] [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: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic, irreversible lung disease that is typically fatal and characterized by an abnormal fibrotic response. As a result, vast areas of the lungs are gradually affected, and gas exchange is impaired, making it one of the world's leading causes of death. This can be attributed to a lack of understanding of the onset and progression of the disease, as well as a poor understanding of the mechanism of adverse responses to various factors, such as exposure to allergens, nanomaterials, environmental pollutants, etc. So far, the most frequently used preclinical evaluation paradigm for PF is still animal testing. Nonetheless, there is an urgent need to understand the factors that induce PF and find novel therapeutic targets for PF in humans. In this regard, robust and realistic in vitro fibrosis models are required to understand the mechanism of adverse responses. Over the years, several in vitro and ex vivo models have been developed with the goal of mimicking the biological barriers of the lung as closely as possible. This review summarizes recent progress towards the development of experimental models suitable for predicting fibrotic responses, with an emphasis on cell culture methods, nanomaterials, and a comparison of results from studies using cells from various species.
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- Sandeep Keshavan
- Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, Fribourg CH-1700, Switzerland
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- Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, Fribourg CH-1700, Switzerland
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- Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, Fribourg CH-1700, Switzerland
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- Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, Prague 14220, Czech Republic
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- Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, Fribourg CH-1700, Switzerland; Chemistry Department, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 9, Fribourg 1700, Switzerland
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Yang X, Xu G, Liu X, Zhou G, Zhang B, Wang F, Wang L, Li B, Li L. Carbon nanomaterial-involved EMT and CSC in cancer. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2023; 38:1-13. [PMID: 34619029 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2021-0082] [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: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) are ubiquitous in our daily lives because of the outstanding physicochemical properties. CNMs play curial parts in industrial and medical fields, however, the risks of CNMs exposure to human health are still not fully understood. In view of, it is becoming extremely difficult to ignore the existence of the toxicity of CNMs. With the increasing exploitation of CNMs, it's necessary to evaluate the potential impact of these materials on human health. In recent years, more and more researches have shown that CNMs are contributed to the cancer formation and metastasis after long-term exposure through epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cancer stem cells (CSCs) which is associated with cancer progression and invasion. This review discusses CNMs properties and applications in industrial and medical fields, adverse effects on human health, especially the induction of tumor initiation and metastasis through EMT and CSCs procedure.
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- Xiaotong Yang
- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Rushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weihai, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Guseva Canu I, Plys E, Velarde Crézé C, Fito C, Hopf NB, Progiou A, Riganti C, Sauvain JJ, Squillacioti G, Suarez G, Wild P, Bergamaschi E. A harmonized protocol for an international multicenter prospective study of nanotechnology workers: the NanoExplore cohort. Nanotoxicology 2023; 17:1-19. [PMID: 36927342 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2180220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Nanotechnology applications are fast-growing in many industrial fields. Consequently, health effects of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) should be investigated. Within the EU-Life project NanoExplore, we developed a harmonized protocol of an international multicenter prospective cohort study of workers in ENM-producing companies. This article describes the development of the protocol, sample size calculation, data collection and management procedures and discusses its relevance with respect to research needs. Within this protocol, workers' ENM exposure will be assessed over four consecutive working days during the initial recruitment campaign and the subsequent follow-up campaigns. Biomonitoring using noninvasive sampling of exhaled breath condensate (EBC), exhaled air, and urine will be collected before and after 4-day exposure monitoring. Both exposure and effect biomarkers, will be quantified along with pulmonary function tests and diagnosed diseases reported using a standardized epidemiological questionnaire available in four languages. Until now, this protocol was implemented at seven companies in Switzerland, Spain and Italy. The protocol is well standardized, though sufficiently flexible to include company-specific conditions and occupational hygiene measures. The recruitment, to date, of 140 participants and collection of all data and samples, enabled us launching the first international cohort of nanotechnology workers. All companies dealing with ENMs could join the NanoExplore Consortium, apply this harmonized protocol and enter in the cohort, concieved as an open cohort. Its protocol meets all requirements of a hypotheses-driven prospective study, which will assess and reassess effects of ENM exposure on workers' health by updating the follow-up of the cohort. New hypothesis could be also considered.
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- Irina Guseva Canu
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institutotecnológico del embalaje, transporte y logística (ITENE), Paterna, Spain
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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Bordeianu G, Filip N, Cernomaz A, Veliceasa B, Hurjui LL, Pinzariu AC, Pertea M, Clim A, Marinca MV, Serban IL. The Usefulness of Nanotechnology in Improving the Prognosis of Lung Cancer. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030705. [PMID: 36979684 PMCID: PMC10045176 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Lung cancer remains a major public health problem both in terms of incidence and specific mortality despite recent developments in terms of prevention, such as smoking reduction policies and clinical management advances. Better lung cancer prognosis could be achieved by early and accurate diagnosis and improved therapeutic interventions. Nanotechnology is a dynamic and fast-developing field; various medical applications have been developed and deployed, and more exist as proofs of concepts or experimental models. We aim to summarize current knowledge relevant to the use of nanotechnology in lung cancer management. Starting from the chemical structure-based classification of nanoparticles, we identify and review various practical implementations roughly organized as diagnostic or therapeutic in scope, ranging from innovative contrast agents to targeted drug carriers. Available data are presented starting with standards of practice and moving to highly experimental methods and proofs of concept; particularities, advantages, limits and future directions are explored, focusing on the potential impact on lung cancer clinical prognosis.
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- Gabriela Bordeianu
- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Discipline of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Discipline of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (N.F.); (A.C.)
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- III-rd Medical Department, Discipline of Pneumology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (N.F.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Surgical Science (II), Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- III-rd Medical Department, Discipline of Oncology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Wang XF, Xu K, Li XR, Liu YX, Cheng JM. Damage Effect of Amorphous Carbon Black Nanoparticle Aggregates on Model Phospholipid Membranes: Surface Charge, Exposure Concentration and Time Dependence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2999. [PMID: 36833694 PMCID: PMC9959192 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Commercial nano-scale carbon blacks (CB) are being harnessed widely and may impose potentially hazardous effects because of their unique properties, especially if they have been modified to grow reactive functional groups on their surface. Cytotoxicity of CB has been well studied but the membrane damage mechanisms and role of surface modification are still open to debate. Negatively and positively charged giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) were prepared using three lipids as model cell membranes to examine the mechanistic damage of CB and MCB (modified by acidic potassium permanganate) aggregates. Optical images showed that both anionic CB and MCB disrupted the positively charged but not the negatively charged GUVs. This disruption deteriorated with the rise and extension of exposure concentration and time. Lipids extraction caused by CBNs (CB and MCB together are called CBNs) was found. MCB caused more severe disruption than CB. MCB was enveloped into vesicles through an endocytosis-like process at 120 mg/L. MCB mediated the gelation of GUVs, perhaps through C-O-P bonding bridges. The lower hydrodynamic diameter and more negative charges may have been responsible for the distinction effect of MCB over CB. The adhesion and bonding of CBNs to the membrane were favored by electrostatic interaction and the practical application of CBNs warrants more attention.
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250358, China
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Aljabali AA, Obeid MA, Bashatwah RM, Serrano-Aroca Á, Mishra V, Mishra Y, El-Tanani M, Hromić-Jahjefendić A, Kapoor DN, Goyal R, Naikoo GA, Tambuwala MM. Nanomaterials and Their Impact on the Immune System. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032008. [PMID: 36768330 PMCID: PMC9917130 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials have been the focus of intensive development and research in the medical and industrial sectors over the past several decades. Some studies have found that these compounds can have a detrimental impact on living organisms, including their cellular components. Despite the obvious advantages of using nanomaterials in a wide range of applications, there is sometimes skepticism caused by the lack of substantial proof that evaluates potential toxicities. The interactions of nanoparticles (NPs) with cells of the immune system and their biomolecule pathways are an area of interest for researchers. It is possible to modify NPs so that they are not recognized by the immune system or so that they suppress or stimulate the immune system in a targeted manner. In this review, we look at the literature on nanomaterials for immunostimulation and immunosuppression and their impact on how changing the physicochemical features of the particles could alter their interactions with immune cells for the better or for the worse (immunotoxicity). We also look into whether the NPs have a unique or unexpected (but desired) effect on the immune system, and whether the surface grafting of polymers or surface coatings makes stealth nanomaterials that the immune system cannot find and get rid of.
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- Alaa A. Aljabali
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
- Correspondence: (A.A.A.); (M.M.T.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab., Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia, San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Bioengineering and Bioscience, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, International University of Sarajevo, Hrasnicka Cesta 15, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Mathematics and Sciences, College of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar University, Salalah PC 211, Oman
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- Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln LN6 7TS, UK
- Correspondence: (A.A.A.); (M.M.T.)
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Bao L, Cui X, Chen C. Toxicology for Nanotechnology. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8984-0_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Assessment of Pristine Carbon Nanotubes Toxicity in Rodent Models. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315343. [PMID: 36499665 PMCID: PMC9739793 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315343] [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: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Carbon nanotubes are increasingly used in nanomedicine and material chemistry research, mostly because of their small size over a large surface area. Due to their properties, they are very attractive candidates for use in medicine and as drug carriers, contrast agents, biological platforms, and so forth. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) may affect many organs, directly or indirectly, so there is a need for toxic effects evaluation. The main mechanisms of toxicity include oxidative stress, inflammation, the ability to damage DNA and cell membrane, as well as necrosis and apoptosis. The research concerning CNTs focuses on different animal models, functionalization, ways of administration, concentrations, times of exposure, and a variety of properties, which have a significant effect on toxicity. The impact of pristine CNTs on toxicity in rodent models is being increasingly studied. However, it is immensely difficult to compare obtained results since there are no standardized tests. This review summarizes the toxicity issues of pristine CNTs in rodent models, as they are often the preferred model for human disease studies, in different organ systems, while considering the various factors that affect them. Regardless, the results showed that the majority of toxicological studies using rodent models revealed some toxic effects. Even with different properties, carbon nanotubes were able to generate inflammation, fibrosis, or biochemical changes in different organs. The problem is that there are only a small amount of long-term toxicity studies, which makes it impossible to obtain a good understanding of later effects. This article will give a greater overview of the situation on toxicity in many organs. It will allow researchers to look at the toxicity of carbon nanotubes in a broader context and help to identify studies that are missing to properly assess toxicity.
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Han B, Liu Q, Su X, Zhou L, Zhang B, Kang H, Ning J, Li C, Zhao B, Niu Y, Chen W, Chen L, Zhang R. The role of PP2A /NLRP3 signaling pathway in ambient particulate matter 2.5 induced lung injury. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135794. [PMID: 35926746 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ambient particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) exposure has been linked to pulmonary fibrosis. However, the key signaling pathways remained unclear. In the present study, we applied a mouse model with myeloid-specific deletion of Ppp2r1a gene (encoding protein phosphatase 2 A (PP2A) A subunit) to identify the key signaling pathways involved in PM2.5-induced pulmonary fibrosis. PP2A Aα-/- homozygote mice and matched wild-type (WT) littermates were exposed to filtered air (FA), unfiltered air (UA), and concentrated PM2.5 (CA) in a real-ambient PM exposure system for 8 weeks and 16 weeks, respectively. The mice exposed to PM2.5 displayed a progressive inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis. Moreover, the expressions of NLRP3, pro-caspase-1, caspase-1, ASC and IL-1β were increased in mice lung following PM2.5 exposure, indicating PM2.5 exposure caused pulmonary inflammation by the NLRP3 pathways activation. Furthermore, the effects of PM exposure on pulmonary inflammation, pulmonary fibrosis, oxidative stress, and pulmonary function damage were significantly enhanced in PP2A-/- mice compared to WT mice, indicating the role of PP2A in the regulation of pulmonary injury induced by PM exposure. In vitro study confirmed that PP2A was involved in the PM2.5-induced inflammation response and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Importantly, we identified PP2A regulated the activation of NLRP3 pathways by direct dephosphorylating IRE1α in response to PM2.5 exposure. Taken together, our results demonstrated that PP2A-IRE1α-NLRP3 signaling pathway played a crucial role in regulating the inflammation response, triggering the lung fibrogenesis upon PM2.5 exposure. Our findings provide new insights into regulatory role of PP2A in human diseases upon the PM exposure.
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- Bin Han
- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Occupational Health and Environmental Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnosis, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Occupational Health and Environmental Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, China.
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de Luna LAV, Loret T, Fordham A, Arshad A, Drummond M, Dodd A, Lozano N, Kostarelos K, Bussy C. Lung recovery from DNA damage induced by graphene oxide is dependent on size, dose and inflammation profile. Part Fibre Toxicol 2022; 19:62. [PMID: 36131347 PMCID: PMC9490925 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-022-00502-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A key aspect of any new material safety assessment is the evaluation of their in vivo genotoxicity. Graphene oxide (GO) has been studied for many promising applications, but there are remaining concerns about its safety profile, especially after inhalation. Herein we tested whether GO lateral dimension, comparing micrometric (LGO) and nanometric (USGO) GO sheets, has a role in the formation of DNA double strand breaks in mouse lungs. We used spatial resolution and differential cell type analysis to measure DNA damages in both epithelial and immune cells, after either single or repeated exposure. RESULTS GO induced DNA damages were size and dose dependent, in both exposure scenario. After single exposure to a high dose, both USGO and LGO induced significant DNA damage in the lung parenchyma, but only during the acute phase response (p < 0.05 for USGO; p < 0.01 for LGO). This was followed by a fast lung recovery at day 7 and 28 for both GOs. When evaluating the chronic impact of GO after repeated exposure, only a high dose of LGO induced long-term DNA damages in lung alveolar epithelia (at 84 days, p < 0.05). Regardless of size, low dose GO did not induce any significant DNA damage after repeated exposure. A multiparametric correlation analysis of our repeated exposure data revealed that transient or persistent inflammation and oxidative stress were associated to either recovery or persistent DNA damages. For USGO, recovery from DNA damage was correlated to efficient recovery from acute inflammation (i.e., significant secretion of SAA3, p < 0.001; infiltration of neutrophils, p < 0.01). In contrast, the persistence of LGO in lungs was associated to a long-lasting presence of multinucleated macrophages (up to 84 days, p < 0.05), an underlying inflammation (IL-1α secretion up to 28 days, p < 0.05) and the presence of persistent DNA damages at 84 days. CONCLUSIONS Overall these results highlight the importance of the exposure scenario used. We showed that LGO was more genotoxic after repeated exposure than single exposure due to persistent lung inflammation. These findings are important in the context of human health risk assessment and toward establishing recommendations for a safe use of graphene based materials in the workplace.
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- Luis Augusto Visani de Luna
- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab 2.0, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK. .,National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. .,Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.
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Arezki Y, Rapp M, Lebeau L, Ronzani C, Pons F. Cationic Carbon Nanoparticles Induce Inflammasome-Dependent Pyroptosis in Macrophages via Lysosomal Dysfunction. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2022; 4:925399. [PMID: 35928766 PMCID: PMC9345407 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2022.925399] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Carbon nanomaterials, including carbon dots (CDs), form a growing family of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) with widespread applications. As the rapid expansion of nanotechnologies raises safety concerns, interaction of NPs with the immune system is receiving a lot of attention. Recent studies have reported that engineered NPs may induce macrophage death by pyroptosis. Therefore, this study investigated whether cationic CDs induce pyroptosis in human macrophages and assessed the role of inflammasome and lysosome in this process. Cationic CDs were synthetized by microwave-assisted pyrolysis of citric acid and high molecular weight branched polyethyleneimine. The NPs evoked a dose-dependent viability loss in THP-1-derived macrophages. A cell leakage, an increase in IL-1β secretion and an activation of caspase-1 were also observed in response to the NPs. Inhibition of caspase-1 decreased CD-induced cell leakage and IL-1β secretion, while restoring cell viability. Besides, CDs triggered swelling and loss of integrity of lysosome, and inhibition of the lysosomal enzyme cathepsin B decreased CD-induced IL-1β secretion. Thus, our data provide evidence that cationic CDs induce inflammasome-dependent pyroptosis in macrophages via lysosomal dysfunction.
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Mittal S, Chakole CM, Sharma A, Pandey J, Chauhan MK. An Overview of Green Synthesis and Potential Pharmaceutical Applications of Nanoparticles as Targeted Drug Delivery System in Biomedicines. Drug Res (Stuttg) 2022; 72:274-283. [PMID: 35562101 DOI: 10.1055/a-1801-6793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Nanotechnology-based nanomedicine offers several benefits over conventional forms of therapeutic agents. Moreover, nanomedicine has become a potential candidate for targeting therapeutic agents at specific sites. However, nanomedicine prepared by synthetic methods may produce unwanted toxic effects. Due to their nanosize range, nanoparticles can easily reach the reticuloendothelial system and may produce unwanted systemic effects. The nanoparticles produced by the green chemistry approach would enhance the safety profile by avoiding synthetic agents and solvents in its preparations. This review encompasses toxicity consideration of nanoparticles, green synthesis techniques of nanoparticle preparation, biomedical application of nanoparticles, and future prospects.
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- Shweta Mittal
- NDDS Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, DPSR-University, New Delhi, INDIA
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- NDDS Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, DPSR-University, New Delhi, INDIA
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- NDDS Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, DPSR-University, New Delhi, INDIA
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- Amity School school of Applied Sciences Lucknow, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- NDDS Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, DPSR-University, New Delhi, INDIA
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Bayır H, Maguire JJ, Cadenas E. Redox Pioneer: Professor Valerian Kagan. Antioxid Redox Signal 2022; 36:813-823. [PMID: 35072541 PMCID: PMC9127833 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2021.0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Professor Valerian Kagan (PhD, 1972, MV Lomonosov Moscow State University; DSci, 1981, USSR, Academy of Sciences, Moscow) is recognized as a Redox Pioneer because he has published 4 articles in the field of redox biology that have been cited >1000 times and 138 articles in this field have been cited between 100 and 924 times. The central and most important impact of Dr. Kagan's research is in the field of redox lipidomics-a term coined for the first time by Dr. Kagan in 2004-and consequently the definition of signaling pathways by oxidatively modified phospholipids; this acquires further significance considering that oxygenated phospholipids play multifunctional roles as essential signals coordinating metabolism and physiology. Some examples are the selective oxidation of cardiolipin (CL) by a cytochrome c peroxidase activity leading to the activation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway; the hydroperoxy-arachidonoyl/adrenoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) species, driven by 15-lipoxygenases (15-LOX), as death signals leading to ferroptotic cell death; the regulation of ferroptosis by iNOS/NO• in pro-inflammatory conditions by a novel mechanism (realized via interactions of 15-LOX reaction intermediates formed from arachidonoyl phosphatidylethanolamine [PE] species) and Ca2+-independent phospholipase A2 (iPLA2β; via elimination of peroxidized PE); the involvement of oxygenated (phospho)lipids in immunosuppression by myeloid cells in the tumor microenvironment; hydrolysis of peroxidized CL by Ca2+-independent phospholipase A2 (iPLA2γ) leading to pro- and anti-inflammatory signals and lipid mediators. Kagan continues his investigations to decipher the roles of enzyme-linked oxygenated phospholipids. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 36, 813-823.
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- Hülya Bayır
- Center for Free Radical and Antioxidant Health, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Children's Neuroscience Institute, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Free Radical and Antioxidant Health, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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O’Connell RC, Dodd TM, Clingerman SM, Fluharty KL, Coyle J, Stueckle TA, Porter DW, Bowers L, Stefaniak AB, Knepp AK, Derk R, Wolfarth M, Mercer RR, Boots TE, Sriram K, Hubbs AF. Developing a Solution for Nasal and Olfactory Transport of Nanomaterials. Toxicol Pathol 2022; 50:329-343. [PMID: 35416103 PMCID: PMC9872725 DOI: 10.1177/01926233221089209] [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: 01/26/2023]
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With advances in nanotechnology, engineered nanomaterial applications are a rapidly growing sector of the economy. Some nanomaterials can reach the brain through nose-to-brain transport. This transport creates concern for potential neurotoxicity of insoluble nanomaterials and a need for toxicity screening tests that detect nose-to-brain transport. Such tests can involve intranasal instillation of aqueous suspensions of nanomaterials in dispersion media that limit particle agglomeration. Unfortunately, protein and some elements in existing dispersion media are suboptimal for potential nose-to-brain transport of nanomaterials because olfactory transport has size- and ion-composition requirements. Therefore, we designed a protein-free dispersion media containing phospholipids and amino acids in an isotonic balanced electrolyte solution, a solution for nasal and olfactory transport (SNOT). SNOT disperses hexagonal boron nitride nanomaterials with a peak particle diameter below 100 nm. In addition, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in an established dispersion medium, when diluted with SNOT, maintain dispersion with reduced albumin concentration. Using stereomicroscopy and microscopic examination of plastic sections, dextran dyes dispersed in SNOT are demonstrated in the neuroepithelium of the nose and olfactory bulb of B6;129P2-Omptm3Mom/MomJ mice after intranasal instillation in SNOT. These findings support the potential for SNOT to disperse nanomaterials in a manner permitting nose-to-brain transport for neurotoxicity studies.
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- Ryan C. O’Connell
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA,West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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Loret T, de Luna LAV, Fordham A, Arshad A, Barr K, Lozano N, Kostarelos K, Bussy C. Innate but Not Adaptive Immunity Regulates Lung Recovery from Chronic Exposure to Graphene Oxide Nanosheets. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104559. [PMID: 35166457 PMCID: PMC9008410 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Graphene has drawn a lot of interest in the material community due to unique physicochemical properties. Owing to a high surface area to volume ratio and free oxygen groups, the oxidized derivative, graphene oxide (GO) has promising potential as a drug delivery system. Here, the lung tolerability of two distinct GO varying in lateral dimensions is investigated, to reveal the most suitable candidate platform for pulmonary drug delivery. Following repeated chronic pulmonary exposure of mice to GO sheet suspensions, the innate and adaptive immune responses are studied. An acute and transient influx of neutrophils and eosinophils in the alveolar space, together with the replacement of alveolar macrophages by interstitial ones and a significant activation toward anti-inflammatory subsets, are found for both GO materials. Micrometric GO give rise to persistent multinucleated macrophages and granulomas. However, neither adaptive immune response nor lung tissue remodeling are induced after exposure to micrometric GO. Concurrently, milder effects and faster tissue recovery, both associated to a faster clearance from the respiratory tract, are found for nanometric GO, suggesting a greater lung tolerability. Taken together, these results highlight the importance of dimensions in the design of biocompatible 2D materials for pulmonary drug delivery system.
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- Thomas Loret
- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and InflammationFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
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- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and InflammationFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
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- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and InflammationFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
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- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and InflammationFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
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- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST)Campus UABBellaterraBarcelona08193Spain
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- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST)Campus UABBellaterraBarcelona08193Spain
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- Nanomedicine LabFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
- National Graphene InstituteThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUK
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and InflammationFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterM13 9PTUK
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Shahabi R, Dehghani M, Javad Moosavi SA, Shahabi B, Poordakan O, Sadeghi M, Aryan L, Ghasempoor A, Aghanasiri F, Mohseni M, Mehravi B. The effect of nanoparticles on pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of preclinical studies. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2022; 77:684-694. [PMID: 35244528 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2021.2001637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Air pollution is a big ecumenical problem associated with public health around the world. The rapid development of nanotechnology worldwide resulted in a significant increase in human exposure with unknown particles, and ultimately leading to an increase in acute and chronic diseases. The effect of nanoparticles on pulmonary fibrosis has been reported in vivo and in vitro studies; however, the results are inconsistent. The present systematic review and meta-analysis of animal preclinical studies was conducted to assess the effect of nanoparticles on pulmonary fibrosis. A systematic search of online databases and gray literature as well as reference lists of retrieved studies was performed up to February 2019 to identify preclinical animal studies. Studies were assessed for methodological quality using the SYstematic Review Center for Laboratory animal Experimentation bias risk tool (SYRCLE's ROB tool). Pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) estimate with corresponding 95% CI was calculated using inverse-variance weights method while random effects meta-analysis was used, taking into account conceptual heterogeneity. To assess the robustness of pooled estimates as well as heterogeneity across studies, sensitivity analysis and Cochran Q statistic (with I2 statistic) was carried out using Stata 11.0. Of 6494 retrieved studies, 85 were reviewed in depth for eligibility. 16 studies met the criteria for inclusion in this systematic review. The meta-analysis was conducted on 10 studies which had reported the mean of TGF-β in 7 days after exposure by nanoparticles jointly (exposure compared to no exposure). Findings showed that exposure to nanoparticles significantly induced pulmonary fibrosis (SMD: 4.12, 95% CI: 2.57-5.67). A statistical heterogeneity was found [P < 0.001 (Q statistics), I2 = 83.0%] across studies. Nanoparticles were the most influencing in inducing pulmonary fibrosis in animal models. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated consistency of the results, indicating that the meta-analysis model was robust. Publication bias (using visual inspection and statistical tests) was unlikely in the association between nanoparticles and pulmonary fibrosis. We found that the nanoparticles significantly induce pulmonary fibrosis through increasing proinflammatory cytokine TGF-β and histopathological changes.
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- Rana Shahabi
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medical Nanotechnologies, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- R&D Division, Nanografi Co, METU, Technopolis, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medical Nanotechnologies, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medical Nanotechnologies, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Biology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medical Nanotechnologies, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Salih SJ, Ghobadi MZ. Evaluating the cytotoxicity and pathogenicity of multi-walled carbon nanotube through weighted gene co-expression network analysis: a nanotoxicogenomics study. BMC Genom Data 2022; 23:12. [PMID: 35176998 PMCID: PMC8851761 DOI: 10.1186/s12863-022-01031-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) is one of the most momentous carbonaceous nanoparticles which is widely used for various applications such as electronics, vehicles, and therapeutics. However, their possible toxicity and adverse effects convert them into a major health threat for humans and animals. Results In this study, we employed weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify the co-expressed gene groups and dysregulated pathways due to the MWCNT exposure. For this purpose, three weighted gene co-expression networks for the microarray gene expression profiles of the mouse after 1, 6, and 12-month post-exposure to MWCNT were constructed. The module-trait analysis specified the significant modules related to different doses (1, 10, 40, and 80 µg) of MWCNT. Afterward, common genes between co-regulated and differentially expressed genes were determined. The further pathway analysis highlighted the enrichment of genes including Actb, Ube2b, Psme3, Ezh2, Alas2, S100a10, Ypel5, Rhoa, Rac1, Ube2l6, Prdx2, Ctsb, Bnip3l, Gp6, Myh9, Ube2k, Mbnl1, Kbtbd8, Riok3, Itgb1, Rap1a, and Atp5h in immune-, inflammation-, and protein metabolism-related pathways. Conclusions This study discloses the genotoxicity and cytotoxicity effects of various doses of MWCNT which also affect the metabolism system. The identified genes can serve as potential biomarkers and therapeutic candidates. However, further studies should be performed to validate them in human cells. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12863-022-01031-3.
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- Shameran Jamal Salih
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Health, Koya University, KOY45, Koya, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Yin XH, Xu YM, Lau ATY. Nanoparticles: Excellent Materials Yet Dangerous When They Become Airborne. TOXICS 2022; 10:50. [PMID: 35202237 PMCID: PMC8874650 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10020050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Since the rise and rapid development of nanoscale science and technology in the late 1980s, nanomaterials have been widely used in many areas including medicine, electronic products, crafts, textiles, and cosmetics, which have provided a lot of convenience to people's life. However, while nanomaterials have been fully utilized, their negative effects, also known as nano pollution, have become increasingly apparent. The adverse effects of nanomaterials on the environment and organisms are mainly based on the unique size and physicochemical properties of nanoparticles (NPs). NPs, as the basic unit of nanomaterials, generally refer to the ultrafine particles whose spatial scale are defined in the range of 1-100 nm. In this review, we mainly introduce the basic status of the types and applications of NPs, airborne NP pollution, and the relationship between airborne NP pollution and human diseases. There are many sources of airborne NP pollutants, including engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) and non-engineered nanoparticles (NENPs). The NENPs can be further divided into those generated from natural activities and those produced by human activities. A growing number of studies have found that exposure to airborne NP pollutants can cause a variety of illnesses, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. To deal with the ever increasing numbers and types of NPs being unleashed to the air, we believe that extensive research is needed to provide a comprehensive understanding of NP pollution hazards and their impact mechanisms. Only in this way can we find the best solution and truly protect the safety and quality of life of human beings.
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- Xiao-Hui Yin
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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Toxicology for Nanotechnology. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9374-7_9-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Wei Q, Wang S, Han F, Wang H, Zhang W, Yu Q, Liu C, Ding L, Wang J, Yu L, Zhu C, Li B, Bl, Cz, Cz, Cz, Qw, Sw, Fh, Hw, Wz, Qy, Cl, Ld, Jw, Ly, Cz, Qw. Cellular modulation by the mechanical cues from biomaterials for tissue engineering. BIOMATERIALS TRANSLATIONAL 2021; 2:323-342. [PMID: 35837415 PMCID: PMC9255801 DOI: 10.12336/biomatertransl.2021.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Mechanical cues from the extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment are known to be significant in modulating the fate of stem cells to guide developmental processes and maintain bodily homeostasis. Tissue engineering has provided a promising approach to the repair or regeneration of damaged tissues. Scaffolds are fundamental in cell-based regenerative therapies. Developing artificial ECM that mimics the mechanical properties of native ECM would greatly help to guide cell functions and thus promote tissue regeneration. In this review, we introduce various mechanical cues provided by the ECM including elasticity, viscoelasticity, topography, and external stimuli, and their effects on cell behaviours. Meanwhile, we discuss the underlying principles and strategies to develop natural or synthetic biomaterials with different mechanical properties for cellular modulation, and explore the mechanism by which the mechanical cues from biomaterials regulate cell function toward tissue regeneration. We also discuss the challenges in multimodal mechanical modulation of cell behaviours and the interplay between mechanical cues and other microenvironmental factors.
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- Qiang Wei
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China,Corresponding authors: Caihong Zhu, ; Bin Li,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China,College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China,China Orthopaedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China,Corresponding authors: Caihong Zhu, ; Bin Li,
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Innate Immunity Modulating Impurities and the Immunotoxicity of Nanobiotechnology-Based Drug Products. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237308. [PMID: 34885886 PMCID: PMC8658779 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Innate immunity can be triggered by the presence of microbial antigens and other contaminants inadvertently introduced during the manufacture and purification of bionanopharmaceutical products. Activation of these innate immune responses, including cytokine secretion, complement, and immune cell activation, can result in unexpected and undesirable host immune responses. These innate modulators can also potentially stimulate the activation of adaptive immune responses, including the formation of anti-drug antibodies which can impact drug effectiveness. To prevent induction of these adverse responses, it is important to detect and quantify levels of these innate immunity modulating impurities (IIMIs) that may be present in drug products. However, while it is universally agreed that removal of IIMIs from drug products is crucial for patient safety and to prevent long-term immunogenicity, there is no single assay capable of directly detecting all potential IIMIs or indirectly quantifying downstream biomarkers. Additionally, there is a lack of agreement as to which of the many analytical assays currently employed should be standardized for general IIMI screening. Herein, we review the available literature to highlight cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying IIMI-mediated inflammation and its relevance to the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. We further discuss methodologies used for direct and indirect IIMI identification and quantification.
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Effect of pulmonary surfactant on the dispersion of carbon nanoparticles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Liu Y, Li Y, Koo S, Sun Y, Liu Y, Liu X, Pan Y, Zhang Z, Du M, Lu S, Qiao X, Gao J, Wang X, Deng Z, Meng X, Xiao Y, Kim JS, Hong X. Versatile Types of Inorganic/Organic NIR-IIa/IIb Fluorophores: From Strategic Design toward Molecular Imaging and Theranostics. Chem Rev 2021; 122:209-268. [PMID: 34664951 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In vivo imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm), which enables us to look deeply into living subjects, is producing marvelous opportunities for biomedical research and clinical applications. Very recently, there has been an upsurge of interdisciplinary studies focusing on developing versatile types of inorganic/organic fluorophores that can be used for noninvasive NIR-IIa/IIb imaging (NIR-IIa, 1300-1400 nm; NIR-IIb, 1500-1700 nm) with near-zero tissue autofluorescence and deeper tissue penetration. This review provides an overview of the reports published to date on the design, properties, molecular imaging, and theranostics of inorganic/organic NIR-IIa/IIb fluorophores. First, we summarize the design concepts of the up-to-date functional NIR-IIa/IIb biomaterials, in the order of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), quantum dots (QDs), rare-earth-doped nanoparticles (RENPs), and organic fluorophores (OFs). Then, these novel imaging modalities and versatile biomedical applications brought by these superior fluorescent properties are reviewed. Finally, challenges and perspectives for future clinical translation, aiming at boosting the clinical application progress of NIR-IIa and NIR-IIb imaging technology are highlighted.
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- Yishen Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.,Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.,Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China.,Shenzhen Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Center of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.,Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China.,Center for Animal Experiment, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.,Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.,Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China.,Shenzhen Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Science, Research Center for Ecology, Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.,Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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Ajdary M, Keyhanfar F, Moosavi MA, Shabani R, Mehdizadeh M, Varma RS. Potential toxicity of nanoparticles on the reproductive system animal models: A review. J Reprod Immunol 2021; 148:103384. [PMID: 34583090 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2021.103384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Over the past two decades, nanotechnology has been involved in an array of applications in various fields, including diagnostic kits, disease treatment, drug manufacturing, drug delivery, and gene therapy. But concerns about the toxicity of nanoparticles have greatly hindered their use; also, due to their increasing use in various industries, all members of society are exposed to the toxicity of these nanoparticles. Nanoparticles have a negative impact on various organs, including the reproductive system. They also can induce abortion in women, reduce fetal growth and development, and can damage the reproductive system and sperm morphology in men. In some cases, it has been observed that despite the modification of nanoparticles in composition, concentration, and method of administration, there is still damage to the reproductive organs. Therefore, understanding how nanoparticles affect the reproductive system is of very importance. In several studies, the nanoparticle toxicity effect on the genital organs has been investigated at the clinical and molecular levels using the in vivo and in vitro models. This study reviews these investigations and provides important data on the toxicity, hazards, and safety of nanoparticles in the reproductive system to facilitate the optimal use of nanoparticles in the industry.
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- Marziyeh Ajdary
- Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, 14965/161, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacky University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Shang H, Gu H, Zhang N. From traditional to novel treatment of arthritis: a review of recent advances in nanotechnology-based thermal therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2117-2132. [PMID: 34525845 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Arthritis has been a heavy burden on the economy and society at large. Recently, nanomaterials that can convert near-infrared light into localized heat have demonstrated better targeting to arthritic joints, fewer side effects, ease of combined application with current therapeutics and enhanced efficacy for arthritis treatment. In this review, the authors summarize traditional thermal therapies for arthritis treatment and their molecular mechanisms and discuss the advantages and applications of nanotechnology-based thermal therapies for arthritis treatment. In conclusion, nanotechnology-based thermal therapies are effective alternatives or adjuvant strategies to the current pharmacological treatment of arthritis. Future clinical translation of thermal therapies could benefit from research elucidating their mechanisms and standardizing their parameters to optimize efficacy.
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- Hongtao Shang
- School of Sports Sciences (main campus), Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, PR China
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Reyes-Jiménez E, Ramírez-Hernández AA, Santos-Álvarez JC, Velázquez-Enríquez JM, Pina-Canseco S, Baltiérrez-Hoyos R, Vásquez-Garzón VR. Involvement of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 476:4405-4419. [PMID: 34463938 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04244-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic progressive disease with high incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates worldwide. It is characterized by excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix in the lung parenchyma. The cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in its pathogenesis are complex, and some are still unknown. Several studies indicate that oxidative stress, characterized by overproduction of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE), is an important player in pulmonary fibrosis. 4-HNE is a highly reactive compound derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids that can react with proteins, phospholipids, and nucleic acids. Thus, many of the altered cellular mechanisms that contribute to this disease can be explained by the participation of 4-HNE. Here, we summarize the current knowledge on the molecular states and signal transduction pathways that contribute to the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. Furthermore, we describe the participation of 4-HNE in various mechanisms involved in pulmonary fibrosis development, with a focus on the cell populations involved in the initiation, development, and maintenance of the fibrotic process, mainly alveolar cells, endothelial cells, macrophages, and inflammatory cells. Due to its characteristic activity as a second messenger, 4-HNE, in addition to being a consequence of oxidative stress, can support maintenance of the inflammatory and fibrotic process by spreading the effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Thus, regulation of 4-HNE levels could be a viable strategy to reduce its effects on the mechanisms involved in pulmonary fibrosis development.
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- Edilburga Reyes-Jiménez
- Laboratorio de Fibrosis y Cáncer, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fibrosis y Cáncer, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fibrosis y Cáncer, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fibrosis y Cáncer, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Liu T, Li Q, Yang S, Zhao T, Lin J, Ju T, Wen Z. CNTs-CaP/chitosan-coated AZ91D magnesium alloy extract promoted rat dorsal root ganglia neuron growth via activating ERK signalling pathway. Cell Biochem Funct 2021; 39:908-920. [PMID: 34296452 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Increasing attention has been paid on the application of biodegradable materials such as magnesium and its alloys in neuron repair. AZ91D magnesium alloy coated with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and/or calcium phosphate (CaP)/chitosan (CS) was fabricated in this study. To evaluate the bioactivity of these AZ91D-based composites, the extracts were prepared by immersing samples in modified simulated body fluid (m-SBF) for 0, 2, 8, 16, 24, 34, 44, 60, or 90 days. Immunofluorescence staining for neuronal class III β-tubulin (TUJ1) revealed that both CNTs-CaP/CS-AZ91D and CaP/CS-AZ91D extracts promoted axon outgrowth of dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons, accompanied with increased expression of phosphorylated focal adhesion kinase (p-FAK) and growth associated protein-43 (GAP-43). Besides, the extracts increased the expression and the release of neurotrophic factors including nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). ERK signalling was activated in DRG neurons after treating with either CNTs-CaP/CS-AZ91D or CaP/CS-AZ91D extracts, and its inhibition with U0126 counteracted the beneficial effects of these extracts on DRG neuron. Overall, the extracts from these AZ91D-based composites might promote DRG neuron growth via activating ERK signalling pathway. Notably, CNTs-CaP/CS-AZ91D extracts showed a better promoting effect on neuron growth than CaP/CS-AZ91D. Assessment of ion elements showed that the addition of CNTs coating enhanced magnesium corrosion resistance and reduced the deposition of calcium and phosphorus on the surface of CaP/CS-AZ91D alloy. These findings demonstrate that CNTs-CaP/CS-AZ91D likely provide a more suitable environment for neuron growth, which suggests a potential implantable biomaterial for the treatment of nerve injury. SIGNIFICANCE: AZ91D magnesium alloy coated with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and/or calcium phosphate (CaP)/chitosan (CS) was fabricated and their immersion extracts were prepared using modified simulated body fluid in this study. Both extracts from CNTs-CaP/CS and CaP/CS-coated AZ91D magnesium alloy promotes rat dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neuron growth via activating ERK signalling pathway. Notably, the addition of CNTs improves the performance of CaP/CS-AZ91D. For the first time, our research demonstrates that CNTs-CaP/CS-AZ91D likely provide a suitable environment for neuron growth, suggesting these AZ91D-based composites as potential implantable biomaterials for the treatment of nerve injury.
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- Tingjiao Liu
- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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El Kholy S, Giesy JP, Al Naggar Y. Consequences of a short-term exposure to a sub lethal concentration of CdO nanoparticles on key life history traits in the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 410:124671. [PMID: 33349477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanoparticles of cadmium oxide (CdO NPs) are among the most common industrial metal oxide nanoparticles. Early adulthood (P1) fruit flies (D. melanogaster) were exposed for 7 days to a sub lethal concentration (0.03 mg CdO NPs/mL, which was 20% of the LC50), spiked into food media to test whether short episodes of CdO NPs exposures early in adult life have long-lasting effects on life history traits such as fecundity well beyond exposure times. All studied life history traits, as well as climbing behavior were adversely affected by exposure to CdO NPs. A blistered wing phenotype was also observed in the non-exposed progeny (F1) of adult flies (P1) and their fecundity was significantly decreased (-50%) compared to the fecundity of non-exposed (control) F1 flies. Expressions of antioxidant enzymes encoding genes; catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD2) were significantly up regulated in P1 flies compared to control. Expression of metallothionein encoding genes (MTn A-D) were significantly up-regulated in both parent flies (P1) and their progeny (F1) after exposure of P1 flies to CdO NPs compared to non-exposed control flies, suggesting long-term potential effects. Taken together, these findings indicate that short-term exposure to a sub-lethal CdO NP concentration is sufficient to have long-lasting, adverse effects on fruit flies.
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- Samar El Kholy
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, 31527 Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B3, Canada; Department of Environmental Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; General Zoology, Institute for Biology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hoher Weg 8, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, 31527 Tanta, Egypt; General Zoology, Institute for Biology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hoher Weg 8, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Shah P, Lalan M, Jani D. Toxicological Aspects of Carbon Nanotubes, Fullerenes and Graphenes. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:556-564. [PMID: 32938342 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200916143741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nanomedicines exhibit unbelievable capability in overcoming the hurdles faced in biological applications. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene-family nanomaterials and fullerenes are a class of engineered nanoparticles that have emerged as a new option for possible use in drug/gene delivery for life-threatening diseases. Their adaptability to pharmaceutical applications has opened new vistas for biomedical applications. Successful applications of this family of engineered nanoparticles in various fields may not support their use in medicine due to inconsistent data on toxicity as well as the lack of a centralized toxicity database. Inconsistent toxicological studies and lack of mechanistic understanding have been the reasons for limited understanding of their toxicological aspects. These nanoparticles, when underivatized or pristine, are considered as safe, however less reactive. The derivatized forms or functionalization changes their chemistry significantly to modify their biological effects including toxicity. They can cause acute and long term injuries in tissues by penetration through the the blood-air barrier, blood-alveolus barrier, blood-brain barrier, and blood-placenta barrier. and by accumulating in the lung, liver, and spleen . The toxicological effects are manifested through inflammatory response, DNA damage, apoptosis, autophagy and necrosis. Other factors that largely influence the toxicity of carbon nanotubes, graphenes and fullerenes are the concentration, functionalization, dimensional and surface topographical factors. Thus, a better understanding of the toxicity profile of CNTs, graphene-family nanomaterials and fullerenes in humans, animals and the environment is of significant importance, to improve their biological safety, to facilitate their wide biological application and for the successful commercial application. The exploration of appropriate cell lines to investigate specific receptors and intracellular targets as well as chronic toxicity beyond the proof-of-concept is required.
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- Pranav Shah
- Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Dist: Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, BITS Edu Campus, NH # 8, Varnama, Vadodara, Gujarat-391247, India
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- Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, BITS Edu Campus, NH # 8, Varnama, Vadodara, Gujarat-391247, India
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Zhang X, Luo M, Zhang J, Yao Z, Zhu J, Yang S, Zhu Q, Shen T. Carbon nanotubes promote alveolar macrophages toward M2 polarization mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transdifferentiation. Nanotoxicology 2021; 15:588-604. [PMID: 33840345 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2021.1905098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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With substantial progress of nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are widely used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. There is rising concern about potential adverse health effects, such as pulmonary fibrosis, related to inhalation of CNTs. The detailed cellular and molecular mechanisms of pulmonary fibrosis induced by CNTs are still not clear. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transdifferentiation (FMT) are considered as critical events in pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. Alveolar macrophages (AMs) polarization plays a key role of regulating EMT and FMT in pulmonary fibrosis. In this study, we applied CNTs to stimulate primary mouse AMs under M1 or M2 polarization conditions, then analyzed the proportion of F4/80+CD11c+ or F4/80+CD206+ AMs, mRNA expression and activities of iNOS or Arg-1, as well as mRNA expression and content of TNF-α and IL-6 or TGF-β and IL-10 to evaluate dynamic phenotypic and functional changes of AMs. Single-walled CNT (SWCNT), short-type multi-walled CNT (MWCNT), and long-type MWCNT exposure at dose of 50 µg/ml promote AMs polarization toward M1 phenotype at early stage, while promote AMs polarization toward M2 phenotype at late stage. The roles of AMs polarization during development of EMT and FMT were further investigated by conditioned medium (CM) experiments. CNTs-activated M2 AMs promote progression of EMT and FMT via secreting TGF-β. Furthermore, up-regulating IRF4 may be involved in CNTs-induced M2 AMs polarization. In conclusion, this study demonstrates a new insight that CNTs exposure promotes AMs polarization toward M2 phenotype which facilitate EMT and FMT through secreting TGF-β.
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- Xiang Zhang
- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Medical Aspects of Specific Environments, School of Basic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environment Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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Applications of nanomaterials cause a general concern on their toxicity when they intentionally (such as in medicine) or unintentionally (environment exposure) enter into the human body. As a special subpopulation, pregnant women are more susceptible to nanoparticle (NP)-induced toxicity. More importantly, prenatal exposures may affect the entire life of the fetus. Through blood circulation, NPs may cross placental barriers and enter into fetus. A cascade of events, such as damage in placental barriers, generation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and altered gene expression, may induce delayed or abnormal fetal development. The physicochemical properties of NPs, exposure time, and other factors directly affect nanotoxicity in pregnant populations. Even though results from animal studies cannot directly extrapolate to humans, compelling evidence has already shown that, for pregnant women, caution must be taken when dealing with nanomedicines or NP pollutants.
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- Zengjin Wang
- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibres: More Than a Cobweb. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11030745. [PMID: 33809629 PMCID: PMC8002294 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) are erroneously considered as singular material entities. Instead, they should be regarded as a heterogeneous class of materials bearing different properties eliciting particular biological outcomes both in vitro and in vivo. Given the pace at which the industrial production of CNTs/CNFs is increasing, it is becoming of utmost importance to acquire comprehensive knowledge regarding their biological activity and their hazardous effects in humans. Animal studies carried out by inhalation showed that some CNTs/CNFs species can cause deleterious effects such as inflammation and lung tissue remodeling. Their physico-chemical properties, biological behavior and biopersistence make them similar to asbestos fibers. Human studies suggest some mild effects in workers handling CNTs/CNFs. However, owing to their cross-sectional design, researchers have been as yet unable to firmly demonstrate a causal relationship between such an exposure and the observed effects. Estimation of acceptable exposure levels should warrant a proper risk management. The aim of this review is to challenge the conception of CNTs/CNFs as a single, unified material entity and prompt the establishment of standardized hazard and exposure assessment methodologies able to properly feed risk assessment and management frameworks.
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Jiang Q, Liu L, Li Q, Cao Y, Chen D, Du Q, Yang X, Huang D, Pei R, Chen X, Huang G. NIR-laser-triggered gadolinium-doped carbon dots for magnetic resonance imaging, drug delivery and combined photothermal chemotherapy for triple negative breast cancer. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:64. [PMID: 33653352 PMCID: PMC7923633 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00811-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Owing to high genetic diversities of tumor cells and low response rate of standard chemotherapy, patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) have short progression-free survivals and poor outcomes, which need to explore an effective approach to improve therapeutic efficacy. METHODS Novel gadolinium doped carbon dots (Gd@CDs) have been designed and prepared through hydrothermal method with 3,4-dihydroxyhydrocinnamic acid, 2,2'-(ethylenedioxy)bis(ethylamine) and gadolinium chloride. The synthesized nanostructures were characterized. Taking advantage of good biocompatibility of Gd@CDs, a nanoplatform based on Gd@CDs has been developed to co-deliver chemotherapy drug doxorubicin hydrochloride (Dox) and a near-infrared (NIR) photothermal agent, IR825 for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided photothermal chemotherapy for TNBC. RESULTS The as-synthesized Dox@IR825@Gd@CDs displayed favorable MRI ability in vivo. Upon NIR laser irradiation, Dox@IR825@Gd@CDs could convert the NIR light to heat and efficiently inhibit tumor growth through photothermal chemotherapy in vitro and in vivo. Additionally, the impact of photothermal chemotherapy on the murine motor coordination was assessed by rotarod test. Dox@IR825@Gd@CDs presented low toxicity and high photothermal chemotherapy efficiency. CONCLUSION A noble theranostic nanoplatform (Dox@IR825@Gd@CDs) was developed that could be tailored to achieve loading of Dox and IR825, intracellular delivery, favorable MRI, excellent combination therapy with photothermal therapy and chemotherapy to enhance therapeutic effect against TNBC cells. This study will provide a promising strategy for the development of Gd-based nanomaterials for MRI and combinational therapy for TNBC.
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- Qunjiao Jiang
- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, China.
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Montalvão MF, Guimarães ATB, Rodrigues ASDL, Malafaia G. Carbon nanofibers are bioaccumulated in Aphylla williamsoni (Odonata) larvae and cause REDOX imbalance and changes of acetylcholinesterase activity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 756:143991. [PMID: 33302068 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Carbon-based materials have been considered very promising for the technological industry due to their unique physical and chemical properties, namely: ability to reduce production costs and to improve the efficiency of several products. However, there is little information on what is the level of exposure that leads to adverse effects and what kind of effects is expected in aquatic biota. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the toxicity of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) in dragonfly larvae (Aphylla williamsoni) based on predictive oxidative-stress biomarkers, antioxidant activity reduction and neurotoxicity. After ephemeral models' exposure to CNFs (48 h; at 500 μg/L), data have shown that these pollutants did not change larvae's nutritional status given the concentration of total soluble carbohydrates, total proteins and triglycerides in them. However, the levels of both nitric oxide and substances reactive to thiobarbituric acid (lipid peroxidation indicators) have increased and the antioxidant activity based on total thiol levels and on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity (%) has reduced, and it suggests REDOX imbalance induction by CNFs. In addition, larvae exposed to these pollutants showed significant acetylcholinesterase activity reduction in comparison to the control group. Thus, the present study has brought further knowledge about how carbon-based materials can affect benthic macroinvertebrates and emphasized their ecotoxicological potential in freshwater environments.
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- Mateus Flores Montalvão
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Laboratório de Pesquisas Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação de Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação de Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Laboratório de Pesquisas Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação de Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Maccarinelli F, Bugatti M, Churruca Schuind A, Ganzerla S, Vermi W, Presta M, Ronca R. Endogenous Long Pentraxin 3 Exerts a Protective Role in a Murine Model of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Front Immunol 2021; 12:617671. [PMID: 33679758 PMCID: PMC7930377 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.617671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive scarring disease of the lungs, characterized by inflammation, fibroblast activation, and deposition of extracellular matrix. The long pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is a member of the pentraxin family with non-redundant functions in innate immune responses, tissue repair, and haemostasis. The role played in the lungs by PTX3 during the fibrotic process has not been elucidated. In this study, the impact of PTX3 expression on lung fibrosis was assessed in an intratracheal bleomycin (BLM)-induced murine model of the disease applied to wild type animals, transgenic mice characterized by endothelial overexpression and stromal accumulation of PTX3 (Tie2-PTX3 mice), and genetically deficient Ptx3−/− animals. Our data demonstrate that PTX3 is produced during BLM-induced fibrosis in wild type mice, and that PTX3 accumulation in the stroma compartment of Tie2-PTX3 mice limits the formation of fibrotic tissue in the lungs, with reduced fibroblast activation and collagen deposition, and a decrease in the recruitment of the immune infiltrate. Conversely, Ptx3-null mice showed an exacerbated fibrotic response and decreased survival in response to BLM treatment. These results underline the protective role of endogenous PTX3 during lung fibrosis and pave the way for the study of novel PTX3-derived therapeutic approaches to the disease.
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- Federica Maccarinelli
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.,ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.,ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Vo-Dinh T. The New Frontier in Medicine at the Convergence of Nanotechnology and Immunotherapy. Bioanalysis 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78338-9_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Garcés M, Cáceres L, Chiappetta D, Magnani N, Evelson P. Current understanding of nanoparticle toxicity mechanisms and interactions with biological systems. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj01415c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nanotechnology is an emerging science involving the manipulation of matter on the nanometer scale.
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- Mariana Garcés
- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas
- Cátedra de Química General e Inorgánica
- Buenos Aires
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas
- Cátedra de Química General e Inorgánica
- Buenos Aires
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Cátedra de Tecnología Farmacéutica I
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas
- Cátedra de Química General e Inorgánica
- Buenos Aires
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas
- Cátedra de Química General e Inorgánica
- Buenos Aires
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