scholarly journals Assessment of the Influence of Crystalline Form on Cyto-Genotoxic and Inflammatory Effects Induced by TiO2 Nanoparticles on Human Bronchial and Alveolar Cells

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Fresegna ◽  
Cinzia Lucia Ursini ◽  
Aureliano Ciervo ◽  
Raffaele Maiello ◽  
Stefano Casciardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Response ◽  
Membrane Damage ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristic ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Crystalline Form ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Alveolar Cells ◽  
Oxidative Effects

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) are increasingly used in consumer products, industrial and medical applications, raising concerns on their potential toxicity. The available in vitro and in vivo studies on these NPs show controversial results. Crystalline structure is the physicochemical characteristic that seems to influence mainly TiO2NPs toxicity, so its effect needs to be further studied. We aimed to study whether and how crystalline form influences potential cyto-genotoxic and inflammatory effects induced by two commercial TiO2NPs (TiO2-A, mainly anatase; TiO2-B, mainly rutile) in human alveolar A549 and bronchial BEAS-2B cells exposed to 1–40 µg/mL. Cell viability (WST-1), membrane damage (LDH release), IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α release (ELISA) and direct/oxidative DNA damage (fpg-comet assay) were evaluated. Physicochemical characterization included analysis of crystalline form (TEM and XRD), specific surface area (BET), agglomeration (DLS) and Z-potential (ELS). Our results show that TiO2-A NPs induce in BEAS-2B cytotoxicity and a slight inflammation and in A549 slight oxidative effects, whereas TiO2-B NPs induce genotoxic/oxidative effects in both cell lines, revealing different toxicity mechanisms for the two tested NPs. In conclusion, our study confirms the influence of crystalline form on cellular response, also demonstrating the suitability of our in vitro model to screen early TiO2NPs effects.

scholarly journals Garcinol loaded vitamin E TPGS emulsified PLGA nanoparticles: preparation, physicochemical characterization, in vitro and in vivo studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghuvir H. Gaonkar ◽  
Soumya Ganguly ◽  
Saikat Dewanjee ◽  
Samarendu Sinha ◽  
Amit Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Plga Nanoparticles ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Vitamin E Tpgs

scholarly journals Differences in Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, and Inflammatory Response of Bronchial and Alveolar Human Lung Epithelial Cells to Pristine and COOH-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cinzia Lucia Ursini ◽  
Delia Cavallo ◽  
Anna Maria Fresegna ◽  
Aureliano Ciervo ◽  
Raffaele Maiello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Membrane Damage ◽  
A549 Cells ◽  
Lung Epithelial Cells ◽  
Alveolar Cells ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Pristine Mwcnts ◽  
High Viability

Functionalized MWCNTs are used in many commercial and biomedical applications, but their potential health effects are not well defined. We investigated and compared cytotoxic, genotoxic/oxidative, and inflammatory effects of pristine and carboxyl MWCNTs exposing human respiratory (A549 and BEAS-2B) cells to 1–40 μg/mL of CNTs for 24 h. Both MWCNTs induced low viability reduction (by WST1 assay) in A549 cells and only MWCNTs-COOH caused high viability reduction in BEAS-2B cells reaching 28.5% viability at 40 μg/mL. Both CNTs induced membrane damage (by LDH assay) with higher effects in BEAS-2B cells at the highest concentrations reaching 20% cytotoxicity at 40 μg/mL. DNA damage (by Fpg-comet assay) was induced by pristine MWCNTs in A549 cells and by both MWCNTs in BEAS-2B cells reaching for MWCNTs-COOH a tail moment of 22.2 at 40 μg/mL versus 10.2 of unexposed cells. Increases of IL-6 and IL-8 release (by ELISA) were detected in A549 cells exposed to MWCNTs-COOH from 10 μg/mL while IL-8 increased in BEAS-2B cells exposed to pristine MWCNTs at 20 and 40 μg/mL. The results show higher cytogenotoxicity of MWCNTs-COOH in bronchial and of pristine MWCNTs in alveolar cells. Different inflammatory response was also found. The findings suggest the use ofin vitromodels with different end points and cells to study CNT toxicity.

scholarly journals PLGA nanoparticles for the oral delivery of nuciferine: preparation, physicochemical characterization and in vitro/in vivo studies

Drug Delivery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 443-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Liu ◽  
Xin Wu ◽  
Yushuai Mi ◽  
Bimeng Zhang ◽  
Shengying Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Plga Nanoparticles ◽  
In Vivo Studies

scholarly journals Design of Targeted Flurbiprofen Biomimetic Nanoparticles for Management of Arthritis: In Vitro and In Vivo Appraisal

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Hagar I. Mohamed ◽  
Amal H. El-Kamel ◽  
Ghada O. Hammad ◽  
Lamia A. Heikal
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Biomimetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Rapid Clearance ◽  
Turbidimetric Assay

Flurbiprofen (FLUR) is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for the management of arthritis. Unfortunately, its therapeutic effect is limited by its rapid clearance from the joints following intra-articular injection. To improve its therapeutic efficacy, hyaluronic acid-coated bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (HA-BSA NPs) were formulated and loaded with FLUR to achieve active drug targeting. NPs were prepared by a modified nano-emulsification technique and their HA coating was proven via turbidimetric assay. Physicochemical characterization of the selected HA-BSA NPs revealed entrapment efficiency of 90.12 ± 1.06%, particle size of 257.12 ± 2.54 nm, PDI of 0.25 ± 0.01, and zeta potential of −48 ± 3 mv. The selected formulation showed in-vitro extended-release profile up to 6 days. In-vivo studies on adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model exhibited a significant reduction in joint swelling after intra-articular administration of FLUR-loaded HA-BSA NPs. Additionally, there was a significant reduction in CRP level in blood as well as TNF-α, and IL-6 levels in serum and joint tissues. Immunohistochemical study indicated a significant decrease in iNOS level in joint tissues. Histopathological analysis confirmed the safety of FLUR-loaded HA-BSA NPs. Thus, our results reveal that FLUR loaded HA-BSA NPs have a promising therapeutic effect in the management of arthritis.

scholarly journals In Vitro Effects of Bisphenol F on Antioxidant System Indicators in the Isolated Hepatocytes of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhyncus mykiss)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Handan Aykut ◽  
Burak Kaptaner
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Membrane Damage ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Antioxidant Defences ◽  
Safe Alternative ◽  
Bisphenol F ◽  
Antioxidant Defence System ◽  
Oncorhyncus Mykiss ◽  
Ldh Assay

Abstract Bisphenol F (BPF) has been used frequently in the plastics industry and the production of daily consumer products as an alternative to bisphenol A (BPA). It was aimed herein to determine the cytotoxic effects of BPF on hepatocytes isolated from the liver of rainbow trout (Oncorhyncus mykiss) using lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay and antioxidant defence system indicators. The cultured hepatocytes were exposed to seven concentrations (0, 15.63, 31.25, 62.50, 125, 250, and 500 µM) of BPF for 24 h. According to the LDH assay, the percentage of cytotoxicity was increased dose dependently in the cells. The malondialdehyde content, which is indicative of lipid peroxidation, was increased significantly at BPF concentrations between 15.63 and 250 µM, whereas it remained unchanged with a concentration of 500 µM. The activities of superoxide dismutase were increased, while those of catalase were decreased with all of the BPF concentrations. Elevated levels of reduced glutathione content were determined with BPF concentrations between 15.63 and 250 µM, but decreased significantly with a concentration of 500 µM. Significant increases in the activities of the glutathione peroxidase were found in hepatocytes treated with BPF at concentrations of 31.25 to 500 µM. GST activity was only significantly increased with a BPF concentration of 250 µM. The results showed that the toxic mechanism of BPF was mainly based on cell membrane damage and oxidative stress, which have an influence on antioxidant defences. Therefore, BPF was reconsidered as a safe alternative instead of BPA in the manufacturing of industrial or daily products.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Agent Triclosan Inhibits Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Vitro in a Dose-Dependent Manner

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narasimha Pullaguri ◽  
Andrea Kagoo ◽  
Anamika Bhargava
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Agent ◽  
Ache Activity ◽  
Acetylcholinesterase Activity ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Human Health Effects ◽  
Dose Dependent

The antimicrobial agent, Triclosan, is widely used in many consumer products. It has been designated as a "contaminant of emerging concern (CEC)" because its exposure is known to cause adverse ecological and human health effects. Triclosan is not labelled as GRAS/GRAE (generally recognized as safe and effective), but its use is still prevailing. In vivo studies have revealed that exposure to triclosan results in a decreased acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. However mechanistic insights into AChE inhibition by triclosan are missing. Using in vitro AChE activity assay with purified AChE, we show that triclosan acts as a direct inhibitor of AChE and inhibits AChE activity in a dose-dependent manner. Given the function of AChE, any alteration in its activity can be neurotoxic. Our results provide important mechanistic insights into triclosan induced neurotoxicity with AChE as a target.

In vitro and in vivo studies of new cationic Zn(II)‐benzonaphthoporphyrazines as photosensitizers for PDT

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 645-651
Author(s):  
M. Peeva ◽  
M. Shopova ◽  
U. Michelsen ◽  
D. Wöhrle ◽  
G. Petrov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vivo Studies

Effect of caffeine on theophyliine on cerebral blood flow response to brain activation: In vitro and in vivo studies

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. S198-S198
Author(s):  
Joseph R Meno ◽  
Thien-son K Nguyen ◽  
Elise M Jensen ◽  
G Alexander West ◽  
Leonid Groysman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Cerebral Blood Flow ◽  
Brain Activation ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Blood Flow Response ◽  
Flow Response

Effects of Unfractionated and Low Molecular Weight Heparins on Platelet Thromboxane Biosynthesis “In Vivo”

1994 ◽  
Vol 72 (06) ◽  
pp. 942-946 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raffaele Landolfi ◽  
Erica De Candia ◽  
Bianca Rocca ◽  
Giovanni Ciabattoni ◽  
Armando Antinori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Unfractionated Heparin ◽  
Low Molecular Weight Heparin ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Heparin Administration ◽  
To Receive

SummarySeveral “in vitro” and “in vivo” studies indicate that heparin administration may affect platelet function. In this study we investigated the effects of prophylactic heparin on thromboxane (Tx)A2 biosynthesis “in vivo”, as assessed by the urinary excretion of major enzymatic metabolites 11-dehydro-TxB2 and 2,3-dinor-TxB2. Twenty-four patients who were candidates for cholecystectomy because of uncomplicated lithiasis were randomly assigned to receive placebo, unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin or unfractionaed heparin plus 100 mg aspirin. Measurements of daily excretion of Tx metabolites were performed before and during the treatment. In the groups assigned to placebo and to low molecular weight heparin there was no statistically significant modification of Tx metabolite excretion while patients receiving unfractionated heparin had a significant increase of both metabolites (11-dehydro-TxB2: 3844 ± 1388 vs 2092 ±777, p <0.05; 2,3-dinor-TxB2: 2737 ± 808 vs 1535 ± 771 pg/mg creatinine, p <0.05). In patients randomized to receive low-dose aspirin plus unfractionated heparin the excretion of the two metabolites was largely suppressed thus suggesting that platelets are the primary source of enhanced thromboxane biosynthesis associated with heparin administration. These data indicate that unfractionated heparin causes platelet activation “in vivo” and suggest that the use of low molecular weight heparin may avoid this complication.

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