{"title":"Synthesis, surface architecture and biological response of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for application in drug delivery: a review","authors":"M. Mahmoudi, A. Milani, P. Stroeve","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034651","url":null,"abstract":"The biological and medical applications of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) are increasing fast. Therefore, the reduction of toxicity of SPION, by using various surface coatings, has become a main research area. This review article presents a summary of recent research and data on well-characterised SPION with different surface coatings (dextran, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyethylene glycol fumarate (PEGF), alginate, chitosan, albumin) along with cytotoxicity evaluation methods for drug delivery. The effect of the surface architecture of SPION in different delivery conditions is also reviewed. Cytotoxicity data are found to vary depending on the size, size distribution and surface derivatisation of SPION. In turn, these parameters depend on the methods of particle synthesis. The use of coprecipitation, microemulsions, thermal decomposition and hydrothermal synthesis are among the reviewed synthesis methods. Statistical techniques used for the optimisation of synthesis parameters have also been addressed.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034651","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Durnev, A. Solomina, E. Shreder, E. P. Nemova, O. Shreder, Natalya O. l' Dauge, A. Zhanataev, V. A. Veligura, L. A. Osminkina, M. Gongalsky, Victor Yu. Timoshenko, Sergey S. Seredenin
{"title":"In vivo study of genotoxicity and teratogenicity of silica nanocrystals","authors":"A. Durnev, A. Solomina, E. Shreder, E. P. Nemova, O. Shreder, Natalya O. l' Dauge, A. Zhanataev, V. A. Veligura, L. A. Osminkina, M. Gongalsky, Victor Yu. Timoshenko, Sergey S. Seredenin","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034126","url":null,"abstract":"The potential genotoxicity of silica nanocrystals (nc-Si) (size 2-7 nm with their agglomerates 5 μm) in mice and influence of nc-Si on the embryonal and the postnatal development of the rats were evaluated. No clastogenic effects were observed in bone marrow cells of mice intraperitoneally exposed to single doses of nc-Si 5, 25 and 50 mg/kg for 24 hr or to doses 5 and 25 mg/kg for seven and 14 days. Comet assay revealed a significant increase in tail DNA percentage in the bone marrow cells of mice treated with nc-Si at a single dose 5 mg/kg for 24 h and both in bone marrow and brain cells when nc-Si was used at a dose 50 mg/kg. There was no significant increase in DNA damage after a 3 h treatment with nc-Si at doses 5 and 25 mg/kg. Also, no elevated DNA damage was observed in mice exposed to nc-Si at 5 mg/kg dose for seven days. Dose of nc-Si at 50 mg/kg caused death of 40-60% of the animals within 2-3 days that made impossible evaluation genotoxicity in this dose at long-term exposure. Nc-Si injected intraperitoneally to rats at a dose of 50 mg/kg on the 1st, 7th and 14th days of pregnancy showed no teratogenicity and had no influence on postnatal development of pups. But negative influence on body weight gain in pregnant rats and newborns at some stages of the experiment was noticed.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"70-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034126","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new approach to analyse effects of nanoparticles on lipid vesicles","authors":"Jernej Zupanc, J. Valant, D. Drobne, V. Kralj","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034124","url":null,"abstract":"Manufactured nanoparticles are potentially capable of inducing defects in lipid membranes. The effects of nanoparticles on cell membranes are one of the key issues in nanomedicine, nanotoxicology, food and pharmaceutical application of products of nanomaterials and others. Our aim is to demonstrate the nanoparticle - lipid vesicle interactions and to develop a controllable experimental setup for data acquisition. We studied interactions between nanoparticles (C60) and lipid vesicles (POPC), using ZnCl2 as a positive control. Light microscopy computer aided image segmentation was developed and population differences among vesicles incubated in different media were assessed. Data obtained by statistical image analysis methods revealed that nanoparticles (C60) caused changes in vesicle size distribution in the population of lipid vesicles as well as a burst of vesicles in time and in a concentration gradient. No significant changes in shape of vesicles were recorded. The advantage of the experimental set up presented here is that it employs statistical image analysis methods and direct microscopy observation of large populations of lipid vesicles. We discuss the applicability of this in vitro approach in analysing the effects of nanoparticles on simplified biological membranes.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034124","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Louis, F. Gagné, J. Auclair, P. Turcotte, C. Gagnon, C. Emond
{"title":"The characterisation of the behaviour and gill toxicity of CdS/CdTe quantum dots in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)","authors":"S. Louis, F. Gagné, J. Auclair, P. Turcotte, C. Gagnon, C. Emond","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034125","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing commercial application of nanomaterials is raising concerns about their potential release to aquatic environments. The purpose of this study was to examine the behaviour in freshwater of capped CdS/CdTe quantum dots and the sublethal effects on gills of rainbow trout. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were exposed to increasing concentrations of CdS/CdTe or dissolved cadmium (CdSO4) for 48 h at 15°C. The initial Cd and Te concentration in the aquarium water and size fractionation were determined. After the exposure period, the gills were analysed for labile Cd content, changes in lactate and pyruvate, total and redox status of metallothioneins (MT), lipid peroxidation, protein chaperones of the heat shock protein (Hsp) 72 family and ubiquitin conjugates. QDs were mostly between 6.8 and 25 nm suggesting aggregates. Significant increases in total and metal-binding MT, gill lactate and pyruvate levels and Hsp 72 proteins were observed while ubiquitin protein conjugates were significantly decreased by the QDs only with dissolved Cd, LPO and lactate/pyruvate ratio were not affected by the QDs. A discriminant function analysis of the biomarker responses revealed that colloidal and dissolved Cd differed significantly from each other, suggesting different modes of action.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034125","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bio-safe approach for the preparation of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoflowers at very low temperature","authors":"Shah, F. Marzouki","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034122","url":null,"abstract":"Magnesium oxide (MgO) is an exceptionally important material with use in catalysis, superconducting products and has shown great promise as a destructive adsorbent for toxic chemical agents. In this paper, a new and convenient method has been demonstrated for large-scale synthesis of MgO nanoflowers at 200°C. The method is based on a very simple reaction of magnesium powder and water without using any capping agent or additives. The formation of nanostructures by the reaction of metals with water is suggested to occur due to decomposition of water by the metal giving hydrogen. Compared with other methods, the present method is bio-safe, economical, low temperature and free of pollution. This paper is an alternative route for the synthesis of an important material which is bio-safe and biocompatible and can be used as bactericide.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"10-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034122","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lead oxide (PbO) nanoparticles prepared by a new technique for biomedical applications","authors":"Shah","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034121","url":null,"abstract":"A simple and convenient method has been demonstrated for large scale synthesis of lead oxide nanoparticles at very low temperatures using water as solvent which is not only benign but also safe. The method is based on a very simple reaction of lead and double distilled water without using any additives or amines. The diameters of the nanoparticles range from 50-150 nm with an average diameter of 100 nm. The formation of nanoparticles by the reaction of metals with water is suggested to occur due to decomposition of water by the metal giving hydrogen. The reported method is fast, economical, environmentally benign and free of pollution, which will make it suitable for large scale production. Moreover, the technique does not require any sophisticated equipments.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034121","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Perrenoud, Michael Gasser, B. Rothen‐Rutishauser, P. Gehr, M. Riediker
{"title":"Characterisation of nanoparticles resulting from different braking behaviours","authors":"A. Perrenoud, Michael Gasser, B. Rothen‐Rutishauser, P. Gehr, M. Riediker","doi":"10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034123","url":null,"abstract":"Brake wear particulate matter (PM) may provoke cardiovascular effects. A system was developed to expose cells to airborne PM from brakes. Six car models were tested, each with full stop and normal deceleration. PM numbers, mass and surface, metals, and carbon compounds were measured. Full stop produced higher PM number and mass concentrations than normal deceleration (up to 10 million particles/cm³ in 0.2 m³ volume). 87% of the PM mass was in the fine (100 nm to 2.5 μm) and 12% in the coarse (2.5 to 10 μm) fraction, whereas 74% of the PM number was nanoscaled (ultrafine < 0.1 μm) and 26% fine PM. Elemental concentrations were 2,364, 236, and 18 μg/m³ of iron, copper and manganese, respectively, and 664 and 36 μg/m³ of organic and elemental carbon. PM-release differed between cars and braking behaviour. Temperature and humidity were stable. In conclusion, the established system seems feasible for exposing cell cultures to brake wear PM.","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":"17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJBNN.2010.034123","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Histopathological and biochemical correlation of antidiabetic activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles after oral administration in Wistar rats","authors":"S. Raut, C. Mote, G. Kulkarni","doi":"10.1504/ijbnn.2020.116334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbnn.2020.116334","url":null,"abstract":"Nanomaterials have high surface-to-volume ratios and possess unique physiological and biochemical properties modulating a wide range of reactions causing inflammation and cell toxicity. The present...","PeriodicalId":89939,"journal":{"name":"International journal of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66691701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}