A substantial increase in engineered nanoparticles in consumer products has been observed, heightening human and environmental exposure. Inhalation represents the primary route of human exposure, necessitating a focus on lung toxicity studies. However, to avoid ethical concerns the use of in vitro models is an efficient alternative to in vivo models. This study utilized an in vitro human alveolar barrier model at air-liquid-interface with four cell lines, for evaluating the biological effects of different gold nanoparticles. Exposure to PEGylated gold nanospheres, nanorods, and nanostars did not significantly impact viability after 24 h, yet all AuNPs induced cytotoxicity in the form of membrane integrity impairment. Gold quantification revealed cellular uptake and transport. Transcriptomic analysis identified gene expression changes, particularly related to the enhancement of immune cells. Despite limited impact, distinct effects were observed, emphasizing the influence of nanoparticles physicochemical parameters while demonstrating the model's efficacy in investigating particle biological effects.

Saibene, M., Serchi, T., Bonfanti, P., Colombo, A., Nelissen, I., Halder, R., et al. (2024). The use of a complex tetra-culture alveolar model to study the biological effects induced by gold nanoparticles with different physicochemical properties. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 106(March 2024) [10.1016/j.etap.2023.104353].

The use of a complex tetra-culture alveolar model to study the biological effects induced by gold nanoparticles with different physicochemical properties

Saibene, Melissa;Bonfanti, Patrizia;Colombo, Anita;Mantecca, Paride;
2024

Abstract

A substantial increase in engineered nanoparticles in consumer products has been observed, heightening human and environmental exposure. Inhalation represents the primary route of human exposure, necessitating a focus on lung toxicity studies. However, to avoid ethical concerns the use of in vitro models is an efficient alternative to in vivo models. This study utilized an in vitro human alveolar barrier model at air-liquid-interface with four cell lines, for evaluating the biological effects of different gold nanoparticles. Exposure to PEGylated gold nanospheres, nanorods, and nanostars did not significantly impact viability after 24 h, yet all AuNPs induced cytotoxicity in the form of membrane integrity impairment. Gold quantification revealed cellular uptake and transport. Transcriptomic analysis identified gene expression changes, particularly related to the enhancement of immune cells. Despite limited impact, distinct effects were observed, emphasizing the influence of nanoparticles physicochemical parameters while demonstrating the model's efficacy in investigating particle biological effects.
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Air-liquid-interface; Alveolar in vitro model; Gold nanoparticles; Transcriptomic;
English
30-dic-2023
2024
106
March 2024
104353
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Saibene, M., Serchi, T., Bonfanti, P., Colombo, A., Nelissen, I., Halder, R., et al. (2024). The use of a complex tetra-culture alveolar model to study the biological effects induced by gold nanoparticles with different physicochemical properties. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 106(March 2024) [10.1016/j.etap.2023.104353].
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