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- Araujo, Mario Jorge, et al.
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Diving into the metabolic interactions of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in "Sparus aurata" and "Ruditapes philippinarum"?
- 2024
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In: Environmental Pollution. - : ELSEVIER SCI LTD. - 0269-7491 .- 1873-6424. ; 360
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The biological response to nanomaterials exposure depends on their properties, route of exposure, or model organism. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are among the most used nanomaterials; however, concerns related to oxidative stress and metabolic effects resulting from their ingestion are rising. Therefore, in the present work, we addressed the metabolic effects of citrate-coated 45 nm TiO2 NPs combining bioaccumulation, tissue ultrastructure, and proteomics approaches on gilthead seabream, Sparus aurata and Japanese carpet shell, Ruditapes philippinarum. Sparus aurata was exposed through artificially contaminated feeds, while R. philippinarum was exposed using TiO2 NPs-doped microalgae solutions. The accumulation of titanium and TiO2 NPs in fish liver is associated with alterations in hepatic tissue structure, and alteration to the expression of proteins related to lipid and fatty acid metabolism, lipid breakdown for energy, lipid transport, and homeostasis. While cellular structure alterations and the expression of proteins were less affected than in gilthead seabream, atypical gill cilia and microvilli and alterations in metabolic-related proteins were also observed in the bivalve. Overall, the effects of TiO2 NPs exposure through feeding appear to stem from various interactions with cells, involving alterations in key metabolic proteins, and changes in cell membranes, their structures, and organelles. The possible appearance of metabolic disorders and the environmental risks to aquatic organisms posed by TiO2 NPs deserve further study.
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- Araújo, Mário J, et al.
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Proteomics reveals multiple effects of titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles in the metabolism of turbot, Scophthalmus maximus
- 2022
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In: Chemosphere. - : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. - 0045-6535 .- 1879-1298. ; 308
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silver (Ag) NPs are among the most used engineered inorganic nanoparticles (NPs); however, their potential effects to marine demersal fish species, are not fully understood. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the proteomic alterations induced by sub-lethal concentrations citrate-coated 25 nm ("P25") TiO2 or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) coated 15 nm Ag NPs to turbot, Scophthalmus maximus. Juvenile fish were exposed to the NPs through daily feeding for 14 days. The tested concentrations were 0, 0.75 or 1.5 mg of each NPs per kg of fish per day. The determination of NPs, Titanium and Ag levels (sp-ICP-MS/ICP-MS) and histological alterations (Transmission Electron Microscopy) supported proteomic analysis performed in the liver and kidney. Proteomic sample preparation procedure (SP3) was followed by LC-MS/MS. Label-free MS quantification methods were employed to assess differences in protein expression. Functional analysis was performed using STRING web-tool. KEGG Gene Ontology suggested terms were discussed and potential biomarkers of exposure were proposed. Overall, data shows that liver accumulated more elements than kidney, presented more histological alterations (lipid droplets counts and size) and proteomic alterations. The Differentially Expressed Proteins (DEPs) were higher in Ag NPs trial. The functional analysis revealed that both NPs caused enrichment of proteins related to generic processes (metabolic pathways). Ag NPs also affected protein synthesis and nucleic acid transcription, among other processes. Proteins related to thyroid hormone transport (Serpina7) and calcium ion binding (FAT2) were suggested as biomarkers of TiO2 NPs in liver. For Ag NPs, in kidney (and at a lower degree in liver) proteins related with metabolic activity, metabolism of exogenous substances and oxidative stress (e.g.: NADH dehydrogenase and Cytochrome P450) were suggested as potential biomarkers. Data suggests adverse effects in turbot after medium/long-term exposures and the need for additional studies to validate specific biological applications of these NPs.
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- Coenen, Marieke J H, et al.
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Genetic Variants in Toll-Like Receptors Are Not Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Susceptibility or Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Treatment Outcome
- 2010
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In: PLOS ONE. - : Public Library of Science (PLoS). - 1932-6203. ; 5:12
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Several studies point to a role of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We investigated if genetic variants in TLR genes are associated with RA and response to tumour necrosis factor blocking (anti-TNF) medication. Methodology and Principal Findings: 22 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in seven TLR genes were genotyped in a Dutch cohort consisting of 378 RA patients and 294 controls. Significantly associated variants were investigated in replication cohorts from The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Sweden (2877 RA patients and 2025 controls). 182 of the Dutch patients were treated with anti-TNF medication. Using these patients and a replication cohort (269 Swedish patients) we analysed if genetic variants in TLR genes were associated with anti-TNF outcome. In the discovery phase of the study we found a significant association of SNPs rs2072493 in TLR5 and rs3853839 in TLR7 with RA disease susceptibility. Meta-analysis of discovery and replication cohorts did not confirm these findings. SNP rs2072493 in TLR5 was associated with anti-TNF outcome in the Dutch but not in the Swedish population. Conclusion: We conclude that genetic variants in TLRs do not play a major role in susceptibility for developing RA nor in anti-TNF treatment outcome in a Caucasian population.
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- Huerta-García, Elizabeth, et al.
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Internalization of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Is Mediated by Actin-Dependent Reorganization and Clathrin- and Dynamin-Mediated Endocytosis in H9c2 Rat Cardiomyoblasts
- 2019
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In: Chemical Research in Toxicology. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 0893-228X .- 1520-5010. ; 32:4, s. 578-588
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are widely used for industrial and commercial applications. Once inside the body, they translocate into the bloodstream and reach different areas of the cardiovascular system including the heart, increasing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases; consequently, the investigation of their interaction with cardiac cells is required. We previously showed that TiO2 NPs are internalized by H9c2 rat cardiomyoblasts, and here, we examined the molecular mechanisms underlying this process. TiO2 NPs internalization was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy, time-lapse microscopy, and flow cytometry. Changes in the actin cytoskeleton were studied by phalloidin staining. Endocytic uptake mechanisms for nanoparticles were probed with chemical inhibitors, whereas clathrin and dynamin expression was measured by Western blot. Cellular uptake of TiO2 NPs occurred early after 30 min exposure, and large aggregates were observed after 1 h. Actin cytoskeleton reorganization included cell elongation plus lower density and stability of actin fibers. Cytochalasin-D inhibited TiO2 NPs uptake, indicating actin-mediated internalization. Dynamin and clathrin levels increased early after TiO2 NPs exposure, and their inhibition reduced nanoparticle uptake. Therefore, TiO2 NPs internalization by H9c2 rat cardiomyoblasts involves actin cytoskeleton reorganization and clathrin/dynamin-mediated endocytosis.
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- Orozco, Gisela, et al.
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Association of STAT4 with rheumatoid arthritis : a replication study in three European populations
- 2008
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In: Arthritis and Rheumatism. - : Wiley. - 0004-3591 .- 1529-0131. ; 58:7, s. 1974-1980
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- OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to investigate the previously reported association of the STAT4 polymorphism rs7574865 with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 3 different European populations from Spain, Sweden, and The Netherlands, comprising a total of 2,072 patients and 2,474 controls. METHODS: Three different cohorts were included in the study: 923 RA patients and 1,296 healthy controls from Spain, 273 RA patients and 285 healthy controls from Sweden, and 876 RA patients and 893 healthy controls from The Netherlands. DNA from patients and controls was obtained from peripheral blood. Samples were genotyped for the STAT4 single-nucleotide polymorphism rs7574865 using a TaqMan 5'-allele discrimination assay. The chi-square test was performed to compare allele and genotype distributions. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated. RESULTS: We observed a significantly increased frequency of the minor T allele in RA patients compared with healthy controls in the Spanish population (24.8% versus 20.8%; P = 0.001, OR 1.26 [95% CI 1.09-1.45]). This association was confirmed in both the Swedish population (P = 0.03, OR 1.35 [95% CI 1.03-1.77]) and the Dutch population (P = 0.03, OR 1.45 [95% CI 1.21-1.73]). The overall P value for all 3 populations was 9.79 x 10(-6) (OR 1.25 [95% CI 1.13-1.37]). No association between rs7574865 and the presence of rheumatoid factor or anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide autoantibodies was observed. A meta-analysis of all published STAT4 associations revealed an OR of 1.25 (95% CI 1.19-1.33) (P = 1 x 10(-5)). CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate an association between the STAT4 polymorphism rs7574865 and RA in 3 different populations, from Spain, Sweden, and The Netherlands, thereby confirming previous data.
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