scholarly journals In Vitro Biocompatibility Assessment of Nano-Hydroxyapatite

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1152
Author(s):  
Rafaela-Maria Kavasi ◽  
Catarina C. Coelho ◽  
Varvara Platania ◽  
Paulo A. Quadros ◽  
Maria Chatzinikolaidou
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Micronucleus Assay ◽  
In Vitro Biocompatibility ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Good Biocompatibility ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
In Vitro Micronucleus Assay

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an important component of the bone mineral phase. It has been used in several applications, such as bone regenerative medicine, tooth implants, drug delivery and oral care cosmetics. In the present study, three different batches of a commercial nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) material were physicochemically-characterized and biologically-evaluated by means of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity using appropriate cell lines based on well-established guidelines (ISO10993-5 and OECD 487). The nHAs were characterized for their size and morphology by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and were found to have a rod-like shape with an average length of approximately 20 to 40 nm. The nanoparticles were cytocompatible according to ISO 10993-5, and the in vitro micronucleus assay showed no genotoxicity to cells. Internalization by MC3T3-E1 cells was observed by TEM images, with nHA identified only in the cytoplasm and extracellular space. This result also validates the genotoxicity since nHA was not observed in the nucleus. The internalization of nHA by the cells did not seem to affect normal cell behavior, since the results showed good biocompatibility of these nHA nanoparticles. Therefore, this work is a relevant contribution for the safety assessment of this nHA material.

scholarly journals Testing Strategies of the In Vitro Micronucleus Assay for the Genotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials in BEAS-2B Cells

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1929
Author(s):  
Tereza Cervena ◽  
Andrea Rossnerova ◽  
Tana Zavodna ◽  
Jitka Sikorova ◽  
Kristyna Vrbova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytochalasin B ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Micronucleus Assay ◽  
Toxicity Testing ◽  
In Vitro Toxicity ◽  
Testing Strategies ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Impact

The evaluation of the frequency of micronuclei (MN) is a broadly utilised approach in in vitro toxicity testing. Nevertheless, the specific properties of nanomaterials (NMs) give rise to concerns regarding the optimal methodological variants of the MN assay. In bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B), we tested the genotoxicity of five types of NMs (TiO2: NM101, NM103; SiO2: NM200; Ag: NM300K, NM302) using four variants of MN protocols, differing in the time of exposure and the application of cytochalasin-B combined with the simultaneous and delayed co-treatment with NMs. Using transmission electron microscopy, we evaluated the impact of cytochalasin-B on the transport of NMs into the cells. To assess the behaviour of NMs in a culture media for individual testing conditions, we used dynamic light scattering measurement. The presence of NMs in the cells, their intracellular aggregation and dispersion properties were comparable when tests with or without cytochalasin-B were performed. The genotoxic potential of various TiO2 and Ag particles differed (NM101 < NM103 and NM302 < NM300K, respectively). The application of cytochalasin-B tended to increase the percentage of aberrant cells. In conclusion, the comparison of the testing strategies revealed that the level of DNA damage induced by NMs is affected by the selected methodological approach. This fact should be considered in the interpretation of the results of genotoxicity tests.

scholarly journals A GREEN APPROACH FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM, MESOPOROUS SILICA GRAFTED ACRYLAMIDE –β- CYCLODEXTRIN COMPOSITE, FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF CURCUMIN

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 372
Author(s):  
Manohar D Mullassery ◽  
Noeline B Fernandez ◽  
Surya R ◽  
Diana Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Controlled Delivery ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
In Vitro Biocompatibility ◽  
Green Approach ◽  
Solvent Free Conditions ◽  
Good Biocompatibility ◽  
Biocompatibility Study

Objective: The scope of the present study was the preparation and characterization of a novel composite acrylamide β-cyclodextrin grafted 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane bentonite (AMCD-g-APSB), for the controlled delivery of curcumin (CUR).Methods: AMCD-g-APSB, was synthesized by solvent-free conditions using microwave irradiation. The structure and surface morphology of the composite was established using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermal analysis, etc.Results: The swelling percentage of the composite depends on both time and pH of the medium. The maximum swelling of the composite occurred at a pH of 7.4. The maximum drug encapsulation was occurring at a pH 3. About 96.5% of drug was loaded at pH 3. In vitro biocompatibility study was performed, and the result showed good biocompatibility of the composite in the concentration range 2.5–50 μg/ml.Conclusions: Drug delivery study of the composite proved that CUR could be successfully released in a controlled manner in the colon without much loses of the drug in the stomach.

scholarly journals Safety Assessment of Nano-Hydroxyapatite as an Oral Care Ingredient according to the EU Cosmetics Regulation

Cosmetics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Ramis ◽  
Catarina Coelho ◽  
Alba Córdoba ◽  
Paulo Quadros ◽  
Marta Monjo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Care ◽  
Gastric Fluid ◽  
Gingival Tissue ◽  
Simulated Gastric Fluid ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Consumer Safety ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Dissolution Behaviour ◽  
Gingival Epithelium

Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAP-NP) are incorporated in oral care products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes to treat dental sensitivity or to promote enamel remineralisation. Despite the good performance of HAP-NP in this application, it is important to ensure its safety for consumers. For that reason, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) evaluated the safety of HAP-NP as an oral care ingredient, but the issued opinion was not completely conclusive and the SCCS recommended that additional tests should be performed. Here, we used a commercially available human gingival epithelium (HGE) as a non-animal alternative and MTT cell viability, LDH activity, and IL-1alpha production were evaluated after 3.1% HAP-NP treatment for 10 min, 1 h, and 3 h. Moreover, the absorption of HAP-NP in the gingival tissue was assessed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. Finally, the dissolution behaviour of HAP-NP in simulated gastric fluid was also investigated. No deleterious effect was observed for HGE tissues incubated with HAP-NP for all time-points and parameters evaluated. Moreover, a complete dissolution of 3.1% HAP-NP in simulated gastric fluid was observed after 7.5 min at 37 °C. In conclusion, our results evidence the safety of HAP-NP for oral care products with the use of an in vitro replacement alternative for human gingival epithelium and a simulated gastric fluid assay.

Performance of the flow cytometry-based in vitro micronucleus assay in a validation study

2016 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. S316
Author(s):  
D.J. Smart ◽  
F. Helbling ◽  
P. Blandine ◽  
M. Damian ◽  
V. Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Micronucleus Assay ◽  
In Vitro Micronucleus Assay

scholarly journals The genotoxicological assessment of a tobacco heating product relative to cigarette smoke using the in vitro micronucleus assay

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1010-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Thorne ◽  
James Whitwell ◽  
Julie Clements ◽  
Paul Walker ◽  
Damien Breheny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Micronucleus Assay ◽  
In Vitro Micronucleus Assay

The in vitro micronucleus assay with human hepatoma HepaRG cells

2011 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. S109
Author(s):  
A. Rogue ◽  
R. Josse ◽  
E. Lorge ◽  
A. Guillouzo
Keyword(s):  
Micronucleus Assay ◽  
Human Hepatoma ◽  
Heparg Cells ◽  
In Vitro Micronucleus Assay
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