Critical evaluation of the potential of ICP-MS-based systems in toxicological studies of metallic nanoparticles

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The extensive application of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in several fields has significantly impacted our daily lives. Nonetheless, uncertainties persist regarding the toxicity and potential risks associated with the vast number of NPs entering the environment and human bodies, so the performance of toxicological studies are highly demanded. While traditional assays focus primarily on the effects, the comprehension of the underlying processes requires innovative analytical approaches that can detect, characterize, and quantify NPs in complex biological matrices. Among the available alternatives to achieve this information, mass spectrometry, and more concretely, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), has emerged as an appealing option. This work critically reviews the valuable contribution of ICP-MS-based techniques to investigate NP toxicity and their transformations during in vitro and in vivo toxicological assays. Various ICP-MS modalities, such as total elemental analysis, single particle or single-cell modes, and coupling with separation techniques, as well as the potential of laser ablation as a spatially resolved sample introduction approach, are explored and discussed. Moreover, this review addresses limitations, novel trends, and perspectives in the field of nanotoxicology, particularly concerning NP internalization and pathways. These processes encompass cellular uptake and quantification, localization, translocation to other cell compartments, and biological transformations. By leveraging the capabilities of ICP-MS, researchers can gain deeper insights into the behaviour and effects of NPs, which can pave the way for safer and more responsible use of these materials.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:416

Enthalten in:

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry - 416(2024), 11 vom: 15. Apr., Seite 2657-2676

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Fernández-Trujillo, Sergio [VerfasserIn]
Jiménez-Moreno, María [VerfasserIn]
Rodríguez-Fariñas, Nuria [VerfasserIn]
Rodríguez Martín-Doimeadios, Rosa Carmen [VerfasserIn]

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Hyphenated techniques
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Journal Article
Laser ablation
Metallic nanoparticles
Review
Single particle/cell
Toxicological studies

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Date Completed 15.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00216-024-05181-4

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36818742X