Beyond the promise : Exploring the complex interactions of nanoparticles within biological systems

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The exploration of nanoparticle applications is filled with promise, but their impact on the environment and human health raises growing concerns. These tiny environmental particles can enter the human body through various routes, such as the respiratory system, digestive tract, skin absorption, intravenous injection, and implantation. Once inside, they can travel to distant organs via the bloodstream and lymphatic system. This journey often results in nanoparticles adhering to cell surfaces and being internalized. Upon entering cells, nanoparticles can provoke significant structural and functional changes. They can potentially disrupt critical cellular processes, including damaging cell membranes and cytoskeletons, impairing mitochondrial function, altering nuclear structures, and inhibiting ion channels. These disruptions can lead to widespread alterations by interfering with complex cellular signaling pathways, potentially causing cellular, organ, and systemic impairments. This article delves into the factors influencing how nanoparticles behave in biological systems. These factors include the nanoparticles' size, shape, charge, and chemical composition, as well as the characteristics of the cells and their surrounding environment. It also provides an overview of the impact of nanoparticles on cells, organs, and physiological systems and discusses possible mechanisms behind these adverse effects. Understanding the toxic effects of nanoparticles on physiological systems is crucial for developing safer, more effective nanoparticle-based technologies.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:468

Enthalten in:

Journal of hazardous materials - 468(2024) vom: 15. März, Seite 133800

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ji, Yunxia [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Yunqing [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Xiaoyan [VerfasserIn]
Lv, Changjun [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Qunfang [VerfasserIn]
Jiang, Guibin [VerfasserIn]
Yan, Bing [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Lingxin [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Biological system
Complex interaction
Journal Article
Nanoparticle
Physiological system
Review
Toxic effect

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Date Completed 20.03.2024

Date Revised 20.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133800

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368587495