Silver nanoparticles exert toxic effects in human monocytes and macrophages associated with the disruption of Δψm and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines

Abstract Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are the most widely produced type of nanoparticles due to their antimicrobial and preservative properties. However, their systemic bioavailability may be considered a potential hazard. When AgNP reach the bloodstream, they interact with the immune cells, contributing to the onset and development of an inflammatory response. Monocytes and macrophages play a pivotal role in our defense system, but the interaction of AgNP with these cells is still not clear. Therefore, the main objective of this work was to assess the cytotoxic and pro-inflammatory effects induced by 5, 10, and 50 nm AgNP coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and citrate, in concentrations that could be attained in vivo (0–25 μg/mL), in human monocytes isolated from human blood and human macrophages derived from a monocytic cell line (THP-1). The effects of PVP and citrate-coated AgNP on cell viability, mitochondrial membrane potential, and cytokines release were evaluated. The results evidenced that AgNP exert strong harmful effects in both monocytes and macrophages, through the establishment of a strong pro-inflammatory response that culminates in cell death. The observed effects were dependent on the AgNP concentration, size and coating, being observed more pronounced cytotoxic effects with smaller PVP coated AgNP. The results showed that human monocytes seem to be more sensitive to AgNP exposure than human macrophages. Considering the increased daily use of AgNP, it is imperative to further explore the adverse outcomes and mechanistic pathways leading to AgNP-induced pro-inflammatory effects to deep insight into the molecular mechanism involved in this effect..

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Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:97

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Archives of toxicology - 97(2022), 2 vom: 24. Nov., Seite 405-420

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Sousa, Adelaide [VerfasserIn]
Rufino, Ana T. [VerfasserIn]
Fernandes, Rui [VerfasserIn]
Malheiro, Ana [VerfasserIn]
Carvalho, Félix [VerfasserIn]
Fernandes, Eduarda [VerfasserIn]
Freitas, Marisa [VerfasserIn]

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Human macrophages
Human monocytes
Inflammation
Silver nanoparticles
Toxicity

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10.1007/s00204-022-03415-x

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OLC2133472223