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Abstract

Immunology and Infection

Toxicity Study of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Cell Culture and in Drosophila melanogaster

Published: September 19th, 2019

DOI:

10.3791/59510

1NUS Environmental Research Institute & Department of Anatomy, National University of Singapore, 2NUS Environmental Research Institute & School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, 3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4Department of Anatomy, National University of Singapore

Abstract

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have a wide range of applications, but the number of reports on ZnO NP-associated toxicity has grown rapidly in recent years. However, studies that elucidate the underlying mechanisms for ZnO NP-induced toxicity are scanty. We determined the toxicity profiles of ZnO NPs using both in vitro and in vivo experimental models. A significant decrease in cell viability was observed in ZnO NP-exposed MRC5 lung fibroblasts, showing that ZnO NPs exert cytotoxic effects. Similarly, interestingly, gut exposed to ZnO NPs exhibited a dramatic increase in reactive oxygen species levels (ROS) in the fruit fly Drosophila. More in-depth studies are required to establish a risk assessment for the increased usage of ZnO NPs by consumers.

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Keywords Nanotoxicity

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