Frontiers in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Reproductive
toxicology
testing
is
essential
to
safeguard
public
health
of
current
and
future
generations.
Traditional
toxicological
male
reproduction
has
focused
on
evaluating
substances
for
acute
toxicity
the
reproductive
system,
with
fertility
assessment
as
a
main
endpoint
infertility
adverse
outcome.
Newer
studies
in
last
few
decades
have
significantly
widened
our
understanding
what
represents
an
event
toxicology,
thus
changed
perspective
constitutes
toxicant,
such
endocrine
disrupting
chemicals
that
affect
offspring
intergenerational
manner.
Besides
or
congenital
abnormalities,
outcomes
can
present
increased
likelihood
various
problems
offspring,
including
metabolic
syndrome,
neurodevelopmental
like
autism
cancer
predisposition,
among
others.
To
enable
toxicologic
accurately
represent
population,
designs
need
model
changing
population
characteristics
exposure
circumstances.
Current
trends
increasing
importance
human
include
paternal
age,
associated
decline
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD),
higher
prevalence
obesity,
both
which
are
factors
study
design
should
account
for.
In
this
article,
we
highlighted
some
limitations
standard
protocols,
expanding
assessed
by
genetic
epigenetic
sperm
parameters,
potential
recent
developments,
mixture
testing,
novel
animal
models,
vitro
systems
organoids,
multigenerational
well
silico
modelling,
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 1946 - 1946
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
Vaccination
is
still
the
most
cost-effective
way
to
combat
infectious
illnesses.
Conventional
vaccinations
may
have
low
immunogenicity
and,
in
situations,
only
provide
partial
protection.
A
new
class
of
nanoparticle-based
has
shown
considerable
promise
addressing
majority
shortcomings
traditional
and
subunit
vaccines.
This
due
recent
breakthroughs
chemical
biological
engineering,
which
allow
for
exact
regulation
nanoparticle
size,
shape,
functionality,
surface
characteristics,
resulting
improved
antigen
presentation
robust
immunogenicity.
blend
physicochemical,
immunological,
toxicological
experiments
can
be
used
accurately
characterize
nanovaccines.
narrative
review
will
an
overview
current
scenario
nanovaccine.
Food Chemistry Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 100135 - 100135
Published: Oct. 1, 2022
Global
food
waste
is
the
biggest
issue
owing
to
spoilage.
According
world
program,
approx.
35
million
people
worldwide
suffer
from
acute
malnutrition.
Despite
this,
modern
civilization
has
a
significant
problem
with
pollution
spurred
by
synthetic
plastics
(SPs).
So,
natural
polymers
are
essential
in
reducing
spoilage
and
this
planet.
Therefore,
biodegradable/edible
films
coatings
have
drawn
much
attention.
This
review
paper
primarily
emphasizes
addresses
historical
perspective,
various
types
of
(NPs)
their
application
packaging
industries,
environmental
concerns,
cold
plasma
technology
nanotechnology
prospects
biodegradable
employed
production
edible
packaging.
In
study,
polysaccharides
proteins
that
been
considered.
Currently,
materials
gaining
popularity
these
days
because
pollutants
produced
improper
disposal
plastic
packaging,
usage
increased.
However,
advantageous
properties
for
development
they
biodegradable,
biocompatible,
minimal
toxicity
properties.
such
as
induced
modify
film
mechanical,
physical,
chemical,
barrier.
Consequently,
may
be
combined
produce
wide
range
composite
excellent
mechanical
biological
properties,
making
them
suitable
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
Moringa
oleifera
is
one
of
the
popular
functional
foods
that
has
been
tremendously
exploited
for
synthesis
a
vast
majority
metal
nanoparticles
(NPs).
The
diverse
secondary
metabolites
present
in
this
plant
turn
it
into
green
tool
different
NPs
with
various
biological
activities.
In
review,
we
discussed
types
including
silver,
gold,
titanium
oxide,
iron
and
zinc
oxide
produced
from
extract
parts
M.
oleifera.
Different
take
role
as
reducing,
stabilizing,
capping
agent,
depending
on
source
extract,
color
solution
changes
within
NP
synthesis.
We
highlighted
polyphenols
among
major
constituents
extract.
methods
could
lead
to
formation
sizes
shapes
play
crucial
biomedical
application
were
critically
discussed.
further
debated
mechanism
interaction
cells,
their
clearance
body.
made
anticancer,
antimicrobial,
wound
healing,
water
treatment
agent
also
Small
show
better
antimicrobial
activity,
while
they
can
be
easily
cleared
body
through
kidney.
contrast,
large
are
taken
by
mono
nuclear
phagocyte
system
(MPS)
cells.
case
shape,
spherical
shape
penetrate
bacteria,
stronger
antibacterial
activity
compared
other
shapes.
Finally,
review
aims
correlate
key
characteristics
such
size
interactions
cells
designing
engineering
them
bio-applications
especially
therapeutic
purposes.
Graphical
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(26)
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Abstract
The
application
of
nanomaterials
in
healthcare
has
emerged
as
a
promising
strategy
due
to
their
unique
structural
diversity,
surface
properties,
and
compositional
diversity.
In
particular,
have
found
significant
role
improving
drug
delivery
inhibiting
the
growth
metastasis
tumor
cells.
Moreover,
recent
studies
highlighted
potential
modulating
microenvironment
(TME)
enhancing
activity
immune
cells
improve
therapy
efficacy.
Various
types
are
currently
utilized
carriers,
immunosuppressants,
activators,
immunoassay
reagents,
more
for
immunotherapy.
Necessarily,
used
immunotherapy
can
be
grouped
into
two
categories:
organic
inorganic
nanomaterials.
Though
both
shown
ability
achieve
purpose
immunotherapy,
composition
properties
result
differences
mechanisms
modes
action.
Organic
further
divided
polymers,
cell
membranes,
nanoemulsion‐modified,
hydrogel
forms.
At
same
time,
broadly
classified
nonmetallic
metallic
current
work
aims
explore
action
these
different
prospects
promoting
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(17), P. 11066 - 11066
Published: Sept. 4, 2022
Numerous
factors
affect
reproduction,
including
stress,
diet,
obesity,
the
use
of
stimulants,
or
exposure
to
toxins,
along
with
heavy
elements
(lead,
silver,
cadmium,
uranium,
vanadium,
mercury,
arsenic).
Metals,
like
other
xenotoxins,
can
cause
infertility
through,
e.g.,
impairment
endocrine
function
and
gametogenesis
excess
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
The
advancement
nanotechnology
has
created
another
hazard
human
safety
through
metals
in
form
nanomaterials
(NMs).
Nanoparticles
(NPs)
exhibit
a
specific
ability
penetrate
cell
membranes
biological
barriers
body.
These
ultra-fine
particles
(<100
nm)
enter
body
respiratory
tract,
food,
skin,
injection,
implantation.
Once
absorbed,
NPs
are
transported
various
organs
blood
lymph.
Absorbed
NPs,
thanks
ultrahigh
reactivity
compared
bulk
materials
microscale
size,
disrupt
homeostasis
as
result
interaction
molecules
such
DNA,
lipids,
proteins;
interfering
functioning
cells,
organs,
physiological
systems;
leading
severe
pathological
dysfunctions.
Over
past
decades,
much
research
been
performed
on
reproductive
effects
essential
trace
elements.
hypothesis
that
disturbances
metabolism
one
many
causes
unquestionably
confirmed.
This
review
examines
complex
risks
for
men
regarding
potentially
harmless
xenobiotics
based
series
298
articles
over
30
years.
was
conducted
using
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
databases
searching
papers
devoted
vivo
vitro
studies
related
influence
(iron,
selenium,
manganese,
cobalt,
zinc,
copper,
molybdenum)
widely
used
metallic
male
reproduction
potential.
Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(03), P. 53 - 70
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
have
gained
popularity
due
to
their
antibacterial
properties,
and
are
therefore
widely
used
in
several
applications
such
as
wound
dressings,
food
packaging,
water
purification.
However,
the
toxicity
of
AgNPs
humans
environment
is
a
growing
concern.
This
review
aims
summarize
current
knowledge
on
molecular
mechanisms
action
AgNPs.
The
can
be
attributed
small
size,
which
allows
them
enter
cells
interact
with
cellular
components.
Reports
suggest
that
induce
cell
death,
DNA
damage,
oxidative
stress
various
types.
toxic
effects
differ
based
shape,
surface
charge,
coating.
behind
involve
production
reactive
oxygen
species,
disruption
membranes,
activation
proinflammatory
cytokines.
Overall,
dependent
factors,
more
research
needed
fully
understand
toxicity.
highlights
need
for
proper
risk
assessments
regulations
minimize
adverse
human
health
environment.