Preliminary investigation on the mechanisms of multi-organ toxicity induced by prolonged inhalation exposure to silica nanoparticles
Abstract
The
increasing
use
of
silica
nanoparticles
(SiNPs)
has
raised
concerns
about
their
biotoxicity.
Since
respiratory
exposure
is
the
primary
route
human
to
SiNPs,
this
study
systematically
investigated
distribution
and
damaging
effects
in
lungs,
heart,
liver,
kidneys
following
tracheal
drip
injection.
results
demonstrated
that
SiNPs
distribute
across
these
organs
induce
mitochondrial
damage,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress,
activate
cell
death
pathways,
including
apoptosis,
pyroptosis,
autophagy.
most
significant
damage
occurred
middle-dose
group
(6
mg/kg).
as
target
organ,
exhibited
pronounced
fibrotic
changes,
while
lesions
were
also
observed
varying
degrees.
These
findings
suggest
injury
mechanisms
may
collectively
contribute
chronic
inflammation
promote
fibrosis.
This
provides
critical
insights
into
multi-organ
toxicity
offering
a
foundation
for
safety
assessment.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Март 14, 2025
Язык: Английский