Effects of sub-acute exposure to TiO2, ZnO and Al2O3 nanoparticles on oxidative stress and histological changes in mouse liver and brain

Drug and Chemical Toxicology
Rupal ShrivastavaSwaran J S Flora

Abstract

Nanomaterials are at the leading edge of the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology. However the information regarding toxicity of these nanoparticles on humans and environment is still deficient. The present study investigated the toxic effects of three metal oxide nanoparticles, TiO2, ZnO and Al2O3 on mouse erythrocytes, brain and liver. Male mice were administered a single oral dose of 500 mg/kg of each nanoparticles for 21 consecutive days. The results suggest that exposure to these nano metallic particles produced a significant oxidative stress in erythrocyte, liver and brain as evident from enhanced levels of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and altered antioxidant enzymes activities. A significant increase in dopamine and norepinephrine levels in brain cerebral cortex and increased brain oxidative stress suggest neurotoxic potential of these nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) analysis indicated the presence of these nanoparticles inside the cytoplasm and nucleus. These changes were also supported by the inhibition of CuZnSOD and MnSOD, considered as important biomarkers of oxidative stress. The toxic effects produced by these nanoparticles were more pronounced in the case of zinc oxide, followed by a...Continue Reading

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