Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is widely used as ingredient in several products in the nanoform. TiO2-nanoparticles (NPs) are also currently studied for different medical applications. A large debate exists on possible adverse health effects related to their exposure. While there is some evidence of TiO2-NP central nervous system toxicity, their effects on peripheral neurons have been poorly explored. In this study we investigated the effects of TiO2-NPs on dorsal root ganglion (DRG) sensory neurons and satellite glial cells that may be reached by nanoparticles from the bloodstream. We found that TiO2-NPs are internalized in DRG cells and induce apoptosis in a dose dependent manner in both types of cells, ROS production and changes in expression of proinflammatory cytokine IL-1 beta. Furthermore, we found that the axonal retrograde transport is altered in neurons upon exposure to TiO2-NPs. Overall, the results indicate a potential neurotoxic effect of TiO2-NPs on DRG cells.
Nanosized TiO2 is internalized by dorsal root ganglion cells and causes damage via apoptosis
FENOGLIO, Ivana;FUBINI, Bice;QUAGLIOTTO, Pierluigi;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is widely used as ingredient in several products in the nanoform. TiO2-nanoparticles (NPs) are also currently studied for different medical applications. A large debate exists on possible adverse health effects related to their exposure. While there is some evidence of TiO2-NP central nervous system toxicity, their effects on peripheral neurons have been poorly explored. In this study we investigated the effects of TiO2-NPs on dorsal root ganglion (DRG) sensory neurons and satellite glial cells that may be reached by nanoparticles from the bloodstream. We found that TiO2-NPs are internalized in DRG cells and induce apoptosis in a dose dependent manner in both types of cells, ROS production and changes in expression of proinflammatory cytokine IL-1 beta. Furthermore, we found that the axonal retrograde transport is altered in neurons upon exposure to TiO2-NPs. Overall, the results indicate a potential neurotoxic effect of TiO2-NPs on DRG cells.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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