Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo.
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold tremendous potential due to their unique and modifiable properties. Their robust biological applications necessitate minimizing their cytotoxicity and increasing the solubilization. In the present manuscript, we have functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) u...
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doaj-44ca394585bf4b7a9bc1c0064feadd062020-11-25T02:49:21ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402019-10-01510e02605Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo.Ayush Chowdhry0Jasreen Kaur1Madhu Khatri2Veena Puri3Rakesh Tuli4Sanjeev Puri5University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, IndiaUniversity Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India; Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, IndiaUniversity Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, IndiaCentre for Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, IndiaUniversity Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, IndiaUniversity Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India; Corresponding author.Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold tremendous potential due to their unique and modifiable properties. Their robust biological applications necessitate minimizing their cytotoxicity and increasing the solubilization. In the present manuscript, we have functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) using defect functionalization methodology to covalently bind carboxy and amino groups on their walls. This functionalization was reassured through fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDX), elemental and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) analysis. The observations demonstrated that addition of carboxy as well as amino groups on MWCNTs, besides enabling MWCNTs solubilization also significantly ameliorated the cytotoxicity and the oxidative stress in comparison to pristine MWCNTs. It is envisaged that changes in agglomeration of the functionalized MWCNTs and the acquired surface charge is the reason for the reduction of cytotoxicity. Zebra fish embryo model test system employed for in vivo analysis of the MWCNTs showed no significant toxicity on account of any nanoparticle tested pointing towards intrinsic mechanisms in place for deterring the damage in complex organisms. Overall, the observations besides pointing towards functionalized MWCNTs effectiveness towards weakening the toxicity of pristine MWCNTs also caution for extrapolating in vitro data to in vivo observations. The observations further lend credibility for exploiting the zebra fish as a model system for analyzing the effects of MWCNTs functionalization.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844019362656Materials scienceChemistryEnvironmental scienceBiological sciencesCarbon nanotubes (CNTs)Multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) |
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Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo. |
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Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo. |
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Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo. |
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Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo. |
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Characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between HEK 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo. |
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characterization of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes and comparison of their cellular toxicity between hek 293 cells and zebra fish in vivo. |
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold tremendous potential due to their unique and modifiable properties. Their robust biological applications necessitate minimizing their cytotoxicity and increasing the solubilization. In the present manuscript, we have functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) using defect functionalization methodology to covalently bind carboxy and amino groups on their walls. This functionalization was reassured through fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDX), elemental and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) analysis. The observations demonstrated that addition of carboxy as well as amino groups on MWCNTs, besides enabling MWCNTs solubilization also significantly ameliorated the cytotoxicity and the oxidative stress in comparison to pristine MWCNTs. It is envisaged that changes in agglomeration of the functionalized MWCNTs and the acquired surface charge is the reason for the reduction of cytotoxicity. Zebra fish embryo model test system employed for in vivo analysis of the MWCNTs showed no significant toxicity on account of any nanoparticle tested pointing towards intrinsic mechanisms in place for deterring the damage in complex organisms. Overall, the observations besides pointing towards functionalized MWCNTs effectiveness towards weakening the toxicity of pristine MWCNTs also caution for extrapolating in vitro data to in vivo observations. The observations further lend credibility for exploiting the zebra fish as a model system for analyzing the effects of MWCNTs functionalization. |
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Materials science Chemistry Environmental science Biological sciences Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) |
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