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Interlaboratory Evaluation of in Vitro Cytotoxicity and Inflammatory Responses to Engineered Nanomaterials: The NIEHS Nano GO Consortium.

Authors :
Tian Xia
Hamilton Jr., Raymond F.
Bonner, James C.
Crandall, Edward D.
Elder, Alison
Fazlollahi, Farnoosh
Girtsman, Teri A.
Kwang Kim
Mitra, Somenath
Ntim, Susana A.
Orr, Galya
Tagmount, Mani
Taylor, Alexia J.
Telesca, Donatello
Tolic, Ana
Vulpe, Christopher D.
Walker, Andrea J.
Xiang Wang
Witzmann, Frank A.
Nianqiang Wu
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. Jun2013, Vol. 121 Issue 6, p683-690. 8p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Background: Differences in interlaboratory research protocols contribute to the conflicting data in the literature regarding engineered nanomaterial (ENM) bioactivity. Objectives: Grantees of a National Institute of Health Sciences (NIEHS)-funded consortium program performed two phases of in vitro testing with selected ENMs in an effort to identify and minimize sources of variability. Methods: Consortium program participants (CPPs) conducted ENM bioactivity evaluations on zinc oxide (ZnO), three forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2), and three forms of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). In addition, CPPs performed bioassays using three mammalian cell lines (BEAS-2B, RLE-6TN, and THP-1) selected in order to cover two different species (rat and human), two different lung epithelial cells (alveolar type II and bronchial epithelial cells), and two different cell types (epithelial cells and macrophages). CPPs also measured cytotoxicity in all cell types while measuring inflammasome activation [interleukin-1β (IL-1β) release] using only THP-1 cells. Results: The overall in vitro toxicity profiles of ENM were as follows: ZnO was cytotoxic to all cell types at ≥ 50 µg/mL, but did not induce IL-1β. TiO2 was not cytotoxic except for the nanobelt form, which was cytotoxic and induced significant IL-1β production in THP-1 cells. MWCNTs did not produce cytotoxicity, but stimulated lower levels of IL-1β production in THP-1 cells, with the original MWCNT producing the most IL-1β. Conclusions: The results provide justification for the inclusion of mechanism-linked bioactivity assays along with traditional cytotoxicity assays for in vitro screening. In addition, the results suggest that conducting studies with multiple relevant cell types to avoid false-negative outcomes is critical for accurate evaluation of ENM bioactivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
121
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
88197280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1306561