Murera Diane, Malaganahalli Sowmya, Martín Cristina, Reina Giacomo, Fauny Jean-Daniel, Dumortier Hélène, Vázquez Ester, Bianco Alberto
Few layer graphene does not affect the function and the autophagic activity of primary lymphocytes Journal Article
In: Nanoscale, vol. 11, no. 21, pp. 10493–10503, 2019, ISSN: 2040-3372.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Autophagy, B-Lymphocytes, Dumortier, Graphite, I2CT, Inbred BALB C, Mice, Nanostructures, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier
@article{murera_few_2019,
title = {Few layer graphene does not affect the function and the autophagic activity of primary lymphocytes},
author = {Diane Murera and Sowmya Malaganahalli and Cristina Martín and Giacomo Reina and Jean-Daniel Fauny and Hélène Dumortier and Ester Vázquez and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1039/c9nr00846b},
issn = {2040-3372},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Nanoscale},
volume = {11},
number = {21},
pages = {10493--10503},
abstract = {Carbon-based nanomaterials represent a new tool in future medical applications. Thus, focusing on the evaluation of the degree of their safety has been growing in the last years. In this study we were particularly interested in understanding the impact of few layer graphene (FLG) on primary murine lymphocytes. These B and T cells, that are the second, but specialized, line of defense of the immune system, rely on various mechanisms to ensure their efficient function and maintenance. One of these mechanisms is autophagy that can be triggered by various nanomaterials in some types of cells. For these reasons, we were interested in evaluating the way FLG could affect this process in lymphocytes. Our results point out that FLG neither impacts the viability and activation of T and B cells nor their autophagic activity. Using confocal microscopy, we were also able to see that FLG does not appear to cause any membrane damage and does not penetrate inside of these cells. Overall, our data do not show any effect of this material on lymphocyte homeostasis, which is one more argument in favor of the continuation of studies investigating the potential of FLG for therapeutic applications.},
keywords = {Animals, Autophagy, B-Lymphocytes, Dumortier, Graphite, I2CT, Inbred BALB C, Mice, Nanostructures, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Rauti Rossana, Medelin Manuela, Newman Leon, Vranic Sandra, Reina Giacomo, Bianco Alberto, Prato Maurizio, Kostarelos Kostas, Ballerini Laura
Graphene Oxide Flakes Tune Excitatory Neurotransmission in Vivo by Targeting Hippocampal Synapses Journal Article
In: Nano Letters, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 2858–2870, 2019, ISSN: 1530-6992.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Excitatory Amino Acid Agents, glutamate, Glutamic Acid, graphene, Graphite, hippocampal network, Hippocampus, Humans, I2CT, Nanostructures, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurons, Newborn, Primary Cell Culture, quantum dots, Rats, synapses, Synaptic Transmission, Team-Bianco, Wistar
@article{rauti_graphene_2019,
title = {Graphene Oxide Flakes Tune Excitatory Neurotransmission in Vivo by Targeting Hippocampal Synapses},
author = {Rossana Rauti and Manuela Medelin and Leon Newman and Sandra Vranic and Giacomo Reina and Alberto Bianco and Maurizio Prato and Kostas Kostarelos and Laura Ballerini},
doi = {10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b04903},
issn = {1530-6992},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Nano Letters},
volume = {19},
number = {5},
pages = {2858--2870},
abstract = {Synapses compute and transmit information to connect neural circuits and are at the basis of brain operations. Alterations in their function contribute to a vast range of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders and synapse-based therapeutic intervention, such as selective inhibition of synaptic transmission, may significantly help against serious pathologies. Graphene is a two-dimensional nanomaterial largely exploited in multiple domains of science and technology, including biomedical applications. In hippocampal neurons in culture, small graphene oxide nanosheets (s-GO) selectively depress glutamatergic activity without altering cell viability. Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and growing evidence suggests its involvement in neuropsychiatric disorders. Here we demonstrate that s-GO directly targets the release of presynaptic vesicle. We propose that s-GO flakes reduce the availability of transmitter, via promoting its fast release and subsequent depletion, leading to a decline ofglutamatergic neurotransmission. We injected s-GO in the hippocampus in vivo, and 48 h after surgery ex vivo patch-clamp recordings from brain slices show a significant reduction in glutamatergic synaptic activity in respect to saline injections.},
keywords = {Animals, Excitatory Amino Acid Agents, glutamate, Glutamic Acid, graphene, Graphite, hippocampal network, Hippocampus, Humans, I2CT, Nanostructures, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurons, Newborn, Primary Cell Culture, quantum dots, Rats, synapses, Synaptic Transmission, Team-Bianco, Wistar},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Ji Ding-Kun, Ménard-Moyon Cécilia, Bianco Alberto
Physically-triggered nanosystems based on two-dimensional materials for cancer theranostics Journal Article
In: Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, vol. 138, pp. 211–232, 2019, ISSN: 1872-8294.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 2D Materials, Animals, Diagnosis, graphene, Graphite, Humans, I2CT, Light, Magnetic Fields, Nanomaterials, Nanostructures, Neoplasms, Team-Bianco, Theragnosis, Theranostic Nanomedicine, therapy
@article{ji_physically-triggered_2019,
title = {Physically-triggered nanosystems based on two-dimensional materials for cancer theranostics},
author = {Ding-Kun Ji and Cécilia Ménard-Moyon and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1016/j.addr.2018.08.010},
issn = {1872-8294},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews},
volume = {138},
pages = {211--232},
abstract = {There is an increasing demand to develop effective methods for treating malignant diseases to improve healthcare in our society. Stimuli-responsive nanosystems, which can respond to internal or external stimuli are promising in cancer therapy and diagnosis due to their functionality and versatility. As a newly emerging class of nanomaterials, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have attracted huge interest in many different fields including biomedicine due to their unique physical and chemical properties. In the past decade, stimuli-responsive nanosystems based on 2D nanomaterials have been widely studied, showing promising applications in cancer therapy and diagnosis, including phototherapies, magnetic therapy, drug and gene delivery, and non-invasive imaging. Here, we will focus our attention on the state-of-the-art of physically-triggered nanosystems based on graphene and two-dimensional nanomaterials for cancer therapy and diagnosis. The physical triggers include light, temperature, magnetic and electric fields.},
keywords = {2D Materials, Animals, Diagnosis, graphene, Graphite, Humans, I2CT, Light, Magnetic Fields, Nanomaterials, Nanostructures, Neoplasms, Team-Bianco, Theragnosis, Theranostic Nanomedicine, therapy},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Fadeel Bengt, Bussy Cyrill, Merino Sonia, Vázquez Ester, Flahaut Emmanuel, Mouchet Florence, Evariste Lauris, Gauthier Laury, Koivisto Antti J, Vogel Ulla, Martín Cristina, Delogu Lucia G, Buerki-Thurnherr Tina, Wick Peter, Beloin-Saint-Pierre Didier, Hischier Roland, Pelin Marco, Carniel Fabio Candotto, Tretiach Mauro, Cesca Fabrizia, Benfenati Fabio, Scaini Denis, Ballerini Laura, Kostarelos Kostas, Prato Maurizio, Bianco Alberto
Safety Assessment of Graphene-Based Materials: Focus on Human Health and the Environment Journal Article
In: ACS nano, vol. 12, no. 11, pp. 10582–10620, 2018, ISSN: 1936-086X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, carbon nanomaterials, environment, Environmental Monitoring, Exposure, graphene, Graphite, hazard, Health, Humans, I2CT, life cycle assessment, Materials Testing, Nanostructures, Risk Assessment, safety, Structure-Activity Relationship, Team-Bianco, Toxicity
@article{fadeel_safety_2018,
title = {Safety Assessment of Graphene-Based Materials: Focus on Human Health and the Environment},
author = {Bengt Fadeel and Cyrill Bussy and Sonia Merino and Ester Vázquez and Emmanuel Flahaut and Florence Mouchet and Lauris Evariste and Laury Gauthier and Antti J Koivisto and Ulla Vogel and Cristina Martín and Lucia G Delogu and Tina Buerki-Thurnherr and Peter Wick and Didier Beloin-Saint-Pierre and Roland Hischier and Marco Pelin and Fabio Candotto Carniel and Mauro Tretiach and Fabrizia Cesca and Fabio Benfenati and Denis Scaini and Laura Ballerini and Kostas Kostarelos and Maurizio Prato and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1021/acsnano.8b04758},
issn = {1936-086X},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {ACS nano},
volume = {12},
number = {11},
pages = {10582--10620},
abstract = {Graphene and its derivatives are heralded as "miracle" materials with manifold applications in different sectors of society from electronics to energy storage to medicine. The increasing exploitation of graphene-based materials (GBMs) necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of the potential impact of these materials on human health and the environment. Here, we discuss synthesis and characterization of GBMs as well as human and environmental hazard assessment of GBMs using in vitro and in vivo model systems with the aim to understand the properties that underlie the biological effects of these materials; not all GBMs are alike, and it is essential that we disentangle the structure-activity relationships for this class of materials.},
keywords = {Animals, carbon nanomaterials, environment, Environmental Monitoring, Exposure, graphene, Graphite, hazard, Health, Humans, I2CT, life cycle assessment, Materials Testing, Nanostructures, Risk Assessment, safety, Structure-Activity Relationship, Team-Bianco, Toxicity},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bianco Alberto, Kostarelos Kostas, Prato Maurizio
Opportunities and challenges of carbon-based nanomaterials for cancer therapy Journal Article
In: Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 331–342, 2008, ISSN: 1742-5247.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, carbon, Electron, Humans, I2CT, Microscopy, Nanomedicine, Nanostructures, Nanotubes, Neoplasms, Pharmaceutical, Team-Bianco, Technology, Transmission
@article{bianco_opportunities_2008,
title = {Opportunities and challenges of carbon-based nanomaterials for cancer therapy},
author = {Alberto Bianco and Kostas Kostarelos and Maurizio Prato},
doi = {10.1517/17425247.5.3.331},
issn = {1742-5247},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
journal = {Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery},
volume = {5},
number = {3},
pages = {331--342},
abstract = {The possibility of incorporating carbon-based nanomaterials into living systems has opened the way for the investigation of their potential applications in the emerging field of nanomedicine. A wide variety of different nanomaterials based on allotropic forms of carbon, such as nanotubes, nanohorns and nanodiamonds, are currently being explored towards different biomedical applications. In this review, we discuss the recent advances in the development of these novel nanomaterials for cancer therapy. A comparison between the characteristics, the advantages, the drawbacks, the benefits and the risks associated with these novel biocompatible forms of carbon is presented here.},
keywords = {Animals, carbon, Electron, Humans, I2CT, Microscopy, Nanomedicine, Nanostructures, Nanotubes, Neoplasms, Pharmaceutical, Team-Bianco, Technology, Transmission},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}