Journal
NANOMATERIALS
Volume 10, Issue 11, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nano10112102
Keywords
cosmetic formulation; cosmetic lifecycle; hydrophobic compound; nano-TiO2; nano safety; marine invertebrate; metabolomics
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- European Union [671881, 713750]
- Excellence Initiative of Aix-Marseille University-A*MIDEX, a French Investissements d'Avenir program, through its associated Labex SERENADE project
- Marie Curie Actions (MSCA) [713750] Funding Source: Marie Curie Actions (MSCA)
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Sunscreens are emulsions of water and oil that contain filters capable of protecting against the detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV). The widespread use of cosmetic products based on nanoparticulate UV filters has increased concerns regarding their safety and compatibility with both the environment and human health. In the present work, we evaluated the effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticle (TiO2 NP)-based UV filters with three different surface coatings on the development and immunity of the sea urchin, Paracentrotus lividus. A wide range of NP concentrations was analyzed, corresponding to different levels of dilution starting from the original cosmetic dispersion. Variations in surface coating, concentration, particle shape, and pre-dispersant medium (i.e., water or oil) influenced the embryonic development without producing a relevant developmental impairment. The most common embryonic abnormalities were related to the skeletal growth and the presence of a few cells, which were presumably involved in the particle uptake. Adult P. lividus immune cells exposed to silica-coated TiO2 NP-based filters showed a broad metabolic plasticity based on the biosynthesis of metabolites that mediate inflammation, phagocytosis, and antioxidant response. The results presented here highlight the biosafety of the TiO2 NP-based UV filters toward sea urchin, and the importance of developing safer-by-design sunscreens.
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