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The effects of surface functionality and size of gold nanoparticles on neuronal toxicity, apoptosis, ROS production and cellular/suborgan biodistribution

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DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112308

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Biodistribution; DRG sensory neuron; Gold nanoparticle; Nanotoxicity; PEI/PEG surface functionalization

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  1. Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey [217S135]

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Gold nanoparticles functionalized with PEI and PEG were synthesized and investigated for their neuronal toxicological effects and biodistribution in cells and suborgans; Surface coating with PEI and PEG enhanced both biocompatibility and biodistribution of the AuNPs; The study showed the presence of gold in various organs and tissues within a 30-day period.
Gold nanoparticles are emerging as promising nanomaterials to create nanoscale therapeutic delivery systems. The aim of the study was to synthesis of highly monodisperse and stable gold nanoparticles functionalized with polyethyleneimine (PEI) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), multiparametric investigation of their neuronal toxicological effects and evaluation of the cellular/suborgan biodistribution. Gold nanoparticles (AuNP20 and AuNP50) were synthesized and their surfaces were electrostatically modified by PEI and PEG. Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) sensory neurones were isolated from BALB/c mice. Cell viability, apoptosis and ROS production were evaluated in vitro. Cellular and suborgan biodisribution of the AuNPs were investigated using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) technique. PEI and PEG surface coating increased both biocompatibility and biodistribution of the AuNPs. ICP-MS measurements showed the presence of gold in liver, spleen, kidney, heart, blood and brain within a 30 days period. The size and surface chemistry of the AuNPs are important parameters for potential nanoteranostic applications in the future studies.

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