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Synthesis, Characterization and Biosafety Evaluation of Hollow Gold Nanospheres

Author(s): Lu Zhang, Xiao-Yan Zhang, Yu-Lan Hu* and Jian You*

Volume 25, Issue 3, 2024

Published on: 13 July, 2023

Page: [340 - 349] Pages: 10

DOI: 10.2174/1389201024666230612114059

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Abstract

Objectives: In order to assess the biosafety of HAuNS using zebrafish models and the cancer cell lines HepG2, HEK293, and A549, this study prepared HAuNS in a variety of sizes and alterations.

Methods: By oxidizing cobalt nanoparticles encased in gold shells, HAuNS were created. In the meantime, PEG- and PEI-coated HAuNS were created. The diameters of the HAuNS that were produced were 30~40 nm, 50~60 nm, and 70~80 nm. MTT assay was used to assess the toxicity of HAuNS on HepG2, HEK293, and A549 cells. For the investigation of their toxicities, HAuNS (50~60 nm) of various concentrations were incubated with zebrafish embryos. Then, cell death was determined using acridine orange staining.

Results: In a cell line model, it was demonstrated that purified HAuNS exhibit lower toxicity than unpurified HAuNS. Meanwhile, it was discovered that surface-modified HAuNS was less hazardous than unmodified HAuNS. Unpurified HAuNS (5060 nm) exposure to embryos caused deformity and increased mortality. Moreover, embryos exposed to HAuNS displayed an increase in cell death, showing that HAuNS can put zebrafish under physiological stress.

Conclusion: The possible toxicity of HAuNS is now more understood thanks to this investigation. The details could improve our comprehension of the nanotoxicity of medication delivery systems. Comparing HAuNS (50~60 nm) to the other two particle sizes, its toxicity was quite low. Compared to unpurified HAuNS, purified HAuNS displayed less toxicity. Comparing PEI-HAuNS and HAuNS to PEG-HAuNS, cytotoxicity was found to be lower. Our data support the use of pure HAuNS, HAuNS-PEG, and HAuNS (50~60 nm) as possible photothermal conductors when seen as a whole.

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