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Influence of Carboxylic Acid Functionalization on the Cytotoxic Effects Induced by Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Human Endothelial Cells (HUVEC)

Influence of Carboxylic Acid Functionalization on the Cytotoxic Effects Induced by Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Human Endothelial Cells (HUVEC)

Daniel Gutiérrez-Praena, Silvia Pichardo, Elena Sánchez, Antonio Grilo, Ana Maria Cameán, Angeles Jos

Toxicol In Vitro. 2011 Dec;25(8):1883-8.

PMID: 21651974

Abstract:

A vast variety of nanomaterials have been developed in the recent years, being carbon nanotubes (CNTs) the ones that have attracted more attention, due to its unique properties which make them suitable for numerous applications. Consequently, it is predicted that tons of CNTs will be produced worldwide every year, being its exposure of toxicological concern. Nanomaterials, once into the body, can translocate from the uptake sites to the blood circulation or the lymphatic system, resulting in distribution throughout the body. Thus, the vascular endothelium can be in contact with them and can suffer from their toxic effects. In this regard, the aim of this work was to investigate the cytotoxicity of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) on human endothelial cells evaluating the influence of acid carboxylic functionalization and also the exposure time (24 and 48 h). Biomarkers assessed were neutral red uptake, protein content, a tetrazolium salt metabolization and cell viability by means of the Trypan blue exclusion test. Cells were exposed to concentrations between 0 and 800 μg/mL SWCNTs for 24 and 48 h. Results have shown that both SWCNTs and carboxylic acid functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (COOH-SWCNTs) induce toxic effects in HUVEC cells in a concentration- and time-dependent way. Moreover, the carboxylic acid functionalization results in a higher toxicity compared to the SWCNTs.

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Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
LS71707	Carbon nanotube, single-walled, carboxylic acid functionalized			Price

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