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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2020

Hydroxyapatite Particles Induced Modulation of Collagen Expression and Secretion in Primary Human Dermal Fibroblasts.

Moumita Rakshit, Archana Gautam, Li Zhen Toh, Ying Shi Lee, Hui Ying Lai, Tina T Wong, Kee Woei Ng

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Moumita RakshitSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
Archana GautamSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
Li Zhen TohOcular Therapeutics and Drug Delivery, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore 169856, Singapore.
Ying Shi LeeOcular Therapeutics and Drug Delivery, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore 169856, Singapore.
Hui Ying LaiSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
Tina T WongSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
Kee Woei NgSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-7276-3563
Nanyang Technological University · SGSingapore Eye Research Institute · SGNational Skin Centre · SG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHydroxyapatite (HA) [Ca PURPOSE: Although much effort has been devoted to understanding the delivery kinetics and effects of the payloads in such carriers, a thorough understanding of the influence of the carriers themselves is lacking.

methodsHA particles (300 µg/mL) were administered to primary human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). The uptake and intracellular localization of the particles were determined by flow cytometry, confocal imaging, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Immunological assays and PCR were performed to determine the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and collagens in cell lysates and media supernatant.

resultsThe current study explores the effects of poly-dispersed HA particles on primary HDFs as a model system. The majority of the particles were determined to range between 150 and 200 nm in diameter. Upon exposure to HA suspensions, primary HDFs internalized the particles by endocytosis within 6 hours of exposure, showing maximum uptake at 72 hours following which the particles were exocytosed by 168 hours. This correlated to reduced secretion of various pro-inflammatory and pro-collagenic cytokines. Biochemical analysis further revealed a reduction in Type I collagen expression and secretion.

conclusionHA particles have an immune-modulatory effect on dermal fibroblasts and reduce collagen production, which may impact the integrity of the extracellular matrix (ECM). This study demonstrates the need to consider the secondary effects of particulate carriers like HA, beyond basic cytotoxicity, in the specific tissue environment where the intended function is to be realized.

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CollagenCollagen Type ICytokinesDurapatiteExtracellular MatrixFibroblastsGene Expression RegulationHumansSkinCollagenCollagen Type ICytokinesDurapatitecarrier particlescollagen expressionextracellular matrixtime-weighted average exposure

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PMID32764927
PMCPMC7367744
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