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Title: Genotoxicity of copper oxide and silver nanoparticles in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis
Date: 3/2013
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Abstract: Though there is some information on cytotoxicity of copper nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles on human cell lines, there is no information on their genotoxic and cytotoxic behaviour in bivalve molluscs. The aim of this study was to investigate the genotoxic impact of copper oxide and silver nanoparticles using mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis. Mussels were exposed to 10 ėg L−1 of CuO nanoparticles and Cu2+ and Ag nanoparticles and Ag+ for 15 days to assess genotoxic effects in hemocytes using the comet assay. The results obtained indicated that copper and silver forms (nanoparticles and ionic) induced DNA damage in hemolymph cells and a time-response effect was evident when compared to unexposed mussels. Ionic forms presented higher genotoxicity than nanoparticles, suggesting different mechanisms of action that may be mediated through oxidative stress. DNA strand breaks proved to be a useful biomarker of exposure to genotoxic effects of CuO and Ag nanoparticles in marine molluscs.
Non-technical Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the genotoxic impact of copper oxide and silver nanoparticles using mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis. Mussels were exposed to 10 ėg L−1 of CuO nanoparticles and Cu2+ and Ag nanoparticles and Ag+ for 15 days to assess genotoxic effects in hemocytes using the comet assay.
Content Emphasis Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Exposure Or Hazard Target Aquatic Ecosystem
Exposure Pathway Other/Unspecified
Method Of Study Environmental Study
Paper Type Environmental Fate and Transport
Particle Type Multiple
Production Method Engineered
Risk Exposure Group Ecosystem
Target Audience Technical Research
Citation: Marine Environmental Research, 84: 51-59 (March 2013)
Publication: Marine Environmental Research
Author: Gomes T, Araujo O, Pereira R, Almeida AC, Cravo A, Bebianno MJ
Volume: 84
Pages: 51-59
     


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