Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity
In this research, tin ferrite (SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) NPs were synthesized via hydrothermal route using ferric chloride and tin chloride as precursors and were then characterized in terms of morphology and structure using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)...
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| author | Saman Sargazi Mohammad Reza Hajinezhad Abbas Rahdar Muhammad Nadeem Zafar Aneesa Awan Francesco Baino |
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| description | In this research, tin ferrite (SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) NPs were synthesized via hydrothermal route using ferric chloride and tin chloride as precursors and were then characterized in terms of morphology and structure using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray power diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method. The obtained UV-Vis spectra was used to measure band gap energy of as-prepared SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs. XRD confirmed the spinel structure of NPs, while SEM and TEM analyses disclosed the size of NPs in the range of 15–50 nm and revealed the spherical shape of NPs. Moreover, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and BET analysis was carried out to estimate elemental composition and specific surface area, respectively. In vitro cytotoxicity of the synthesized NPs were studied on normal (HUVEC, HEK293) and cancerous (A549) human cell lines. HUVEC cells were resistant to SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs; while a significant decrease in the viability of HEK293 cells was observed when treated with higher concentrations of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs. Furthermore, SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs induced dramatic cytotoxicity against A549 cells. For in vivo study, rats received SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs at dosages of 0, 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/kg. The 10 mg/kg dose increased serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine compared to the controls (P < 0.05). The pathology showed necrosis in the liver, heart, and lungs, and the greatest damages were related to the kidneys. Overall, the in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs at high doses had toxic effects on lung, liver and kidney cells without inducing toxicity to HUVECs. Further studies are warranted to fully elucidate the side effects of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs for their application in theranostics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1266af87ebe04f148cdaf2660a284b532023-12-03T13:01:34ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442021-02-0114482510.3390/ma14040825Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo ToxicitySaman Sargazi0Mohammad Reza Hajinezhad1Abbas Rahdar2Muhammad Nadeem Zafar3Aneesa Awan4Francesco Baino5Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43463, IranBasic Veterinary Science Department, Veterinary Medicine Faculty, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, IranDepartment of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, IranDepartment of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Gujrat 50700, PakistanDepartment of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Gujrat 50700, PakistanInstitute of Materials Physics and Engineering, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, ItalyIn this research, tin ferrite (SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) NPs were synthesized via hydrothermal route using ferric chloride and tin chloride as precursors and were then characterized in terms of morphology and structure using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray power diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method. The obtained UV-Vis spectra was used to measure band gap energy of as-prepared SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs. XRD confirmed the spinel structure of NPs, while SEM and TEM analyses disclosed the size of NPs in the range of 15–50 nm and revealed the spherical shape of NPs. Moreover, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and BET analysis was carried out to estimate elemental composition and specific surface area, respectively. In vitro cytotoxicity of the synthesized NPs were studied on normal (HUVEC, HEK293) and cancerous (A549) human cell lines. HUVEC cells were resistant to SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs; while a significant decrease in the viability of HEK293 cells was observed when treated with higher concentrations of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs. Furthermore, SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs induced dramatic cytotoxicity against A549 cells. For in vivo study, rats received SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs at dosages of 0, 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/kg. The 10 mg/kg dose increased serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine compared to the controls (P < 0.05). The pathology showed necrosis in the liver, heart, and lungs, and the greatest damages were related to the kidneys. Overall, the in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs at high doses had toxic effects on lung, liver and kidney cells without inducing toxicity to HUVECs. Further studies are warranted to fully elucidate the side effects of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs for their application in theranostics.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/825nanoparticlestin ferritenanoceramicscytotoxicityin vivo toxicitygrowth inhibition |
| spellingShingle | Saman Sargazi Mohammad Reza Hajinezhad Abbas Rahdar Muhammad Nadeem Zafar Aneesa Awan Francesco Baino Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity Materials nanoparticles tin ferrite nanoceramics cytotoxicity in vivo toxicity growth inhibition |
| title | Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity |
| title_full | Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity |
| title_short | Assessment of SnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Theranostics: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Vivo Toxicity |
| title_sort | assessment of snfe sub 2 sub o sub 4 sub nanoparticles for potential application in theranostics synthesis characterization in vitro and in vivo toxicity |
| topic | nanoparticles tin ferrite nanoceramics cytotoxicity in vivo toxicity growth inhibition |
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