Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship
Since its discovery, graphene and its multiple derivatives have been extensively used in many fields and with different applications, even in biomedicine. Numerous efforts have been made to elucidate the potential toxicity derived from their use, giving rise to an adequate number of publications wit...
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| author | Marina Ramal-Sanchez Antonella Fontana Luca Valbonetti Alessandra Ordinelli Nicola Bernabò Barbara Barboni |
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| description | Since its discovery, graphene and its multiple derivatives have been extensively used in many fields and with different applications, even in biomedicine. Numerous efforts have been made to elucidate the potential toxicity derived from their use, giving rise to an adequate number of publications with varied results. On this basis, the study of the reproductive function constitutes a good tool to evaluate not only the toxic effects derived from the use of these materials directly on the individual, but also the potential toxicity passed on to the offspring. By providing a detailed scientometric analysis, the present review provides an updated overview gathering all the research studies focused on the use of graphene and graphene-based materials in the reproductive field, highlighting the consequences and effects reported to date from experiments performed in vivo and in vitro and in different animal species (from Archea to mammals). Special attention is given to the oxidized form of graphene, graphene oxide, which has been recently investigated for its ability to increase the in vitro fertilization outcomes. Thus, the potential use of graphene oxide against infertility is hypothesized here, probably by engineering the spermatozoa and thus manipulating them in a safer and more efficient way. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9a178992538148d29d0c1f303c18e8e32023-12-11T17:58:31ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912021-02-0111254710.3390/nano11020547Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate RelationshipMarina Ramal-Sanchez0Antonella Fontana1Luca Valbonetti2Alessandra Ordinelli3Nicola Bernabò4Barbara Barboni5Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, ItalyDepartment of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, ItalyFaculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, ItalyIndependent Researcher, ItalyFaculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, ItalyFaculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, ItalySince its discovery, graphene and its multiple derivatives have been extensively used in many fields and with different applications, even in biomedicine. Numerous efforts have been made to elucidate the potential toxicity derived from their use, giving rise to an adequate number of publications with varied results. On this basis, the study of the reproductive function constitutes a good tool to evaluate not only the toxic effects derived from the use of these materials directly on the individual, but also the potential toxicity passed on to the offspring. By providing a detailed scientometric analysis, the present review provides an updated overview gathering all the research studies focused on the use of graphene and graphene-based materials in the reproductive field, highlighting the consequences and effects reported to date from experiments performed in vivo and in vitro and in different animal species (from Archea to mammals). Special attention is given to the oxidized form of graphene, graphene oxide, which has been recently investigated for its ability to increase the in vitro fertilization outcomes. Thus, the potential use of graphene oxide against infertility is hypothesized here, probably by engineering the spermatozoa and thus manipulating them in a safer and more efficient way.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/547graphenegraphene-derived materialsgraphene oxidereproductionspermatozoain vitro fertilization |
| spellingShingle | Marina Ramal-Sanchez Antonella Fontana Luca Valbonetti Alessandra Ordinelli Nicola Bernabò Barbara Barboni Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship Nanomaterials graphene graphene-derived materials graphene oxide reproduction spermatozoa in vitro fertilization |
| title | Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship |
| title_full | Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship |
| title_fullStr | Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship |
| title_full_unstemmed | Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship |
| title_short | Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship |
| title_sort | graphene and reproduction a love hate relationship |
| topic | graphene graphene-derived materials graphene oxide reproduction spermatozoa in vitro fertilization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/2/547 |
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