The properties of ZnO nanofilms on titanium surface by atomic layer deposition / 口腔医学

Objective@#To compare and investigate the physicochemical characteristics and antibacterial effect of ZnO nanofilms prepared by atomic layer deposition(ALD) at different deposition cycles.@*Methods@#According to different ALD cycles, four groups were set up (control group, 300, 600 and 1 200 cycles group). Using DEZn and water as precursors, ZnO nanofilms were prepared by ALD on the surface of pure titanium specimens. Surface morphology of the films was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM); the element composition and crystal type of the films were observed by energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD); the hydrophilicity and thickness of the films were detected by water contact angle detector and ellipsometer. The cytotoxicity of the films was evaluated by CCK-8 assay. The antibacterial effect against S. aureus in vitro of the films was evaluated by optical density method.@*Results@#The surface morphology of the films was uniform and compact as shown through SEM. The grain size increased with the increase of the number of ALD cycles. EDS results showed that the films were mainly composed of Zn and O elements. XRD results confirmed that the composition of the films was ZnO. Results of water contact angle showed that the films were hydrophobic. The thickness of the films was nanoscale and there was a linear relationship between the thickness and ALD cycles. All experimental groups showed no cytotoxicity. The 1 200 cycles group showed the highest antibacterial rate of 65.9% and 52.3% at 24 and 48 hours respectively, which was the best among all experimental groups. @*Conclusion@#The ZnO nanofilms prepared by ALD at different cycles on pure titanium surface are uniform and compact. Thickness of the films increases with the increase of ALD cycles. The films have good biocompatibility and anti-S. aureus effect in vitro. The 1 200 cycles group has the best antibacterial effect.

ZnO quantum dots a novel nanomaterial for various applications: Recent advances and challenges

Globally, in the recent era of 22nd century, ZnO quantum dots has gained huge attention of researchers towards its various applications in nano-biotechnology industry. This review article provides substantial approach on several aspects of ZnO quantum dots, its properties, synthesis process, factors affecting the synthesis process. Recent advances and challenges in QDs synthesis and their applications. Though the use of ZnO QDs has shown huge progress, but still so many challenges are there at present like economically cheaper level commercialization of quantum dots, proper in vitro and in vivo application of ZnO quantum dots, so that it can fulfil the need of the industry for various applications.

Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, its characterization and anti-microbial activity assessment

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are one of the most abundant metal oxides nanoparticles. It provides excellent thermal, electrical and chemical stabilities with low biotoxicity; its photo-oxidising and photo-catalytic impact on biological and chemical species is of great importance, thereby making it a promising candidate to be used for in-vitro and in-vivo studies in biomedical field. Hereby, ZnO NPs were synthesized using precipitation method with zinc acetate and sodium hydroxide as starting materials. This study has characterized the synthesized ZnO NPs using different techniques such as UV-Visible spectroscopy indicating a peak at 365 nm wave length, size of ZnO NPs was determined to be 286.7 nm by measuring hydrodynamic radii using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) phenomena. Further predominant charge existing at surface of the synthesised ZnO NPs was evaluated to be 31.6mV. Anti-microbial activity of ZnO NPs was determined by Kirby-Bauer method for both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, S. aureus and E. colirespectively. Anti-microbial activity was determined as Zone of Inhibition that measures both bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity of ZnO NPs and was found to be more potent for Gram-positive (S. aureus)bacteria and its activity increased with increasing concentration of nanoparticles. Growth kinetics was studied to determine percentage growth inhibition, for this optical density was recorded as a function of time in bacterial culture broth with and without treatment. Further DNA fragmentation assay was performed to determine genotoxicity caused by nanoparticles and its effect on genomic DNA of bacteria. Highlighting its potential role as a nano-carrier system for leading antibacterial drugs for enhanced effectiveness of the antibacterial therapies

A Chitosan-based Hydrogel with PLCL, ZnO NPs, and Oligoelements: A Promising Antibiotic Scaffold for Tissue Engineering / Hidrogel de Quitosano con PLCL, ZnO NPs y Oligoelementos: Un Andamio Antibacteriano Prometedor para Ingeniería de Tejidos

ABSTRACT Tissue engineering involves anchorage-dependent cells cultured on scaffolds, with growth factors added to facilitate cell proliferation. Its use in transplants implies the risk of bacterial infection. The current contribution describes the preparation and antibacterial evaluation of a chitosan-based hydrogel physically cross-linked with poly(l-lactic-coɛ-caprolactone) (PLCL) and enriched with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and trace elements (potassium and magnesium). The material was developed as a scaffold with built-in antibacterial properties. Chitosan and PLCL are biocompatible support materials applied in medicine for the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues, objectives promoted by ZnO NPs and the aforementioned trace elements. The ZnO NPs were elaborated by chemical coprecipitation. The materials were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, and SEM. Antibacterial testing was performed with strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by the Kirby-Bauer method, in accordance with the NCCLS and CLSI guidelines. It was possible to obtain a homogeneous hydrogel with adequate morphology and distribution of elements. The hydrogel with 300 mM of Mg, K, and ZnO NP's showed antibacterial inhibition halos of 13 mm for S. aureus and 19 mm for E. coli. This innovative biomaterial with trace elements holds promise for tissue engineering by considering the challenge of bacterial infection.

RESUMEN La ingeniería de tejidos involucra el uso de células cultivadas en andamios con adiciones de factores de crecimiento para facilitar la proliferación celular. Su uso en trasplantes implica riesgo de infección bacteriana. La contribución actual describe la preparación y evaluación antibacteriana de un hidrogel a base de quitosano físicamente reticulado con poli (l-láctico-co-ɛ-caprolactona) (PLCL) enriquecido con nanopartículas de óxido de zinc (NP de ZnO) y oligoelementos (potasio y magnesio). El material se desarrolló como un andamio con propiedades antibacterianas. El quitosano y el PLCL son materiales de soporte biocompatibles aplicados en medicina para la reparación y regeneración de tejidos dañados, propiedades promovidas por las NP´s de ZnO y los oligoelementos antes mencionados. Las NP de ZnO se elaboraron mediante coprecipitación química. Los materiales se caracterizaron por DRX, FT-IR y SEM. Las pruebas antibacterianas se realizaron con cepas de Escherichia coli y Staphylococcus aureus por el método de KirbyBauer de acuerdo con las guías NCCLS y CLSI. Se pudo obtener un hidrogel homogéneo con adecuada morfología y distribución de elementos. El hidrogel con 300 mM de NP ZnO y oligoelementos mostró halos de inhibición antibacteriana de 13 mm para S. aureus y 19 mm para E. coli. Este biomaterial innovador con oligoelementos es prometedor para la ingeniería de tejidos al considerar el desafío de la infección bacteriana.

Bi2O3/ZnO nanocomposite:Synthesis,characterizations and its application in electrochemical detection of balofloxacin as an anti-biotic drug / 药物分析学报

In the present work,a chemically modified electrode has been fabricated utilizing Bi2O3/ZnO nano-composite.The nanocomposite was synthesized by simple sonochemical method and characterized for its structural and morphological properties by using XRD,FESEM,EDAX,HRTEM and XPS techniques.The results clearly indicated co-existence of Bi2O3 and ZnO in the nanocomposite with chemical interaction between them.Bi2O3/ZnO nanocomposite based glassy carbon electrode(GCE)was utilized for sensitive voltammetric detection of an anti-biotic drug(balofloxacin).The modification amplified the electroactive surface area of the sensor,thus providing more sites for oxidation of analyte.Cyclic and square wave voltammograms revealed that Bi2O3/ZnO modified electrode provides excellent electrocatalytic action towards balofloxacin oxidation.The current exhibited a wide linear response in concentration range of 150-1000 nM and detection limit of 40.5 nM was attained.The modified electrode offered advantages in terms of simplicity of preparation,fair stability(RSD 1.45％),appreciable reproducibility(RSD 2.03％)and selectivity.The proposed sensor was applied for determining balofloxacin in commercial pharmaceutical formulations and blood serum samples with the mean recoveries of 99.09％and 99.5％,respectively.

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of environmental free L-glutathione grafted graphene oxide/ZnO nanocomposite for highly selective piroxicam sensing / 药物分析学报

A simple and reliable strategy was proposed to engineer the glutathione grafted graphene oxide/ZnO nanocomposite(glutathione-GO/ZnO)as electrode material for the high-performance piroxicam sensor.The prepared glutathione-GO/ZnO nanocomposite was well characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectrum(FTIR),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM),cyclic voltammetry(CV),electrochemical impedance spectros-copy(EIS)and differential pulse voltammetry(DPV).The novel nanocomposite modified electrode showed the highest electrocatalytic activity towards piroxicam(oxidation potential is 0.52 V).Under controlled experimental parameters,the proposed sensor exhibited good linear responses to piroxicam concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 500 μM.The detection limit and sensitivity were calculated as 1.8 nM and 0.2 μA/μM·cm2,respectively.Moreover,it offered excellent selectivity,reproducibility,and long-term stability and can effectively ignore the interfering candidates commonly existing in the pharmaceutical tablets and human fluids even at a higher concentration.Finally,the reported sensor was successfully employed to the direct determination of piroxicam in practical samples.

Evaluation of zinc-oxide nanocoating on the characteristics and antibacterial behavior of nickel-titanium alloy

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the effect of ZnO nanocoating on mechanical properties of NiTi orthodontic wires and antibacterial activity. Methods: 0.016 x 0.022-in NiTi orthodontic wires were coated with ZnO nanoparticles using an electrochemical deposition method with three electrodes system in 0.1M Zn(NO3)2. Mechanical properties and frictional resistance of the coated wires were investigated using an universal testing machine. Antibacterial effect of ZnO coating was also investigated. Results: A stable adhered ZnO nanocoating on NiTi wires was obtained. The coated wires have a significant antibacterial activity against S. aureus, S. pyogens and E. coli, and a reduction of frictional forces by 34%. Conclusion: ZnO nanocoating may improve the antibacterial effects of NiTi wires and reduce the frictional resistance. Coating may be implanted in orthodontic practice for faster and safer treatment.

RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar o efeito do nanorrevestimento de óxido de zinco (ZnO) sobre as propriedades mecânicas e propriedades antibacterianas de fios ortodônticos de NiTi. Métodos: Fios 0,016" x 0,022" de NiTi foram revestidos com nanopartículas de ZnO por meio de um método de deposição eletroquímica com um sistema de três eletrodos a 0,1M Zn(NO3)2. Uma máquina universal de testes foi utilizada para avaliar as propriedades mecânicas e a resistência friccional dos fios revestidos. Além disso, também foram analisadas as propriedades antibacterianas do revestimento de ZnO. Resultados: Obteve-se uma aderência estável das nanopartículas de ZnO sobre os fios NiTi. Os fios revestidos apresentaram atividade antibacteriana significativa contra S. aureus, S. pyogens e E. coli, e apresentaram uma redução de 34% na força de atrito. Conclusão: O revestimento com nanopartículas de óxido de zinco pode melhorar as propriedades antibacterianas e reduzir a resistência friccional dos fios de NiTi. Assim, o revestimento dos fios pode ser utilizado na Ortodontia visando tratamentos mais rápidos e seguros.

Degradation of Caffeine by Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Using ZnO with Fe and Ag

Abstract The organic compound caffeine when detected in environmental matrices such as surface waters and groundwater is considered as an emerging contaminant, in which its effects are still unknown. Therefore, in the present research, zinc oxide-based catalysts impregnated with iron and silver were prepared for the reaction of caffeine degradation by heterogeneous photocatalysis. The wet impregnation method with excess solvent was applied to the preparation of the materials, later they were characterized by adsorption of N2, X-ray diffraction and photoacoustic spectroscopy. Then, the photodegradation, photolysis and adsorption tests were carried out, in which it was observed that only the presence of the radiation or photocatalysts could not sufficiently degrade the caffeine, however when combined radiation with all the catalysts studied here presented degradation above 70% at the end of 300 minutes of the reaction, and the best catalyst studied was that containing 8% Ag in non-calcined ZnO. Thus, these results point out that the methodology employed in this research, both for the preparation of the catalysts and in the process of the photocatalysis reaction, was efficient in the degradation of the emerging contaminant, caffeine, which could later be used for a mixture of other contaminants.

Analysis of X-ray diffraction fingerprint of Calamina and its processed products / 中草药

Objective: To establish X-ray diffraction (XRD) fingerprint of Calamina and its processed products, compare the effects of different processing Methods on the main components of medicinal materials and determine the content of ZnO in the processed products. Methods: XRD was used to analyze 10 batches of Calamina and its processed products, and fingerprints of Calamina and its processed products were established respectively. Six different processing methods were compared, and the content of ZnO in all processed products was determined by K value method. Results: Fingerprints of Calamina and its processed products were preliminarily established. There were 23 common peaks in the fingerprints of Calamina, and there were 10 common peaks in the fingerprints of its processed products. After calcination, the ZnCO3 characteristic peak of the raw material was transformed into the characteristic peak of ZnO; The content of ZnO in the calcined product exceeded 56%. Conclusion: XRD fingerprints could be used for the identification and analysis of Calamina and its processed products. The new and reliable method was provided for quality evaluation of Calamina and its processed products.

Anatomical And Histopathological Effects Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles On Lungs In Adult Male Albino Rats

Background: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are frequently used in many fields, including food industry fortheir antimicrobial activity. Acute exposure to high doses of such particles was found to be toxic to many organs.However, the lung toxicity resulting from chronic exposure to oral doses of ZnO-NPs was not adequately assessedbefore.Aim of the work: to detect the anatomical and histopathological effects of chronic exposure to ingested ZnO-NPson the lung of normal adult male albino rat.Material and methods: It was carried out on 30 adult male Swiss albino rats with an average weight of 150-200gm. They were divided into two groups: Group I: 10 rats serving as control group; Group II: 20 rats serving asexperimental groups, divided into 2 subgroups (a&b) receiving oral ingestion by orogastric tube of a single dailydose (125mg/ kg) of average 20 nm sized ZnO-NPs for different durations: Group IIa (n=10): for 120 days; GroupIIb (n=10): for 180 days. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry of the lungs in the three groups was performedto detect the possible effect of such exposure.Results: Oral administration of ZnO-NPs induced lung damage manifested by congested blood vessels, interstitialinflammation, infiltration with macrophages& lymphocytes, supurative granuloma, thickened interalveolarsepta. These changes were more evident with longer exposure for 180 days (P < 0.5). This substantial damage tothe lungs is caused by oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.Conclusion: Caution should be considered when using these particles in food packaging and food additives, andfor those who are in close contact with these particles especially in factories.

Preparación de un Adhesivo Sensible a la Presión (PSA) con la Incorporación de Nanopartículas de ZnO. Estudio de sus Propiedades Fisicoquímicas y Antimicrobianas / Preparation of a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) with the ZnO Nanoparticles Incorporation. Study of its Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties

Resumen Se describe el proceso para obtener un adhesivo sensible a la presión (PSA). Este PSA está formado por un copolímero de acrilato de 2-etilhexil (2-EHA) / metacrilato de metilo (MMA) en una relación 80:20 que se polimerizó mediante una técnica de polimerización en emulsión. Se añadieron nanopartículas de óxido de zinc (NPZnO) a este copolímero, que se sintetizaron previamente y se modificaron superficialmente con 3-aminopropil-3-toxisilano (APTES) y dimetilsulfóxido (DMSO) para mejorar su dispersión en la matriz de copolímero. Los nanocompuestos obtenidos se caracterizaron por espectroscopía infrarroja (FTIR), calorimetría diferencial de barrido (DSC) y pruebas de adhesión al delaminado. Además, se determinó la actividad antimicrobiana contra S. aureus y S. pyogenes, así como la citotoxicidad en células humanas (HeLa). Los resultados demostraron que la adición de las nanopartículas de NPZnO al copolímero incrementa la temperatura de transición vítrea (Tg) así como las propiedades antimicrobianas del adhesivo mejorando a su vez su adhesión superficial. Con respecto al comportamiento adhesivo, el PSA con NPZnO sin modificar mostró una mayor resistencia al delaminado, esto quiere decir que las nanopartículas incrementan la fuerza cohesiva y proporcionan resistencia a temperaturas elevadas, lo cual sería beneficioso a su aplicación final. Finalmente, los resultados de citotoxicidad mostraron que la incorporación de NPZnO al PSA disminuye la viabilidad celular, sin embargo no se considera tóxico acorde a la norma ISO 10993 test for in vitro cytotoxicity.

Abstract The process for obtaining a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is described. This PSA is formed by an acrylate copolymer of 2-ethylhexyl (2-EHA) / methyl methacrylate (MMA) in an 80:20 ratio which was polymerized by emulsion polymerization technique. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (NPZnO) were added to this copolymer, which were previously synthesized, and surface modified with 3-aminopropyltretoxysilane (APTES) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to improve its dispersion in the copolymer matrix. The obtained nanocomposites were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and T-peel adhesion tests. In addition, the antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and S. pyogenes as well as the cytotoxicity in human cells (HeLa) were determined. The results demonstrated that the ZnO nanoparticles incorporation enhanced the glass transition temperature (Tg) and the antimicrobial activity of PSA copolymer as well as its surface adhesion. It was confirmed that NPZnO modification with APTES increased its antimicrobial activity. Regarding adhesive behavior, PSA with unmodified NPZnO showed a greater peel resistance. This indicates that these nanoparticles enhances the cohesive force and induces a better high temperature performance, which is beneficial for the final application. Finally, cytotoxicity results showed that the incorporation of NPZnO to PSA decreases the cell viability, however this PSA is not toxic according to the standard ISO 10993 test for in vitro cytotoxicity.

Fabricación de nanofibras de TiO2/ZnO para aplicaciones de almacenamiento de energía / Fabrication of TiO2/ZnO nanofibers for energy storage applications / Fabricação de nanofibras TiO2/ZnO para aplicações de armazenamento de energia

Resumen Se estudiaron nanofibras de TiO2/ZnO preparadas por calcinación de fibras precursoras de poli (vinil acetato), isopropóxido de titanio y nano polvo de zinc elaboradas por la técnica de electrohilado. La estructura y la morfología de las nanofibras de TiO2/ZnO y fibras precursoras se caracterizaron por Microscopia Electrónica de Barrido (SEM), Microscopia Electrónica de Barrido de Emisión de Campo equipado con Espectroscopia Dispersiva de Rayos X (FESEM-EDS), Espectroscopia de Infrarrojo con Transformada de Fourier (FTIR) y Difracción de Rayos X (XRD). El análisis XRD mostró la estructura cristalina de los óxidos de titanio (anatasa) y de zinc (wurzita hexagonal), después de calcinar las fibras precursoras a 500°C. Las microfotografías de SEM muestran que tanto las fibras precursoras como las nanofibras forman redes uniformes y buena morfología. Estas nanofibras de dióxido de titanio /óxido de zinc presentan buen área de superficie y diámetros de 200 nm apropiados que podrían ser de aplicación potencial en el campo de energía renovable, en particular, para la fabricación de celdas solares.

Abstract The TiO2 /ZnO nanofibers prepared by the calcination of polyvinyl acetate of precursor fibers, titanium isopropoxide and nano zinc powder produced by the electrospinning technique were studied. The structu-re and morphology of TiO2 /ZnO nanofibers and precursor fibers were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy coupled to Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and XRD (X Ray Diffraction). XRD analysis displayed crystalline structures of titanium oxides (anatase) and zinc (hexagonal wurzite), after calcining the precursor fibers at 500 °C. SEM microphotographs display that both precursor fibers and nanofibers form uniform networks and good morphology. These titanium dioxide / zinc oxide nanofibers get good surface area and appropriate 200 nm diameters which could potentially be applied in the renewable energy field, particularly for solar cells manufacturing.

Resumo Nanofibras de TiO2 /ZnO preparado por calcinação de fibras precursoras de poli (acetato de vinila), isopropóxido de titânio e pó nano de zinco produzidos por eletrofiação técnica estudada. A estrutura e morfologia das nanofibras de TiO2/ ZnO e fibras precursores foram caracterizados por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (SEM), Microscopia eletrônica de varredura de emissão de campo equipada com espectroscopia de raios-X dispersiva (FESEM-EDS), Espectroscopia de Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) e difração de raios X (DRX). A análise de XRD mostrou a formação de estruturas de cristal de óxido de titânio (anatase) e zinco (wurtzita hexagonal), depois de fibras precursoras de calcinação a 500 °C. Micrografias mostram que tanto o precursor e fibras nanofibras uniformes formar redes e boa morfologia. Estas nanofibras de dióxido de titanio /óxido de zinco apresentam bom área de superfície e diâmetros de 200 nm apropriados que poderiam ser de aplicativo potencial no campo de energia renovável, em particular, para a fabricação de celas solares.

A preliminary study of the CaO/ZnO nanocore-shell structured antibacterial material / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To study the antimicrobial properties of CaO/ZnO core-shell nanoparticles.Methods:The CaO/ZnO core-shell nanoparticles were prepared via precipitation method.The pH and calcium ion release from the samples which composed of eugenol and nanoparticles were examined respectively.The form of the particles was observed under electron microscope,the ions were analysed by inductively coupled plasma(ICP).The antibacterial activities against Streptococcus mutans,Enterococcus faecalis,Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were evaluated by agar diffusion test (ADT).Results:CaO/ZnO core-shell nanoparticles were spherical with core-shell structure and with the diameter of 80-90 nm.The calcium ion release and pH were gradually increasing from the nanoparticles in PBS.The antibacterial activity of CaO/ZnO core-shell nanoparticles-eugenol was significantly greater than that of iRoot SP and zinc oxide-eugenol sealer(P<0.01).Conclusion:CaO/ZnO core-shell nanoparticles possess antibacterial activity.

Application of biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles on an electrochemical H 2 O 2 biosensor

ABSTRACT ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized via a green biochemical method using Corymbia citriodora leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The biosynthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by SEM and XRD. An electrochemical H2O2 biosensor was fabricated by modification of a glassy carbon electrode using our proposed ZnO NPs. The electrochemical sensor showed excellent detection performance towards trace amounts of H2O2, demonstrating that it could potentially be used in clinical applications.

Effects of three kinds of nanoparticles on proliferation and apoptosis of esophageal squamous carcinoma cells / 中国药理学通报

Aim TostudytheeffectsofCuO,ZnOand TiO2 nanoparticles on the viability and metastatic po-tential of EC-9706 and EC-109 esophageal squamous carcinomacelllineinvitro.Methods Characteristics of CuO,ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles were detected u-sing transmission electron microscope (TEM)and dy-namic light scattering (DLS ).EC-9706 and EC-109 cells were treated with different concentrations of CuO, ZnO and TiO2 (5 ~80 mg · L-1 ).The cell prolifera-tion was analyzed by MTT assay.The cell cycle and apoptotic rates were determined by flow cytometry (FCM).The cell invasion was assayed in Transwell chambers.The expression of Bcl-2 and caspase-3 pro-tein in cells was detected by Western blot method.Re-sults CuO,ZnOandTiO2nanoparticleswerespheri-cal with primary particle size 12,20. 6,12 nm.The particles were agglomerated in water and cell culture medium with negative charge.CuO and ZnO nanoparti-cles induced decreases in EC-9706 and EC-109 cell vi-ability dose-dependently.After exposed to increasing concentrations of CuO and ZnO nanoparticles,the cell cycle analysis revealed a decreasing proportion of cells in G2/Mand S phase,and up-regulation of the cells in G0/G1 phase.Apoptotic cells also increased along with decreased cell invasion upon CuO and ZnO treatment. Nanoparticles treatment after 48 h, the activated caspase-3 expression quantity increased significantly and the Bcl-2 expression quantity decreased obviously (P<0. 05 )compared with control group.TiO2 nanop-articles had no obvious effect on the EC-9706 and EC-109 cell proliferation,cell cycle,apoptosis and inva-sion.Conclusion ComparedwithTiO2,CuOand ZnO nanoparticles can inhibit EC-9706 and EC-109 cell viability and metastatic potential,the mechanism of action involves cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase and apoptosis.These findings can help the development of nanoparticles as anti-cancer therapeutics for esophageal cancer.

Comparison of teratogenecity induced by nano- and micro-sized particles of zinc oxide in cultured mouse embryos / 대한수의학회지

The increasing uses of zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZnO) in industrial and personal care products raise possible danger of using nZnO in human. To determine whether ZnO induces size-dependent anomalies during embryonic organogenesis, mouse embryos on embryonic day 8.5 were cultured for 2 days under 50, 100, and 150 microg of nZnO (< 100 nm) or micro-sized ZnO (mZnO; 80 +/- 25 microm), after which the morphological changes, cumulative quantity of Zn particles, and expressions of antioxidant and apoptotic genes were investigated. Although embryos exposed to 50 microg of ZnO exhibited no defects on organogenesis, embryos exposed to over 100 microg of ZnO showed increasing anomalies. Embryos treated with 150 microg of nZnO revealed significant changes in Zn absorption level and morphological parameters including yolk sac diameter, head length, flexion, hindbrain, forebrain, branchial bars, maxillary process, mandibular process, forelimb, and total score compared to the same dose of mZnO-treated embryos. Furthermore, CuZn-superoxide dismutase, cytoplasmic glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and phospholipid hydroperoxidase GPx mRNA levels were significantly decreased, but caspase-3 mRNA level was greatly increased in nZnO-treated embryos as compared to normal control embryos. These findings indicate that nZnO has severer teratogenic effects than mZnO in developing embryos.

Photocatalytic inactivation of cyanobacteria with ZnO/γ-Al2O3 composite under solar light.

Cyanobacteria were inactivated by using zinc oxide (ZnO) coated on the surface of g-Al2O3 as a photocatalyst and combining with sunlight. In vitro experiments indicate that axenic cultures of planktonic cyanobacteria lost their photosynthetic activity after photocatalyzed with sunlight exposure exceeding 24 hr. As for Oscillatoria tenuisa, nearly 92% of the cells lost their photosynthetic activity and the cell morphology was severely damaged during 24 hr of the reaction. However, in the case of Microcystis aeruginosa, lower photocatalytic inactivity efficiency was observed, which was attributed to extracellular polymeric secretions (EPSs) surrounding the cells. With a high dosage ZnO catalyst, the dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration of the Oscillatoria tenuisa suspension was increased by up to about 190% during photocatalysis. The increased suspension of DOC was attributed to increase liberation of extracellular organic and cell-wall polysaccharides during photocatalysis.

Preparation and Quality Control of ZnO Cream / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To prepare ZnO cream and to establish its quality control method. METHODS: The O/W cream base was used to prepare ZnO cream; The ZnO cream was assayed by EDTA-Na2 titration method with C2H5OH-CHCl3 (1∶1) to dissolve cream base. RESULTS: The prepared ZnO cream was well-spread, and its property, identification and tests etc were all in conformity with the description of China Pharmacopeia (2005 edition). The content of the ZnO stood at 16%. CONCLUSION: The preparative procedure of ZnO cream was simple and practicable, its quality control method was reliable and its quality was stable.

Improvement on Formula and Preparation Method of ZnO Lotion / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To improve the formula and the preparation method of ZnO Lotion so as to make it more adaptable to the clinical needs. METHODS: Adjust the previous dosage of menthol and ethanol and the preparation method was shifted to wet-sifting from trituration. RESULTS: The improved preparation was more exquisite and more stable in quality yet with less irritation. And the improved preparation method is more convenient in operation. CONCLUSION: The improved formula and improved preparation method are worth to be widely used.