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ArticleParticle and fibre toxicology2023

A Nano-QSTR model to predict nano-cytotoxicity: an approach using human lung cells data.

João Meneses, Michael González-Durruthy, Eli Fernandez-de-Gortari, Alla P Toropova, Andrey A Toropov, Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno

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Article in Particle and fibre toxicology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

João MenesesNanoSafety Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal.
Michael González-DurruthyNanoSafety Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal.
Eli Fernandez-de-GortariNanoSafety Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal.
Alla P ToropovaInstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, Milano, 20156, Italy.
Andrey A ToropovInstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, Milano, 20156, Italy.
Ernesto Alfaro-MorenoNanoSafety Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal. ernesto.alfaro@inl.int.
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory · PTMario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe widespread use of new engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in industries such as cosmetics, electronics, and diagnostic nanodevices, has been revolutionizing our society. However, emerging studies suggest that ENMs present potentially toxic effects on the human lung. In this regard, we developed a machine learning (ML) nano-quantitative-structure-toxicity relationship (QSTR) model to predict the potential human lung nano-cytotoxicity induced by exposure to ENMs based on metal oxide nanoparticles.

resultsTree-based learning algorithms (e.g., decision tree (DT), random forest (RF), and extra-trees (ET)) were able to predict ENMs' cytotoxic risk in an efficient, robust, and interpretable way. The best-ranked ET nano-QSTR model showed excellent statistical performance with R

conclusionsThe proposed model suggests that a decrease in the ENMs diameter could significantly increase their potential ability to access lung subcellular compartments (e.g., mitochondria and nuclei), promoting strong nano-cytotoxicity and epithelial barrier dysfunction. Additionally, the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a surface coating could prevent the potential release of cytotoxic metal ions, promoting lung cytoprotection. Overall, the current work could pave the way for efficient decision-making, prediction, and mitigation of the potential occupational and environmental ENMs risks.

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Metal NanoparticlesNanostructuresHumansLungOxidesOxidesA549 cell lineComputational nanotoxicologyEngineered nanomaterialsLung nano-cytotoxicityMachine learningNano-QSTR

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PMID37211608
PMCPMC10201760
OpenAlexW4377194470

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