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2013 ; 25
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): 498-508
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Effects of copy center particles on the lungs: a toxicological characterization
using a Balb/c mouse model
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Pirela S
; Molina R
; Watson C
; Cohen JM
; Bello D
; Demokritou P
; Brain J
Inhal Toxicol
2013[Aug]; 25
(9
): 498-508
PMID23895351
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CONTEXT: Printers and photocopiers release respirable particles into the air.
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have been recently incorporated into toner
formulations but their potential toxicological effects have not been well
studied. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the biological responses to copier-emitted
particles in the lungs using a mouse model. METHODS: Particulate matter (PM) from
a university copy center was sampled and fractionated into three distinct sizes,
two of which (PM0.1 and PM0.1-2.5) were evaluated in this study. The particles
were extracted and dispersed in deionized water and RPMI/10% FBS. Hydrodynamic
diameter and zeta potential were evaluated by dynamic light scattering. The
toxicological potential of these particles was studied using 8-week-old male
Balb/c mice. Mice were intratracheally instilled with 0.2,?0.6,?2.0?mg/kg bw of
either the PM0.1 and PM0.1-2.5 size fractions. Fe2O3 and welding fumes were used
as comparative materials, while RPMI/10% FBS was used as the vehicle control.
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed 24 hours post-instillation. The BAL
fluid was analyzed for total and differential cell counts, and biochemical
markers of injury and inflammation. RESULTS: Particle size- and dose-dependent
pulmonary effects were found. Specifically, mice instilled with PM0.1 (2.0?mg/kg
bw) had significant increases in neutrophil number, lactate dehydrogenase and
albumin compared to vehicle control. Likewise, pro-inflammatory cytokines were
elevated in mice exposed to PM0.1 (2.0?mg/kg bw) compared to other groups.
CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that exposure to copier-emitted nanoparticles
may induce lung injury and inflammation. Further exposure assessment and
toxicological investigations are necessary to address this emerging environmental
health pollutant.