Computational molecular modeling for the assessment of nanoparticle toxicity: interactions with biomolecules

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• Personal Author:
  Kagan VE ; Shvedova AA ; Yanamala N
• Description:
  Over the past two decades, nanotechnology has emerged as a key player in various disciplines of science and technology. A detailed understanding of the molecular details of interactions between nanoparticles (NP) and biomolecules is crucial for obtaining adequate information on mechanisms of action of nanomaterials and their possible toxicological outcomes. There has been a recent surge in the application of in silico based methods and approaches to address interactions of NPs with biomolecules providing insights into their mechanisms. To do this, we used structure- based computational modeling as a tool to predict the molecular interactions between carbonaceous NPs and cellular proteins and lipids. We demonstrated that specific interactions of NPs with proteins/lipids resulted in a coating on its surface, ultimately masking their inherent properties, thus leading to modified distribution in cells, recognition and uptake by cells. We also provide evidence that interactions of basic/positively charged amino acids of the enzymes (e.g. peroxidases) with the carboxyl moieties on carbon nanotubes and graphene - positioning them in close proximity to the catalytic site of the enzyme - are essential for the effective catalysis and safe degradation of these materials in vivo. Structure based computational modeling is a useful and effective approach that could facilitate the design and development of safe engineered nanomaterials. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Amino Acids Enzymes Lipids Occupational Health Safety Toxicology
• Keywords:
  Amino-acids Cell-function Cellular-function Models Molecular-biology Molecular-structure Nanotechnology Proteins
• ISSN:
  1096-6080
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Abstract or Summary
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  138
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20043952
• Citation:
  Toxicologist 2014 Mar; 138(1):607
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2014
• NORA Priority Area:
  Mining
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  The Toxicologist. Society of Toxicology 53rd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, March 23-27, 2014, Phonex, Arizona
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:3653368083b67faa46bf31ddefc9907794667dbae38344b9179d81a04ac4494128b3897bd50f20d8dce0c4def9b54ed047a760a6a20e337cbb65315629ef6051
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/199817/cdc_199817_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 236.96 KB ]