Investigation of cellular responses upon interaction with silver nanoparticles.
In order for nanoparticles (NPs) to be applied in the biomedical field, a thorough investigation of their interactions with biological systems is required. Although this is a growing area of research, there is a paucity of comprehensive data in cell-based studies. To address this, we analyzed the physicomechanical responses of human alveolar epithelial cells (A549), mouse fibroblasts (NIH3T3), and human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), following their interaction with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). When compared with kanamycin, AgNPs exhibited moderate antibacterial activity. Cell viability ranged from ≤ 80% at a high AgNPs dose (40 µg/mL) to >95% at a low dose (10 µg/mL). We also used atomic force microscopy-coupled force spectroscopy to evaluate the biophysical and biomechanical properties of cells. This revealed that AgNPs treatment increased the surface roughness (P<0.001) and stiffness (P<0.001) of cells. Certain cellular changes are likely due to interaction of the AgNPs with the cell surface. The degree to which cellular morphology was altered directly proportional to the level of AgNP-induced cytotoxicity. Together, these data suggest that atomic force microscopy can be used as a potential tool to develop a biomechanics-based biomarker for the evaluation of NP-dependent cytotoxicity and cytopathology.
Center for Biomaterials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejon, Republic of Korea.
Ramesh
R
Subbiah
Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea ; Centre for Advanced Instrumentation, Korea Research Institute of Standard and Science, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Seong Beom
SB
Jeon
Center for Biomaterials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejon, Republic of Korea.
Kwideok
K
Park
Centre for Advanced Instrumentation, Korea Research Institute of Standard and Science, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea ; Major of Nano Science, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Sang Jung
SJ
Ahn
Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Kyusik
K
Yun
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D002460:Cell Line; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity; D051379:Mice; D041681:NIH 3T3 Cells; D012834:Silver / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D012834:Silver
AFM; biomarker; biomechanics; cytotoxicity; nanoindentation; roughness