Titanium dioxide nanoparticles induce oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocyte cells

J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2011 Feb;7(1):100-1. doi: 10.1166/jbn.2011.1221.

Abstract

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are the most commonly used metal oxide NPs in various industrial and commercial products. The present study has demonstrated a significant cellular uptake of TiO2 NPs in the human keratinocyte cells (HaCaT) using transmission electron microscopy and flow cytometry. The data exhibited a significant (p < 0.05) concentration dependent decrease in cell viability and glutathione with concomitant increase in lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species. The increased oxidative stress further leads to apoptosis after 48 h of exposure. Our study demonstrates oxidative stress mediated apoptosis in human keratinocyte cells exposed to TiO2 NPs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / drug effects*
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / cytology
  • Keratinocytes / drug effects
  • Keratinocytes / physiology*
  • Materials Testing
  • Nanoparticles / toxicity*
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology*
  • Titanium / toxicity*

Substances

  • titanium dioxide
  • Titanium