Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters

The aim of this research was to evaluate the inflammatory and/or oxidative damage related to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which are responsible for negative effects on sperm physiology and metabolism. Thirty New Zealand White rabbit bucks were divided into 5 experimental groups (6 animals/group): C...

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Main Authors: Collodel Giulia, Mattioli Simona, Moretti Elena, Cerretani Daniela, Micheli Lucia, Fiaschi Anna Ida, Menchetti Laura, Brecchia Gabriele, Castellini Cesare
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Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6664062
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author Collodel Giulia
Mattioli Simona
Moretti Elena
Cerretani Daniela
Micheli Lucia
Fiaschi Anna Ida
Menchetti Laura
Brecchia Gabriele
Castellini Cesare
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Micheli Lucia
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description The aim of this research was to evaluate the inflammatory and/or oxidative damage related to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which are responsible for negative effects on sperm physiology and metabolism. Thirty New Zealand White rabbit bucks were divided into 5 experimental groups (6 animals/group): Control, treated with 0.9% NaCl; AgNP, treated with a 5 mM AgNP solution; LPS, treated with 50 g/kg b.w. E. coli LPS; AgNPs + NSAID, treated with an anti-inflammatory drug at 0.2 mg/kg b.w. and 5 mM AgNPs; and AgNPs + Vit E, treated with 0.18 mg/kg b.w. vitamin E and 5 mM AgNPs. Sperm quality and oxidative and inflammatory status were assessed at different times (0-60 days). Two statistical models were built: the first evaluated the effects of AgNPs and LPS (vs. Control), whereas the second evaluated the protective effect of an NSAID and vitamin E against AgNP-induced damage. Three principal component analyses were performed: sperm traits (motility, volume), oxidative status (antioxidants, oxidative metabolites, and redox reactions), and cytokines (TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-6). A negative effect on reproductive traits resulted after NP administration. In particular, an inflammatory/oxidative response took place in the reproductive tract during the first 2-3 wks of AgNP administration (cytokine and oxidative metabolite generation); the inflammatory/oxidative thrust impaired the status of rabbit tissues (seminal plasma, sperm, and blood), inducing a response (increased antioxidant enzymes and redox reactions) at 4-7 wks; oxidative stress, if not totally counteracted, likely induced toxicity in the late phases of AgNP administration (8-9 wks). In conclusion, exposure to silver nanoparticles produced a similar but more persistent effect than that of LPS on rabbit reproductive tissues: AgNP administration triggered a proinflammatory response linked to oxidative thrust, worsening many sperm parameters. However, only anti-inflammatory treatment counteracted the negative effects of AgNPs, whereas vitamin E seemed to act as an adjuvant, attenuating the oxidative cascade.
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spelling doaj-art-4cf85e9b1e774155a43090efc73dc0822025-08-20T02:38:38ZengWileyMediators of Inflammation0962-93511466-18612020-01-01202010.1155/2020/66640626664062Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen ParametersCollodel Giulia0Mattioli Simona1Moretti Elena2Cerretani Daniela3Micheli Lucia4Fiaschi Anna Ida5Menchetti Laura6Brecchia Gabriele7Castellini Cesare8Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06123 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo, 06123 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milan, Via dell’Università 6, 26900 Lodi, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno, 74, 06123 Perugia, ItalyThe aim of this research was to evaluate the inflammatory and/or oxidative damage related to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which are responsible for negative effects on sperm physiology and metabolism. Thirty New Zealand White rabbit bucks were divided into 5 experimental groups (6 animals/group): Control, treated with 0.9% NaCl; AgNP, treated with a 5 mM AgNP solution; LPS, treated with 50 g/kg b.w. E. coli LPS; AgNPs + NSAID, treated with an anti-inflammatory drug at 0.2 mg/kg b.w. and 5 mM AgNPs; and AgNPs + Vit E, treated with 0.18 mg/kg b.w. vitamin E and 5 mM AgNPs. Sperm quality and oxidative and inflammatory status were assessed at different times (0-60 days). Two statistical models were built: the first evaluated the effects of AgNPs and LPS (vs. Control), whereas the second evaluated the protective effect of an NSAID and vitamin E against AgNP-induced damage. Three principal component analyses were performed: sperm traits (motility, volume), oxidative status (antioxidants, oxidative metabolites, and redox reactions), and cytokines (TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-6). A negative effect on reproductive traits resulted after NP administration. In particular, an inflammatory/oxidative response took place in the reproductive tract during the first 2-3 wks of AgNP administration (cytokine and oxidative metabolite generation); the inflammatory/oxidative thrust impaired the status of rabbit tissues (seminal plasma, sperm, and blood), inducing a response (increased antioxidant enzymes and redox reactions) at 4-7 wks; oxidative stress, if not totally counteracted, likely induced toxicity in the late phases of AgNP administration (8-9 wks). In conclusion, exposure to silver nanoparticles produced a similar but more persistent effect than that of LPS on rabbit reproductive tissues: AgNP administration triggered a proinflammatory response linked to oxidative thrust, worsening many sperm parameters. However, only anti-inflammatory treatment counteracted the negative effects of AgNPs, whereas vitamin E seemed to act as an adjuvant, attenuating the oxidative cascade.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6664062
spellingShingle Collodel Giulia
Mattioli Simona
Moretti Elena
Cerretani Daniela
Micheli Lucia
Fiaschi Anna Ida
Menchetti Laura
Brecchia Gabriele
Castellini Cesare
Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters
Mediators of Inflammation
title Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters
title_full Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters
title_fullStr Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters
title_full_unstemmed Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters
title_short Oxidative and/or Inflammatory Thrust Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Rabbits: Effect of Vitamin E or NSAID Administration on Semen Parameters
title_sort oxidative and or inflammatory thrust induced by silver nanoparticles in rabbits effect of vitamin e or nsaid administration on semen parameters
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6664062
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