International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
ISSN- 0975-7058
Vol 16, Issue 3, 2024
Review Article
BIOLOGICAL REACTIONS OF MACROPHAGES TO METAL OXIDE NANOPARTICLES
MOHAMMED ZORAH1,2 , HASSAN LAFTA ATIYAH3, NOOR WATHTHAB ALI3, RUAA K. MOHAMMED JAWAD4,
FATIMAH H. ZAYED5, MUSTAFA MUDHAFAR6,7* , ALSAILAWI H. A.8 , SAIF AHMED RAHEEM5
1Department of C. T. E, Imam Al-Kadhum College, Baghdad, Iraq. 2Mazaya University College, Thi Qar-64001, Iraq. 3Department of
Biotechnology, College of Science, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq. 4Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Kerbala-56001, Karbala, Iraq. 5Department of Environmental Health, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Karbala-56001,
Karbala, Iraq. 6Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medical Applied Sciences, University of Kerbala-56001, Karbala, Iraq.
7Department of Anesthesia Techniques and Intensive Care, Al-Tuff University College-56001, Kerbala, Iraq. 8Department of Biochemistry,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kerbala-56001, Karbala, Iraq
*Corresponding author: Mustafa Mudhafar; *Email:
[email protected]
Received: 20 Nov 2023, Revised and Accepted: 20 Feb 2024
ABSTRACT
In our daily lives, nanomaterials are utilized extensively in paints, textiles, food goods, cosmetics, and medicine. Several investigations aim to deter
investigations of the physiological effects in various cell types. The innate immune system's macrophages regulate a wide range of biological
functions. Depending on the stimulus, macrophages can be activated toward pro-or anti-inflammatory (M1) phenotypes; however, polarization may
change in conditions including cancer, autoimmune illnesses, and bacterial and viral infections. Metal oxide nanoparticles have recently gained
significant interest due to their diverse range of unique features with applications in research and industry. The production and usage of
nanomaterials will rise significantly as the nanotechnology business grows. As a result, testing the consequences of nanomaterial exposure in
biological systems is critical. A comparative analysis is conducted on the toxicities of several metal oxide nanoparticles. The significance of
biogenically generated metal oxide nanoparticles has been growing in recent years. However, more research is needed to thoroughly characterize
the potential toxicity of these nanoparticles to ensure nanosafety and consider environmental views. To that end, nanotoxicology seeks to assess the
toxicity of nanomaterials to physicochemical factors such as size and form. In this review, we focus on the biological reactions of macrophages to
metal oxide nanoparticles. Because macrophages are the first cells to engage with nanoparticles when they enter the body, they can absorb them
through various processes.
Keywords: Nanotoxicology, Macrophages, Toxicity, Oxide metallic nanoparticles
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INTRODUCTION
In recent years, nanotechnology has caused a revolution in the
industrial and scientific sphere by enabling the study and
manipulation of interactions and phenomena at the atomic and
molecular levels, giving rise to a new generation of nanometric
materials with unique properties and applications [1].
Nanomaterials are all materials synthesized naturally, incidentally
or manufactured with at least one dimension equal to or less than
100 nm. They are classified according to their origin, dimensionality,
chemical composition and potential toxicity [2]. In the case of
nanomaterials, the physicochemical characteristics such as small
size and large surface area give them optical, electrical, mechanical,
chemical, thermal, and magnetic properties, among others, that
differ from bulk material (micro or micrometric) and that are of
interest to the industrial area [3]; however, these characteristics also
impact on their interaction with biological systems and their toxicity.
Due to the broad spectrum of applications of nanomaterials in
multiple areas, it is estimated that by 2022, the market value of
nanotechnology will be approximately $55 billion [4-8].
One of the most promising fields derived from nanotechnology is bionanotechnology, whose study objective is the interactions of
nanomaterials with biological systems to develop new diagnostic
strategies and therapies against diseases that currently have no cure
or successful treatment. These strategies include drug nano-carriers,
biosensors, antimicrobials, and immunomodulatory [9]. Now, it is
possible to find various products on the market containing metal oxide
nanoparticles in everyday products, food additives, or even medicines
[10]. In this context, it is a fact that nanomaterials are and will be part
of our daily lives, and, therefore, the synthesis, application and
exposure to nanomaterial will be seen to increase considerably in the
coming years; therefore, it is of vital importance to assess their safety
and regulate their marketing and final disposal [11-13].
The present review sourced its article choices from specialised
databases (covering the years 2016–2023), including Elsevier,
Pubmed, Cambridge, online sources, and online publications. The
search used the following keywords: nanotoxicology, toxicity,
macrophages, and oxide metallic nanoparticles.
Nanotoxicology: how safe is a nanomaterial?
Nanotoxicology is born of the need to evaluate the toxicity of
nanomaterials. One of its challenges is to design and adapt
conventional toxicology methods of analysis to study nanomaterials.
The toxicity of nanomaterials depends on a large number of factors,
such as their size, shape, and surface chemical properties. It can
induce toxicities through direct contact, ingesting contaminated
water or food, or incorporating it into everyday products [14-16].
The interactions of nanomaterials with biological systems leading to
toxic biological responses consist of four main phases: 1)
introduction of nanomaterials into the biological system, which can
be produced through six pathways: intravenous, dermal,
subcutaneous, inhalation, intraperitoneal and oral, the most
significant exposure is through the inhalator pathway followed by
the gastrointestinal; 2) adsorption: occurs when the Nanomaterial
interacts with biological components such as proteins and cells,
resulting in the formation of a protein crown that covers the
Nanomaterial and gives it a biological identity, or the Nanomaterial
can be opsonized, i.e. it can be covered by molecules known as
opsonin’s that have the function of facilitating phagocytosis; 3)
biodistribution: consists in the distribution of the Nanomaterial
through the bloodstream to several organs of the body where they
can be modified, metabolized or accumulated, and, 4) excretion and
waste of the Nanomaterial, in which organs such as the kidney, liver
or bile canal can participate (fig. 1). Their long-term behaviour is
unknown if nanomaterials are not excreted [17-20].
Once absorbed by the body, nanomaterials can interact with cells
passively and actively by regulating cellular functions through
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molecular mechanisms, in which their physicochemical properties
determine their biocompatibility and safety. Thus, the cellular
response varies considerably between different cell lines and in the
study of nanomaterials, even if these are similar [21]. This
complicates predicting the toxicity of a nanomaterial according to its
characteristics in a specific biological system. Some of the cytotoxic
responses triggered by exposure to nanomaterials include the
generation of highly reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can lead
to oxidative stress, mitochondrial disturbance, endoplasmic reticular
stress, protein degradation and denaturalization, cell cycle
alteration, DNA damage, lipid peroxidation, among others [22]. The
cytotoxicity triggered by nanoparticles consists of 4 fundamental
mechanisms: 1) adhesion to the membrane surface, 2) penetration
inside the cell and nucleus, 3) ROS generation and cell toxicity, and 4)
cell signalling modulation [23].
Macrophages: role and importance
One of the most studied ways of introducing nanomaterials is
inhalation, where, depending on the size, it is likely to occur.
Reservoir of nanomaterials in the respiratory system [24]. Due to
constant exposure to pathogenic microorganisms and exogenous
agents in the respiratory system, in these tissues, there is a high
concentration of innate immune system cells with phagocytic
capabilities to eradicate and prevent possible damage to the host.
The physiological function of the immune system is to defend the
host against infectious microorganisms and foreign substances. The
immune response to an exogenous microorganism or agent is
orchestrated primarily by innate immunity, consisting of a rapid
response that lacks specificity, followed by adaptive immunity, a late
response with high specificity. Inborn and adaptive immunity are
closely linked and essentially dependent on each other [25-30].
One of the primary cells of the innate immune system in the lung
system are macrophages and, due to their natural ability to
phagocyte nanomaterials, some authors suggest that they are the
first to interact with nanoparticles, therefore also to mediate the
immune response. Therefore, studying the effect on the function of
macrophages and the mechanisms of recognition of nanoparticles is
extremely important [31]. Macrophages are distributed in various
tissues and play a key role in innate and adaptive immune
responses. Some of its functions include phagocytosis, antigen
presentation and induction of inflammation, as well as in the
maintenance of cellular homeostasis through the removal of
apoptotic cells and repair of damaged tissue, among others; so that,
generally, macrophages, depending on their phenotype, may have
pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory functions [32-37].
Fig. 1: Introduction of nanomaterials to the human body through inhalation [38]
The phagocytosis, in addition to having a fundamental role in the
nutrition of the cell, has other functions as a product of evolution. It is
an active Energy-dependent receptor-mediated process, which allows
the internalization in vesicles of particles up to 10 μm, and includes the
following stages: 1) recognition of the microorganism or exogenous
agent by membrane receptors by the macrophage, which can be
pattern recognition receptors, opsonic receptors or receptors of
apoptosis bodies; 2) the membrane of the phagocytic cell suffers an
alteration that surrounds the particle to phagocytize; 3) the exogenic
agent is ingested through its internalization in a cyst that receives the
name of a phagosome, and, 4) the phagolysosome is formed through
the fusion of the phagosome and lysosome, the latter contains a low
pH and digestive enzymes that produce the destruction of the
particulate (fig. 2). This process is crucial for the adaptive immune
system, as after digestion, the macrophages can present antigens to B
and T lymphocytes, respond to the stimulation in a specific way and
generate memory against subsequent invasion by the same agent [38,
39]. However, these processes do not occur after the phagocytosis of
nanoparticles and the molecular mechanisms and consequences of
persistence in macrophages due to the inability to degrade them
through enzymes, as well as their impact on the functions of the
immune system in general, is unknown [40, 43].
Fig. 2: Stages of phagocytosis of microorganisms or exogenous agents by macrophages [44]
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Phagocytosis is activated through four molecular signalling
mechanisms: Fcg receptor-mediated phagocytosis, TLR receptormediated
phagocytosis,
C-type
lectin-receptor-Mediated
phagocytosis, and scavenger-receiver-mediated phagocytosis [45].
Phagocytosis mediated by the Fcg receptor Fcg receptor activation
(FcgR) is a replication process as the membrane envelops the
particle to the phagocyte. This is possible thanks to the extension of
the pseudopods that allows additional encounters between the
unoccupied receptors and the ligands available on the particle
surface, which at the same time enables the approximation of the
immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation pattern (ITAM), which is
a substrate for phosphorylation by Tyrosine kinases of the Src
family. Subsequently, incorporating adaptive proteins acts as a
downstream platform for recruiting signalling components [46-49].
An example of an adaptive protein is CrkII, which recruits the
complex between a nucleation promoter factor (Dock180) and a
guanine nucleotide exchange factor. (ELMO1). The nucleationpromoting factors activate the Arp2/3 actin nucleation complex
through Rac1, which in turn causes the polymerization of actin, a
protein in the cellular cytoskeleton, which promotes the extension of
the pseudopods, allowing phagocytosis [50]. The main activated
transcription factors are NFk-β and AP-1.
TLR-mediated phagocytosis
Toll-type receptors (TLRs) are type 1 transmembrane receptors.
Currently, ten different TLRs have been described in humans with a
wide range of ligands ranging from structural motifs characteristic
of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites to
components derived from the host [51]. Following the bonding of
the ligand with its TLR receiver, a dimerization occurs, which causes
the necessary conformational changes for signalling downstream
due to the presence of adapting molecules with MyD88, TIRAP/MAL,
TRIF, TRAM, IL-2 receptor-associated kinases (IRAK), kinases
activated by the transformer factor beta/TGF-β (TAK1), among
others. The intracellular signalling route promotes the transcription
of genes of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and costimulators in a way that depends on the adapting molecule
upstream [52-55].
C-type lectin receptor-mediated phagocytosis
Lecithin C receptors are a group of non-opsonic receptors that
recognize carbohydrates, and one of the most studied is the receptor
for the MRC1 mannose that recognizes carbs present in
microorganisms such as mannose, fucose, N-acetyl glucosamine and
other ligands for their elimination, and its adapting molecules
include CDC42 and Rho [56].
Scavenger-mediated phagocytosis
This group of receptors includes scavenger A (SRA-1), collagenstructured macrophage receptor (MARCO) and CD36. These
promiscuous receptors bind to polyanionic ligands, have poorly
defined signalling capacity, vary in the structural domain and have
distinct, though overlapping, recognition of apoptotic and microbial
ligands. In most cases, CD36 involvement causes activation of the
kinase tyrosines of the SRC family [57]. After low-density oxidized
lipoprotein binding (ox-LDL), prolonged activation of focal adhesion
kinase 1 (FAK1), together with VAV1-mediated activation and
inhibition of non-muscular myosin II, result in actin polymerization,
increased cell proliferation and loss of cellular polarity. Other CD36orchestrated signalling cascades induce actin reorganization and
stimulate the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and proapoptotic signals [58].
These receptors differ from each other because they have different
degrees of affinity to a group of ligands, their expression in
macrophages varies between the different phenotypes, and their
activation directs different immune responses that are specific
against the pathogen to be eradicated, which directly impacts on its
toxicity [59, 60]. While many of the molecular processes mentioned
earlier could be involved in the internalization of nanoparticles due
to the adsorption of proteins, it has been observed that mannose and
Fcg receptors internalize nanoparticles faster and more efficiently
than scavenger receptor-mediated phagocytosis. Even it is suggested
that more than one group of receptors could cause internalization as
a whole [61, 62]. However, due to the promiscuity of scavenger
receptors and their ability to bind polyanionic ligands, this particular
mechanism is of particular interest because it allows the host to
recognize foreign materials such as nanoparticles and surgical
implants, and their internalization by macrophages contributes to
chronic inflammation and progressive tissue damage. For example, a
study by [63, 64] determined that TiO2 particles were recognized
and internalized by macrophages through the MARCO scavenger
receptor, which in turn caused changes in gene expression. On the
other hand, [65, 66] demonstrated that inhibition of MARCO
scavenger receptors prevents the internalization of iron oxide
nanoparticles coated with dextran.
Finally, the physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles
determine the molecular process that entails their internalization
and, thus, the orchestrated immune response. Among these features
are its size, shape and surface load [67, 68]. Therefore, several
authors suggest that modifying the physicochemical properties of
nanoparticles could decrease their internalization in immune system
cells and, thus, their toxicity or direct internalization by a specific
pathway for therapeutic purposes. Strategies for evading certain
pathogenic microorganisms from the immune system have also been
studied so that nanoparticles can mimic them [69, 70]. However,
more studies are needed on the relationship between these
characteristics and internalization to improve our knowledge and
design nanoparticles, specifically to reduce toxicity and increase
specificity [71, 72].
Immunomodulation of macrophages by exposure to metal oxide
nanoparticles
The role and importance of the immune system for the proper
functioning of the body have been discussed earlier; however, an
adequate immune response depends on a delicate balance. In
pathological conditions, as in some autoimmune diseases, there is
an exacerbation of the immune response and a lack of tolerance to
the same that causes damage to the host, so the treatment consists
of trying to decrease this response; this process is known as
immunosuppression [73, 74]. On the other hand, the development
of vaccines and recent advances in immunotherapy against cancer
are aimed at stimulating the immune response, which is why they
are defined as immunostimulants. In general, immunosuppression
and immunostimulant are types of immunomodulation, which
consists of optimizing the immune response [75, 76]. The
immunomodulatory capabilities of some metal oxide nanoparticles
have been studied for use in immunology [77, 78]. Some
bionanotechnological strategies for the use of nanoparticles in
immunotherapy are described below.
Macrophage modulation for cancer immunotherapy
Immunotherapy consists of harnessing and enhancing the natural
ability of the immune system to combat diseases of a different
nature. Promising results have been obtained in the research of
immunotherapy as a treatment for certain types of cancer to
overcome the obstacles imposed by the tumour in evading and
controlling immune cells [79, 80]. In this sense, the immune system
can
inhibit
or
promote
tumour
growth.
Therefore,
immunomodulators are proposed to enhance the immune response
and selectively cleanse immune cells. Due to the high phenotypic
plasticity that macrophages possess, these can take on different
functions in response to the microenvironment signals, known as
macrophage polarization [81, 82]. Tumor-associated macrophages
(TAMs) have been extensively studied as therapeutic whites in
cancer immunotherapy by being localized in the natural
microenvironment of the tumour, and it has been observed that they
can play both antitumoral and protumoral roles and that they differ
from the functions of macrophages present in healthy tissue. In the
early stages of tumour formation, monocytes and macrophages are
recruited that are polarized towards a phenotype known as M1,
characterized by having anti-tumor effects. As the tumour advances
to an advanced stage, the M1 macrophages are transformed into M2,
which have protumoral effects and suppress the immune response
[83, 84]. Some metal oxide nanoparticles can modulate these
phenotypes and the activities of TAMs (fig. 3).
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has a low pH; therefore, it has been speculated that the toxicity of
ZnOs is mainly due to the release of Zn2+ions resulting from their
dissociation [111-113].
Fig. 3: Polarization of the phenotype of tumor-associated
macrophages (TAM) [85]
For example, in 2016, Zanganeh et al. observed that the drug
Ferumoxytol, consisting of iron oxide nanoparticles approved by the
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment
of iron deficiency, has an intrinsic therapeutic effect on tumours as
tumour cells co-injected with Ferumoksytol showed a significant
delay in tumour growth rate compared to injection of cells without
Ferum oxytol [86, 87]. In addition, an increased presence of M1
phenotype pro-inflammatory macrophages was observed in the
tumour. Subsequent studies showed that treatment with
Ferumoxytol caused increased gene expression involved in proinflammatory responses [88-91]. The authors suggest that this type
of compound modules the TAM phenotype through the Fenton
reaction, where the hydrogen peroxide secreted by the M1
macrophages could react with the iron to produce toxic hydroxyl
radicals. In another study, it was also that the targeted delivery of
manganese dioxide nanoparticles conjugated with manne and
coated with hyaluronic acid to tumor-associated macrophages
increased tumour oxygenation and caused the polarisation of M2 to
M1 phenotype macrophages [92-96].
Cellular responses of macrophages to exposure to metal oxide
nanoparticles: modulation or immunotoxicity?
Despite promising results in immunotherapy with the use of
different metal oxide nanoparticles, several authors have that
macrophage exposure to metal Oxide Nanoparticles induces
immunotoxicity responses, including induction of inflammation,
nanoparticle internalization, disruption of phagocyte functions,
increased production of ROS and nitric oxide, among others (fig. 4)
[97-99]. Immunotoxicity is defined as any adverse effect on the
immune system's or other systems' structure or function due to
immune dysfunction. Thus, a negative or immunotoxin effect affects
the humoral or cellular immunity necessary for the host to trigger an
adequate response for its defence (immunosuppression) or cause
unnecessary tissue damage (auto-immunity, hypersensitivity or
chronic inflammation) [100-104]. In this context, it must be borne in
mind that while a nanomaterial may have exciting properties and
therapeutic potential, it is essential not to lose sight of its toxicity
since the latter limits its application [105-108].
Over the past few years, various research groups have focused on
clarifying the toxicological mechanisms of nanomaterials; however,
the results are sometimes contradictory due in part to differences in
the physicochemical characteristics of the nanomaterial evaluated.
Several authors have toxicity in vitro in macrophages exposed to
different concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) of
different sizes and agree that smaller nanoparticle sizes and positive
charge have higher toxicity, which depends on concentration and
time. In addition, there has been an increase in the production of
pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1b, TNF-α and IL-8, which suggests
immune activation [109, 110]. On the other hand, in 2014, Wang et
al. demonstrated that the solubility of Zn2+ions is dependent on the
pH of the medium, so that, at lower pH, higher Zn2+ion
concentration. This suggests that the toxic potential of ZnO-NPs
could be seen increased in macrophages since, as mentioned above,
the phagolysosome formed after phagocytosis of exogenous agents
On the other hand, omic tools have been used to study cellular
responses caused by macrophage exposure to ZnO-NPs in a more
general way. An example of this is a transcriptomic profile study of
human macrophages exposed to ZnO-NPs of 15 and 12 nm diameter
conducted in 2013 by Tuomela et al., where it was established that
the primary biological processes affected were growth regulation,
cell death, development and control of the immune system. On the
other hand, the proteomic analysis revealed alterations in routes
involved in oxidative stress that could lead to genotoxicity and a
strong response in protein degradation routes [114-119, 139].
However, clarifying a molecular mechanism that explains the toxic
and inflammatory effects of metal oxide nanoparticles in
macrophages requires even more research.
In this context, in 2014, Roy et al. demonstrated that the increase in
ROS is caused by the decrease and inhibition of the activity of
antioxidant enzymes due to the suppression of transcription factor
Nrf2, leading to lipid peroxidation and protein. Other studies
conducted by the same research group indicate that ZnO-NPs of
approximately 50 nm have adjuvant properties to the oval albumin
allergen in Balb/c mice. Furthermore, they described that this effect
involves Toll and Src-type receptor-mediated signalling pathways
due to increased expression of TLR2, 4 and 6, as well as myeloid
differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88), IL-1 receptorassociated kinase 1 (IRAK-1) and TNFR-associated factor 6 (TRAF6). All this is attributed to inflammatory responses by the
recruitment and activation of adhesion molecules and inflammation
cells [120-123]. While the authors suggest that this mechanism
could be used to develop strategies for its therapeutic use, it is
necessary to consider the adverse effects that could be triggered by
exposure to 50 nm ZnO-NPs in healthy patients due to the
immunomodulating potential of this type of NPs.
As with ZnO-NPs, multiple studies suggest that the rapid dissolution
and release of Cu2+ions, size and shape are the main factors
influencing the toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles [124-127]. Due
to their obvious toxicity potential, the authors suggest that CuO-NPs
could be good candidates as positive controls in nanotoxicology
trials. In vivo tests also show the toxicity potential of CuO-NPs. For
example, Gosens et al. 2016 conducted a study in rats who were
given CuO-NPs of an average size of 14 nm. After five days of
exposure to CuO-NPs, the rats presented lung inflammation, and
histopathological ana-lysis indicated alveolitis, bronchiolitis and
vacuolation of the respiratory epithelium and pulmonary
emphysema. Adverse effects due to toxicity were disappearing
within three weeks of post-exposure [128-131].
Fig. 4: Cellular responses of macrophages exposed to zinc oxide
nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) [132]
Furthermore, the impact on immune reactivity of the administration or
inhalation of this type of nanoparticles has been discussed. The
composition of cell populations of innate and adaptive measles immunity
present in mice exposed to continuous inhalation of 30 nm CuO-NPs for
three months. The results showed that inhalation of CuONPs affected the
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cells of innate immunity more severely, as there were changes in the
ratio of eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages and antigen-presenting
cells. In contrast, the impact on adaptive immunity cells such as T and B
lymphocytes was minimal. This suggests that there is a modulating effect
of inhalation time-dependent CuO-NPs on cytokine production by
adaptive immune system cells [133-138].
The adverse effects on immune system cells from exposure to CuO-NPs
highlight its ability to cause immunotoxicity. This demonstrates the
cytotoxic, genotoxic and immunotoxic effects of ZnO-NPs and CuO-NPs in
different in vitro and in vivo models; however, more studies are needed
to establish more real scenarios (concentration and exposure time) to
understand and clarify the mechanisms involved in these adverse effects;
and thus, to design strategies to avoid the toxicity of nanomaterials and
to take advantage of their unique properties.
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CONCLUSION
Metal oxide nanoparticles present various properties of interest to
research and industry, so their potential uses are being explored.
Due to its immunomodulatory abilities, it has been suggested to be
used for treating immune dysfunctions; however, it is necessary to
consider the possible toxic effects. Macrophages are a good model
for immunotoxicity study due to their primary functions for
maintaining the organism and orchestrating the immune response.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that they are the first cells to
interact with nanomaterials once they enter the body. While several
studies have shown that metal oxide nanoparticles can induce
immunotoxicity in macrophages both in vitro and in vivo, further
research is needed to clarify the precise mechanisms of toxicity. This
knowledge is indispensable for designing nanomaterials by
modifying their physicochemical properties to expand their
potential. It thus can be applied in future biomedical applications,
specifically in the field of immunomodulation and the fight against
chronic diseases such as cancer.
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AUTHORS CONTRIBUTIONS
Mohammed Zorah-He designed the idea of the paper, was the leader
of the work, and linked all the paragraphs together after all of the
authors found their duties. And did the final editing.
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Hassan Lafta Atiyah and Noor Waththab Ali-They were responsible
for the biological parts such as Macrophages and cellular responses.
Mustafa Mudhafar-He was the second leader of this paper. I proofread
and also made all the comments that you sent previously. Moreover,
proceeded with the journal and arranged the style of the paper.
Fatimah H. Zayed and Saif Ahmed Raheem-They were responsible
for re-evaluating the biological parts.
Ruaa K. Mohammed Jawad and Alsailawi H. A.-Both of them put the
paper's outline and precipitate by writing some paragraphs.
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