In vitro effect of gold and silver nanoparticles on human spermatozoa (Articolo in rivista)

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  • In vitro effect of gold and silver nanoparticles on human spermatozoa (Articolo in rivista) (literal)
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  • 2012-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 (literal)
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  • 10.1111/and12028 (literal)
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  • Moretti, Elena;Terzuoli; Renieri; Iacoponi; Castellini; Giordano, Cristiana; Collodel Giulia (2012)
    In vitro effect of gold and silver nanoparticles on human spermatozoa
    in Andrologia (Berl., Internet); Blackwell Verlag, Berlin (Germania)
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  • Moretti, Elena;Terzuoli; Renieri; Iacoponi; Castellini; Giordano, Cristiana; Collodel Giulia (literal)
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  • Department of Biomedical Sciences, Applied Biology Section, University of Siena, Ospedale Santa Maria alle Scotte, Siena, Italy; Interdepartmental Centre for Research and Therapy of Male Infertility, University of Siena, Ospedale Santa Maria alle Scotte, Siena, Italy; Department of Applied Biology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy; Ce.M.E., Istituto dei Composti Organometallici, CNR (literal)
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  • In vitro effect of gold and silver nanoparticles on human spermatozoa (literal)
Abstract
  • The cytotoxicity of Au/Ag nanoparticles (NPs) on human spermatozoa was investigated in vitro. Semen from donors were incubated (37 °C, 60?-120?) with 30, 60, 125, 250 and 500 lM Au/Ag-NPs. Sperm motility was evaluated following WHO guidelines; sperm viability was assessed with eosin Y test. Au-NPs were characterised and localised with field emission gun-based scanning transmission electron microscope/energy dispersive spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Both tested NPs exerted a significant dose-dependent effect on motility and viability of human spermatozoa (P < 0.001). Ag-NPs seem to show a slightly elevated toxicity although not significant (P > 0.05). Au-NPs were localised in spermatozoa, whereas Ag-NPs were undetectable. In conclusion, Au-NPs and Ag-NPs do not appear to be harmful for human spermatozoa up to high concentrations (250-500 lM) that are probably difficult to reach in vivo. It is mandatory to explore the genotoxic effect of NPs in germ cells. (literal)
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