Autophagy regulation by inorganic, organic, and organic/inorganic hybrid nanoparticles: organelle damage, regulation factors, and potential pathways

D Qiao, T Zhang, M Tang - Journal of Biochemical and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The rapid development of nanotechnology requires a more thorough understanding of the
potential health effects caused by nanoparticles (NPs). As a programmed cell death …

Impacts and potential mechanisms of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on male testosterone biosynthesis disruption

S Zheng, N Zhao, X Lin, L Qiu - Reviews on Environmental Health, 2024 - degruyter.com
Exposure to PM2. 5 is the most significant air pollutant for health risk. The testosterone level
in male is vulnerable to environmental toxicants. In the past, researchers focused more …

Silica nanoparticles promote apoptosis in ovarian granulosa cells via autophagy dysfunction

Z Zheng, W Zuo, R Ye, JW Grunberger… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Although silica nanoparticles (SNPs) are generally thought to be biocompatible and safe,
the adverse effects of SNPs were also reported in previous studies. SNPs cause follicular …

METTL3-m6A-SIRT1 axis affects autophagic flux contributing to PM2. 5-induced inhibition of testosterone production in Leydig cells

L Jiang, X Lin, J Jiang, C Qiu, S Zheng, N Zhao… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Epidemiological studies have found that long-term inhalation of PM2. 5 is closely related to
spermatogenesis disorders and infertility, but the underlying molecular mechanism is still …

Silica nanoparticles induce ovarian granulosa cell apoptosis via activation of the PERK-ATF4-CHOP-ERO1α pathway-mediated IP3R1-dependent calcium …

F Chen, J Sun, Y Wang, JW Grunberger… - Cell Biology and …, 2023 - Springer
Ambient particulate matters (PMs) have adverse effects in human and animal female
reproductive health. Silica nanoparticles (SNPs), as a major component of PMs, can induce …

Functional role of autophagy in testicular and ovarian steroidogenesis

A Afzal, Y Zhang, H Afzal, UAK Saddozai… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved cellular recycling process that maintains cellular
homeostasis. Despite extensive research in endocrine contexts, the role of autophagy in …

[HTML][HTML] Taurine Protects against Silica Nanoparticle-Induced Apoptosis and Inflammatory Response via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress in Porcine Ovarian Granulosa …

F Chen, J Sun, R Ye, TL Virk, Q Liu, Y Yuan, X Xu - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Taurine (Tau) is a well-known antioxidant. However, the protective effects
of Tau against silica nanoparticle (SNP)-induced reproductive toxicity still remain …

Melatonin counteracts cadmium‐induced rat testicular toxicity via the mechanistic target rapamycin (mTOR) pathway

MB Rhouma, M Venditti, A Haddadi… - … Zoology Part A …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The protective action of melatonin (MLT) against the harmful effects of cadmium (Cd) on
testicular activity in rats has been documented previously; however, the involved molecular …

BECLIN-1-mediated autophagy suppresses silica nanoparticle-induced testicular toxicity via the inhibition of caspase 8-mediated cell apoptosis in leydig cells

Q Zhang, JW Grunberger, N Khurana, X Zhou, X Xu… - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Accumulation of silica nanoparticles (SNPs) in the testes leads to male reproductive toxicity.
However, little is known about the effect and mechanistic insights of SNP-induced …

Hydroxysafflor Yellow A (HSYA) Protects Endplate Chondrocytes Against IL‐1β‐Induced Injury Through Promoting Autophagy

Z Zhang, Y Huo, Z Zhou, P Zhang… - … and Alternative Medicine, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) refers to intractable pain in patients'
waist and legs, which is caused by internal structural disorder and degeneration of …