N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Attenuates Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle (TiO2 NP)-Induced Autophagy in Male Germ Cells
- Authors
- Shin, Beom-Jin; Kim, Bang-Jin; Paeng, Eun-Ji; Rifkin, Jack Tyler; Moon, Sung-Hwan; Shin, Seung Hee; Ryu, Buom-Yong
- Issue Date
- Jun-2024
- Publisher
- Elsevier B.V.
- Keywords
- autophagy; male germ cells; reactive oxygen species; titanium dioxide nanoparticles
- Citation
- Environmental toxicology and pharmacology, v.108
- Journal Title
- Environmental toxicology and pharmacology
- Volume
- 108
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/73948
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104466
- ISSN
- 1382-6689
1872-7077
- Abstract
- Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are widely used in consumer products, raising concerns about their impact on human health. This study investigates the effects of TiO2 NPs on male germ cells while focusing on cell proliferation inhibition and underlying mechanisms. This was done by utilizing mouse GC-1 spermatogonia cells, an immortalized spermatogonia cell line. TiO2 NPs induced a concentration-dependent proliferation inhibition with increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Notably, TiO2 NPs induced autophagy and decreased ERK phosphorylation. Treatment with the ROS inhibitor N-acetyl-l-cysteine alleviated TiO2 NPs-induced autophagy, restored ERK phosphorylation, and promoted cell proliferation. These findings call attention to the reproductive risks posed by TiO2 NPs while also highlighting NAC as a possible protective agent against reproductive toxins. Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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