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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Criselda Mendoza-Milla, Fernanda Isabel Macias Macias, Kimberly Abigail Velazquez Delgado, Manuel Alejandro Herrera Rodriguez, Zaira Colin-Val, Maria del Pilar Ramos-Godinez, Agustina Cano-Martinez, Anita Vega-Miranda, Diana Xochiquetzal Robledo-Cadena, Norma Laura Delgado-Buenrostro, Yolanda Irasema Chirino, Jose Ocotlan Flores-Flores, Rebeca Lopez-Marure
Summary: Zinc oxide nanoparticles are widely used in the cosmetic industry due to their antimicrobial properties. This study found that ZnO NPs are toxic to cardiac cells, potentially causing heart damage and cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Shoaib Ahmad, Manar Fawzi Bani Mfarrej, Mohamed A. El-Esawi, Muhammad Waseem, Aishah Alatawi, Muhammad Nafees, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Muhammad Rizwan, Tahira Yasmeen, Alia Anayat, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: This study investigates the use of microbe-assisted phytoremediation with zinc oxide nanoparticles for detoxification of chromium-contaminated soils. The results show that the combined application of bacterial inoculation and zinc oxide nanoparticles can reduce the toxicity of chromium on wheat plants and improve their growth and defense system.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Eun-Jung Park, Soo Nam Kim, Cheolho Yoon, Jae-Woo Cho, Gwang-Hee Lee, Dong-Wan Kim, Junhee Park, Inhee Choi, Seung Hyeun Lee, Jeongah Song, Hyun-Ji Lim, Min-Sung Kang, Hong-Soo Lee
Summary: Recent research has shown that inhaled zinc oxide nanoparticles can induce acute systemic inflammation in cynomolgus monkeys, leading to cell death, tissue damage, and migration of particles to other tissues causing a systemic response. The CRP level is suggested as a biomarker for zinc oxide nanoparticle-induced adverse health effects based on evidence from workers.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ghazouan Mahmood Abdelghani, Ali Ben Ahmed, Aseel Basim Al-Zubaidi
Summary: Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by the sol-gel method and irradiated with lasers to improve their structural and functional properties. Characterization analysis revealed a hexagonal structure and a decrease in crystallite size after laser irradiation. The absorption spectra also showed a shift, indicating changes in the electronic structure. Additionally, the nanoparticles demonstrated increased antibacterial activity and improved effectiveness of antibiotics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihao Liang, Xiaoqin Pan, Wei Li, Erfeng Kou, Yunyan Kang, Bingfu Lei, Shiwei Song
Summary: ZnO quantum dots have varying effects on lettuce growth and nutritional quality, with high concentrations leading to ROS production and reduced biomass, while moderate to low concentrations promote nutrient absorption and enhance nutritional quality.
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Plant Sciences
Ameneh Vafaie Moghadam, Alireza Iranbakhsh, Sara Saadatmand, Mostafa Ebadi, Zahra Oraghi Ardebili
Summary: This study investigated the physiological, epigenetic, and transcriptional responses of Datura stramonium to long-term exposure to different concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles. It found that lower concentrations promoted growth and nutrient absorption, while higher concentrations caused phytotoxicity and changes in gene expression related to metal accumulation. These findings deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in plant responses to nanomaterial exposure.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Rajni Verma, Saurabh Pathak, Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Steven Prawer, Snjezana Tomljenovic-Hanic
Summary: The review focuses on the synthesis, toxicological effects assessment, and emerging applications of zinc oxide nanomaterials, highlighting their potential in healthcare and environmental remediation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Saji George, Hong Yin, Ziruo Liu, Shirley Shen, Ivan Cole, Chan Woon Khiong
Summary: Cytotoxicity and embryo mortality increased when exposed to simulated solar light (SSL) and ZnO NPs simultaneously. The toxicity potential of ZnO NPs increased during SSL exposure due to the release of Zn ions and ROS generation. Surface modification of NPs can decrease toxicity, with ZnO coated with serum having no significant effect on cytotoxicity parameters under both dark and SSL conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eman E. Shaban, Dina M. Salama, Mahmoud E. Abd El-Aziz, Khadiga S. Ibrahim, Soad M. Nasr, Hassan M. Desouky, Hagar F. H. Elbakry
Summary: Nanotechnologies have been used in agriculture, and the effects of molybdenum oxide nanoparticles on rats were investigated. The study found that high doses of the nanoparticles caused more side effects than low doses.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Oleksandr Nechyporchuk, Hanna Ulmefors, Anita Teleman
Summary: The study found that adding zinc oxide (ZnO) in strong alkali can delay the dissolution of silica nanoparticles (SNPs), allowing cellulose solutions containing silica to maintain viscous behavior during wet spinning. With ZnO added, silica-rich regenerated cellulose fibers with uniform cross sections and smooth surface structure can be successfully spun.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amany S. Ibrahim, Gomaa A. M. Ali, Amro Hassanein, Ahmed M. Attia, Ezzat R. Marzouk
Summary: The study showed that using CuO NPs can improve wheat germination capacity and reduce root concentration compared to traditional fertilizers; however, both forms of Cu (NPs and bulk) have a negative impact on root growth, suggesting that using nano-CuO as a micronutrient amendment may be more beneficial for plant growth than soluble Cu salts.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hengjie Yu, Zhilin Zhao, Da Liu, Fang Cheng
Summary: Seed priming with nanoparticles is an environmentally-friendly solution for improving crop growth and mitigating environmental stress. This study investigates the uptake of zinc oxide nanoparticles during seed priming and its effects on seed germination. The results show that nanoparticle concentration and ionic strength are the main factors influencing the uptake of nanoparticles and their biological effects on seed germination. This approach can promote the safe design of nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture.
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Spectroscopy
Narsingh R. Nirala, Giorgi Shtenberg
Summary: The study introduces a sensitive differentiation assay of BM severity based on enhanced fluorescence emission of a conventional NAGase activity assay. By adding silica-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles, non-radiative energy transfer to the lysosomal reaction products is induced, leading to enhanced fluorescence emission (more than 3-fold). The modified fluorescence assay evaluated various milk qualities within the entire inflammatory spectrum in comparison to non-infected milk, and the amplified emission values differentiate between two main BM causative pathogens at various somatic cell counts.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
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Biology
Ghasem Rahimi, Kalateh Shah Mohammad, Mahsa Zarei, Mohammad Shokoohi, Ehsan Oskoueian, Mahsa Rastegar Moghaddam Poorbagher, Ehsan Karimi
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and evaluate their safety in mice. The results showed that supplementation with 50 mg/kg or higher concentrations of ZnO-NPs might be toxic to mice.
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Basit Ali Shah, Bin Yuan, Yu Yan, Syed Taj Ud Din, Asma Sardar
Summary: Chemical doping was used to synthesize Ni-doped CuO nanoparticles with enhanced optical, dielectric, and antimicrobial properties. The NPs, capped with CTAB, exhibited strong antimicrobial toxicity against various bacterial species, with remarkably low minimum inhibitory concentrations for certain pathogens.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Sunghoon Kim, Juyun Lee, Inyong Kwon, Dongsuk Jeon
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Jinwoo Kim, Yonggeon Choi, MyungWook Park, Sangwoo Lee, Sunghoon Kim
JOURNAL OF SUPERCOMPUTING
(2020)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Kin Ming Hui, Sunghoon Kim
JOURNAL OF DYNAMICS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(2020)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hyung-Don Kim, Seongyeol Park, Seongju Jeong, Yong Joon Lee, Hoyoung Lee, Chang Gon Kim, Kyung Hwan Kim, Seung-Mo Hong, Jung-Yun Lee, Sunghoon Kim, Hong Kwan Kim, Byung Soh Min, Jong Hee Chang, Young Seok Ju, Eui-Cheol Shin, Gi-Won Song, Shin Hwang, Su-Hyung Park
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Myung-Yeon Cho, Sunghoon Kim, Ik-Soo Kim, Eun-Seong Kim, Zhi-Ji Wang, Nam-Young Kim, Sang-Wook Kim, Jong-Min Oh
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hassnain Abbas Khan, Sunghoon Kim, Kwang-Deog Jung
Article
Pediatrics
Kara A. Rothenberg, Rebecca C. Gologorsky, Sunghoon Kim
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
(2020)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael J. Zobel, Clifton Ewbank, Roberta Mora, Olajire Idowu, Sunghoon Kim, Benjamin E. Padilla
PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ina Yoon, Miso Nam, Hoi Kyoung Kim, Hee-Sun Moon, Sungmin Kim, Jayun Jang, Ji Ae Song, Seung Jae Jeong, Sang Bum Kim, Seongmin Cho, YounHa Kim, Jihye Lee, Won Suk Yang, Hee Chan Yoo, Kibum Kim, Min-Sun Kim, Aerin Yang, Kyukwang Cho, Hee-Sung Park, Geum-Sook Hwang, Kwang Yeon Hwang, Jung Min Han, Jong Hyun Kim, Sunghoon Kim
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Semi Lim, Hye Young Cho, Dae Gyu Kim, Younah Roh, Se-Young Son, Ameeq Ul Mushtaq, Minkyoung Kim, Deepak Bhattarai, Aneesh Sivaraman, Youngjin Lee, Jihye Lee, Won Suk Yang, Hoi Kyoung Kim, Myung Hee Kim, Kyeong Lee, Young Ho Jeon, Sunghoon Kim
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yongbon Koo, Sunghoon Kim, Young-guk Ha
Summary: Object detection is a technology used to recognize classes of objects and their location, with deep learning approaches outperforming traditional algorithms. Darknet is a popular deep learning object detection framework known for its speed and simplicity, but it requires Nvidia CUDA for acceleration. Our OpenCL-Darknet transforms Darknet into an open standard OpenCL backend, improving performance and supporting various architectures.
WORLD WIDE WEB-INTERNET AND WEB INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gommaar D'Hulst, Ines Soro-Arnaiz, Evi Masschelein, Koen Veys, Gillian Fitzgerald, Benoit Smeuninx, Sunghoon Kim, Louise Deldicque, Bert Blaauw, Peter Carmeliet, Leigh Breen, Peppi Koivunen, Shi-Min Zhao, Katrien De Bock
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sunghoon Kim, Jiyong Kim
Article
Social Work
Jungmi Ha, Sunghoon Kim, Doolee Han
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
(2020)
Letter
Oncology
Junsik Park, Jung-Yun Lee, Sunghoon Kim
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2019)