Zinc oxide nanoparticles induce oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and apoptosis in the hemocytes of Bombyx mori larvae

Abstract

The expanded uses of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have grown rapidly in the field of nanotechnology. Thus, the increased production of nanoparticles (NPs) increases the potential risks to the environment and occupationally exposed humans. Hence, safety and toxicity assessment including genotoxicity of these NPs is indispensable. In the present study, we have evaluated the genotoxic effect of ZnO-NPs on 5th larval instar of Bombyx mori after feeding on mulberry leaves treated with ZnO-NPs at concentrations 50 and 100 μg/ml. Moreover, we evaluated its effects on total and different hemocyte count, antioxidant potential and catalase activity on the hemolymph of treated larvae. Results showed that ZnO-NPs at concentrations of 50 and 100 µg/ml have significantly decreased the total hemocyte count (THC) and different hemocyte count (DHC) except the number of oenocytes as they were significantly increased. Gene expression profile also showed up-regulation of GST, CNDP2 and CE genes suggesting increase in antioxidant activity and alteration in cell viability as well as cell signaling.

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