ZnO Nanoparticles Modified with an Amphipathic Peptide Show Improved Photoprotection in Skin

ZnO nanoparticles of different sizes were functionalized with an amphipathic peptide, and its effect on nanoparticle stabilization and UV photoprotective activity was studied in this article. The peptide-modified nanoparticles exhibited lower aggregation, significant reduction in Zn2+ leaching in vi...

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Published in:ACS applied materials & interfaces 2019-01, Vol.11 (1), p.56-72
Main Authors: Aditya, Anusha, Chattopadhyay, Sabyasachi, Gupta, Nidhi, Alam, Shamshad, Veedu, Archana Palillam, Pal, Mrinmoy, Singh, Archana, Santhiya, Deenan, Ansari, Kausar M, Ganguli, Munia
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Language:English
Subjects:
DNA Damage
Epidermis - metabolism
Epidermis - pathology
Humans
Male
Nanoparticles - chemistry
Nanoparticles - therapeutic use
Peptides - chemistry
Peptides - pharmacology
Sunscreening Agents - chemistry
Sunscreening Agents - pharmacology
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
Zinc Oxide - chemistry
Zinc Oxide - pharmacology
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Summary:ZnO nanoparticles of different sizes were functionalized with an amphipathic peptide, and its effect on nanoparticle stabilization and UV photoprotective activity was studied in this article. The peptide-modified nanoparticles exhibited lower aggregation, significant reduction in Zn2+ leaching in vitro and even inside the cells for smaller particle sizes, reduced photocatalytic activity, and reduced cellular toxicity under UV-B treated conditions. In addition, the peptide-modified 60 nm ZnO nanoparticles showed lower genotoxicity, lower oxidative stress induction levels, less DNA damage responses, and less immunogenic potential than the bare counterparts in the presence of UV-B rays. They localized more in the stratum corneum and epidermis ex vivo, indicating better retention in epidermis, and demonstrated improved UV-B protection and/or skin integrity in SKH-1 mice in vivo compared to unmodified nanoparticles and commercial UV-protective agents tested. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the application of peptide-modified ZnO nanoparticles for improved photoprotection.
ISSN:1944-8244
1944-8252
DOI:10.1021/acsami.8b08431