Quantum dots for human mesenchymal stem cells labeling. A size-dependent autophagy activation.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Lately certain cytotoxicity of quantum dots (QDs) and some deleterious effects of labeling procedure on stem cells differentiation abilities were shown. In the present study we compared cytotoxicity and intracellular processing of two different-sized protein-conjugated QDs after labeling of the human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC). An asymmetrical intracellular uptake of red (605 nm) and green (525 nm) quantum dots was observed. We describe for the first time a size-dependent activation of autophagy, caused by nanoparticles.
Medical subject headings
- Autophagy
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Quantum Dots