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Gaiker Research Institute Investigates the Impact of Nanomaterials on the Nervous System

Publicada el julio 5, 2023 por AINHOA LÓPEZ-ABADÍA URRESTI

European iCare Project Advances In Vitro Models and Methods for Predicting the Neurotoxicity of Nanomaterials.

The GAIKER Technology Centre, a member of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance, BRTA, is participating in the European project iCare – Integrated Assessment and Advanced Characterisation of Neuro-nanotoxicity, whose main objective is to develop an integrated system that can characterise and predict the effect of nanomaterials on the nervous system, in order to prevent their toxicity.

During this research, different methods will be studied to obtain high-resolution images that will be used to assess changes in the morphology, chemical composition and reactivity of nanomaterials when exposed to complex homogeneous matrices that mimic environmental and biological exposure. Relevant tools and procedures will be developed and made available to industry.

iCare, which started last January and will run for 48 months, will specifically work on:

-Developing new high-resolution and super-resolution imaging procedures.
-Developing guidelines for toxicological testing and reducing the current gaps in nanotoxicology.
-Developing tools and procedures that reduce the differences between in vitro and in vivo testing.
-Provide reliable data and improve data reporting.
-Create standardised and standardised test procedures for use in regulatory frameworks.

Funded by the European Union in the context of the HORIZON EUROPE programme, this project is led by the Iberian International Nanotechnology Laboratory INL and involves the participation of 10 other international partners, including GAIKER, which, as an expert in nanotoxicology, will be responsible for developing new methods and in vitro models for the study of the neurotoxicity of nanomaterials and advanced materials for both human health and the environment.

The use of nanomaterials in industry has increased in recent times due to the benefits of their properties in certain applications. Due to this increase, studies on the possible effects of nanoparticle release on human and environmental health are essential in order to develop appropriate prevention methods.

European Poject iCare

Source: Parke

GAIKER estudia el efecto de los nanomateriales en el sistema nervioso

El proyecto europeo iCare desarrollará modelos y métodos in vitro que permitan caracterizar y predecir el impacto de los nanomateriales sobre el sistema nervioso.

El Centro Tecnológico GAIKER, miembro de la Alianza Vasca de Investigación y Tecnología, BRTA, participa en el proyecto europeo iCare – Integrated Assessment and Advanced Characterisation of Neuro-nanotoxicity, cuyo principal objetivo es desarrollar un sistema integrado que permita caracterizar y predecir el efecto de los nanomateriales sobre el sistema nervioso, con el fin de prevenir su toxicidad.

Durante esta investigación, se estudiarán diferentes métodos para obtener imágenes de alta resolución que se utilizarán para evaluar los cambios en la morfología, la composición química y la reactividad de los nanomateriales cuando se exponen a matrices homogéneas complejas que imitan la exposición ambiental y biológica. Se desarrollarán herramientas y procedimientos pertinentes que se pondrán a disposición de la industria.

iCare, que comenzó el pasado enero y tendrá una duración de 48 meses, trabajará específicamente en:

-Desarrollo de nuevos procedimientos de imagen de alta resolución y superresolución.
-Desarrollo de directrices para ensayos toxicológicos y reducción de las lagunas actuales en nanotoxicología.
-Desarrollar herramientas y procedimientos que reduzcan las diferencias entre los ensayos in vitro e in vivo.
-Proporcionar datos fiables y mejorar la notificación de datos.
-Crear procedimientos de ensayo normalizados y estandarizados para su uso en marcos reguladores.

Financiado por la Unión Europea en el contexto del programa HORIZONTE EUROPA, este proyecto está liderado por el Laboratorio Ibérico Internacional de Nanotecnología INL y cuenta con la participación de otros 10 socios internacionales, entre ellos GAIKER, que, como experto en nanotoxicología, se encargará de desarrollar nuevos métodos y modelos in vitro para el estudio de la neurotoxicidad de nanomateriales y materiales avanzados tanto para la salud humana como para el medio ambiente.

El uso de nanomateriales en la industria ha aumentado en los últimos tiempos debido a los beneficios de sus propiedades en determinadas aplicaciones. Debido a este aumento, los estudios sobre los posibles efectos de la liberación de nanopartículas en la salud humana y medioambiental son esenciales para desarrollar métodos de prevención adecuados.

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