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Nanoparticles and Their Impact on Epigenetic Mechanisms: Insights and Implications Publisher



Hoseini ZS1 ; Rezaee Z2 ; Derakhshani A3 ; Zhang SY4 ; Sh Tehrani S5, 6 ; Taleb M7 ; Ghanbari H1
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  1. 1. Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1416634793, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14115111, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1416634793, Iran
  4. 4. School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
  5. 5. Champalimaud Research, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, 1400-038, Portugal
  6. 6. Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1416634793, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1416634793, Iran

Source: Advanced Therapeutics Published:2025


Abstract

Nanoparticles have been investigated for extensive applications across scientific disciplines, including the medical field. Despite extensive research aimed at enhancing the understanding of their intracellular behavior and the potential genomic side effects of nanoparticles, scientists have paid relatively little attention to nanoparticle-induced epigenetic changes. This oversight is surprising given the critical role of epigenetic mechanisms in shaping cellular function and destiny. Epigenetic mechanisms include the procedures that modulate DNA or RNA and influence the production of proteins as well as the extent to which they are produced. Each cell type demonstrates unique epigenetic profiles. Epigenetic changes can disrupt normal cellular functions, potentially leading to devastating outcomes. Investigating how nanoparticles impact these epigenetic mechanisms provides valuable insights into their safe and effective use in medical applications. This review provides a detailed overview of how nanoparticles enter cells and the impact of nanoparticles on epigenetic mechanisms, focusing on current related studies on different types of cells. © 2025 Wiley-VCH GmbH.