The Membrane Interactions of Nano-Silica and Its Potential Application in Animal Nutrition

Pieszka, M.; Bederska‐Łojewska, Dorota; Szczurek, Paulina; Pieszka, M.

doi:10.3390/ani9121041

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“…Moreover, organic sources of Se (Se yeast, Se-Met, and HMSeBA) are considered efficient bioavailable sources compared with inorganic Se. Nowadays, nano-Se is receiving more attention due to its multiple health benefits compared with inorganic and organic Se sources for use in dairy animals [ 53 ]. Gopi et al [ 54 ] indicated that the comparative advantage and efficacy of nanoparticles stem from their smaller particle size and larger surface area, enhanced mucosal permeability, and higher intestinal absorption as a result of nanoemulsion formation.…”

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The Association between Selected Dietary Minerals and Mastitis in Dairy Cows—A Review

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Konieczny

Witkowska

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Animals

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The aim of this paper is to describe the association between selected dietary minerals and mastitis in dairy cows. Minerals are a group of nutrients with a proven effect on production and reproductive performance. They also strongly affect immune system function. In particular their deficiencies may result in immunosuppression, which is a predisposing factor for udder inflammation occurrence. The role of selected dietary minerals (including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, copper and zinc) has been reviewed. Generally, minerals form structural parts of the body; as cofactors of various enzymes they are involved in nerve signaling, muscle contraction and proper keratosis. Their deficiencies lead to reduced activity of immune cells or malfunction of teat innate defense mechanisms, which in turn promote the development of mastitis. Special attention was also paid to minerals applied as nanoparticles, which in the future may turn out to be an effective tool against animal diseases, including mastitis. To conclude, minerals are an important group of nutrients, which should be taken into account on dairy farms when aiming to achieve high udder health status.

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Section: Seleniummentioning

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The Association between Selected Dietary Minerals and Mastitis in Dairy Cows—A Review

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Witkowska

et al. 2021

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“…NPs can benefit aquaculture production by enhancing the bioactivity of molecules, including micronutrients (Xu et al, 2018;Shah and Mraz, 2020), and enabling tissue-specific applications of disease treatments with no consequences to human health (Jennings et al, 2016). The high specific surface area of NPs facilitates the absorption of micronutrients from the intestine to the bloodstream in terrestrial and aquatic animals and makes them suitable for use as feed additives (Huang et al, 2015;Khosravi-Katuli et al, 2017;Pieszka et al, 2019). Along with other NPs, silica (silicon dioxide) NP can be used for its outstanding optical properties, adsorption capacity, low toxicity, biocompatibility (Bitar et al, 2012), thermal stability, and low production cost (Priyadarsini et al, 2018).…”

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Effects of Dietary Silica Nanoparticle on Growth Performance, Protein Digestibility, Hematology, Digestive Morphology, and Muscle Composition of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus

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The use of nanotechnology in food production systems is being investigated globally, though there is limited research on its effect on fish nutrition. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the effects of silica nanoparticles (NPs) on the nutrition and physiology of tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Four isonitrogenous diets (300 g/kg crude protein) with NPs (0, 1, 2, and 3 mg/kg diet) were fed to fish (6.52 ± 0.20 g) in a recirculatory aquaculture system for 56 days. Throughout the study period, the effects of silica NP on survival rate, blood cell count, hemoglobin (Hb) level, condition factor (CF), and final product composition (except lipid content) were insignificant. However, growth performance and feed efficiency increased with an increasing level of silica NP, up to 2 mg/kg, and then decreased. This increase was due to the highest apparent protein digestibility and dry matter digestibility when fish were fed silica NP at 2 mg/kg. However, fish at the early stage showed better performance in all dietary groups than in later. Blood glucose (BG) content and histology of the kidney revealed that fish were stressed when a 3 mg/kg silica NP was used and they adapted through excessive excretion via expanded glomeruli. Though no significant effect on villi length was observed, silica NP increased the surface area widening the villi of the gut along with the number of goblet cells in the intestine significantly, when supplemented at a level of 2 mg/kg. The bioaccumulation of silica shows that incorporating silica NP in the fish feed will not compromise human health safety upon consumption. Although silica NP at 1 mg/kg and 3 mg/kg yielded some improvements to growth and final product quality, a 2 mg/kg silica NP generated the best results in all measured parameters.

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“…The unique properties of nanosilicon particles, such as size between 10 and 20 nm, large outer surface, high bioactivity, enhance their bioavailability and absorption. 4 This study aims to examine the efficacy of a food supplement and topical solution containing nanosilicon in improving skin hydration and elasticity. Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive the placebo (n = 15) or the active compound (n = 15); all subjects took the food supplement twice a day for 20 days and then once a day for the next 20 days; in addition, patients applied the topical solution containing nanosilicon on the right forearm 4 times a day.…”

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Effects of food supplements and a topical solution containing nanosilicon on skin hydration, barrier function, and elasticity

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Silvestri

Mariano

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J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Silicon, one of the most abundant elements in the human body, is contained in many foods in an insoluble form that cannot be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract; the acid pH of the stomach is able to transform silicon into a soluble form, orthosilicic acid [Si (OH) 4 ], making it absorbable. Silicon is an important structural element for skin, hair, and nails, promoting neocollagenesis and glycosaminoglycans synthesis. 1 Specifically, silicon binds the hydroxyl groups of polyols, which are components of the glycosaminoglycans and mucopolysaccharides of the extracellular matrix. Studies suggest that silicon deprivation in rats negatively affects production and the deposition of collagen in various tissues. 2 The advent of nanotechnology, which processes materials to create substances with special physico-chemical characteristics, 3 has allowed the creation of nanosilicon.

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The Membrane Interactions of Nano-Silica and Its Potential Application in Animal Nutrition

Cited by 19 publications

References 47 publications

The Association between Selected Dietary Minerals and Mastitis in Dairy Cows—A Review

The Association between Selected Dietary Minerals and Mastitis in Dairy Cows—A Review

Effects of Dietary Silica Nanoparticle on Growth Performance, Protein Digestibility, Hematology, Digestive Morphology, and Muscle Composition of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus

Effects of food supplements and a topical solution containing nanosilicon on skin hydration, barrier function, and elasticity

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