Application of stem cells in the study of developmental and functional toxicity of endodermal-derived organs caused by nanoparticles.

Nanoparticles have unique properties that make them useful in biomedicine. However, their extensive use raises concerns about potential hazards to the body. Therefore, it is crucial to establish effective and robust toxicology models to evaluate the developmental and functional toxicity of nanoparticles on the body. This article discusses the use of stem cells to study the developmental and functional toxicity of organs of endodermal origin due to nanoparticles. The study discovered that various types of nanoparticles have varying effects on stem cells. The application of stem cell models can provide a possibility for studying the effects of nanoparticles on organ development and function, as they can more accurately reflect the toxic mechanisms of different types of nanoparticles. However, stem cell toxicology systems currently cannot fully reflect the effects of nanoparticles on entire organs. Therefore, the establishment of organoid models and other advanced assessment models is expected to address this issue. [Display omitted] • This paper reviews the effects of nanoparticles on the development of endoderm by using stem cell model for the first time. • We highlight the key role of stem cells in nanoparticles toxicity studies and propose research directions and models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]