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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Reproductive Biology

Background:

  • Traditional male sterilization methods face challenges including adverse reactions, immune suppression, infection, and pain.
  • Developing safer and more effective sterilization techniques is crucial for pet population control and experimental animal research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an intelligent, light-driven sterilization platform using plasmonic copper sulfide nanocrystals (Cu2-xS NCs).
  • To investigate the efficacy and biocompatibility of Cu2-xS NCs as NIR-mediated sterilants.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of plasmonic Cu2-xS NCs.
  • Evaluation of NIR-induced hyperthermia and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.
  • In vitro and in vivo assessment of Cu2-xS NCs' toxicity toward Sertoli cells.
  • Analysis of cellular injury mechanisms, metabolism, and long-term toxicity.

Main Results:

  • Cu2-xS NCs demonstrated NIR-induced photothermal and photodynamic effects.
  • NIR irradiation of Cu2-xS NCs led to mild, targeted toxicity toward Sertoli cells in vitro and in vivo.
  • Cellular injury was attributed to apoptosis and protein denaturation.
  • Long-term toxicity studies indicated high biocompatibility of the nanocrystals.

Conclusions:

  • Cu2-xS NCs serve as effective, intelligent light-driven sterilants with minimal adverse effects.
  • The combined photothermal and photodynamic action of Cu2-xS NCs offers a promising alternative to conventional sterilization.
  • This study highlights the potential of plasmonic nanomaterials in biomedical applications for male sterilization.