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Nanoparticles, nanotechnology and pulmonary nanotoxicology
The recently emergent field of Nanotechnology involves the production and use of structures at the nanoscale. Research at atomic, molecular or macromolecular levels, has led to new materials, systems and structures on a scale consisting of particles less
A.J. Ferreira +2 more
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Effects of the Surface Charge of Graphene Oxide Derivatives on Ocular Compatibility
The incorporation of functional groups endows graphene oxide (GO) with different surface charges, which plays important roles in biological interactions with cells.
Liyuan Rong +7 more
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Nanotoxicology : An Emerging Discipline [PDF]
Nanotoxicology refers to the study of the interactions of nanostructures with biological systems with an emphasis on elucidating the relationship between the physical and chemical properties of nanostructures with induction of toxic biological responses.
Sachin Kumar Jain +2 more
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Induced by CdSe Nanorods and the Therapy with Modified Procyanidinere
The CdSe nanorod as a one-dimensional nanostructure has an excellent performance in many fields, such as healthcare, new energy, and environmental protection.
Zongkai Yue +5 more
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Recent developments in nanotoxicology [PDF]
Nanotoxicology addresses the adverse effects of manufactured nanomaterials in biological systems (Weiss and Diabate 2011). A particularly attractive feature of this discipline is that it brings together scientists from various disciplines, including toxicology, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering.
H M, Bolt, R, Marchan, J G, Hengstler
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Chitosan (CS) is a versatile biopolymer used in the fabrication of different types of drug delivery systems. It is recognized mainly by its pH-responsive behavior, mucoadhesive, and membrane permeation enhancer properties, which can be explored for ...
Leonardo M.B. Ferreira +1 more
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Nanotoxicology—A Pathologist’s Perspective [PDF]
Advances in chemistry and engineering have created a new technology, nanotechnology, involving the tiniest known manufactured products. These products have a rapidly increasing market share and appear poised to revolutionize engineering, cosmetics, and medicine.
Ann F, Hubbs +9 more
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Nanotoxicology and Metalloestrogens: Possible Involvement in Breast Cancer
As the use of nanotechnology has expanded, an increased number of metallic oxides have been manufactured, yet toxicology testing has lagged significantly.
David R. Wallace
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Nanotechnology, nanotoxicology, and neuroscience [PDF]
Nanotechnology, which deals with features as small as a 1 billionth of a meter, began to enter into mainstream physical sciences and engineering some 20 years ago. Recent applications of nanoscience include the use of nanoscale materials in electronics, catalysis, and biomedical research.
Suh, WH +3 more
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Current Opinion on Nanotoxicology [PDF]
Nanotechnology is one of the premiere technologies available today, having expanded both as field of scientific study and in the public consciousness. Despite this growth, the drawbacks, limitations and potential safety hazards associated with the incorporation of nanotechnology into existing industries are still being learned.
Pourmand, Ali, Abdollahi, Mohammad
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