Aims This study aimed to investigate the effects of nanomaterial (NM) exposure on DNA
methylation. Methods and Results Intra-tracheal administration of NM: gold nanoparticles …

Humans are increasingly exposed to nanoparticles and, although many of their
physiological effects have been described, the molecular mechanisms underlying them are …

Use of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) is growing which increases occupational
exposures to these materials. Their toxic potential makes it important to have an in-depth …

Diversity in physicochemical properties of engineered multiwalled carbon nanotubes
(MWCNTs) increases the complexity involved in interpreting toxicity studies of these …

Nanotechnology has introduced many manufactured carbon-based nanoparticles (CNPs)
into our environment, generating a debate into their risks and benefits. Numerous …

Wide use of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 NPs) as white pigments induces
unintentionally release in environment which increases concerns about their adverse health …

DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism that involves the addition of a methyl group to
a cytosine residue in CpG dinucleotides, which are particularly abundant in gene promoter …

Evidence continues to grow on potential environmental health hazards associated with
engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). While the geno-and cytotoxic effects of ENMs have been …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) are promising candidates
for numerous applications in consumer products. This will lead to increased human …

Background Subtle DNA methylation alterations mediated by carbon nanotubes (CNTs)
exposure might contribute to pathogenesis and disease susceptibility. It is known that both …