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 …

Pulmonary exposure to multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) causes inflammation and
fibrosis. Our previous work has shown that industrially produced MWCNTs trigger specific …

This study was designed to assess the epigenetic alterations in blood cells, induced by
occupational exposure to multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). The study population …

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

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

Toxicogenomics approaches are increasingly used to gain mechanistic insight into the
toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). These emerging technologies have been …

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 …

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

Introduction Inhalation of asbestos induces lung cancer via different cellular mechanisms.
Together with the increased production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grows the concern …