Toxicity of nanoparticles on the reproductive system in animal models: a review
In the last two decades, nanotechnologies demonstrated various applications in different
fields, including detection, sensing, catalysis, electronics, and biomedical sciences …
fields, including detection, sensing, catalysis, electronics, and biomedical sciences …
Nonviral vectors for gene delivery
MA Mintzer, EE Simanek - Chemical reviews, 2009 - ACS Publications
Gene therapy has gained significant attention over the past two decades as a potential
method for treating genetic disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency, 1 cystic …
method for treating genetic disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency, 1 cystic …
In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Nanoparticles in Mammalian Germline Stem Cells
Gametogenesis is a complex biological process that is particularly sensitive to
environmental insults such as chemicals. Many chemicals have a negative impact on the …
environmental insults such as chemicals. Many chemicals have a negative impact on the …
Inorganic nanoparticles as carriers for efficient cellular delivery
Cellular delivery involving the transfer of various drugs and bio-active molecules (peptides,
proteins and DNAs, etc.) through the cell membrane into cells has attracted increasing …
proteins and DNAs, etc.) through the cell membrane into cells has attracted increasing …
[HTML][HTML] Potential use of silver nanoparticles on pathogenic bacteria, their toxicity and possible mechanisms of action
The antimicrobial properties of silver have been known for thousands of years. Recently,
silver nanoparticles have gained attention because of their antimicrobial activity which offers …
silver nanoparticles have gained attention because of their antimicrobial activity which offers …
Oops they did it again! Carbon nanotubes hoax scientists in viability assays
JM Wörle-Knirsch, K Pulskamp, HF Krug - Nano letters, 2006 - ACS Publications
New materials of emerging technological importance are single-walled carbon nanotubes
(SWCNTs). Because SWCNTs will be used in commercial products in huge amounts, their …
(SWCNTs). Because SWCNTs will be used in commercial products in huge amounts, their …
Inorganic nanoparticles as carriers of nucleic acids into cells
V Sokolova, M Epple - Angewandte chemie international …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The transfer of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) into living cells, that is, transfection, is a major
technique in current biochemistry and molecular biology. This process permits the selective …
technique in current biochemistry and molecular biology. This process permits the selective …
Polyethylenimine-functionalized graphene oxide as an efficient gene delivery vector
B Chen, M Liu, L Zhang, J Huang, J Yao… - Journal of Materials …, 2011 - pubs.rsc.org
A novel gene delivery system based on graphene oxide chemically-functionalized with
branched polyethylenimine (PEI-GO) is reported. The PEI-GO conjugate was formed by the …
branched polyethylenimine (PEI-GO) is reported. The PEI-GO conjugate was formed by the …
pDNA loaded calcium phosphate nanoparticles: highly efficient non-viral vector for gene delivery
S Bisht, G Bhakta, S Mitra, A Maitra - International journal of pharmaceutics, 2005 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles of calcium phosphate encapsulating plasmid DNA (pDNA) of size 100–
120nm in diameter were prepared. XRD studies of these nanoparticles showed them to be …
120nm in diameter were prepared. XRD studies of these nanoparticles showed them to be …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on mouse spermatogenesis
AR Talebi, L Khorsandi, M Moridian - Journal of assisted reproduction and …, 2013 - Springer
Objective To evaluate the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on mouse spermatogenesis.
Methods Thirty two adult male NMRI mice were used. Experimental Groups (ZNP-1-ZNP-3) …
Methods Thirty two adult male NMRI mice were used. Experimental Groups (ZNP-1-ZNP-3) …