Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are nanomaterials that are widely used in many
fields. ZnO NPs are ion-shedding particles, and zinc ions produce important and potent …

Nanotoxicology, the study of nanomaterial toxicity to biological systems, has become a
vibrant area of research over the past 10 years. Two main factors drive this enthusiasm:(1) …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can enter eukaryotic cells and exert toxic effects, most
probably as a consequence of the release of Ag+ ions. Due to the elusive nature of Ag+ …

Zinc is a crucial element in biology that plays chief catalytic, structural and protein regulatory
roles. Excess cytoplasmic zinc is toxic to cells so there are cell-entry and intracellular …

Precise quantification of interactions between nanoparticles and living cells is among the
imperative tasks for research in nanobiotechnology, nanotoxicology and biomedicine. To …

Increased production and use of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) in consumer products
has prompted the scientific community to investigate their potential toxicity, and understand …

In biological fluids nanoparticles bind a range of molecules, particularly proteins, on their
surface. The resulting protein corona influences biological activity and fate of nanoparticle in …

We have recently proposed that the interaction between food components and nanoparticles
(NPs) should be considered when evaluating the toxicity of NPs. In the present study, we …

Background: Recent media coverage has raised public awareness regarding the safety of
sunscreens containing zinc (ZnO) and titanium (TiO2) nanoparticles. In Australia, the rates of …

The distributions of chemical elements within cells are of prime importance in a wide range
of basic and applied biochemical research. An example is the role of the subcellular Zn …