Malignant pleural mesothelioma: history, controversy, and future of a man-made epidemic
Asbestos (Greek, inextinguishable) is the term of a family of naturally occurring minerals that
have been used in small scale since ancient times. Industrialization demanded increased …
have been used in small scale since ancient times. Industrialization demanded increased …
Engineered nanoparticles. How brain friendly is this new guest?
FA Cupaioli, FA Zucca, D Boraschi, L Zecca - Progress in neurobiology, 2014 - Elsevier
In the last 30 years, the use of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) has progressively increased
in many industrial and medical applications. In therapy, NPs may allow more effective …
in many industrial and medical applications. In therapy, NPs may allow more effective …
Effect of sonication on particle dispersion, administered dose and metal release of non-functionalized, non-inert metal nanoparticles
In this study, we elucidate the effect of different sonication techniques to efficiently prepare
particle dispersions from selected non-functionalized NPs (Cu, Al, Mn, ZnO), and …
particle dispersions from selected non-functionalized NPs (Cu, Al, Mn, ZnO), and …
Toxicity assessment of zinc oxide nanoparticles using sub-acute and sub-chronic murine inhalation models
Abstract Background Although ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) are used in many commercial
products and the potential for human exposure is increasing, few in vivo studies have …
products and the potential for human exposure is increasing, few in vivo studies have …
Interlaboratory Evaluation of in Vitro Cytotoxicity and Inflammatory Responses to Engineered Nanomaterials: The NIEHS Nano GO Consortium
Background: Differences in interlaboratory research protocols contribute to the conflicting
data in the literature regarding engineered nanomaterial (ENM) bioactivity. Objectives …
data in the literature regarding engineered nanomaterial (ENM) bioactivity. Objectives …
Inhalation exposure to carbon nanotubes (CNT) and carbon nanofibers (CNF): Methodology and dosimetry
G Oberdörster, V Castranova… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Dedicated to Professor Paul Morrow, 1922–2013 In respectful and fond memory of a
devoted scientist, inspirational colleague, caring mentor, selfless friend, and in gratitude for …
devoted scientist, inspirational colleague, caring mentor, selfless friend, and in gratitude for …
Occupational safety and health criteria for responsible development of nanotechnology
PA Schulte, CL Geraci, V Murashov… - Journal of Nanoparticle …, 2014 - Springer
Organizations around the world have called for the responsible development of
nanotechnology. The goals of this approach are to emphasize the importance of considering …
nanotechnology. The goals of this approach are to emphasize the importance of considering …
Effect of MWCNT size, carboxylation, and purification on in vitro and in vivo toxicity, inflammation and lung pathology
Background Several properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) have the
potential to affect their bioactivity. This study examined the in vitro and in vivo outcomes of …
potential to affect their bioactivity. This study examined the in vitro and in vivo outcomes of …
Lung Injury Induced by TiO2 Nanoparticles Depends on Their Structural Features: Size, Shape, Crystal Phases, and Surface Coating
J Wang, Y Fan - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2014 - mdpi.com
With the rapid development of nanotechnology, a variety of engineered nanoparticles (NPs)
are being produced. Nanotoxicology has become a hot topic in many fields, as researchers …
are being produced. Nanotoxicology has become a hot topic in many fields, as researchers …
Genotoxicity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes at occupationally relevant doses
Carbon nanotubes are commercially-important products of nanotechnology; however, their
low density and small size makes carbon nanotube respiratory exposures likely during their …
low density and small size makes carbon nanotube respiratory exposures likely during their …