The rapid development of engineered nanomaterials demands for a fast and reliable
assessment of their health hazard potential. A plethora of experimental approaches have …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), with unique graphitic structure, superior mechanical, electrical,
optical and biological properties, has attracted more and more interests in biomedical …

Nanoscale materials have been explored extensively as agents for therapeutic and
diagnostic (ie, theranostic) applications. Research efforts have shifted from exploring new …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are known to penetrate into the brain and cause neuronal
death. However, there is a paucity in studies examining the effect of AgNP on the resident …

Nanoencapsulation is an approach to circumvent shortcomings such as reduced
bioavailability, undesirable side effects, frequent dosing and unpleasant organoleptic …

To the Editor—The International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) recently added carbon
nanotubes (CNTs) to the so-called SIN ('Substitute It Now') list of chemicals that they believe …

As a neglected tropical disease, Leishmaniasis is significantly instigating morbidity and
mortality across the globe. Its clinical spectrum varies from ulcerative cutaneous lesions to …

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a protective endothelial barrier lining the brain
microvasculature which prevents brain delivery of therapies against brain diseases. Hence …

Biopersistence of carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide (GO) and several other types of
carbonaceous nanomaterials is an essential determinant of their health effects. Successful …

Metal nanowires are promising for their applications including electrical connectors,
transparent conductive electrodes and conductive additives, but the use of metal nanowires …