Gold- and silver nanoparticles affect the growth characteristics of human embryonic neural precursor cells.

Rapid development of nanotechnologies and their applications in clinical research have raised concerns about the adverse effects of nanoparticles (NPs) on human health and environment. NPs can be directly taken up by organs exposed, but also translocated to secondary organs, such as the central nerv...

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Main Authors: Erika Söderstjerna, Fredrik Johansson, Birgitta Klefbohm, Ulrica Englund Johansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3594300?pdf=render