Metallic nickel nano- and fine particles induce JB6 cell apoptosis through a caspase-8/AIF mediated cytochrome <it>c</it>-independent pathway
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carcinogenicity of nickel compounds has been well documented. However, the carcinogenic effect of metallic nickel is still unclear. The present study investigates metallic nickel nano- and fine particle-induced apoptosis and the sign...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nanobiotechnology |
| Online Access: | http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/7/1/2 |