Biopersistence of PEGylated Carbon Nanotubes Promotes a Delayed Antioxidant Response after Infusion into the Rat Hippocampus.

Carbon nanotubes are promising nanomaterials for the diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. However, the ability of these nanomaterials to cross cell membranes and interact with neural cells brings the need for the assessment of their potential adverse effects on the nervous system. This study...

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Main Authors: Lidiane Dal Bosco, Gisele E Weber, Gustavo M Parfitt, Arthur P Cordeiro, Sangram K Sahoo, Cristiano Fantini, Marta C Klosterhoff, Luis Alberto Romano, Clascídia A Furtado, Adelina P Santos, José M Monserrat, Daniela M Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4468090?pdf=render