Exploring the Immunotoxicity of Carbon Nanotubes

Exploring the Immunotoxicity of Carbon Nanotubes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mass production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their applications in nanomedicine lead to the increased exposure risk of nanomaterials to human beings. Although reports on toxicity of nanomaterials are rapidly growing, there is still a lack of knowledge on the po...

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Main Authors: Yu Yanmei, Zhang Qiu, Mu Qingxin, Zhang Bin, Yan Bing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2008-01-01
Series:Nanoscale Research Letters
Subjects:
Nanotube
Nanoparticle
Nanomaterial
Immunity
Cytokine
Macrophage
Animal study
Cell culture
Nano-combinatorial chemistry
Nanotoxicity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11671-008-9153-1
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mass production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their applications in nanomedicine lead to the increased exposure risk of nanomaterials to human beings. Although reports on toxicity of nanomaterials are rapidly growing, there is still a lack of knowledge on the potential toxicity of such materials to immune systems. This article reviews some existing studies assessing carbon nanotubes&#8217; toxicity to immune system and provides the potential mechanistic explanation.</p>
ISSN:1931-7573
1556-276X

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