Action of polystyrene nanoparticles of different sizes on lysosomal function and integrity

Action of polystyrene nanoparticles of different sizes on lysosomal function and integrity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Data from environmental exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) suggest that chronic exposure may increase the incidence of lung, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Impairment of cell function by intracellular accumulation of NPs...

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Main Authors: Fröhlich Eleonore, Meindl Claudia, Roblegg Eva, Ebner Birgit, Absenger Markus, Pieber Thomas R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
Nanoparticles
Lysosomes
Cathepsin B
Lysosomal sulfatase
Accumulation
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/26

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