Combination of the BeWo b30 placental transport model and the embryonic stem cell test to assess the potential developmental toxicity of silver nanoparticles
Abstract Background Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used extensively in various consumer products because of their antimicrobial potential. This requires insight in their potential hazards and risks including adverse effects during pregnancy on the developing fetus. Using a combination of the BeWo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-020-00342-6 |