Nanomaterials in food and agriculture: an overview on their safety concerns and regulatory issues
Nanotechnology has seen exponential growth in last decade due to its unique
physicochemical properties; however, the risk associated with this emerging technology has …
physicochemical properties; however, the risk associated with this emerging technology has …
Carbon nanotubes: applications in pharmacy and medicine
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon, made of graphite and constructed in
cylindrical tubes with nanometer in diameter and several millimeters in length. Their …
cylindrical tubes with nanometer in diameter and several millimeters in length. Their …
Understanding the toxicity of carbon nanotubes
Because of their unique physical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties, carbon
nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted a great deal of research interest and have many potential …
nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted a great deal of research interest and have many potential …
Crosstalk between DNA damage and inflammation in the multiple steps of carcinogenesis
Inflammation can be induced by chronic infection, inflammatory diseases and
physicochemical factors. Chronic inflammation is estimated to contribute to approximately …
physicochemical factors. Chronic inflammation is estimated to contribute to approximately …
[HTML][HTML] Transition metal impurities in carbon-based materials: Pitfalls, artifacts and deleterious effects
From carbides in steel to cobalt–carbon covalent bonds in vitamin B 12, transition metal (TM)–
carbon interactions play a critical role in so many aspects of human life that we rarely realize …
carbon interactions play a critical role in so many aspects of human life that we rarely realize …
Carbon nanotubes degraded by neutrophil myeloperoxidase induce less pulmonary inflammation
We have shown previously that single-walled carbon nanotubes can be catalytically
biodegraded over several weeks by the plant-derived enzyme, horseradish peroxidase …
biodegraded over several weeks by the plant-derived enzyme, horseradish peroxidase …
Mechanisms of carbon nanotube-induced toxicity: focus on oxidative stress
Nanotechnologies are emerging as highly promising technologies in many sectors in the
society. However, the increasing use of engineered nanomaterials also raises concerns …
society. However, the increasing use of engineered nanomaterials also raises concerns …
Toxicology of engineered nanomaterials: focus on biocompatibility, biodistribution and biodegradation
BACKGROUND: It is widely believed that engineered nanomaterials will be increasingly
used in biomedical applications. However, before these novel materials can be safely …
used in biomedical applications. However, before these novel materials can be safely …
Risk assessment of engineered nanomaterials and nanotechnologies—a review
With the increasing utilization of engineered nanomaterials (ENM), the potential exposure of
workers to ENM is likely to increase significantly. Very little is known though, of the risks …
workers to ENM is likely to increase significantly. Very little is known though, of the risks …
Theranostic applications of nanomaterials in cancer: drug delivery, image-guided therapy, and multifunctional platforms
Successful cancer management depends on accurate diagnostics along with specific
treatment protocols. Current diagnostic techniques need to be improved to provide earlier …
treatment protocols. Current diagnostic techniques need to be improved to provide earlier …