Cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by different metallic nanoparticles on human kidney cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Some manufactured nanoparticles are metal-based and have a wide variety of applications in electronic, engineering and medicine. Until now, many studies have described the potential toxicity of NPs on pulmonary target, while little a...

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Main Authors: Ohayon-Courtès Céline, Durand Etienne, Tréguer Mona, Brouillaud Brigitte, Passagne Isabelle, Pujalté Igor, L'Azou Béatrice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/8/1/10