Iron oxide nanoparticles induce human microvascular endothelial cell permeability through reactive oxygen species production and microtubule remodeling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Engineered iron nanoparticles are being explored for the development of biomedical applications and many other industry purposes. However, to date little is known concerning the precise mechanisms of translocation of iron nanoparticl...

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Main Authors: Shi Xianglin, Porter Dale, Pacurari Maricica, Schwegler-Berry Diane, Guo Nancy, Shao Rong, Qian Yong, Apopa Patrick L, Vallyathan Val, Castranova Vincent, Flynn Daniel C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/6/1/1