Contamination of nanoparticles by endotoxin: evaluation of different test methods

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nanomaterials can be contaminated with endotoxin (lipopolysaccharides, LPS) during production or handling. In this study, we searched for a convenient <it>in vitro</it> method to evaluate endotoxin contamination in nanopa...

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Main Authors: Smulders Stijn, Kaiser Jean-Pierre, Zuin Stefano, Van Landuyt Kirsten L, Golanski Luana, Vanoirbeek Jeroen, Wick Peter, Hoet Peter HM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
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Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/41