Size-Dependent Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles in Cochlear Cells In Vitro

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been proven to have potent antibacterial properties, offering an attractive alternative to antibiotics in the treatment of several infections such as otitis media. Concerns have been raised though regarding their toxicity. There are few data regarding the toxic effe...

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Main Authors: Maria Perde-Schrepler, Adrian Florea, Ioana Brie, Piroska Virag, Eva Fischer-Fodor, Angela Vâlcan, Eugen Gurzău, Cosmin Lisencu, Alma Maniu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Nanomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6090259