Nanosilver induces minimal lung toxicity or inflammation in a subacute murine inhalation model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is increasing interest in the environmental and health consequences of silver nanoparticles as the use of this material becomes widespread. Although human exposure to nanosilver is increasing, only a few studies address possibl...

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Main Authors: O'Shaughnessy Patrick T, Park Heaweon, Kim Jong, Adamcakova-Dodd Andrea, Stebounova Larissa V, Grassian Vicki H, Thorne Peter S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/8/1/5