Intratracheally administered titanium dioxide or carbon black nanoparticles do not aggravate elastase-induced pulmonary emphysema in rats

Intratracheally administered titanium dioxide or carbon black nanoparticles do not aggravate elastase-induced pulmonary emphysema in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) and carbon black (CB) nanoparticles (NPs) have biological effects that could aggravate pulmonary emphysema. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether pulmonary administration of TiO&...

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Main Authors: Roulet Agnès, Armand Lucie, Dagouassat Maylis, Rogerieux Françoise, Simon-Deckers Angélique, Belade Esther, Van Nhieu Jeanne, Lanone Sophie, Pairon Jean-Claude, Lacroix Ghislaine, Boczkowski Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
COPD
Occupational medicine
Particles
Toxicity
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/12/38

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