Surface PEGylation suppresses pulmonary effects of CuO in allergen-induced lung inflammation

Abstract Background Copper oxide (CuO) nanomaterials are used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. These materials can be hazardous, especially if they are inhaled. As a result, the pulmonary effects of CuO nanomaterials have been studied in healthy subjects but limited knowled...

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Main Authors: Marit Ilves, Pia Anneli Sofia Kinaret, Joseph Ndika, Piia Karisola, Veer Marwah, Vittorio Fortino, Yuri Fedutik, Manuel Correia, Nicky Ehrlich, Katrin Loeschner, Alexandros Besinis, Joanne Vassallo, Richard D. Handy, Henrik Wolff, Kai Savolainen, Dario Greco, Harri Alenius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
CuO
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-019-0309-1