Nanoparticles toxicity--selective examples
Hydzik, P.
Przeglad Lekarski 69(8): 486-489
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 23243914 Document Number: 661453
Compared to conventional substances in microscale (molecular diameter expressed in microns), nanoparticles (diameter <100 nm) stands a huge reactive surface is able to interact with biological systems, both in a positive way, and cause toxic effects. Nanomaterials have long been present in everyday life, however, knowledge about the mechanisms of their toxicity, methods to reduce exposure and toxic effects of treatment did not follow the development of nanotechnology and nanomaterials on a large scale. The paper presents selected reports of biotransformation and the toxic effects of selected nanoparticles.