Effects of Particle Size and Surface Charge on Mutagenicity and Chicken Embryonic Toxicity of New Silver Nanoclusters
Xinwen Zhang, Jinglin Zhang, Qin Wang, Shweta Ghimire, Lei Mei, Changqing Wu
Abstract
NPs and AgNCs was observed in the assay media of Ames and chicken embryo tests. These results suggest that the test nanotoxicities are greatly impacted by the experimental conditions and the nanoparticle's size and surface charge.
Topics & Concepts
NanoclustersAmes testOxidative stressToxicityNanoparticleChemistryNanomaterialsParticle sizeIn vivoBiophysicsSalmonellaNanotechnologyToxicologyEnvironmental chemistryNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceBiochemistryBiologyGeneticsOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryBacteriaNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsHeavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityHealthcare and Environmental Waste Management