Overview of potential adverse health effects of oral exposure to nanocellulose
Walter Brand, Petra C. E. van Kesteren, Elmer Swart, Agnes G. Oomen
Abstract
studies show no cytotoxicity; however, several indicate that effects on oxidative stress and inflammatory responses depend on differences in size or surface treatments. Further, too few studies assessed genotoxicity of nanocelluloses. Therefore, immunotoxicity, oxidative stress and genotoxicity require further attention, as do absorption and effects on nutrient uptake. Recommendations for future research facilitating the safety assessment and safe-by-design of nanocellulose in food-related applications are provided.
Topics & Concepts
NanocelluloseGenotoxicityNanotoxicologyNanotechnologyMaterials scienceToxicityMedicineChemistryCelluloseNanoparticleInternal medicineOrganic chemistryAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingPolysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls