Toxicity and translocation of Ag, CuO, ZnO and TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles upon exposure to fish intestinal epithelial cells
Mark Geppert, Laura Sigg, Kristin Schirmer
Abstract
Understanding the ability of fish intestinal cells to act as a barrier for nanoparticle (NP) uptake and their effects is of significance from an environmental perspective as well as for human health, for which fish serves as an important nutrient source.
Topics & Concepts
Chromosomal translocationFish <Actinopterygii>NanoparticleToxicityChemistryEnvironmental chemistryHuman healthNutrientNanotechnologyBiophysicsChemical engineeringBiologyMaterials scienceBiochemistryFisheryGeneEnvironmental healthMedicineEngineeringOrganic chemistryNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsHealthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementMercury impact and mitigation studies