The effect of silver nanoparticles on apoptosis and dark neuron production in rat hippocampus

Objective(s):Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are used widely in bedding, water purification, tooth paste and toys. These nanoparticles can enter into the body and move into the hippocampus. The aim of this study was to investigate the neurotoxicity of silver nanoparticles in the adult rat hippocampus....

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Main Authors: Farzaneh Bagheri-abassi, Hassan Alavi, Abbas Mohammadipour, Fatemeh Motejaded, Alireza Ebrahimzadeh-bideskan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-07-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/pdf_4644_fa468ad8a423d7958d11092dd2b0877d.html