Gold Nanoparticles Induce Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Human Kidney Cells

Gold Nanoparticles Induce Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Human Kidney Cells

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are highly attractive for biomedical applications. Therefore, several in vitro and in vivo studies have addressed their safety evaluation. Nevertheless, there is a lack of knowledge regarding their potential detrimental effect on human kidney. To evaluate this effect, AuNP...

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Main Authors: Maria Enea, Eulália Pereira, Miguel Peixoto de Almeida, Ana Margarida Araújo, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Helena Carmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nanomaterials
Subjects:
gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
HK-2 cells
nanospheres
nanostars
size
capping
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/995

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