Activation of stress-related signalling pathway in human cells upon SiO<sub>2 </sub>nanoparticles exposure as an early indicator of cytotoxicity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nanomaterials such as SiO<sub>2 </sub>nanoparticles (SiO<sub>2</sub>NP) are finding increasing applications in the biomedical and biotechnological fields such as disease diagnostics, imaging, drug delivery, fo...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Bashir, Verma Navin, Prina-Mello Adriele, Williams Yvonne, Davies Anthony M, Bakos Gabor, Tormey Laragh, Edwards Connla, Hanrahan John, Salvati Anna, Lynch Iseult, Dawson Kenneth, Kelleher Dermot, Volkov Yuri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/9/1/29