Maternal exposure to nanoparticulate titanium dioxide during the prenatal period alters gene expression related to brain development in the mouse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nanotechnology is developing rapidly throughout the world and the production of novel man-made nanoparticles is increasing, it is therefore of concern that nanomaterials have the potential to affect human health. The purpose of this...

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Main Authors: Umezawa Masakazu, Mizuo Keisuke, Oba Taro, Tainaka Hitoshi, Shimizu Midori, Takeda Ken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/6/1/20