Silver nanoparticles elevate mutagenesis of eukaryotic genomes

AbstractMetal nanoparticles, especially silver, have been used in various medical scenarios, due to their excellent antimicrobial effects. Recent studies have shown that AgNPs do not exert mutagenic effects on target bacteria, but the degree to which they compromise eukaryotic genome...

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Main Authors: Kun Wu, Haichao Li, Yaohai Wang, Dan Liu, Hui Li, Yu Zhang, Michael Lynch, Hongan Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2023-01-01
Series:G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics
Online Access:https://academic.oup.com/g3journal/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/g3journal/jkad008