Murine pulmonary responses after sub-chronic exposure to aluminum oxide-based nanowhiskers

Murine pulmonary responses after sub-chronic exposure to aluminum oxide-based nanowhiskers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aluminum oxide-based nanowhiskers (AO nanowhiskers) have been used in manufacturing processes as catalyst supports, flame retardants, adsorbents, or in ceramic, metal and plastic composite materials. They are classified as high aspec...

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Main Authors: Adamcakova-Dodd Andrea, Stebounova Larissa V, O’Shaughnessy Patrick T, Kim Jong, Grassian Vicki H, Thorne Peter S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
Aluminum
Nanowhiskers
High aspect ratio nanomaterial
Inhalation
Murine model
Pulmonary response
Toxicity
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/22

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