A 90-day oral exposure to food-grade gold at relevant human doses impacts the gut microbiota and the local immune system in a sex-dependent manner in mice
Abstract Background Edible gold (Au) is commonly used as a food additive (E175 in EU) for confectionery and cake decorations, coatings and in beverages. Food-grade gold is most often composed of thin Au sheets or flakes exhibiting micro- and nanometric dimensions in their thickness. Concerns about t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12989-023-00539-5 |