Cytotoxicity, Uptake Behaviors, and Oral Absorption of Food Grade Calcium Carbonate Nanomaterials

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in human body and essential for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth as well as diverse cellular functions. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is widely used as a dietary supplement; however, oral absorption efficiency of CaCO3 is extremely low, which may be o...

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Main Authors: Mi-Kyung Kim, Jeong-A. Lee, Mi-Rae Jo, Min-Kyu Kim, Hyoung-Mi Kim, Jae-Min Oh, Nam Woong Song, Soo-Jin Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/5/4/1938