Identification of potential biomarkers of gold nanoparticle toxicity in rat brains

Identification of potential biomarkers of gold nanoparticle toxicity in rat brains

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are finding increased use in therapeutics and imaging. However, their toxic effects still remain to be elucidated. Therefore this study was undertaken to study the biochemical effects of AuNPs on rat brain...

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Main Authors: Siddiqi Nikhat J, Abdelhalim Mohamed, El-Ansary Afaf K, Alhomida Abdullah S, Ong W Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
Gold nanoparticles
Oxidative stress
Antioxidant enzyme
DNA damage
Cell death
Interferon-γ
Neurotransmitters
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/123

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