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Silver nanoparticle-induced oxidative stress, genotoxicity and apoptosis in cultured cells and animal tissues
Article first published online: 31 AUG 2012
DOI: 10.1002/jat.2792
Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Kim, S. and Ryu, D.-Y. (2013), Silver nanoparticle-induced oxidative stress, genotoxicity and apoptosis in cultured cells and animal tissues. J. Appl. Toxicol., 33: 78–89. doi: 10.1002/jat.2792
Publication History
- Issue published online: 21 DEC 2012
- Article first published online: 31 AUG 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: 29 MAY 2012
- Manuscript Revised: 15 MAY 2012
- Manuscript Received: 14 MAR 2012
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Keywords:
- silver;
- nanoparticles;
- oxidative stress;
- genotoxicity;
- apoptosis
ABSTRACT
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as an important class of nanomaterials for a wide range of industrial and medical applications. However, the unique properties of AgNPs could potentially lead to unexpected hazards to both human health and the well being of the environment. Possible mechanisms of AgNP-induced toxicity include the stimulation of oxidative stress, genotoxicity and apoptosis. In this study, a number of previous studies are therefore summarized that demonstrate oxidative stress-, genotoxicity- and apoptosis-related changes brought about by AgNPs in cultured cells and animal tissues. The physicochemical properties of AgNPs that are involved in encouraging such changes are also discussed. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.