Unmodified CdSe quantum dots induce elevation of cytoplasmic calcium levels and impairment of functional properties of sodium channels in rat primary cultured hippocampal neurons

Authors :: Tang, Mingliang
Xing, Tairan
Zeng, Jie
Wang, Huili
Li, Chenchen
Yin, Shuting
Yan, Dan
Deng, Hongmin
Liu, Jin
Wang, Ming
Chen, Jutao
Ruan, Di-Yun
Source :: Environmental Health Perspectives. July, 2008, Vol. 116 Issue 7, p915, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The growing applications of nanotechnologic products, such as quantum dots (QDs), increase the likelihood of exposure. Furthermore, their accumulation in the bioenvironment and retention in cells and tissues are [...]

Subjects :: Nanoparticles -- Environmental aspects
Nanoparticles -- Health aspects
Nanoparticles -- Research
Sodium channels -- Physiological aspects
Sodium channels -- Health aspects
Central nervous system diseases -- Risk factors
Central nervous system diseases -- Prevention

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