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Author:   Nancy A. Monteiro-Riviere ,  C. Lang Tran
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Informa Healthcare
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9781420045147

ISBN 10:   1420045148
Pages:   392
Publication Date:   25 July 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781482203875
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Preface. Nanotoxicology:Laying a firm Foundation for Sustainable Nanotechnologies. Carbon Nanotube Structures and Compositions: Implications for Toxicological Studies. Effect-Oriented Physico-chemical Characterization Methods of Nanomaterials. Physico-chemical Characteristics of Nanoparticles which Determine their Potential Toxicity. Exposure Assessment for Safe Nanotechnology. Biodistribution of Nanoparticles: Insights from Drug Delivery. Nanoparticle Interactions with Biological Membranes: A Proposed Physical Mechanism. Placental Biological Barrier Models for Evaluation of Nanoparticle Transfer. Pharmacokinetics of Nanomaterials. Estimating Nanoparticle Dose in Humans: Issues and Challenges. Dispersion of Nanoparticles in Pulmonary Surfactants for In Vitro Toxicity Studies: Lessons from Ultrafine Diesel Exhaust Particles and Fine Mineral Dusts. Gene-Cellular Interactions of Nanomaterials: Genotoxicity to Genomics. Effect of Carbon Nanotube Exposure on Keratinocyte Protein Expression. Critical Issues in the Evaluation of Possible Adverse Pulmonary Effects Resulting from Airborne Nanoparticles. Carbon Nanotube Exposure and a Risk for Cardiovascular Effects. Hemostatic and Thrombotic Effects of Particulate Exposure: Assessing the Mechanisms. Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Effects of Nanoparticles. Understanding the Potential Neurotoxicology of Nanoparticles. Dermal Effects of Nanomaterials. Toxicity of Nanoparticles in the Eye. Nanoparticle Interactions with Biological Systems and Subsequent Activation of Intracellular Signaling Mechanisms. Occurrences, Fate and Characterization of Nanoparticles in the Environment. Impact of Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms. The Environmental Implications of Nanomaterials. Nanotechnology and Toxicology: How Do We Move Forward?

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