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| Adams, L.K., Lyon, D.Y., and Alvarez, P.J.J. (November 2006). Comparative eco-toxicity of nanoscale TiO2, SiO2, and ZnO water suspensions. Water Research, 40(19): 3527-3532. Article. |
| Abbey, D.E., Nishino, N., McDonnell, W.F. et al. (1999). Long-term inhalable particles and other air pollutants related to mortality in nonsmokers. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med., 159:373-382. |
| Aitken, R. J., Creely, K. S. & Tran, C. L. (2004). Nanoparticles: An occupational hygiene review. Health & Safety Executive. |
| Auffan, M., Decome, L., Rose, J., Orsiere, T., De Meo, M., Briois, V., Chaneac, C., Olivi, L., Berge-lefranc, J.L., Botta, A., Wiesner, M.R., and Bottero, J.Y. (2006). In Vitro Interactions between DMSA-Coated Maghemite Nanoparticles and Human Fibroblasts: A Physicochemical and Cyto-Genotoxical Study. Environmental Science and Technology, 40 (14), 4367 -4373. Abstract. |
| Borm, P. J. A. (2002). Particle toxicology: From coal mining to nanotechnology. Inhalation Toxicology, 14, 311-324. |
| Borm, P. A. & Kreyling, W. (2004). Toxicological hazards of inhaled nanoparticles--potential implications for drug delivery. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 4(5), 521-531. |
| Cha, Eun, K., Myung, H. (September 2007). Cytotoxic effects of nanoparticles assessed in vitro and in vivo. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 17 (9): 1573-1578. |
| Chen Z, Meng HA, Xing GM, Chen CY, Zhao YL, Jia GA, Wang TC, Yuan H, Ye C, Zhao F, Chai ZF, Zhu CF, Fang XH, Ma BC, Wan LJ. (May 2006). Acute toxicological effects of copper nanoparticles in vivo. Toxicology letters [0378-4274], 163(2): 109 -120. Article |
| Cho, W.S., Choi, M., et al. (December 2007). Inflammatory mediators induced by intratracheal instillation of ultrafine amorphous silica particles. Toxicology Letters, 175 (1-3): 24-33. |
| - NEW - Choi, SJ; Oh, JM; Choy, JH. (2008). Human-related application and nanotoxicology of inorganic particles: complementary aspects. Journal of materials chemistry, 18(6): 615-620. Abstract. |
| Colognato, R., Bonelli, A. et al. (December 2007). Analysis of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles induced genotoxicity on human peripheral lymphocytes: comparison of size and organic grafting-dependent effects. Nanotoxicology, 1(4): 301-308. Abstract. |
| - NEW - Di Pasqua, AJ; Sharma, KK; Shi, YL. et al. (July 2008). Cytotoxicity of mesoporous silica nanomaterials. Journal of inorganic biochemistry, 102(7): 1416-1423. Abstract. |
| Donaldson, K, Beswick, P. H., & Gilmour, P.S. (1996). Free radical activity associated with the surface of particles: A unifying factor in determining biological activity. Toxicology Letters, 88: 293-298. |
| Donaldson, K. & Borm, P. 2004. Particle and fibre toxicology, a new journal to meet a real need. Particle and Fibre Toxicology. 1 (1), 1-3. |
| Donaldson, K., Stone, V., Clouter, A., Renwick, L. MacNee, W. (2001). Ultrafine particles. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58: 211-216. |
| Dreher, K. L. (2004). Health and environmental impact of nanotechnology: toxicological assessment of manufactured nanoparticles. Toxicological Sciences, 77, 3-5. |
| Duffin, R., Tran, L., Brown, D., Stone, V., Donaldson, K. (2007). Proinflammogenic effects of low-toxicity and metal nanoparticles in vivo and in vitro: Highlighting the role of particle surface area and surface reactivity. Inhalation Toxicology, 19 (10): 849-856. |
| Eedy, D. J. (1996). Carbon-fiber-induced airborne irritant contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatis, 35: 362. |
| Elder, A., Yang, H., Gwiazda, R. (October 2007). Testing nanomaterials of unknown toxicity: An example based on platinum nanoparticles of different shapes. Advanced materials, 19 (20): 3124. Abstract. |
| EPA database on particulate matter research: U.S. EPA Particulate Matter Research Publications, 1998-Present. Website |
| - NEW - Gatti, AM; Kirkpatrick, J; Gambarelli, A. et al. (April 2008). ESEM evaluations of muscle/nanoparticles interface in a rat model. Journal of materials science, 19(4): 1515-1522. Abstract |
| Geiser, M., Rothen-Rutishauser, B., Kapp, N., Schürch, S., Kreyling, W., et al. (November 2005). Ultrafine Particles cross cellular membranes by nonphagocytic mechanisms in lungs and in cultured cells. Environmental Health Perspectives, Volume 113, 11. |
| Flesken-Nikitin, A., Toshkov, I., Naskar, J. (October 2007). Toxicity and Biomedical Imaging of Layered Nanohybrids in the Mouse. Toxicologic Pathology, 35(6): 804 - 810. Abstract |
| Franklin, N.M., Rogers, N.J., Apte, S.C. (2007). Comparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate ZnO, Bulk ZnO, and ZnCl2 to a Freshwater Microalga (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata): The Importance of Particle Solubility. Environ. Sci. Technol. Abstract |
| Griffitt, R.J., Weil, R., Hyndman, K.A. (2007). Exposure to Copper Nanoparticles Causes Gill Injury and Acute Lethality in Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Environ. Sci. Technol. Abstract |
| Health & Safety Executive. (2004a). Nanoparticles: An Occupational Hygiene Review, Research Report 274. Prepared by the Institute of Occupational Medicine for the Health and Safety Executive. Suffolk, United Kingdom. |
| Health & Safety Executive. (2004b). Health Effects of Particles Produced for Nanotechnologies. Suffolk, United Kingdom. |
| - NEW - Heinlaan, M., Ivask, A., et al. (2008). Toxicity of nanosized and bulk ZnO, CuO and TiO2 to bacteria Vibrio fischeri and crustaceans Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus. Chemosphere, 71 (7): 1308-1316. Abstract |
| Hirano, S., Nitta, H., Moriguchi, Y., Kobayashi, S., Kondo, Y., Tanabe, K., Kobayashi, T., Wakamatsu, S., Morita, M., & Yamazaki, S. (2003). Nanoparticles in emissions and atmospheric environment: Now and future. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 5: 311-321. |
| Hoffmann, S.R., Shafer, M.M., Armstrong, D.E. (2007). Strong Colloidal and Dissolved Organic Ligands Binding Copper and Zinc in Rivers. Environ. Sci. Technol., 41 (20): 6996-7002. Abstract |
| Jefferson, D. A. (2000). The surface activity of ultrafine particles. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. A358: 2683-2691. |
| Jeng, H.A., Swanson, J. (December 2006). Toxicity of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Mammalian Cells. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering. , Volume 41, Number 12: 2699 – 2711. |
| Jin, Y., Kannan, S., Wu,M. and Zhao, J.X. (2007). Toxicity of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles to Living Cells. Chem. Res. Toxicol., Abstract |
| Kaewamatawong, T. Shimada, A., Okajima, A. (January 2006). Acute and Subacute Pulmonary Toxicity of Low Dose of Ultrafine Colloidal Silica Particles in Mice after Intratracheal Instillation. Toxicologic Pathology, 34(7): 958-965. Article. |
| Krajl, M., & Pavelic, K. (2003). Medicine on a small scale. European Molecular Biology Organization, 4(11): 1008-1012. |
| Khan, JA; Pillai, B; Das, TK et al. (July 2007). Molecular effects of uptake of gold nanoparticles in HeLa cells. Chembiochem., 8 (11): 1237-1240. Article. |
| Kreuter, J. (2004). Influence of the surface properties on nanoparticle-mediated transport of drugs to the brain. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 4, 484-488. |
| Kreuter, J. Shamenkov, D., Petrov, V., Ramge, P. Cychutek, K., Koch-Brandt, C., Alyautdin, R. (2002). Apolipoprotein-mediated transport of nanoparticle-bound drugs across the blood-brain barrier. Journal of Drug Targeting, 10(4), 317-325. |
| Kreyling, G.K., Semmler-Behnke, M., Möller, W. (2006). Ultrafine particle-lung interactions: does size matter? Journal of Aerosol Medicine, Volume 19, 1: 74-83. |
| - NEW - Leroueil, P.R., Berry, S.A, et al. (2008). Wide Varieties of Cationic Nanoparticles Induce Defects in Supported Lipid Bilayers. Nano Lett. Abstract. |
| Li, N., Sioutas, C., Cho, A., Schmitz, D., Misra, C., Sempf, J., Wang, J., Oberley, T., Froines, J., Nel, A. 2003. Ultrafine particulate pollutants induce oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage. Environmental Health Perspectives, 111(4), 455-460. |
| Limbach, L.K., Li, Y. et ali. (2005). Oxide Nanoparticle Uptake in Human Lung Fibroblasts: Effects of Particle Size, Agglomeration, and Diffusion at Low Concentrations. Environ. Sci. Technol., 39(23): 9370 - 9376. Abstract. |
| Lin, DH; Xing, BS. (November 2007). Phytotoxicity of nanoparticles: Inhibition of seed germination and root growth. Environmental pollution, 150(2):243 -250. |
| Lin, M., Wang, Z. and Zhang, D. (February 2007). Preparation of Orpiment Nanoparticles and Their Cytotoxic Effect on Cultured Leukemia K562 Cells. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7;3:490–496 |
| Lin, W., Huang, Y.W., Zhou, X.D., Ma, Y. (November-December 2006). Toxicity of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles in Human Lung Cancer Cells. International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 25, Number 6. Abstract. |
| Linse, S., Cabaleiro-Lago, C., Xue, W.F. (May 2007). Nucleation of protein fibrillation by nanoparticles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 104(21): 8691-8696. Article |
| Liu, Z. S., Tang, S. L. & Ai, Z. L. (2003). Effects of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on proliferation and apoptosis of human hepatoma BEL-7402 cells. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 9, 1968-1971. |
| McDonnell, W. F., Nishino-Ishikawa, N. Petersen, F. F., Chen, L. H., Abbey, D. E. (2000). Relationships of mortality with the fine and coarse fractions of long-term ambient PM10 concentrations on nonsmokers. Journal of Exposure Analysis & Environmental Epidemiology, 10:427-436. |
| Memisoglu-Bilensoy, E., Dogan, A.L. & Atilla Hincal, A. (2006). Cytotoxic evaluation of injectable cyclodextrin nanoparticles. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 58: 585-589. |
| Meng, H., Chen, Z., Xing, G.M. et al. (December 2007). Ultrahigh reactivity provokes nanotoxicity: Explanation of oral toxicity of nano-copper particles. Toxicology Letters, 175 (1-3): 102-110. Article |
| Meng, H., Chen, Z., Xing, G.M. et al. (June 2007). Ultrahigh reactivity and grave nanotoxicity of copper nanoparticles. Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, 272 (3): 595-598. |
| - NEW - Miyawaki, J; Yudasaka, M; Azami, T; Kubo, Y; Iijima, S. (February 2008). Toxicity of single-walled carbon nanohorns. ACS Nano, 2 (2): 213-226. Article |
| Morey, T. E., Varshney, M., Flint, J. A., Seubert, C. N., Smith, W. B., & Bjoraker, D. G. et al. (2004). Activity of microemulsion-based nanoparticles at the human bio-nano interface: Concentration-dependent effects on thrombosis and hemolysis in whole blood. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 6, 159-170. |
| Muller, R. H., Radtke, M. & Wissing, S.A. (2002). Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) in cosmetic and dermatological preparations. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 54(1): S131-S155. |
| Murr, L. E., Bang, J. J., Esquivel, E. V., Guerrero, P. A., & Lopez, D. A. (2004). Carbon nanotubes, nanocrystal forms, and complex nanoparticle aggregates in common fuel-gas combustion sources and the ambient air. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 6: 241-251. |
| Nemmar, A. Vanbilloen, H., Hoyalerts, M.F., Hoet, P. H. M., Verbruggen, A., & Nemery, B. (2001). Passage of intratracheally instilled ultrafine particles from the lung into the systemic circulation in hamster. American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, 164: 1665-1668. |
| - NEW - Niwa, Y., Hiura, Y., Sawamura, H., Iwai, N. (January 2008). Inhalation exposure to carbon black induces inflammatory response in rats. Circulation Journal, 72 (1): 144-149. Article. |
| Niwa, Y., Hiura, Y. (July 2007). Nano-sized carbon black exposure exacerbates atherosclerosis in LDL-receptor knockout mice Circulation Journal, 71(7): 1157-1161. Article |
| Oberdorster, G. 1994. Respiratory tract dosimetry of particles: Implications for setting of exposure concentrations and extrapolation modeling. In, P.G. Jenkins, D. Kayser, H. Muhle, G. Rosner, & E.M. Smith (Eds.) Respiratory Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Proceedings of an International Symposium. IPCS Joint Seris No. 18. Wissenschaftlicher Verlag, Stuttgart, 83-110. |
| Oberdorster, G., Ferin, J., Felein, R., Soderholm, S. C., & Finkelstein, J. (1990). Increased pulmonary toxicity of ultrafine particles? II. Lung lavage studies. Journal of Aerosol Science, 21: 384-391. |
| Oberdorster, G., Elder, A., Gelein, R., Lunts, A., Sharp, Z., Atudorei, V., Kreyling, W. G., & Cox, C. (2002). Extrapulmonary translocation of ultrafine carbon particles following whole-body inhalation exposure of rats. Journal of Toxicology & Environmental Health, 65(20), 1531-1543. |
| Oberdorster, G., Ferin, J., & Lehnert, B.E. (1994). Correlation between particle size, in vivo particle persistence and lung injury. Environmental Health Perspectives, 102 (Suppl 5): 173-179. |
| Oberdorster, G., Gelein, R., Ferin, J., & Weiss, B. (1995). Association of particle air pollution and acute mortality: Involvement of ultrafine particles? Inhalation Toxicology, 7: 111-124. |
| Oberdorster, G., Sharp, S., Atudorei, V., Elder, A., Gelein, R. Kreyling, W. et al. (2004).Translocation of inhaled ultrafine particles to the brain. Inhalation Toxicology, 46, 437-445. |
| - NEW - Oesterling, E; Chopra, N; Gavalas, V. et al. (May 2008). Alumina nanoparticles induce expression of endothelial cell adhesion molecules. Toxicology Letters, 178 (3): 160-166. |
| - NEW - Panessa-Warren, B.J., Warren, J.B., et al. (2008). Human epithelial cell processing of carbon and gold nanoparticles. International Journal Of Nanotechnology, 5 (1): 55-91. Abstract |
| Panessa-Warren, B.J., Warren, J.B., Wong, S.S., and Misewich, J.A. (August 2006). Biological cellular response to carbon nanoparticle toxicity. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 18, S2185-S2201 Article |
| Papis, E., Gornati, R., Ponti, J. et al. (September 2007). Gene expression in nanotoxicology: A search for biomarkers of exposure to cobalt particles and ions. Nanotoxicology, 1(3): 198-203. Abstract |
| Patra, H.K., Banerjee, S., Chaudhuri, U. (June 2007). Cell selective response to gold nanoparticles. Nanomedicine, 3 (2): 111-119. |
| Pisanic, T.R., Blackwell, J.D. et al. (June 2007). Nanotoxicity of iron oxide nanoparticle internalization in growing neurons. Biomaterials, 28(16): 2572-2581. Article |
| Porter, A.E., Muller, K., Skepper, J., Midgley, P., Welland, M. (July 2006). Uptake of C(60) by human monocyte macrophages, its localization and implications for toxicity: studied by high resolution electron microscopy and electron tomography. Acta Biomater, 2(4): 409-19. |
| Preining, O. (1998). The physical nature of very, very small particles and its impact on their behavior. Journal of Aerosol Science, 29: 481-495. |
| Prichard, D. K. (2004). Literature Review—explosion hazards associated with nanopowders. HSL, 12. Report |
| Qi, SJ; Yi, CQ; Chen, WW; Fong, CC; Lee, ST; Yang, MS. (July 2007). Effects of silicon nanowires on HepG2 cell adhesion and spreading. ChemBioChem, 8 (10): 1115-1118. Article |
| Renwick, L. C., Brown, D., Clouter, A., & Donaldson, K. (2004). Increased inflammation and altered macrophage chmotactic responses caused by two ultrafine particle types. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61: 442-447. |
| Renwick, L. C., Donaldson, K., & Clouter, A. (2001). Impairment of alveolar macrophage phagocytosis by ultrafine particles. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 172: 119-127. |
| Rohner, F., Ernst, FO., Arnold, M., et al. (March 2007). Synthesis, characterization, and bioavailability in rats of ferric phosphate nanoparticles. Journal of Nutrition, 137(3): 614-619. |
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| Shah, A.P., Pietropaoli, A.P., Frasier; L.M. et al. (Online December 2007). Effect of Inhaled Carbon Ultrafine Particles on Reactive Hyperemia in Healthy Human Subjects. Environmental Health Perspectives. Article |
| Soler, M.A.G., Báo, S.N.,Alcântara, G.B.A et al. (March 2007). Interaction of Erythrocytes with Magnetic Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7;3:1069–1071 |
| Soto, K.F., Carrasco, A., Powell, T.G., Garza, K.M., and Murr, L.E. (2005). Comparative in vitro cytotoxicity assessment of some manufactured nanoparticulate materials characterized by transmission electron microscopy. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 7: 145-169. Abstract |
| Szymczak, W; Menzel, N; Keck, L. (May 2007). Emission of ultrafine copper particles by universal motors controlled by phase angle modulation. Journal of Aerosol Science, 38 (5): 520-531. |
| Takenaka, S. Karg, E. Roth, C., Schulz, H., Ziesenis, A., Heinzmann, U., Schramel, P., & Heyder, J. (2001). Pulmonary and systemic distribution of inhaled ultrafine silver particles in rats. Environmental Health Perspectives, 109 (Suppl. 4): 547-561. |
| Teeguarden, J.G., Hinderliter, P.M., Orr, G., Thrall, B.D., and Pounds, J.G. (January 2007). Particokinetics In Vitro: Dosimetry Considerations for In Vitro Nanoparticle Toxicity Assessments. Toxicological Sciences, 95(2):300-312. Abstract. |
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| Wallace, W.E., Keane, M.J., Murray, D.K., Chisholm, W.P., Maynard, A.D., and Ong, T.M. (January 2007). Phospholipid lung surfactant and nanoparticle surface toxicity: Lessons from diesel soots and silicate dusts. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 23-38. Abstract. |
| Wagner, A.J., Bleckmann, C.A. et al. (June 2007). Cellular Interaction of Different Forms of Aluminum Nanoparticles in Rat Alveolar Macrophages. J. Phys. Chem. B, 111 (25), 7353 -7359. Abstract. |
| - NEW - Wang, B., Feng, W. et al. (February 2008). Acute toxicological impact of nano- and submicro-scaled zinc oxide powder on healthy adult mice. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 10(2): 263-276. Article. |
| Wang, B., Feng, W.Y., Wang, T.C. (February 2006). Acute toxicity of nano- and micro-scale zinc powder in healthy adult mice. Toxicology Letters, 161(2): 115-123. Article. |
| Wang, J.J., Wang, H., Sanderson, B.J.S. (April 2007). Ultrafine Quartz-Induced Damage in Human Lymphoblastoid Cells in vitro Using Three Genetic Damage End-Points. Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 17(4): 223-232. Abstract. |
| - NEW - Xia, T; Kovochich, M. et al. (January 2008). Cationic polystyrene nanosphere toxicity depends on cell-specific endocytic and mitochondrial injury pathways. ACS Nano, 2(1): 85-96. Abstract. |
| Yacobi, NR; Phuleria, HC. et al. (December 2007). Nanoparticle effects on rat alveolar epithelial cell monolayer barrier properties. Toxicology in Vitro, 21(8): 1373-1381. |
| Yang, L et al. (2005). Particle surface characteristics may play an important role in phytotoxicity of alumina nanoparticles. Toxicology Letters, 158: 122-132. |
| Yi, C., Fong, C.C., Chen, W.W. et al. (July 2007). Inhibition of Biochemical Reactions by Silicon Nanowires through Modulating Enzyme Activities. Chembiochem., 8 (11): 1225-1229. Article. |
| Yu, L.E., Yung, L.L., Ong, C. et al. (September 2007). Translocation and effects of gold nanoparticles after inhalation exposure in rats. Nanotoxicology, 1(3): 235-242. Article |
| Zhang, Y.D., Hu, Z.Y., Ye, M.Y. et al. (May 2007). Effect of poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polylactide nanoparticles on hepatic cells of mouse: Low cytotoxicity, but efflux of the nanoparticles by ATP-binding cassette transporters. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 66 (2): 268-280. |
| Zhang, Y., Chen, W., Zhang, J., Liu, J., Chen, G., Pope, C. (February 2007). In Vitro and In Vivo Toxicity of CdTe Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 7,2: 497-503 |
