Differences in uptake of 14nm PEG-liganded gold nanoparticles in BEAS-2B cells is dependent on their functional groups
Authors: Melissa Vetten and Mary Gulumian Source: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 363 (2019) 131-141 Summary: Abstract: Physico-chemical characteristics of nanoparticles have been shown to alter the uptake and toxicity of nanoparticles. This study investigated the [...]
Ambient PM10 and Respirable Dust Levels Near Gold Mine Tailings Storage Facilities in South Africa
Authors: Charlene Andraos, Kobus Dekker, and Mary Gulumian Source: Clean- Soil, Air, Water 2018, 1800103; DOI: 10.1002/clen.201800103 Summary: Gold mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) contribute largely to high dust levels in the Gauteng and North-West [...]
Data resource profile: Cardiovascular H3Africa Innovation Resource (CHAIR)
Authors: Mayowa O. Owolabi, Onoja M. Akpa, Felix Mde, Sally N. Adebamowo, Akinlolu Ojo et al. Source: International Journal of Epidemiology, 2018, 1-9; DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyy261
Environmental health practitioners potentially play a key role in helping communities adapt to climate change
Author: Busisiwe Shezi, Angela Mathee, Wellington Siziba, Renee A. Street, Nisha Naicker et al. Source: BMC Public Health (2019) 19:54; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6378-5 Summary: Background: Vulnerable population groups in South Africa, especially those living in poverty, young children, [...]
Lobar evenness of deposition/ retention in rat lungs of inhaled silver nano particles: an approach for reducing animal use while maximizing endpoints
Authors: Jung Duck Park, Jin Kwon Kim, mi Seong Jo, Young Hun Kim, Ki Soo Jeon, et al. Source: Particle and Fibre Toxicology (2019) 16:2; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12989-018-0286-9 Summary: Background: Information on particle deposition, retention and clearance are [...]
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