Nanotoxicology and in vitro studies: The need of the hour

Nanotechnology is considered as one of the key technologies of the 21st century and promises revolution in our world. Objects at nano scale, take on novel properties and functions that differ markedly from those seen in the corresponding bulk counterpart primarily because of their small size and lar...

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Published in:Toxicology and applied pharmacology 2012-01, Vol.258 (2), p.151-165
Main Authors: Arora, Sumit, Rajwade, Jyutika M., Paknikar, Kishore M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
Animals
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
Bio-distribution of nanoparticles
Biological and medical sciences
Genotoxicity of nanoparticles
Humans
IN VITRO
In vitro cytotoxicity
Medical sciences
Molecular determinants of nanotoxicology
Mutagenicity Tests - methods
Nanoparticles - toxicity
NANOSTRUCTURES
Nanotechnology - methods
Nanotoxicology
Particle Size
Research Design
TESTING
Tissue Distribution
TOXICITY
Toxicity Tests - methods
Toxicology
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Summary:Nanotechnology is considered as one of the key technologies of the 21st century and promises revolution in our world. Objects at nano scale, take on novel properties and functions that differ markedly from those seen in the corresponding bulk counterpart primarily because of their small size and large surface area. Studies have revealed that the same properties that make nanoparticles so unique could also be responsible for their potential toxicity. Nanotechnology is rapidly advancing, with more than 1000 nanoproducts already on the market. Considering the fact that intended as well as unintended exposure to nanomaterials is increasing and presently no clear regulatory guideline(s) on the testing/evaluation of nanoparticulate materials are available, the in vitro toxicological studies become extremely relevant and important. This review presents a summary of nanotoxicology and a concise account of the in vitro toxicity data on nanomaterials. For nanomaterials to move into the applications arena, it is important that nanotoxicology research uncovers and understands how these multiple factors influence their toxicity so that the ensuing undesirable effects can be avoided.
ISSN:0041-008X
1096-0333
DOI:10.1016/j.taap.2011.11.010