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Review

Nanotoxicology and nanoparticle safety in biomedical designs

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Pages 1117-1127 | Published online: 31 May 2011

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Figure 1 Parts of the body that should not be penetrated by nanoparticles.

Figure 1 Parts of the body that should not be penetrated by nanoparticles.

Figure 2 The passage of nanoparticles (NPs) from the nose to the cerebral system via the cibriform plate, which separates the nasal sinus from the brain and protects the nasal nerves and nervous receptors.

Figure 2 The passage of nanoparticles (NPs) from the nose to the cerebral system via the cibriform plate, which separates the nasal sinus from the brain and protects the nasal nerves and nervous receptors.

Figure 3 Antibacterial effect (Escherichia coli) of silver nanoparticles and silver particles (control) over 24 hours.

Figure 3 Antibacterial effect (Escherichia coli) of silver nanoparticles and silver particles (control) over 24 hours.

Figure 4 The implants with covers as nano diamond particles show better resistance and consistency.

Figure 4 The implants with covers as nano diamond particles show better resistance and consistency.

Figure 5 Liver tissue damage due to injection of acetaminophen at two different concentrations. A) shows little damage due to acetaminophen nanodrug injection and B) shows normal drug injection.Citation69

Figure 5 Liver tissue damage due to injection of acetaminophen at two different concentrations. A) shows little damage due to acetaminophen nanodrug injection and B) shows normal drug injection.Citation69