InP QDs have shown a great potential as cadmium-free QDs alternatives in biomedical applications. It is essential to understand the biological fate and toxicity of InP QDs. In this study, we investigated the in vivo renal toxicity of InP/ZnS QDs terminated with different functional groups-hydroxyl (hQDs), amino (aQDs) and carboxyl (cQDs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by T cell infiltration and demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS). Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is a classical preclinical animal model of MS. In this study, we found that rotating magnetic field (RMF) treatment exerts potential preventive effects on the discovery of EAE, including reducing the severity of the disease and delaying the onset of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe annual increase in the production and the use of engineering quantum dots (QDs) have led to concern about exposure and safety of QDs. To resolve the risk of Cd release from QDs, a series of Cd-free QDs, represented by CuInS/ZnS QDs, has been developed in recent years. However, the toxicological profile of CuInS/ZnS QDs has not been fully elucidated, especially, their immunotoxicity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe biological effects of magnetic fields are a research hotspot in the field of biomedical engineering. In this study, we further investigated the effects of a rotating magnetic field (RMF; 0.2 T, 4 Hz) on the growth of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and .
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