Oral application of carbon nanofibers in rats increases blood concentration of IL6 and IL10 and decreases locomotor activity.

Carbon nanofibers (CNF) are versatile nanomaterials that are widely used in various fields of science and technology. As a consequence, animals as well as humans may be exposed to such compounds via different routes. We hypothesized that oral intake of CNF will lead to an inflammatory reaction and consequently induce behavioral impairments.