User-friendly, High-throughput, and Fully Automated Data Acquisition Software for Single-particle Cryo-electron Microscopy.

In the past several years, technological and methodological advancements in single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) have paved a new avenue for the high-resolution structure determination of biological macromolecules. Despite the remarkable advances in cryo-EM, there is still scope for improvement in various aspects of the single-particle analysis workflow. Single-particle analysis demands a suitable software package for high-throughput automatic data acquisition.

Assessment of in vitro skin irritation potential of nanoparticles: RHE model.

The skin irritation test is designed for the prediction of acute skin irritation of nanoparticles by measurement of its cytotoxic effect, as reflected in the MTT assay, on the Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RHE) model. RHE tissues are commercially available.

Repeated dose dermal toxicity study of nano zinc oxide with Sprague-Dawley rats.

Context: In light of the increased use of zinc oxide nanoparticles in cosumer products such as sunscreens, there is a need for screening the potential dermal toxicity of these nanoparticles.

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the risk associated with the nano zinc oxide at realistic exposure levels through dermal route. This study is to understand the toxic potential of nano zinc oxide through repeated dermal exposure for a period of 28 days.

Assessment of the dermal and ocular irritation potential of multi-walled carbon nanotubes by using in vitro and in vivo methods.

In view of increase in the manufacture of various nanomaterials runs the risk of increased human exposure, in vitro screening will serve as a preliminary method to assess possible risk in animal studies. We attempted to know whether the validated in vitro alternative models established for chemicals, drugs, pesticides are suitable for nanomaterials, since these materials differ largely and may interfere with commonly used test systems. In vitro and in vivo studies on ocular and dermal irritation were carried out with two different sizes of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT).

Hen egg chorioallantoic membrane bioassay: an in vitro alternative to draize eye irritation test for pesticide screening.

As an alternative to the standard Draize eye irritation test, the potential irritancy of compounds was evaluated by observing adverse changes that occur in chorioallantoic membrane CAM) of the hen egg (HECAM) after exposure to a test chemical placed directly on the CAM. The occurrence of hemorrhage, coagulation, and lysis in response to a test compound is the basis for employing this technique to evaluate its potential for in vivo damage to mucous membrane, in particular the eye. Irritancy is scored according to the severity and speed at which damage occurs.