Mechanisms of Nanotoxicology and the Important Role of Alternative Testing Strategies.

Int J Mol Sci

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan.

Published: July 2022

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  • Recent breakthroughs in nanotechnology are enabling the widespread production of engineered nanomaterials made from various chemicals, including both metals and nonmetals.
  • This development is paving the way for a new wave of industrial and commercial products, indicating significant advancements in various sectors.
  • Additionally, it contributes to the evolving field of nanomedicine, which aims to enhance medical treatments and healthcare outcomes.

Article Abstract

Recently, rapid advances in nanotechnology have provided a lot of opportunities for the mass production of engineered nanomaterials of various types of chemicals, including metals and nonmetals, promoting the development of a new generation of industrial and commercial products and the field of nanomedicine [...].

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