Abstract:Background
The wide application of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in various fields has raised enormous concerns regarding their safety for humans. However, studies on the toxicity of MWCNTs to the eye are rare and potential molecular mechanisms are completely lacking. This study was to evaluate the adverse effects and toxic mechanisms of MWCNTs on human ocular cells.
Methods
Human retinal pigment epithelial cells (ARPE-19) were treated with pristine MWCNTs (7–1… Show more
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