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Evaluation of the health effects of carbon nanotubes

Year: 2013

Type: book

Abstract: Recent studies have suggested that some types of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have similar effects as asbestos. This report shows that rigid, long and needle-like MWCNTs induce inflammation and DNA damage in the lungs and in cultured cells, while flexible, long and tangled MWCNTs do not. It appears that the rigidity of MWCNTs is a key feature in triggering a specific inflammatory reaction and in causing cellular alterations involved in cancer formation. \n \nThese results provide new information on the adverse effects of MWCNTs and are useful in assessing which forms of MWCNTs require regulatory attention and special safety measures in occupational settings.

Source: STM:n Hallinnonalan avoin julkaisuarkisto (Julkari)

Authors: Elina Rydman, Julia Catalán, Penny Nymark, Jaana Palomäki, Hannu Norppa, Harri Alenius, Joonas Koivisto, Henrik Wolff, Kaarle Hämeri, Lea Pylkkänen, Hilkka Järventaus, Satu Suhonen, Kirsi Siivola, Timo Tuomi, Merja Järvelä, Esa Vanhala, Jenni Rantala, Minnamari Vippola, Kai Savolainen

Language: English

Topic: Occupational and environmental lung diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2745672128

FWCI: 2.537

Cites: 36

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10