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Co-Culturing Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons with Schwann Cells Protects Them Against the Cytotoxic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles

Gao W., Leung S.W., Bhushan A., Lai J.C.K., Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, US

Because of their presumed inertness, silver nanoparticles are increasing employed in many consumer products. Nonetheless, their environmental and health hazard impact are not understood. Our previous studies led us to develop a co-culture model consisting [...]

Schwann Cells and Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons Are Differentially Susceptible to Oxidative Stress Induced by Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles

Lai J.C.K., Jaiswal A.R., Idikuda V.K., Pfau J., Bhushan A., Leung S.W., Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, US

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) particles, including nanoparticles, have been increasing employed in diverse industrial and biomedical applications including those in drug formulations, food, and cosmetics as SiO2 has been generally regarded as a non-toxic substance. However, [...]

Differential Cytotoxic Effects of Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles on Peripheral Nervous System Neural Cells

Lu S., Jaiswal A.R., Wong Y.Y.W., Bhushan A., Leung S.W., Daniels C.K., Lai J.C.K., Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, US

The health impact of exposure to TiO2 nanoparticles is poorly documented although exposure to the particles is known to elicit inflammatory responses in lung tissue. We recently found treatment with TiO2 micro- or nanoparticles induce [...]