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. 2010 Jun;10(3):85-91.
doi: 10.4110/in.2010.10.3.85. Epub 2010 Jun 30.

The impact of nanomaterials in immune system

Jiyoung Jang  1 , Dae-Hyoun Lim, In-Hong Choi
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The impact of nanomaterials in immune system

Jiyoung Jang et al. Immune Netw. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

As a nanotechnology has been actively applied to the overall areas of scientific fields, it is necessary to understand the characteristic features, physical behaviors and the potential effects of exposure to nanomaterials and their toxicity. In this article we review the immunological influences induced by several nanomaterials and emphasize establishment of the animal models to estimate the impact of these nanomaterials on development of immunological diseases.

Keywords: Cytokines; Immune response; Immunological diseases; Nanomaterials.

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