PS227 Silica Nanoparticles Induces Cardiotoxicity Interfering With CA2+ Handling in Adult Rat Cardiomyocytes

Nanomaterials such as Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2) are used to improve or create new functional properties to regular products, however, recently there has been enormous evidence showing that nanoparticles might exert potential risks to environment, food chain and human health. Several studies have shown that nanoparticles can penetrate to the body by different mechanisms and routes such as the skin, the respiratory system or the gastrointestinal tract, and translocate to different organs through the circulatory system reaching important organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys.
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research