Nervous system effects in rats on subacute exposure by lead-containing nanoparticles via the airways

• Published in: Inhalation toxicology Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 173 - 181
• Main Authors: Oszlánczi, Gábor, Papp, András, Szabó, Andrea, Nagymajtényi, László, Sápi, András, Kónya, Zoltán, Paulik, Edit, Vezér, Tünde
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa Healthcare 01.03.2011; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Animals; Body Weight - drug effects; electrical activity; Inhalation Exposure; lead; Lead - blood; Lead - toxicity; Lead Poisoning, Nervous System - metabolism; Male; Metal Nanoparticles - toxicity; motility; Nanoparticle; neurotoxicity; Organ Size - drug effects; rat; Rats; Rats, Wistar; Toxicity Tests, Acute

Context and objective: Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal harmful for human health and environment. From leaded gasoline (still used in certain countries), and in Pb processing and reprocessing industries, airborne particles are emitted which can be inhaled. In such exposure, the size of particles entering...