Cytotoxicity of nano-materials on human bronchial epithelial cell

D. C. Shin, J. Y. Jang, J. Y. Yang, S. H. Kim, I. H. Choi, Y. W. Lim, C. S. Kim, G. T. Lee

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This study was undertaken to address the current deficient knowledge of cellular response to nano sized particle exposure. [4] The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro responses of human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) after exposure to nano-materials (Ag and CNT). BEAS-2B cell viability decreased with decreasing doses of Ag (diameters : 40-70 and 100 nm) and MWCNT (diameters : 4-6 and 10-15 nm) nano-materials. At the higher exposure (≥200 ug/ml), all materials induced significant cell damage. Nano Ag materials increased apoptosis and cytokine expression (IL-6 and IL-8) when over 100 ug/ml concentration. All MWCNTs weakly increased apoptosis and did not significantly increased cytokine expression. In conclusion, we suggest that Ag and MWCNT nanomaterials induce variable extents of cellular toxicity in a dose-dependent and size-dependent.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008
Pages142-145
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008 - Quebec City, QC, United States
Duration: 2008 Jun 12008 Jun 5

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008
Volume2

Other

Other2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityQuebec City, QC
Period08/6/108/6/5

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Cytotoxicity of nano-materials on human bronchial epithelial cell'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this