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Inventories

Environment, Health and Safety Research

Cellular and molecular responses to oxidative stress

Project Information

Principal InvestigatorVicki Stone
InstitutionNapier University
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Relevance to ImplicationsHigh
Class of NanomaterialEngineered Nanomaterials
Impact SectorHuman Health
Broad Research Categories Hazard
Risk Assessment
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Funding Information

CountryUK
Anticipated Total Funding$302,469.00
Annual Funding$75,617.25
Funding SourceColt Foundation
Funding MechanismExtramural
Funding SectorOther
Start Year2002
Anticipated End Year2006

Abstract/Summary

Investigation of the mechanism by which oxidants including PM10 and nanoparticles, activate epithelial cells and macrophages leading to inflammation.