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Environment, Health and Safety Research

Effects of nanoparticles on liver cells

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$100,823.00
Funding SourceEU
Funding MechanismExtramural
Funding SectorGovernment
Start Year2005
Anticipated End Year2008

Abstract/Summary

To investigate the uptake of nanoparticles by hepatocytes and Kupffer cells, the impact on cell function and potential for excretion into bile.