Safety issues associated with the use of nanoparticles in human body

Publication date: September 2017
Source:Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, Volume 19
Author(s): Mian Muhammad Sufian, Jabar Zaman Khan Khattak, Shahzad Yousaf, Muhammad Suleman Rana
Nanotechnology has transformed the world by the introduction of a distinctive class of materials and products in a wide array of fields. It has contributed to the production of innovative materials and devices. Having unique advantages and domestic along with industrial applications, however, has raised the issue of safety for consumers, producers and environment. Having a comparative smaller dimension and other exclusive properties, nanoparticles have the ability to harm human body by interacting through various mechanisms. Here, we endeavoured to review and discuss the characteristics of nanoparticles relevant to their toxicity, conceivable exposure routes of nanoparticles to human body like skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion, and the basic approaches which can aid to control human exposures to toxic nanoparticles have been discussed.



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