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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
Although in recent years there has been intensification in the use of nanoparticles (NPs) for the production of many commercial products, few studies have been carried out to assess the risks associated with its use. Among the most used NPs, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have a preponderant position as they have various applications. In this study, 40 adult zebrafish were exposed to increasing concentrations of AgNPs (8, 45, and 70 μg/L) for 30 days to evaluate the effects on eyes after chronic exposure to AgNPs with an average diameter of 50 nm. From the morphological and ultrastructural analysis performed, no alteration or lesions of the corneal epithelium were detected.
Publisher: 
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication date: 
1 Aug 2019
Authors: 

Roberta Pecoraro, Antonio Salvaggio, Elena M Scalisi, Carmelo Iaria, Giovanni Lanteri, Chiara Copat, Margherita Ferrante, Giuseppe Fragalà, Massimo Zimbone, Giuliana Impellizzeri, Maria V Brundo

Biblio References: 
Volume: 82 Issue: 8 Pages: 1297-1301
Origin: 
Microscopy research and technique