Translocation and neurotoxicity of CdTe quantum dots in RMEs motor neurons in nematode Caenorhabditis elegans

- We investigated in vivo neurotoxicity of CdTe QDs on RMEs motor neurons in C. elegans.
- CdTe QDs in the range of μg/L caused neurotoxicity on RMEs motor neurons.
- Bioavailability of CdTe QDs may be the primary inducer for CdTe QDs neurotoxicity.
- Both oxidative stress and cell identity regulate the CdTe QDs neurotoxicity.
- CdTe QDs were translocated and deposited into RMEs motor neurons.