Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5894620 Placenta 2015 44 Pages PDF
Abstract
Our findings suggest that nanoparticles can cross the placenta and be taken up by fetal organs. Certain concentrations of carboxylate-modified polystyrene nanoparticles may be cytotoxic to trophoblasts, which could alter placental function.
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