Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5894620 | Placenta | 2015 | 44 Pages |
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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Authors
Jian-Pei Huang, Patrick C.H. Hsieh, Chen-Yu Chen, Tao-Yeuan Wang, Pei-Chun Chen, Chang-Ching Liu, Chen-Chun Chen, Chie-Pein Chen,