Silver nanoparticles decrease body weight and locomotor activity in adult male rats

Small. 2013 May 27;9(9-10):1715-20. doi: 10.1002/smll.201201548. Epub 2013 Jan 20.

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are widely used in FDA regulated products. The physical-chemical properties of Ag-NPs are characterized using various instruments. The dose-dependent activity and body weight alterations are evaluated after rats were exposed to Ag nanoparticles, suggesting a major human health risk, given the wide application of silver nanomaterials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Body Weight / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Metal Nanoparticles*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Transmission
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Motor Activity / drug effects*
  • Rats
  • Silver / chemistry*

Substances

  • Silver