Differential nano-bio interactions and toxicity effects of pristine versus functionalized graphene.

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Summary

Pristine graphene was found to accumulate on the cell membrane causing high oxidative stress leading to apoptosis, whereas carboxyl functionalized hydrophilic graphene was internalized by the cells without causing any toxicity.

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Published
2011-06-08
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Keywords

Graphene, Surface modification, Toxicity, Oxidative stress, Membrane

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