Graphene-Like Layers from Carbon Black: In Vivo Toxicity Assessment

Nanomaterials

Valentina Gargiulo¹  Michela Alfe¹  Silvia Giordani²  Marta d’Amora² 

[1] Institute for Research on Combustion (IRC)-CNR, 80126 Naples, Italy;Nano Carbon Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT),16163 Genoa, Italy;

关键词: graphene‐like layers;    graphene related materials;    toxicity;    zebrafish;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nano10081472

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Graphene‐like (GL) layers, a new graphene‐related material (GRM), possess peculiar
chemical, colloidal, optical and transport properties. Considering the very recent promising
application of GL layers in biomedical and bioelectronic fields, it is of utmost importance to
investigate the toxicological profile of these nanomaterials. This study represents an important first
report of a complete in vivo toxicity assessment of GL layers on embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio).
Our results show that GL layers do not lead to any perturbations in the different biological
parameters evaluated, indicating their good biocompatibility on a vertebrate model. The new
insight into the biosafety of GL layers will expand their applications in nanomedicine.

【 授权许可】

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