Endosomal leakage and nuclear translocation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes: developing a model for cell uptake.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We report our findings on cellular membrane penetration, endocytosis, endosomal leakage, and nuclear translocation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Our data is consistent with a working model for MWCNTs' cell uptake and cellular translocations.
Medical subject headings
- Active Transport, Cell Nucleus
- Endocytosis
- Endosomes
- Kidney
- Models, Biological
- Nanotubes, Carbon