Silicon dioxide nanoparticles induce insulin resistance through endoplasmic reticulum stress and generation of reactive oxygen species

Silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) are one of the most widely utilized NPs in various food sectors. However, the potential endocrine toxicity of SiO2 NPs has not been characterized.

Source: Particle and Fibre Toxicology - November 7, 2019 Category: Toxicology Authors: Hailong Hu, Xingpei Fan, Qian Guo, Xiangjuan Wei, Daqian Yang, Boya Zhang, Jing Liu, Qiong Wu, Yuri Oh, Yujie Feng, Kun Chen, Liping Hou and Ning Gu Tags: Research Source Type: research