The effects of silver nanoparticles on mouse embryonic stem cell self-renewal and proliferation.

ABSTRACT: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are gaining rapid popularity in many commonly used medical and commercial products for their unique anti-bacterial properties. The molecular mechanisms of effects of AgNPs on stem cell self-renewal and proliferation have not yet been well understood. The aim of the work is to use mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) as a cellular model to evaluate the toxicity of AgNPs. mESC is a very special cell type which has self-renewal and differentiation properties. The objective of this project is to determine the effects of AgNPs with different surface chemical compositions on the self-renewal and cell cycle of mESCs. Two different surface chemical compositions of AgNPs, polysaccharide-coated and hydrocarbon-coated, were used to test their toxic effects on self-renewal a

SUBMITTER: Rajanahalli P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598476 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature