Researchers Show Influence of Nanoparticles on Nutrient Absorption (IMAGE)

Binghamton University

Researchers Show Influence of Nanoparticles on Nutrient Absorption

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This figure shows 50 nm carboxylated polystyrene nanoparticles (green) interacting with a cell culture model of the intestinal epithelium (red). Oral exposure to these particles was shown to affect iron transport.

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<I>Nature Nanotechnology</I>

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