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Carbon nanotubes exposure risk assessment: From toxicology to epidemiologic studies (Overview of the current problem)

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Nanoscale size and fiber like structure of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) may determine high reactivity and penetration, as well as the pathogenicity of asbestos and other mineral fibers. Despite many in vitro and in vivo studies, the absence of full-scale data on CNT effects on human health clearly point out the necessity for epidemiological studies. Currently, several projects are initiated worldwide on studying health risks associated with the inhalation of industrial CNTs, including NIOSH-promoted research (United States), the European CANTES study, and the Russian CNT-ERA project. Studies comprising several successive steps, such as CNT exposure assessment in occupational settings, toxicological evaluation, and epidemiological observations, are critical for determining material safety and use criteria.

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Fatkhutdinova, L.M., Khaliullin, T.O. & Shvedova, A.A. Carbon nanotubes exposure risk assessment: From toxicology to epidemiologic studies (Overview of the current problem). Nanotechnol Russia 10, 501–509 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1995078015030064

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