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HERO ID
193703
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Translocation of inhaled TiO2 nanoparticles along olfactory nervous system to brain studied by synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence
Author(s)
Wang, JX; Chen, CY; Sun, J; Yu, HW; Li, YF; Li, B; Xing, L; Huang, YY; He, W; Gao, YX; Chai, ZF; Zhao, YL
Year
2005
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
High Energy Physics and Nuclear Physics
ISSN:
0899-9996
Volume
29 Suppl
Page Numbers
76-79
Web of Science Id
WOS:000234206900020
Abstract
Nanosized TiO2 is widely used for cleaning air, antibacterial and decomposing organic in wastewater for its highly photocatalytic function. TiO2 inhalation via respiratory tracts is the most common route of its exposure in industry and environment. After inhalation by human or rodents, TiO2 can induce inflammation and pulmonary lesions, which was reported to even cause lung cancer by long-term exposure. In this paper, Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence was employed to investigate the distribution of TiO2 in the olfactory bulb and brain of mice after inhalation of TiO2 particles suspension. The results showed that TiO2 could enter the olfactory nerve layer (ON), granular cell layer of olfactory bulb (Gro), and olfactory ventricle (OV) and further the hippocampus, thalamus, and CA3 area of the brain through the olfactory nervous system. The distribution area of microsized TiO2 was wider than that of nanosized TiO2.
Keywords
SRXRF; nano-TiO2; mouse brain; elemental distribution; nanosafety
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