Abstract
We report our findings on cellular membrane penetration, endocytosis, endosomal leakage, and nuclear translocation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Our data is consistent with a working model for MWCNTs' cell uptake and cellular translocations.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Active Transport, Cell Nucleus / physiology*
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Cell Line
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Endocytosis / physiology*
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Endosomes / physiology*
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Humans
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Kidney / physiology*
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Models, Biological*
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Nanotubes, Carbon*