Nanoparticle |
Charge |
Effects on Cell |
References |
Carbon nanoparticles |
Cationic |
Forms holes in plasma membrane |
[62] |
Quantum dots |
Zwitterionic |
Increases the fluidity of plasma membrane and causes swelling of lysosomes |
[63-64] |
Dendrimers |
Cationic |
Forms holes in the plasma membrane |
[65] |
|
Neutral |
Formation of lipid-dendrimer aggregates |
[66] |
Silicon nanoparticles |
Cationic |
Permealisation of lysosomes |
[67] |
TiO2 |
- |
Inhibits tubulin polymerization |
[68] |
Cerium oxide |
Cationic |
Protein aggregation and fibrillation |
[69] |
Aluminium oxide |
Zwitterionic |
Disruption of tight junction |
[70] |