Functional consequences for primary human alveolar macrophages following treatment with long, but not short, multiwalled carbon nanotubes

Abstract

This study shows that after 24-hour treatment with long, but not short, MWCNTs, AM function is severely affected up to 5 days after the initial exposure. This has potentially significant pathophysiological consequences for individuals who may be intentionally (via therapeutic applications) or unintentionally exposed to these nanomaterials.