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Concerns about surface area being a better determinant of nanoparticle toxicity than mass

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Concerns about surface area being a better determinant of nanoparticle toxicity than mass

Issue (WIWE) status: Submitted, Unpublished

Weak Signal's progress: Advanced

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Academic/scientific journals

The source of this Weak Signal: 
Fadeel, B. et al. (2007), "There's plenty of room at the forum: Potential risks and safety assessment of engineered nanomaterials", Nanotoxicology, Volume 1, Issue 2, pp.73 – 84 http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1080/17435390701565578

When did the Weak Signal manifest ? 
2005-now

Weak Signal's description: 

Some researchers suggest that biological activity of nanoparticles will depend on physico-chemical parameters not routinely considered in toxicity screening studies.

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