Toxicology and Biosafety Evaluations of Quantum Dots

Abstract

The sections in this article are Introduction The Physico-Chemical Properties of Quantum Dots Surface Chemistry and Coatings Charge and Size of QDs in Relationship to Potential Toxicity Core Metals and Biodegradation of QDs Toxicity and Role of Oxidative Stress ADME and Biosafety Evaluation The Mitochondrion as a Prime Target for QD Toxicity Environmental and Ecological Concerns Concluding Comments and Future Perspectives Keywords: toxicity; biosafety; oxidative stress; mitochondria; cytotoxicity; pharmacokinetics; ADME