Not exact matches
Peptides can bind to targets
on a cell (usually receptors or enzymes that are themselves proteins) and so regulate
cellular functions such as nutrient
uptake or communication between cells.
(ii) the carbohydrates
on the surface can serve as targeting molecules and trigger
cellular uptake via specific receptors or mediate specific
cellular responses [10].
Here, we discuss the toxicity and the
cellular uptake of different silver nanoparticles functionalized with citrate, three different monosaccharides as well as ethylene glycol
on two different cell lines.
Carbohydrate coating
on silver nanoparticles modulates both oxidative stress and
cellular uptake, but mainly the first has an impact
on toxicity.
Nevertheless, little is still known about the influence of carbohydrates
on the toxicity and
cellular uptake of nanoparticles.
A person may feel unwell initially
on this type of diet but the all important
uptake of potassium will slowly improve at the
cellular level.