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. 2013 Aug 27;15(9):1829. doi: 10.1007/s11051-013-1829-5

Table 2.

Possible factors affecting nano-ZnO cytotoxicity in various media

Factor/medium Serum-free DMEM DMEM/5 % FBS DMEM/10 % FBS
Secondary size Large Small Small
Sedimentation rate Fast Slow Slow
Zinc ion release Low High
Protein protection No Yes Yes
Cell growth rate Slow Medium Fast
Resultant toxicity High Medium Low