FIG 3.

Characterization of the TeNSs generated with the recombinant GOR under standard conditions. (A) TEM micrograph. (B) SDS-PAGE of GOR (lane 1) and supernatants of treated (2-ME, SDS, or heat) (lane 2) and untreated (lane 3) TeNSs. (C) Hydrodynamic diameter distribution (DLS). (D) UV-vis absorption spectra of TeNSs, GOR, tellurite, and NADPH. (E) Representative EDS spectrum of the purified TeNSs. (Inset) Chemical composition of TeNSs. (F) ICP-OES analysis of TeNS stability and release of Te over time. Bars represent the averages of three independent trials ± standard deviations.