Table 3.
The effects of NMs on sinusoidal endothelial cells (SECs)
NMs | Characterization | Cell type | Cellular responses | References |
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Si NPs | 70 nm | Primary liver sinusoidal endothelial cells | Increase in ALT and induction of liver injury | [63] |
GOs | T: 1–4 nm; S: 10 to 2000 nm |
Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells | Cellular uptake, induction of cytotoxicity at a high concentration (100 μg/mL) | [97] |
TiO2 NPs | 21 nm | Human hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells (HHSECs) | Cellular uptake, induction of transient leakiness by reducing the activation of Akt, increase in endothelial permeability, morphological changes, cellular shrinkage | [166] |