In Vitro Models to Predict the Toxicity of Nanoparticles

In recent years, the field of nanotechnology has grown rapidly. These nanoparticles are being utilized in many areas including medicine, pharmaceutical drug development, and a wide variety of consumer products. With this increased use there is also an increased risk in human and environmental exposure. Thus, it is vitally important for researchers to study how these nanotechnologies may impact the cellular function in living organisms.

One way to investigate potential adverse effects of nanoparticles is to study how they interact with well-defined cell systems in vitro. Applied In Vitro Toxicology is planning a special focus issue on the topic of in vitro methods for predicting toxicity associated with nanomaterial exposure. To that end we are asking for unique and novel submissions of full-length manuscripts, mini-reviews, and full review articles.

Topics may include:

• Nanoparticle pulmonary toxicity: in vitro models
• Nanoparticle dermal toxicity: in vitro models
• In vitro methods for evaluating physico-chemical mode of action
• In vitro approaches for predicting adverse outcome pathways
• In vitro assessment of target organ or systemic toxicity caused by nanoparticles
• In vitro screening methods for nanoparticle toxicity
• Nanoparticles and the microbiome

Benefits of publishing include:

• Fast and user-friendly electronic submission
• Rapid, high quality peer-review
• Fast track, online ahead-of-print publication
• Maximum exposure: accessible in 170 countries worldwide
• Open Access options available
• Competitive author benefits program

We look forward to your participation in the journal!