Ariel Hall, Exploring the Effects of Nanoparticle Exposure on Voltage-Gated Ion Channels In HEK Cells

• Do piezoelectric nanoparticles affect gating of ion channels?
• This study observed the effects of polarized and non-polarized nanoparticles on voltage-gated ion channels
• Specifically whether or not changes in ionic currents through these channels are detected
• May determine whether nanoparticles can be used to modify channel gating
• Also may address the larger issue of nanoparticle toxicity to mammalian cells

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