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From: Chitosan functionalisation of gold nanoparticles encourages particle uptake and induces cytotoxicity and pro-inflammatory conditions in phagocytic cells, as well as enhancing particle interactions with serum components

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TEM micrographs of AuNP endocytosis by THP-1 cells. Images show 30 min incubation with a medium only, b Au_SC, c Au_CHIT-L, d Au_CHIT-H; AuNPs compartmentalised within endocytotic vesicles identified by black arrows; with nucleus, mitochondria and extracellular space identified by N, M and X, respectively

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