Human enzyme that breaks down potentially toxic nanomaterials identified

Human enzyme that breaks down potentially toxic nanomaterials identified
A new study provides the first identification of a human enzyme that can biodegrade carbon nanotubes — the superstrong materials found in products from electronics to plastics — and in laboratory tests offset the potentially damaging health effects of being exposed to the tiny components, according to new findings.

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Human Enzyme Identified That Breaks Down Potentially Toxic Nanomaterials, Opens Door To Novel Drug Delivery

Human Enzyme Identified That Breaks Down Potentially Toxic Nanomaterials, Opens Door To Novel Drug Delivery
An international study based at the University of Pittsburgh provides the first identification of a human enzyme that can biodegrade carbon nanotubes – the superstrong materials found in products from electronics to plastics-and in laboratory tests offset the potentially damaging health effects of being exposed to the tiny components, according to findings published online in Nature …

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Blood enzyme breaks down carbon nanotubes

Blood enzyme breaks down carbon nanotubes
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 8 (UPI) — Swedish and U.S. scientists say they have, for the first time, shown how carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme found in white blood cells.

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Human Enzyme Breaks Down Potentially Toxic Nanomaterials, Opens Door To Novel Drug Delivery

Human Enzyme Breaks Down Potentially Toxic Nanomaterials, Opens Door To Novel Drug Delivery
Team of more than 20 researchers directed white blood cells containing the oxidizing enzyme “myeloperoxidase” to attack nanotubes, reducing their unhealthful effects and prompting natural biodegradation, says report in “Nature Nanotechnology”

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