Lu, Yonghui CdSe/ZnS quantum dots induce hepatocyte pyroptosis and liver inflammation via NLRP3 inflammasome activation. [electronic resource] - Biomaterials Jun 2016 - 27-39 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 1878-5905 Standard No.: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.03.003 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AnimalsCadmium Compounds--adverse effectsCell LineHepatocytes--drug effectsHumansInflammasomes--drug effectsInflammation--chemically inducedLiver--drug effectsMaleMice, Inbred C57BLNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein--immunologyPyroptosis--drug effectsQuantum Dots--adverse effectsReactive Oxygen Species--immunologySelenium Compounds--adverse effectsSulfides--adverse effectsZinc Compounds--adverse effects