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Table 3 Characterization of generated PbO NPs (2nd experiment)

From: Macrophage-mediated tissue response evoked by subchronic inhalation of lead oxide nanoparticles is associated with the alteration of phospholipases C and cholesterol transporters

Characterization of PbO NPs

PbO

Number concentration

1.64 × 106 NPs/cm3

Surface area

6.14 × 109 nm2/cm3

Mode

31.1 nm

Geometric mean diameter

26.6 nm

Geometric standard deviation

1.70

Mass concentration

75.5 µg PbO/m3

Estimated deposited dose (after 9 w)

0.697 µg PbO/g

Estimated deposited dose (after 6 w)

0.465 µg PbO/g