Table 3 Different routes of exposure of nanoparticles and their interaction with the human body [17]
Routes of administration | Interaction | Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
Oral | Gastrointestinal tract | feces |
Inhalation | Lung | Kidney (urine) |
Intranasal | Nasal cavity | Metabolized in Kidney (urine) |
Intravenous | Plasma circulation | Metabolized in Kidney (urine) |
Intramuscular/subcutaneous | Peripheral compartment (tissues) | Kidney (urine) |