Modulation of Oxygen-Dependent and Oxygen-Independent Metabolism of Neutrophilic Granulocytes by Quantum Points

Inhibition of neutrophilic granulocyte metabolism under the effect of semiconductor quantum points was demonstrated. The status of the oxidative system was evaluated by the NBT test, nonoxidative status by the lysosomal cationic test. It was found that quantum points in a dose of 0.1 mg/ml irrespective of their core and composition of coating signifi cantly inhibited oxygen-dependent and oxygen-independent metabolism of neutrophilic granulocytes.