RNAseq of primary human monocyte derived macrophages (MDM) and differentiated THP-1 macrophages exposed to graphene-related (nano)materials (GRMs)

Occupational and consumer exposure to GRMs will increase but their impact on human health is still largely unknown. We sought to perform a transcriptome comparison of the bioresponses of MDM and THP-1 macrophages exposed to 5 or 20 µg/ml graphene oxide (GO) or graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) for 6 and 24 h to capture early and more persistent acute responses. Cristalline silica (DQ) was included as immunotoxic reference material.