Can nanomaterials enter the human body via the gastro-intestinal tract?
Yes, but only very small amounts of nanomaterials can be taken up via the gastro-intestinal tract by penetrating tissue deeper […]
Can nanoparticles enter the body via the lung?
Yes, it has been shown that ultrafine dust particles including nanoparticles can cross the ultrathin tissue barrier in the lung […]
Can nanoparticles pass the blood-brain barrier?
Researchers are trying to shed light on open issues such as these. In spite of intensive efforts that serve to […]
Can nanoparticles pass the placental barrier?
Yes this is possible. But the mechanism and what physicochemical properties of the nanoparticles affect the transfer is still largely […]
