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Nanoparticles at the Blood-Brain Barrier
The blood-brain barrier separates the vascular system from the brain and is formed by endothelial cells which are enclosing the […]
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Nanoparticles and the olfactory mucous membrane
In mammals the olfactory mucous membrane is located in the upper part of the nose, called the nasal roof. In […]
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Nanoparticles and the lung
The air-blood barrier is a structure present in the lungs that controls gas exchange by means of pressure and concentration […]
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Nanoparticles and the Skin
The skin is the body’s largest organ and protects the body against diseases caused by organisms, toxic chemicals, and mechanical […]
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Nanoparticles and the Immune System
The immune system recognizes both self and non-self-entities. When non-self agents are recognized, like nanoparticles, immune cells decide whether they […]
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Nanoparticles and the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
Our gastro-intestinal tract is highly specialised for the uptake of different materials (food), their digestion, and the delivery of the […]
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How does the body eliminate nanoparticles?
Nanoparticles that are present in the body (i.e. after injection) are largely taken up and eliminated by the so called […]
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Nanoparticles at the placental barrier
The placenta is an important tissue barrier that separates the unborn child from the mother. The foetus is totally dependent […]