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Body Barriers

Erfahren Sie mehr über das Verhalten neuer, innovativer Materialien und Nanomaterialien an den äußeren und inneren Körperbarrieren des Menschen.

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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