Learn more about the behaviour of new, innovative materials and nanomaterials at the outer and inner body barriers of humans.
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 […]
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 […]
