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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are increasingly being used in industrial applications, but their toxicological data in animals and humans are still rare. To understand the effects of CNTs, their quantification in tissues, especially lungs, is crucial…

Despite numerous possible applications, the potential impact of Carbon Engineered Nanomaterials (CEN) on human health, particularly after exposure by inhalation, is still questioned. However, accurate quantification of CEN in the respiratory…

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are among the highest produced nanoparticles in the world today and are increasingly being incorporated into a wide range of construction and domestic products. Production on such a massive scale raises…

Notwithstanding potential neurotoxicity of Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), the toxicokinetics and consequences on blood brain barrier (BBB) functions remain poorly characterized. We previously described the biodistribution…

Due to the growing use of nanoparticles in industrial processes, the number of workers potentially exposed is increasing while the toxicological properties of these compounds are not fully known. Since these particles can be aerosolised, the…

Hexavalent chromium is the most toxic form of chromium. Currently, no biological exposure marker exists that is specific to hexavalent chromium. A bibliographic study has shown that Cr(VI) is incorporated into erythrocytes while the other species…

Notwithstanding the translocation of reported TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) through biological barriers, the bio-distribution of TiO2NPs to the CNS and impact on the functions of the BBB remain poorly characterized. We report such evidence.
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Beryllium exposure is known to seriously affect health, and even very low levels of exposure may be toxic. It is therefore essential that biological or air-monitoring strategies adopted in the workplace are reliable and accurate over a range…

Beryllium occurrence in occupational areas is a major concern as low-level exposure could lead to development of beryllium sensitization (BeS) and of a chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a long latency granulomatous disorder that primarily affects…

Beryllium exposure is known to seriously affect health, and even very low levels of exposure may be toxic. It is therefore essential that biological or air-monitoring strategies adopted in the workplace are reliable and accurate over the whole…