Nanotechnology makes use of the special surface properties of extremely small particles. In
this rapidly growing field, many different materials are produced for a multitude of diverse …

Rationale: Inflammatory reactions of the airways induced by nanoparticles of occupational
and environmental origin contribute to organ-specific and systemic human diseases. Because …

Background: The catalytic subunit of telomerase, telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT),
has protective functions in the cardiovascular system. TERT is not only present in the nucleus …

Background Assessing the safety of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) is an interdisciplinary
and complex process producing huge amounts of information and data. To make such data …

Apoptosis and proliferation are important causes of adverse health effects induced by inhaled
ultrafine particles. The molecular mechanisms of particle cell interactions mediating these …

The life span of neutrophilic granulocytes has a determining impact on the intensity and
duration of neutrophil driven lung inflammation. Based on the compatible solute ectoine, we …

Apart from their genotoxic effects, both fibrous and non-fibrous particles are known to induce
signalling pathways involved in the development of malignant lung diseases. Different …

Treatment of lung epithelial cells with different kinds of nano-sized particles leads to cell
proliferation. Because bigger particles fail to induce this reaction, it is suggested that the special …

Food supplements based on herbal products are widely used during pregnancy as part of a
self-care approach. The idea that such supplements are safe and healthy is deeply seated in …

DNA damage due to reactive oxygen or nitrogen species is proposed to be involved in the
molecular mechanism of asbestos-induced carcinogenicity. However, indications for this …