The innate immune system provides the first line of defence against foreign microbes and
particulate materials. Engineered nanoparticles can interact with the immune system in …

Nanomaterials have been the focus of intensive development and research in the medical
and industrial sectors over the past several decades. Some studies have found that these …

Vaccines have been the single most significant advancement in public health, preventing
morbidity and mortality in millions of people annually. Vaccine development has traditionally …

Senescent cells accumulate in many tissues as animals age and are considered to underlie
several aging-associated pathologies. The tumor suppressors p19 ARF and p16 INK4a …

Several experimental studies have shown that carbon nanotubes (CNT) can induce
respiratory effects, including lung fibrosis. The cellular and molecular events through which …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of health problems worldwide.
Nanotechnology, based on its unique properties, provides novel solutions to the diagnosis …

We describe general considerations about the present and the future standing of carbon
nanostructures, mainly carbon nanotubes and graphene. Basic concepts and definitions …

Background Inflammasome-activated IL-1β plays a major role in lung neutrophilic
inflammation induced by inhaled silica. However, the exact mechanisms that contribute to …

Carbon nanotubes have gained tremendous interest in a wide range of applications due to
their unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties. Needless to say, close attention to …

When nanoparticles enter the body, their interactions with cells are almost unavoidable.
Unintended nanoparticle interaction with immune cells may elicit a molecular response that …