Nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted considerable attention in various fields, such as
cosmetics, the food industry, material design, and nanomedicine. In particular, the fast …

This review is a comprehensive description of the past decade of research into
understanding how the geometry and size of nanoparticles affect their interaction with …

Realization of the immense potential of nanomaterials for biomedical applications will
require a thorough understanding of how they interact with cells, tissues, and organs. There …

Nanoparticles, with their selective targeting capabilities and superior efficacy, are becoming
increasingly important in modern cancer therapy and starting to overshadow traditional …

The rapid development of engineered nanomaterials demands for a fast and reliable
assessment of their health hazard potential. A plethora of experimental approaches have …

High concentrations of airborne particles have been associated with increased pulmonary
and cardiovascular mortality, with indications of a specific toxicologic role for ultrafine …

Precise knowledge regarding cellular uptake of nanoparticles is of great importance for
future biomedical applications. Four different endocytotic uptake mechanisms, that is …

Concerns with the environmental and health risk of widely distributed, commonly used
nanoparticles are increasing. Nanosize titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used in air and water …

Particulate air pollution has been associated with respiratory and cardiovascular disease.
Evidence for cardiovascular and neurodegenerative effects of ambient particles was …

So far, little is known about the interaction of nanoparticles with lung cells, the entering of
nanoparticles, and their transport through the blood stream to other organs. The entering …