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Nanoparticles - known and unknown health risks by Hoet, Peter Hm, Brüske-Hohlfeld, Irene, Salata, Oleg V

“…Manmade nanoparticles range from the well-established multi-ton production of carbon black and fumed silica for applications in plastic fillers and car tyres…”
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Contamination of nanoparticles by endotoxin: evaluation of different test methods by Smulders, Stijn, Kaiser, Jean-Pierre, Zuin, Stefano, Van Landuyt, Kirsten L, Golanski, Luana, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen, Wick, Peter, Hoet, Peter Hm

“…Nanomaterials can be contaminated with endotoxin (lipopolysaccharides, LPS) during production or handling. In this study, we searched for a convenient in vitro…”
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Nano-titanium dioxide modulates the dermal sensitization potency of DNCB by Hussain, Salik, Smulders, Stijn, De Vooght, Vanessa, Ectors, Bert, Boland, Sonja, Marano, Francelyne, Van Landuyt, Kirsten L, Nemery, Benoit, Hoet, Peter H M, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen A J

“…We determined the ability of a model nanoparticle (NP) (titanium dioxide, TiO(2)) to modulate sensitization induced by a known potent dermal sensitizer…”
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Forced expiration measurements in mouse models of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases by Devos, Fien C, Maaske, André, Robichaud, Annette, Pollaris, Lore, Seys, Sven, Lopez, Carolina Aznar, Verbeken, Erik, Tenbusch, Matthias, Lories, Rik, Nemery, Benoit, Hoet, Peter Hm, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen Aj

“…Pulmonary function measurements are important when studying respiratory disease models. Both resistance and compliance have been used to assess lung function…”
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Identifying cleaning products associated with short-term work-related respiratory symptoms: A workforce-based study in domestic cleaners by De Troeyer, Katrien, De Man, Jeroen, Vandebroek, Eline, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen A, Hoet, Peter HM, Nemery, Benoit, Vanroelen, Christophe, Casas, Lidia, Ronsmans, Steven

“…[Display omitted] Domestic cleaners have an increased risk of asthma-like and other respiratory symptoms and conditions. Uncertainty exists about which…”
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Increased telomere length and mtDNA copy number induced by multi-walled carbon nanotube exposure in the workplace by Ghosh, Manosij, Janssen, Lisa, Martens, Dries S., Öner, Deniz, Vlaanderen, Jelle, Pronk, Anjoeka, Kuijpers, Eelco, Vermeulen, Roel, Nawrot, Tim S., Godderis, Lode, Hoet, Peter HM

“…[Display omitted] •First study to report changes in TL and mtDNAcn, in MWCNT exposed workers.•MWCNT-exposure was associated with 18.30 % increase in blood TL…”
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Differences in MWCNT- and SWCNT-induced DNA methylation alterations in association with the nuclear deposition by Öner, Deniz, Ghosh, Manosij, Bové, Hannelore, Moisse, Matthieu, Boeckx, Bram, Duca, Radu C, Poels, Katrien, Luyts, Katrien, Putzeys, Eveline, Van Landuydt, Kirsten, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen Aj, Ameloot, Marcel, Lambrechts, Diether, Godderis, Lode, Hoet, Peter Hm

“…Subtle DNA methylation alterations mediated by carbon nanotubes (CNTs) exposure might contribute to pathogenesis and disease susceptibility. It is known that…”
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Differential pulmonary toxicity and autoantibody formation in genetically distinct mouse strains following combined exposure to silica and diesel exhaust particles by Janssen, Lisa Mf, Lemaire, Frauke, Marain, Nora Fopke, Ronsmans, Steven, Heylen, Natasja, Vanstapel, Arno, Velde, Greetje Vande, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen Aj, Pollard, Kenneth Michael, Ghosh, Manosij, Hoet, Peter Hm

“…Inhalation of airborne particulate matter, such as silica and diesel exhaust particles, poses serious long-term respiratory and systemic health risks. Silica…”
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Granulomatous lung disease in two workers making light bulbs by Ronsmans, Steven, Verbeken, Eric K, Adams, Els, Keirsbilck, Stephan, Yserbyt, Jonas, Wuyts, Wim A, Swennen, Rudy, Hoet, Peter HM, Nemery, Benoit

“…Background Associations between sarcoidosis or sarcoid‐like granulomatous lung disease and exposure to silica and other inorganic agents have been suggested in…”
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Outbreak of silicosis in workers producing silica-based artificial kerbstones by Ronsmans, Steven, Goeminne, Pieter, Nowé, Vicky, Vandebroek, Eline, Keirsbilck, Stephan, Weynand, Birgit, Hoet, Peter HM, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen AJ, Wuyts, Wim A., Yserbyt, Jonas, Nemery, Benoit

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Association between metal exposure from e-cigarette components and toxicity endpoints: A literature review by Gong, Jia-You, Ghosh, Manosij, Hoet, Peter HM

“…Electronic cigarette is often promoted and perceived as an ‘healthy’ alternative compared to conventional cigarettes. However, growing body of evidence…”
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Changes in DNA methylation induced by multi-walled carbon nanotube exposure in the workplace by Ghosh, Manosij, Öner, Deniz, Poels, Katrien, Tabish, Ali M., Vlaanderen, Jelle, Pronk, Anjoeka, Kuijpers, Eelco, Lan, Qing, Vermeulen, Roel, Bekaert, Bram, Hoet, Peter HM, Godderis, Lode

“…This study was designed to assess the epigenetic alterations in blood cells, induced by occupational exposure to multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). The study…”
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Toxicity of nanoparticles embedded in paints compared with pristine nanoparticles in mice by Smulders, Stijn, Luyts, Katrien, Brabants, Gert, Landuyt, Kirsten Van, Kirschhock, Christine, Smolders, Erik, Golanski, Luana, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen, Hoet, Peter H M

“…The unique physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials have led to their increased use in many industrial applications, including as a paint additive…”
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Data management and protection in occupational and environmental exposome research - A case study from the EU-funded EXIMIOUS project by Ghosh, Manosij, Broothaerts, Katrijn, Ronsmans, Steven, Roig, Ingrid Barcena, Scheepers, Jef, Dikmen, Mustafa, Ciscato, Emily Rose, Blanch, Carolina, Plusquin, Michelle, Nygaard, Unni C., Sejbæk, Camilla Sandal, Hougaard, Karin S., Hoet, Peter HM

“…Within collaborative projects, such as the EU-funded Horizon 2020 EXIMIOUS project (Mapping Exposure-Induced Immune Effects: Connecting the Exposome and the…”
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Lung distribution, quantification, co-localization and speciation of silver nanoparticles after lung exposure in mice by Smulders, Stijn, Larue, Camille, Sarret, Geraldine, Castillo-Michel, Hiram, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen, Hoet, Peter H.M.

“…[Display omitted] •Local Ag distribution, and co-localization with Fe, Cu and S, was determined.•XRF, μXANES, and μPIXE techniques were used.•A quarter of all…”
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Biodistribution and pulmonary metabolic effects of silver nanoparticles in mice following acute intratracheal instillations by Rosário, Fernanda, Duarte, Iola F., Pinto, Ricardo J.B., Santos, Conceição, Hoet, Peter H.M., Oliveira, Helena

“…The respiratory tract is the route of entry for accidentally inhaled AgNPs, which can reach the lungs and redistribute to other main organs through systemic…”
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Toxicity of nanoparticles embedded in paints compared to pristine nanoparticles, in vitro study by Smulders, Stijn, Luyts, Katrien, Brabants, Gert, Golanski, Luana, Martens, Johan, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen, Hoet, Peter H.M.

“…•Toxic effects of pristine ENPs were compared to those embedded in a paint matrix.•The paint matrix was aged, whether or not containing ENPs (TiO2, Ag and…”
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Neuro-immune interactions in chemical-induced airway hyperreactivity by Devos, Fien C, Boonen, Brett, Alpizar, Yeranddy A, Maes, Tania, Hox, Valérie, Seys, Sven, Pollaris, Lore, Liston, Adrian, Nemery, Benoit, Talavera, Karel, Hoet, Peter H M, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen A J

“…Asthma may be induced by chemical sensitisers, via mechanisms that are still poorly understood. This type of asthma is characterised by airway hyperreactivity…”
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Occupational Asthma Caused by Low-Molecular-Weight Chemicals Associated With Contact Dermatitis: A Retrospective Study by Tsui, Hung-Chang, Ronsmans, Steven, Hoet, Peter H.M., Nemery, Benoit, Vanoirbeek, Jeroen A.J.

“…Occupational asthma (OA) may have different etiologies, but it is not clear whether the etiologic agents influence the clinical presentation, especially the…”
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A coculture model of the lung–blood barrier: The role of activated phagocytic cells by Luyts, Katrien, Napierska, Dorota, Dinsdale, David, Klein, Sebastian G., Serchi, Tommaso, Hoet, Peter H.M.

“…[Display omitted] •A pulmonary coculture system representing the lung–blood barrier is presented.•PMA activation of monocytes have negative effect on…”
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