Ultrafine Particles Cross Cellular Membranes by Nonphagocytic Mechanisms in Lungs and in Cultured Cells

Geiser, Marianne; Rothen‐Rutishauser, Barbara; Kapp, Nadine; Schürch, Samuel; Kreyling, Wolfgang G.; Schulz, Holger; Semmler, Manuela; Hof, Vinzenz Im; Heyder, J.; Gehr, Peter

doi:10.1289/ehp.8006

articleEnvironmental Health PerspectivesMay 26, 2005DIAMOND OA

Ultrafine Particles Cross Cellular Membranes by Nonphagocytic Mechanisms in Lungs and in Cultured Cells

MGMarianne Geiser BRBarbara Rothen‐Rutishauser NKNadine Kapp SSSamuel Schürch WGWolfgang G. Kreyling

University of Bern · University of Calgary

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Abstract

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

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Ultrafine particle
Biophysics
Chemistry
Inhalation exposure
Lung
Respiratory system
In vitro
Inhalation

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