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

Nanomedical research necessarily involves the study of the interactions between
nanoparticulates and the biological environment. Transmission electron microscopy has …

The increasing demand of analytical information related to inorganic engineered
nanomaterials requires the adaptation of existing techniques and methods, or the …

The charge of this Joint ATS/ERS Task Force was to critically review the state-of-the-art
stereological methods in lung morphometry, provide practical guidelines for use of these …

Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (magnetite and maghemite) are intensively studied due to
their broad potential applications in medical and biological sciences. Their unique …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of a newly modified cyclodextrin
derivative, water-soluble β-cyclodextrin–epichlorohydrin (β-CD), as an effective drug carrier …

Desertification and climate change indicate a future expansion of the global area of dry land
and an increase in the risk of drought. Humans may therefore be at an ever-increasing risk …

During the past 20 years, improvements in nanoscale materials synthesis and
characterization have given scientists great control over the fabrication of materials with …

This study addresses the cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking of 15‐nm gold
nanoparticles (NPs), either plain (ie, stabilized with citrate) or coated with polyethylene …

The mean linear intercept (chord) length (L m) is a useful parameter of peripheral lung
structure as it describes the mean free distance in the air spaces. It is often misinterpreted as …