ABSTRACT

Exposure to particles in industry and mining and from accidental anthropogenic sources constitutes an ongoing threat. Most recently nanoparticles arising from advances in technology are exposing a wider population to pathogenic stimuli. The effects of inhaled particles are no longer confined to the lung as nanoparticles have the potential to transl

chapter 7|22 pages

Interaction of Particles with Membranes

chapter 13|14 pages

Effect of Particles on the Immune System

chapter 15|10 pages

Susceptibility to Particle Effects

chapter 16|14 pages

Genotoxic Effects of Particles

chapter 21|26 pages

Nanoparticles in Medicine