• The effect of blood protein adsorption on cellular uptake of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles 

      Allouni, Zouhir Ekeland; Gjerdet, Nils Roar; Cimpan, Mihaela Roxana; Høl, Paul Johan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-01-19)
      Protein adsorption onto nanoparticles (NPs) in biological fluids has emerged as an important factor when testing biological responses to NPs, as this may influence both uptake and subsequent toxicity. The aim of the present ...
    • Nano-TiO2 penetration of oral mucosa: in vitro analysis using 3D organotypic human buccal mucosa models 

      Konstantinova, Victoria; Ibrahim, Mohamed; Lie, Stein Atle; Birkeland Salmorin, Eivind; Neppelberg, Evelyn; Marthinussen Cuida, Mihaela; Costea, Daniela Elena; Cimpan, Mihaela Roxana (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      BACKGROUND: Oral cavity is a doorway for a variety of products containing titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) (nano-TiO2) such as food additives, oral healthcare products and dental materials. Their potential to ...