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Westerhout, J. (author), Baumert, J.L. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Allen, K.J. (author), Ballmer-Weber, B. (author), Crevel, R.W.R. (author), Dubois, A.E.J. (author), Fernández-Rivas, M. (author), Greenhawt, M.J. (author), Hourihane, J.O. (author), Koplin, J.J. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author), Le, T.M. (author), Sampson, H.A. (author), Shreffler, W.G. (author), Turner, P.J. (author), Taylor, S.L. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Remington, B.C. (author)Background: Food allergies are a significant public health issue, and the only effective management option currently available is strict avoidance of all foods containing the allergen. In view of the practical impossibility of limiting risks to zero, quantitative allergen risk assessment and management strategies are needed. Objective: We sought...article 2019
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Braakhuis, H.M. (author), Slob, W. (author), Olthof, E.D. (author), Wolterink, G. (author), Zwart, E.P. (author), Gremmer, E.R. (author), Rorije, E. (author), van Benthem, J. (author), Woutersen, R. (author), van der Laan, J.W. (author), Luijten, M. (author)Non-genotoxic carcinogens (NGTXCs) do not cause direct DNA damage but induce cancer via other mechanisms. In risk assessment of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, carcinogenic risks are determined using carcinogenicity studies in rodents. With the aim to reduce animal testing, REACH legislation states that carcinogenicity studies are only allowed...article 2018
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Koivisto, A.J. (author), Kling, K.I. (author), Fonseca, A.S. (author), Brostrøm Bluhme, A. (author), Moreman, M. (author), Yu, M. (author), Costa, A.L. (author), Giovanni, B. (author), Ortelli, S. (author), Fransman, W. (author), Vogel, U. (author), Jensen, K.A. (author)Nanoscale TiO2 (nTiO2) is manufactured in high volumes and is of potential concern in occupational health. Here, we measured workers exposure levels while ceramic honeycombs were dip coated with liquid photoactive nanoparticle suspension and dried with an air blade. The measured nTiO2 concentration levels were used to assess process specific...article 2018
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Masthoff, L.J.N. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Rubingh, C.M. (author), Klemans, R.J.B. (author), Remington, B.C. (author), Bruijnzeel-Koomen, C.A.F.M. (author), van Hoffen, E. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Meyer, Y. (author), Pasmans, S.G.M.A. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author)[No abstract available] Chemicals / CAS immunoglobulin E, 37341-29-0; Allergens; Antigens, Plant; Cor a 14 allergen, hazelnut; Cor a 9 protein, hazelnut; Immunoglobulin E; Plant Proteins.article 2018
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van der Heijden, R.A. (author), Morrison, M.C. (author), Sheedfar, F. (author), Mulder, P. (author), Schreurs, M. (author), Hommelberg, P.P.H. (author), Hofker, M.H. (author), Schalkwijk, C. (author), Kleemann, R. (author), Tietge, U.J.F. (author), Koonen, D.P.Y. (author), Heeringa, P. (author)Background. Naturally occurring substances from the flavanol and anthocyanin family of polyphenols have been proposed to exert beneficial effects in the course of obesity. We hypothesized that their effects on attenuating obesity-induced dyslipidemia as well as the associated inflammatory sequelae especially have health-promoting potential....article 2016
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van Dam, A.D. (author), Nahon, K.J. (author), Kooijman, S. (author), van den Berg, S.M. (author), Kanhai, A.A. (author), Kikuchi, T. (author), Heemskerk, M.M. (author), van Harmelen, V. (author), Lombès, M. (author), van den Hoek, A.M. (author), de Winther, M.P. (author), Lutgens, E. (author), Guigas, B. (author), Rensen, P.C. (author), Boon, M.R. (author)Salsalate improves glucose intolerance and dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes patients, but the mechanism is still unknown. The aim of the current study was to unravel the molecular mechanisms involved in these beneficial metabolic effects of salsalate by treating mice with salsalate during and after development of high-fat diet-induced obesity. We...article 2015
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Miller, P.J.O. (author), Antunes, R.N. (author), Wensveen, P.J. (author), Samarra, F.I.P. (author), Alves, A.C. (author), Tyack, P.L. (author), Kvadsheim, P.H. (author), Kleivane, L. (author), Lam, F.P.A. (author), Ainslie, M.A. (author), Thomas, L. (author)Eight experimentally controlled exposures to 1−2 kHz or 6−7 kHz sonar signals were conducted with four killer whale groups. The source level and proximity of the source were increased during each exposure in order to reveal response thresholds. Detailed inspection of movements during each exposure session revealed sustained changes in speed and...article 2014
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Bolle, L. (author), de Jong, C.A.F. (author), Bierman, S.M. (author), van Beek, P.J.G. (author), Wessels, P.W. (author), Blom, E. (author), van Damme, C.J.G. (author), Winter, H.V. (author), Dekeling, R.P.A. (author)In view of the rapid extension of offshore wind farms, there is an urgent need to improve our knowledge on possible adverse effects of underwater sound generated by pile-driving. Mortality and injuries have been observed in fish exposed to loud impulse sounds, but knowledge on the sound levels at which (sub-)lethal effects occur is limited,...conference paper 2013
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Thomsen, F. (author), Borsani, F. (author), Clarke, D. (author), de Jong, C.A.F. (author), de Witt, P. (author), Holtkamp, M. (author), Goethals, F. (author), San Martin, E. (author), Spadaro, P. (author), van Raalte, G. (author), Jensen, A. (author)The World Organisation of Dredging Associations (WODA) has identified underwater sound as an environmental issue that needs further consideration. A WODA Expert Group on Underwater Sound (WEGUS) was established to provide a guidance paper on dredging sound, impact on aquatic biota and advice on underwater sound monitoring procedures. The paper...conference paper 2013
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Sivle, L.D. (author), Kvadsheim, P.H. (author), Ainslie, M.A. (author)Effects of noise disturbance to fish populations may be predicted by using the four steps in the population consequences of acoustic disturbance (PCAD) model, with small scale exposure experiments as input. We have used the results from experimental studies on mortality and behavior of juvenile and adult herring exposed to naval sonar as input...conference paper 2013
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Verschuren, L. (author), Radonjic, M. (author), Wielinga, P.Y. (author), Kelder, T. (author), Kooistra, T. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Kleemann, R. (author)AIMS: Combination-drug therapy takes advantage of the complementary action of their individual components, thereby potentiating its therapeutic effect. Potential disadvantages include side effects that are not foreseen on basis of the data available from drug monotherapy. Here, we used a systems biology approach to understand both the efficacy...article 2012
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Ainslie, M.A. (author), von Benda-Beckmann, A.M. (author)To reduce the risk of impact on marine life of underwater sound generated by anthropogenic activities (such as offshore construction, seismic surveys and sonar searches), various mitigation measures are often put in place. Two commonly adopted mitigation measures are the soft start (or "ramp-up" – the two terms are used interchangeably) and ...conference paper 2012
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Bolle, L.J. (author), de Jong, C.A.F. (author), Bierman, S.M. (author), van Beek, P.J.G. (author), van Keeken, O.A. (author), Wessels, P.W. (author), van Damme, C.J.G. (author), Winter, H.V. (author), de Haan, D. (author), Dekeling, R.P.A. (author)In view of the rapid extension of offshore wind farms, there is an urgent need to improve our knowledge on possible adverse effects of underwater sound generated by pile-driving. Mortality and injuries have been observed in fish exposed to loud impulse sounds, but knowledge on the sound levels at which (sub-)lethal effects occur is limited for...article 2012
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Theil, A. (author), Schouten, M.W. (author), de Jong, A.J. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)A wind turbine placed in the vicinity of a primary radar system (PSR) can impact the performance of that system. This paper discusses criteria by which wind turbine placement can be assessed. The effects considered are desensitization overhead and shadowing. The criteria have been implemented in a wind turbine acceptance program that is going to...conference paper 2010
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Buist, H.E. (author), von Bölcsházy, G.Frhr. (author), Dammann, M. (author), Telman, J. (author), Rennen, M.A.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Assuming that temporal fluctuations in physiological parameters (e.g. haematology, biochemistry) in individual healthy non-exposed animals are non-adverse, the minimal magnitude of the Critical Effect Size (CES) for a number of continuous parameters of toxicity studies was derived. A total of 36 studies (19 pharmaceutical preclinical studies in...article 2009
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Ponstein-Simarro Doorten, A.Y. (author), van de Wiel, J.A.G. (author), Jonker, D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Tensguard™ is a milk protein hydrolysate containing the lactotripeptide IPP. It is derived from cow's milk, which is present in the human diet and has a safe history of consumption. The final Tensguard™ product, a supplement or a functional food ingredient, is intended for use by people who want to follow a healthy diet and lifestyle in order to...article 2009
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Arts, J.H.E. (author), Muijser, H. (author), Kuper, C.F. (author), Woutersen, R.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The paper aims to evaluate the indoor air limit of 1 μg/m3 (0.8 ppb) formaldehyde as advised by the European Commission [the INDEX project; Kotzias, D., Koistinen, K., Kephalopoulos, S., Schlitt, C., Carrer, P., Maroni, M., Jantunen, M., Cochet, C., Kirchner, S., Lindvall, T., McLaughlin, J., Mølhave, L., de Oliveira Fernandes, E., Seifert, B.,...article 2008
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Kroes, R. (author), Renwick, A.G. (author), Feron, V. (author), Galli, C.L. (author), Gibney, M. (author), Greim, H. (author), Guy, R.H. (author), Lhuguenot, J.C. (author), van de Sandt, J.J.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The threshold of toxicological concern (TTC) has been used for the safety assessment of packaging migrants and flavouring agents that occur in food. The approach compares the estimated oral intake with a TTC value derived from chronic oral toxicity data for structurally-related compounds. Application of the TTC approach to cosmetic ingredients...article 2007
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Peeters, K.A.B.M. (author), Koppelman, S.J. (author), van Hoffen, E. (author), van der Tas, C.W.H. (author), den Hartog Jager, C.F. (author), Penninks, A.H. (author), Hefle, S.L. (author), Bruijnzeel-Koomen, C.A.F.M. (author), Knol, E.F. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Recognition of specific peanut allergens or the diversity of IgE binding to peanut allergens may play a role in the elicitation of severe allergic reactions. Objective: To investigate whether sensitization to individual allergens Ara h 1, Ara h 2, Ara h 3 and Ara h 6 is correlated with clinical severity. Methods: The reactivity of...article 2007
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Adams, T.B. (author), McGowen, M.M. (author), Williams, M.C. (author), Cohen, S.M. (author), Feron, V.J. (author), Goodman, J.I. (author), Marnett, L.J. (author), Munro, I.C. (author), Portoghese, P.S. (author), Smith, R.L. (author), Waddell, W.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This publication is the 11th in a series of safety evaluations performed by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). In 1993, the Panel initiated a comprehensive program to re-evaluate the safety of more than 1700 GRAS flavoring substances under conditions of intended use. The list of GRAS substances has now...article 2007