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van Loy, T. (author), de Jonghe, S. (author), Castermans, K. (author), Dheedene, W. (author), Stoop, R. (author), Verschuren, L. (author), Versele, M. (author), Chaltin, P. (author), Luttun, A. (author), Schols, D. (author)Atypical chemokine receptor 3 (ACKR3, formerly CXC chemokine receptor 7) is a G protein-coupled receptor that recruits β-arrestins, but is devoid of functional G protein signaling after receptor stimulation. In preclinical models of liver and lung fibrosis, ACKR3 was previously shown to be upregulated after acute injury in liver sinusoidal and...article 2022
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Denier van der Gonn, H. (author), Kooter, I. (author), Bronsveld, P. (author), Hartendorf, F. (author), Korstanje, T. (author), Wijngaard, M. (author), Dortmans, A. (author)The air quality limit value for particulate matter currently used in the Netherlands is based on the mass of all particulate matter present in a cubic metre of air. There is a better way to do this. Not all particulate matter has the same impact on health. The health impact is related to the reactivity of the particles in the particulate matter,...report 2022
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Donkers, J.M. (author), Hoppener, E.M. (author), Grigoriev, I. (author), Will, L. (author), Melgert, B.N. (author), van der Zaan, B. (author), van de Steeg, E. (author), Kooter, I.M. (author)Micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) can be found virtually everywhere around us in the biosphere and food chain, therefore humans are continuously exposed to MNP, mainly via inhalation and ingestion. Here, we have applied physiologically relevant human-based advanced in vitro models representing the lung (MucilAir™) and gut (InTESTine™ and Intestinal...article 2022
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Kuper, C.F. (author), Pieters, R.H.H. (author), van Bilsen, J.H.M. (author)The thoracic and peritoneal cavities are lined by serous membranes and are home of the serosal immune system. This immune system fuses innate and adaptive immunity, to maintain local homeostasis and repair local tissue damage, and to cooperate closely with the mucosal immune system. Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are found abundantly in the...article 2021
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Regeer, H. (author), Nieuwenhuijse, E.A. (author), Vos, R.C. (author), Kiefte-de Jong, J.C. (author), van Empelen, P. (author), de Koning, E.J.P. (author), Bilo, H.J.G. (author), Huisman, S.D. (author)Aims: To investigate changes in physical activity (PA) and psychological factors during societal lockdown in people with type 2 diabetes. Methods: A cross-sectional study among Dutch adults with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected using online questionnaires. A multivariate multinomial logistic regression was performed with change in PA during...article 2021
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Kim, Y.H. (author), Warren, S.H. (author), Kooter, I. (author), Williams, W.C. (author), George, I.J. (author), Vance, S.A. (author), Hays, M.D. (author), Higuchi, M.A. (author), Gavett, S.H. (author), DeMarini, D.M. (author), Jaspers, I. (author), Gilmour, M.I. (author)Abstract Background: Open burning of anthropogenic sources can release hazardous emissions and has been associated with increased prevalence of cardiopulmonary health outcomes. Exposure to smoke emitted from burn pits in mili tary bases has been linked with respiratory illness among military and civilian personnel returning from war zones....article 2021
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Bourgonje, A.R. (author), Offringa, A.K. (author), van Eijk, L.E. (author), Abdulle, A.E. (author), Hillebrands, J.L. (author), van der Voort, P.H.J. (author), van Goor, H. (author), van Hezik, E.J. (author)Significance: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of the three main gasotransmitters that are endogenously produced in humans and are protective against oxidative stress. Recent findings from studies focusing on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), shifted our attention to a...article 2021
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van Eijk, M. (author), Hillaire, M.L.B. (author), Rimmelzwaan, G.F. (author), Rynkiewicz, M.J. (author), White, M.R. (author), Hartshorn, K.L. (author), Hessing, M. (author), Koolmees, P.A. (author), Tersteeg, M.H. (author), van Es, M.H. (author), Meijerhof, T. (author), Huckriede, A. (author), Haagsman, H.P. (author)Innate immunity is critical in the early containment of influenza A virus (IAV) infection and surfactant protein D (SP-D) plays a crucial role in innate defense against IAV in the lungs. Multivalent lectin-mediated interactions of SP-D with IAVs result in viral aggregation, reduced epithelial infection, and enhanced IAV clearance by phagocytic...article 2019
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LaCroix, G. (author), Koch, W. (author), Ritter, D. (author), Gutleb, A.C. (author), Larsen, S.T. (author), Loret, T. (author), Zanetti, F. (author), Constant, S. (author), Chortarea, S. (author), Rothen-Rutishauser, B. (author), Hiemstra, P.S. (author), Frejafan, E. (author), Hubert, P. (author), Gribaldo, L. (author), Kearns, P. (author), Aublant, J.M. (author), Diabaté, S. (author), Weiss, C. (author), de Groot, A. (author), Kooter, I.M. (author)In vitro air–liquid interface (ALI) cell culture models can potentially be used to assess inhalation toxicology endpoints and are usually considered, in terms of relevancy, between classic (i.e., submerged) in vitro models and animal-based models. In some situations that need to be clearly defined, ALI methods may represent a complement or an...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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Hiemstra, P.S. (author), Grootaers, G.G. (author), van der Does, A.M. (author), Krul, C.A.M. (author), Kooter, I.M. (author)The epithelium that covers the conducting airways and alveoli is a primary target for inhaled toxic substances, and therefore a focus in inhalation toxicology. The increasing concern about the use of animal models has stimulated the development of in vitro cell culture models for analysis of the biological effects of inhaled toxicants. However,...article 2018
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van der Does, A.M. (author), Amatngalim, G.D. (author), Keijser, B.J.F. (author), Hiemstra, P.S. (author), Villenave, R. (author)The respiratory tract harbours a variety of microorganisms, collectively called the respiratory microbiota. Over the past few years, alterations in respiratory and gut microbiota composition have been associated with chronic inflammatory diseases of the lungs. How these changes influence disease development and progression is an active field of...article 2018
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Todea, A.M. (author), Beckmann, S. (author), Kaminski, H. (author), Bard, D. (author), Bau, S. (author), Clavaguera, S. (author), Dahmann, D. (author), Dozol, H. (author), Dziurowitz, N. (author), Elihn, K. (author), Fierz, M. (author), Lidén, G. (author), Meyer-Plath, A. (author), Monz, C. (author), Neumann, V. (author), Pelzer, J. (author), Simonow, B.K. (author), Thali, P. (author), Tuinman, I. (author), van der Vleuten, A. (author), Vroomen, H. (author), Asbach, C. (author)Personal monitors based on unipolar diffusion charging (miniDiSC/DiSCmini, NanoTracer, Partector) can be used to assess the individual exposure to nanoparticles in different environments. The charge acquired by the aerosol particles is nearly proportional to the particle diameter and, by coincidence, also nearly proportional to the alveolar lung...article 2017
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Vlaanderen, J. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Rothman, N. (author), Hildesheim, A. (author), Silverman, D. (author), Hosgood, H.D. (author), Spaan, S. (author), Kuijpers, E. (author), Godderis, L. (author), Hoet, P. (author), Lan, Q. (author), Vermeulen, R. (author)Background: Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are manufactured nanomaterials to which workers and the general population will be increasingly exposed in coming years. Little is known about potential human health effects of exposure to MWCNTs, but effects on the lung and the immune system have been reported in animal and mechanistic studies....article 2017
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van der Voort, M.M. (author), Holm, K.B. (author), Kummer, P.O. (author), Teland, J.A. (author), van Doormaal, J.C.A.M. (author), Dijkers, H.P.A. (author)An important blast injury mechanism is the rupture of the lungs and the gastrointestinal tract. In explosives safety studies and threat analysis the empirical model of Bowen is often used to quantify this mechanism. The original model predicts the lethality for a person in front of a reflecting surface caused by simple Friedlander blast waves....article 2016
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Sivle, L.D. (author), Wensveen, P.J. (author), Kvadsheim, P.H. (author), Lam, F.P.A. (author), Visser, F. (author), Curé, C. (author), Harris, C.M. (author), Tyack, P.L. (author), Miller, P.J.O. (author)Modern long-range naval sonars are a potential disturbance for marine mammals and can cause disruption of feeding in cetaceans. We examined the lunge-feeding behaviour of humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae before, during and after controlled exposure experiments with naval sonar by use of acoustic and motion sensor archival tags attached to...article 2016
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van der Valk, E.S. (author), Smans, L.C.C.J. (author), Hofstetter, H. (author), Stubbe, J.H. (author), de Vries, M. (author), Backx, F.J.G. (author), Hermus, A.R.M.M. (author), Zelissen, P.M.J. (author)Background: Health-related quality of life in patients with Addison's disease has been assessed in various European countries, indicating a reduced quality of life. However, no studies have addressed the impact of Addison's disease on physical activity. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life in Dutch patients...article 2016
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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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Heikkila, K. (author), Nyberg, S.T. (author), Madsen, I.E. (author), de Vroome, E.M.M. (author), Alfredsson, L. (author), Bjorner, J.B. (author), Borritz, M. (author), Burr, H. (author), Erbel, R. (author), Ferrie, J.E. (author), Fransson, E. (author), Geuskens, G.A. (author), Hooftman, W.E. (author), Houtman, I.L. (author), Jöckel, K.H. (author), Knutsson, A. (author), Koskenvuo, M. (author), Lunau, T. (author), Nielsen, M.L. (author), Nordin, M. (author), Oksanen, T. (author), Pejtersen, J.H. (author), Pentti, J. (author), Shipley, M.J. (author), Steptoe, A. (author), Suominen, S.B. (author), Theorell, T. (author), Vahtera, J. (author), Westerholm, P.J.M. (author), Westerlund, H. (author), Dragano, N. (author), Rugulies, R. (author), Kawachi, I. (author), Batty, G.D. (author), Singh-Manoux, A. (author), Virtanen, M. (author), Kivimäki, M. (author)Background: Working longer than the maximum recommended hours is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but the relationship of excess working hours with incident cancer is unclear. Methods: This multi-cohort study examined the association between working hours and cancer risk in 116 462 men and women who were free of...article 2016
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Mutlu, E. (author), Nash, D.G. (author), King, C. (author), Krantz, T.Q. (author), Preston, W.T. (author), Kooter, I.M. (author), Higuchi, M. (author), DeMarini, D. (author), Linak, W.P. (author), Ian Gilmour, M. (author)Biodiesel made from the transesterification of plant- and animal-derived oils is an important alternative fuel source for diesel engines. Although numerous studies have reported health effects associated with petroleum diesel emissions, information on biodiesel emissions are more limited. To this end, a program at the U.S. EPA assessed health...article 2015