The interaction of macrophages with micro and nanoparticles (MNPs) is important because these cells clear particles from the circulation, and because they are potential therapeutic targets in inflammatory conditions, atherosclerosis and cancer.
Because SEM observations of the particles from the colloid solution dropped on the TEM grid showed that the particles in the solution are not aggregated, it can be concluded that the particles form aggregates on InP during the electrophoretic deposition process.
Because the earthward injection of energetic particles from the magnetotail occurs on the nightside, we initially determined the relative position of a satellite with respect to the Sun through the longitude of ascending node (LAN) parameter.
Because the hand-washings contained residual particles from the children's hands, the amount of residue collected on the filters and the concentrations of Cr in the residue were determined separately from those in the solutions of the hand-washings.
Because the number of Itokawa particles collected from the first touchdown site is limited, six particles allocated to Nakamura et al. (2014), four particles to Tsuchiyama et al. (2014), and another four particles to this study, mineralogical data of the four Itokawa particles would contribute to clarify the mineralogy of the Itokawa particles from the first touchdown site.
Those larger than 2.5 microns had very little effect because the trachea is adept at blocking larger particles from entering the respiratory system.
Furthermore, surface layers appear to have a protective function because they can prevent sharp-edged particles from damaging the prostheses surface.
The face seal is important because it keeps particles from leaking in around the edges of the mask.
Because combustion particles from other sources have been associated with occurrence of ST-segment depression and decreased heart rate variability (HRV) (Chahine et al. 2007; Chuang et al. 2007, 2008; Gold et al. 2005; Pope et al. 1999, 2001; Schwartz et al. 2005), we also measured these electrocardiogram outcomes.
