Do nanoparticles induce neurodegenerative diseases? Understanding the origin of reactive oxidative species and protein aggregation and mis-folding phenomena in the presence of nanoparticles
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
NeuroNano (214547)
Area
Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies
Description
As the use of nanoparticles becomes more prevalent, it is clear that human exposure will inevitably increase. Considering the rapidly ageing European population and the resulting increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases, there is an urgent need to address the risk presented by nanoparticles towards neurodegenerative diseases.
Participating Countries
Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and Japan.
Name of US Partner
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY,
Contact
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLIN