[HTML][HTML] Longitudinal micro-computed tomography-derived biomarkers quantify non-resolving lung fibrosis in a silicosis mouse model

…, T Decaesteker, N Berghen, S Van den Broucke… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
In spite of many compounds identified as antifibrotic in preclinical studies, pulmonary
fibrosis remains a life-threatening condition for which highly effective treatment is still lacking. …

Molecular Layer Deposition of “Magnesicone”, a Magnesium-based Hybrid Material

J Kint, F Mattelaer, SST Vandenbroucke… - Chemistry of …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Molecular layer deposition (MLD) offers the deposition of ultrathin and conformal organic or
hybrid films which have a wide range of applications. However, some critical potential …

Study of the surface species during thermal and plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition of titanium oxide films using in situ IR-spectroscopy and in vacuo X-ray …

SST Vandenbroucke, E Levrau, MM Minjauw… - Physical Chemistry …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
The thermal and plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (ALD) growth of titanium oxide
using an alkylamine precursor – tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium (TDMAT) – was investigated. …

Irritant-induced asthma to hypochlorite in mice due to impairment of the airway barrier

S Van Den Broucke, L Pollaris, G Vande Velde… - Archives of …, 2018 - Springer
Inhalation of commonly present irritants, such as chlorine and chlorine derivatives, can cause
adverse respiratory effects, including irritant-induced asthma (IIA). We hypothesize that …

Titanium carboxylate molecular layer deposited hybrid films as protective coatings for lithium-ion batteries

SST Vandenbroucke, L Henderick… - … Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The lifetime of lithium-ion batteries can be extended by applying protective coatings to the
cathode’s surface. Many studies explore atomic layer deposition (ALD) for this purpose. …

Methylisothiazolinone: dermal and respiratory immune responses in mice

FC Devos, L Pollaris, S Van Den Broucke, S Seys… - Toxicology letters, 2015 - Elsevier
Methylisothiazolinone (MI), a widely used chemical preservative in industrial and household
products, and cosmetics, has been associated with allergic contact dermatitis. However, the …

Dermal exposure determines the outcome of repeated airway exposure in a long-term chemical-induced asthma-like mouse model

L Pollaris, S Van Den Broucke, T Decaesteker… - Toxicology, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Exposure to diisocyanates is an important cause of occupational asthma (OA)
in the industrialized world. Since OA occurs after long-term exposure to diisocyanates, we …

Nanoparticles in the lungs of old mice: Pulmonary inflammation and oxidative stress without procoagulant effects

K Luyts, S Van Den Broucke, B Hemmeryckx… - Science of the total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Pulmonary exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) has been shown to induce pulmonary as well as
cardiovascular toxicity. These effects might be enhanced in elderly subjects as a result of a …

[HTML][HTML] Vicarious pain while observing another in pain: an experimental approach

S Vandenbroucke, G Crombez… - Frontiers in human …, 2013 - frontiersin.org
Objective: This study aimed at developing an experimental paradigm to assess vicarious pain
experiences. We further explored the putative moderating role of observer's characteristics …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of graphene and graphene oxide on airway barrier and differential phosphorylation of proteins in tight and adherens junction pathways

S Van Den Broucke, JAJ Vanoirbeek, R Derua… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Via inhalation we are continuously exposed to environmental and occupational irritants
which can induce adverse health effects, such as irritant-induced asthma (IIA). The airway …