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The LiTiTox project investigates the liver toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles, a food additive banned in the EU due to health concerns. By examining the mechanisms of toxicity, the project aims to enhance understanding of its effects on liver health and inform regulatory policies.
The oral intake of the food additive E171 (titanium dioxide, TiO2 nanoparticles) has raised significant public health concerns due to its potential adverse health effects.
It was recently banned in the European Union after a reassessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) due to genotoxicity risks.
However, it is still widely used in many countries, and the mechanisms underlying E171's toxicity, particularly its effects on the liver, remain poorly understood.
The LiTiTox project aims t…
VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL
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Spain, Valencia
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: No
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