Cytokine responses of human lung cells (BEAS-2B) treated with micron-sized and nanoparticles of metal oxides compared to soil dusts
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The induction of cytokines by airway cells <it>in vitro </it>has been widely used to assess the effects of ambient and occupational particles. This study measured cytotoxicity and the release of the proinflammatory cytoki...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-02-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/4/1/2 |