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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Main Authors: Koch Michael, Veranth Martha M, Kaser Erin G, Veranth John M, Yost Garold S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/4/1/2