The Effects of Asbestos Fibers on Human T Cells

The Effects of Asbestos Fibers on Human T Cells

Asbestos exposure causes malignant tumors such as lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma. The effects of asbestos fibers on immunocompetent cells, however, have not been well studied. Asbestos physically comprises a fibrous substance, which differs from silica particles which are a particulate subst...

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Main Authors: Naoko Kumagai-Takei, Suni Lee, Bandaru Srinivas, Yurika Shimizu, Nagisa Sada, Kei Yoshitome, Tatsuo Ito, Yasumitsu Nishimura, Takemi Otsuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
asbestos
T cell
cytotoxic T lymphocyte
CD4+ T cell
regulatory T cell
pleural plaque
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/19/6987

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