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