Evaluation of Changes in Immune System of Operating Room Personnel by Measurement of Urinary Neopterin Concentrations
Today it is known that neopterin is mainly produced by activated macrophages and a marker of immune activation and macrophage activity. Increased neopterin concentrations are observed in diseases related to cellular immunity including occupational pathologies.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2011-02-01
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| Series: | Pteridines |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines.2011.22.1.13 |