Induction and recovery of CpG site specific methylation changes in human bronchial cells after long-term exposure to carbon nanotubes and asbestos

Introduction: Inhalation of asbestos induces lung cancer via different cellular mechanisms. Together with the increased production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grows the concern about adverse effects on the lungs given the similarities with asbestos. While it has been established that CNT and asbestos...

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Main Authors: Deniz Öner, Manosij Ghosh, Robin Coorens, Hannelore Bové, Matthieu Moisse, Diether Lambrechts, Marcel Ameloot, Lode Godderis, Peter H.M. Hoet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019322652