IL-1beta differently involved in IL-8 and FGF-2 release in crystalline silica-treated lung cell co-cultures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inhalation of crystalline silica particles is in humans associated with inflammation and development of fibrosis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of crystalline silica on the release of the fibrosis- and an...

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Main Authors: Låg Marit, Schwarze Per E, Volden Vivi, Herseth Jan I, Refsnes Magne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/5/1/16