Iron Oxide Particles Alter Bacterial Uptake and the LPS-Induced Inflammatory Response in Macrophages
Exposure to geogenic (earth-derived) particulate matter (PM) is linked to severe bacterial infections in Australian Aboriginal communities. Experimental studies have shown that the concentration of iron in geogenic PM is associated with the magnitude of respiratory health effects, however, the mecha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/1/146 |