Analysis of particles from hamster lungs following pulmonary talc exposures: implications for pathogenicity

Analysis of particles from hamster lungs following pulmonary talc exposures: implications for pathogenicity

Abstract Background Talc, a hydrous magnesium silicate, often used for genital hygiene purposes, is associated with ovarian carcinoma in case-control studies. Its potential to cause inflammation, injury, and functional changes in cells has been described. A complication of such studies is that talc...

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Main Authors: Erika Sato, Sandra A. McDonald, Yuwei Fan, Shaina Peterson, Joseph D. Brain, John J. Godleski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
Talc
Granite
Fibers
Dust
Pulmonary toxicity
Hamster
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-020-00356-0

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