Decrease in Intracellular Perforin Levels and IFN-γ Production in Human CD8+ T Cell Line following Long-Term Exposure to Asbestos Fibers
Although the tumorigenicity of asbestos, which is thought to cause mesothelioma, has been clarified, its effect on antitumor immunity requires further investigation. We previously reported a decrease in the percentage of perforin+ cells of stimulated CD8+ lymphocytes derived from patients with malig...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Immunology Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4391731 |