Zinc Protects against Swine Barn Dust-Induced Cilia Slowing

Agricultural workers exposed to organic dust from swine concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) have increased chances of contracting chronic lung disease. Mucociliary clearance represents a first line of defense against inhaled dusts, but organic dust extracts (ODEs) from swine barns cause c...

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Published in:	Biomolecules
Main Authors:	Christopher D. Bauer, Deanna D. Mosley, Derrick R. Samuelson, Jill A. Poole, Deandra R. Smith, Daren L. Knoell, Todd A. Wyatt
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Subjects:	organic dust cilia zinc lung
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/7/843