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Differential activation of RAW 264.7 macrophages by size-segregated crystalline silica
BACKGROUND: Occupational exposure to crystalline silica is a well-established occupational hazard. Once in the lung, crystalline silica particles can result in the activation of alveolar macrophages (AM), potentially leading to silicosis, a fibrotic lung disease. Because the activation of alveolar m...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5159951/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28018477 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12995-016-0145-2 |