Reduced pulmonary function and increased pro-inflammatory cytokines in nanoscale carbon black-exposed workers

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Authors

Rong Zhang · Hebei Medical University

Yufei Dai · National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control

Xiao Zhang · National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control

Yong Niu · National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control

Tao Meng · National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control

Yuanyuan Li · National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control

Abstract

The data strongly suggests that nanoscale CB particles could be responsible for the lung function reduction and pro-inflammatory cytokines secretion in CB workers. These results, therefore, provide the first evidence of a link between human exposure to CB and long-term pulmonary effects.

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Air Quality and Health Impacts COVID-19 impact on air quality Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity

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Published in: Particle and Fibre Toxicology

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 73-73

DOI: 10.1186/s12989-014-0073-1

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Reduced pulmonary function and increased pro-inflammatory cytokines in nanoscale carbon black-exposed workers

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