Quantification of particle-induced inflammatory stress response: a novel approach for toxicity testing of earth materials
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are vital regulators of many cellular functions in the body. The intracellular ROS concentration is highly regulated by a balance between pro-oxidants and anti-oxidants. A chronic excess of pro-oxidants...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-04-01
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Series: | Geochemical Transactions |
Online Access: | http://www.geochemicaltransactions.com/content/13/1/4 |