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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Main Authors: Harrington Andrea D, Tsirka Stella E, Schoonen Martin AA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Geochemical Transactions
Online Access:http://www.geochemicaltransactions.com/content/13/1/4