IL-22 mRNA Expression in Blood Samples as a Useful Biomarker for Assessing the Adverse Health Effects of PCBs on Allergic Children

To facilitate the assessment of adverse effects of very low concentrations of air pollutants on general populations, we planned to establish a reliable biomarker that is also useful in identifying vulnerable populations. For this purpose we monitored several inflammation markers in blood samples fro...

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Main Authors: Mayumi Tsuji, Toshihiro Kawamoto, Chihaya Koriyama, Fumio Matsumura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
PCB
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/9/12/4321