ROS-mediated TNF-α and MIP-2 gene expression in alveolar macrophages exposed to pine dust

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Respiratory symptoms, impaired lung function, and asthma have been reported in workers exposed to wood dust in a number of epidemiological studies. The underlying pathomechanisms, however, are not well understood. Here, we studied th...

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Main Authors: Husgafvel-Pursiainen Kirsti, Määttä Juha, Borm Paul J, Shi Tingming, Long Huayan, Savolainen Kai, Krombach Fritz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-12-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/1/1/3