Use of back-scatter electron signals to visualise cell/nanowires interactions <it>in vitro</it> and <it>in vivo</it>; frustrated phagocytosis of long fibres in macrophages and compartmentalisation in mesothelial cells in vivo
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Frustrated phagocytosis has been stated as an important factor in the initiation of an inflammatory response after fibre exposure. The length of fibrous structures has been linked to the potential of fibres to induce adverse health e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/34 |