Pulmonary exposure to single-walled carbon nanotubes does not affect the early immune response against <it>Toxoplasma gondii</it>

Pulmonary exposure to single-walled carbon nanotubes does not affect the early immune response against <it>Toxoplasma gondii</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) trigger pronounced inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs of mice following administration via pharyngeal aspiration or inhalation. Human exposure to SWCNT in an occupational setting may occur i...

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Main Authors: Swedin Linda, Arrighi Romanico, Andersson-Willman Britta, Murray Ashley, Chen Yunying, Karlsson Mikael C I, Georén Susanna Kumlien, Tkach Alexey V, Shvedova Anna A, Fadeel Bengt, Barragan Antonio, Scheynius Annika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
Carbon nanotubes
Bioluminescence imaging
Inflammation markers
Lung and spleen immunohistology
Dendritic cells
Macrophages
<it>Toxoplasma gondii</it>
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/16

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