Effects of copper nanoparticle exposure on host defense in a murine pulmonary infection model
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) and environmental bacteria can occur simultaneously. NPs induce inflammatory responses and oxidative stress but may also have immune-suppressive effects, impairing macrophage function and alterin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-09-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/8/1/29 |