Localization and Dimensional Range of Amphibole Particles Retrieved from Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells

Localization and Dimensional Range of Amphibole Particles Retrieved from Human Alveolar Epithelial Cells

Amphibole asbestos is related to multiple diseases, mainly those targeting the lungs. Asbestos-related malignancies can also be caused by non-regulated asbestiform minerals and some elongated mineral particles (EMPs). In particular, the role of nano- and micro-sized EMPs internalized by lung epithel...

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Main Authors: Ruggero Vigliaturo, Maja Jamnik, Goran Dražić, Marjetka Podobnik, Magda Tušek Žnidarič, Giancarlo Della Ventura, Günther J. Redhammer, Nada Žnidaršič, Simon Caserman, Reto Gieré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
asbestos localization
nanoparticles
medical mineralogy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/14/1/101

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