Alcohol Inhibits Organic Dust-Induced ICAM-1 Expression on Bronchial Epithelial Cells

Aims: Exposure to dusts/bioaerosols in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) results in inflammatory lung diseases in workers. Hog CAFOs dust extract (HDE) increases expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), neutrophil adhesion, and TNFα release in bronchial epithelial cells...

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Main Authors: Todd A. Wyatt, Kerry Canady, Art J. Heires, Jill A. Poole, Kristina L. Bailey, Tara M. Nordgren, Debra J. Romberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Safety
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/3/1/5