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January 1, 2025
Carcinoma of the lung is the number one cause of cancer mortality in the United States. The primary cause of this highly fatal malignancy is cigarette smoking, which accounts for at least 85% of cases. Asbestos is a contributing factor in a small percentag ...
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January 1, 2025
Biopersistent mineral fibers deposited in the lower respiratory tract that measure 15–20 microns or greater in length are taken up by alveolar macrophages. In a process referred to as frustrated phagocytosis, these macrophages coat the fibers with an iron ...
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January 1, 2025
Mineral fibers may be identified in the lungs of most individuals from industrialized societies. When present in excessive amounts, the accumulation of these fibers may result in several diseases. At lower levels, there is an increased risk of mesothelioma ...
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March 18, 2015
Zinc is an essential trace metal whose intracellular levels ([Zn]i) are maintained by a dynamic process of transport, intracellular vesicular storage, and binding to a large number of proteins including metalloenzymes, structural proteins, and t ...
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March 13, 2015
This fully updated work is divided into sections on anatomy and morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunological response. It continues to provide a unique comparative perspective on the mammalian lung. ...
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