Silicosis is the most common occupational lung disease in China, and is associated with a
variety of complications, many of which are poorly understood. For example, recent data …

Background Occupational and environmental exposure to crystalline silica may lead to the
development of silicosis, which is characterized by inflammation and progressive fibrosis. A …

Numerous investigations have been conducted to elucidate mechanisms involved in the
initiation and progression of silicosis. However, most of these studies involved bolus …

Chronic human silicosis results primarily from continued occupational exposure to silica and
exhibits a long asymptomatic latency. Similarly, continued exposure of Lewis rats to low …

Abstract Purpose of Review Pneumoconiosis due to silicosis is still present due to modern
industries such stone carving, garment industry, and road construction. We aim to discuss …

Silicosis is a particular form of lung fibrosis attributable to occupational exposure to
crystalline silica. The occupational exposure to crystalline silica also increases the risk of …

Mechanisms of silicosis, caused by the inhalation of silica are still unclear, and the effect of
sex on silicosis has rarely been reported. The purpose of this study was to investigate …

Silicosis is an irreversible, progressive, fibrotic lung disease caused by long-term exposure
to dust-containing silica particles at the workplace. Despite the precautions enforced, the …

The major cause of silicosis is the inhalation of silica in the occupational environment.
Despite some anatomical and physiological differences, rodent models continue to be an …

The inflammation and fibrosis induced by silica dust are considered to be substantial
responses in silicosis progression. Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) plays an important role in silica …