Silicosis is one of the most prevalent chronic occupational pulmonary diseases worldwide.
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of methyl palmitate on silica-induced lung …

Amorphous silicas, opposite to crystalline polymorphs, have been regarded so far as
nonpathogenic, but few studies have addressed the toxicity of the wide array of amorphous …

Excessive exposures to airborne crystalline silica have been known for over 100 years to
pose a serious health hazard. Work practices and regulatory standards advanced as the …

Objective. To investigate the influence of silica exposure on the expression of connective
tissue growth factor (CTGF), transforming growth factor beta‐1 (TGF‐β1), and platelet …

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) is characterized as a chronic inflammation of the lung
associated with activation of macrophages and endothelial cells in the lung. The aim of the …

The aim of present study was to investigate the effects of sub-lethal concentrations of silver
nanoparticles (AgNP) on hematological parameters, differential tests of white blood cells …

The purpose of this commentary is to bring the neglected phenomenon of subradiological
silicosis and its implications to the attention of readers. We define subradiological silicosis …

Coal dust is the main occupational hazard factor during coal mining operations. This study
aimed to investigate the role of macrophage polarization and its molecular regulatory …

Pneumoconiosis remains one of the most serious global occupational diseases. However,
effective treatments are lacking, and early detection is crucial for disease prevention. This …

尘肺病是中国最严重, 发病最多的职业病, 其中又以矽肺最为突出. 矽肺是一种由游离二氧化硅
含量较高的粉尘所引起的以肺组织弥漫性纤维化为主的疾病. 目前虽无法用单一的机制来解释 …