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 …

Coal mine workers are continuously exposed to respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) in
workplaces, causing severe lung diseases. RCMD characteristics and their relations with …

Oleanolic acid (OA), a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid, has been reported to have several
benefits and medicinal properties. However, its protective effects against silica‑induced lung …

Epidemiological studies demonstrated that the exposure of different air pollutants including
particulate matter (PM) has been related to adverse effect on immune system. Current study …

Background Identification of biomarkers associated with the diagnosis and prognosis of
silicosis would be highly advantageous in the clinical setting. The aim of this study is to …

Capsaicin reduced poly (lactic‐co‐glycolic) acid (PLGA)‐induced fibrosis by promoting IL‐
10 secretion and suppressing alpha‐smooth muscle actin (α‐SMA) expression. The lifetime …

Objective To determine the mechanistic roles of oxidative stress, inflammation, and
genotoxicity parameters in patients with work-related asthma (WRA) and silicosis. Methods …

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) produced in mining and construction industries can
cause life-threatening diseases such as silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive …

Silicosis is caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust particles and known as one of the
most serious occupational diseases worldwide. However, little is known about intrinsic …

Respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) exposure is one of the utmost health hazards to the
mining community causing various health issues, including coal worker pneumoconiosis …