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- Published on: 18 August 2008
- Published on: 27 February 2008
- Published on: 18 August 2008Carcinogenicity of wood dustShow More
Dear Editor,
As pointed out by the authors, the ultimate carcinogen in the occupational wood dust exposure is not known. It has been known that hardwood dust particles are much more harmful than those from softwood sources. Tannins are versatile markers for hardwood species (1) and their presence e.g. in the nasal lavage liquid can be used to quantitatively monitor the dust burden at the target site (2).
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None declared. - Published on: 27 February 2008Carcinogenicity of wood dustShow More
Dear Editor,
As pointed out by the authors, the ultimate carcinogen in the occupational wood dust exposure is not known. It has been known that hardwood dust particles are much more harmful than those from softwood sources. Tannins are versatile markers for hardwood species (1) and their presence e.g. in the nasal lavage liquid can be used to quantitatively monitor the dust burden at the target site (2).
...Conflict of Interest:
None declared.