Mechanisms in the pathogenesis of asbestosis and silicosis

Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1998 May;157(5 Pt 1):1666-80. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm.157.5.9707141.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Asbestos
  • Asbestosis / complications
  • Asbestosis / physiopathology*
  • Asbestosis / prevention & control
  • Asbestosis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lung / physiopathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / etiology
  • Mineral Fibers
  • Occupational Exposure
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / complications
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / physiopathology
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Silicosis / complications
  • Silicosis / physiopathology*
  • Silicosis / prevention & control
  • Silicosis / therapy

Substances

  • Mineral Fibers
  • Asbestos
  • Silicon Dioxide