Basic pathogenetic mechanisms in silicosis: current understanding
B Rimal, AK Greenberg, WN Rom - Current opinion in pulmonary …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
B Rimal, AK Greenberg, WN Rom
Current opinion in pulmonary medicine, 2005•journals.lww.comFurther research on the molecular mechanisms involved in the inflammatory processes
important for progression to fibrotic diseases is needed for the development of effective
treatment of silicosis. Potential therapeutic strategies include inhibition of cytokines such as
IL-1, TNF α, the use of anti-oxidants, and the inhibition of apoptosis.
important for progression to fibrotic diseases is needed for the development of effective
treatment of silicosis. Potential therapeutic strategies include inhibition of cytokines such as
IL-1, TNF α, the use of anti-oxidants, and the inhibition of apoptosis.
Summary
Further research on the molecular mechanisms involved in the inflammatory processes important for progression to fibrotic diseases is needed for the development of effective treatment of silicosis. Potential therapeutic strategies include inhibition of cytokines such as IL-1, TNF α, the use of anti-oxidants, and the inhibition of apoptosis.
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