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Immunologic Effects of Beryllium Exposure.
Annals of the American Thoracic Society - 1 Apr 2018
Fontenot Andrew P
Abstract excerpt
Metal-induced hypersensitivity is driven by T-cell sensitization to metal ions. Although numerous metals are associated with the development of diffuse parenchymal lung disease, beryllium-induced hypersensitivity is the best-studied to date. This review focuses on the interaction between innate and adaptive immunity that leads to the development of chronic beryllium disease. After beryllium exposure, activation...
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