Immunologic analyses of peripheral leukocytes from workers at an ethical narcotics manufacturing facility.

doi:10.1080/00039896.1995.9955006

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Immunologic analyses of peripheral leukocytes from workers at an ethical narcotics manufacturing facility.

Archives of environmental health - 1 Jan 2000

Biagini R E, Henningsen G M, Klincewicz S L

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Little information exists about possible adverse health effects associated with workplace exposure to opiate compounds. We have previously reported opiate-specific IgG antibodies, positive epicutaneous tests, and pulmonary function decrements in workers exposed occupationally to opiates. In the p...

Topics

Antigens, CD
Asthma
Drug Industry
Ethics
Female
Flow Cytometry
Humans
Leukocytes
Lymphocyte Activation
Male
Mitogens
Narcotics
Occupational Exposure
Phenotype

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