Article
Phenotypic aberrations of CD3+ and CD4+ cells and functional impairments of lymphocytes at low-level occupational exposure to lead.
Clinical immunology and immunopathology - 1 Feb 1993
Fischbein A, Tsang P, Luo J C, Roboz J P, Jiang J D, Bekesi J G
Abstract excerpt
To study the immunological effects of low-level occupational exposure to lead, we have examined the phenotypic parameters and functional integrity of peripheral blood lymphocytes in a group of firearms instructors and compared the data to those obtained from healthy unexposed controls. Our results indicate that, among individuals with mildly elevated blood lead levels (> 25 micrograms/dl), detrimental effects on...
Topics
- Adult
- CD3 Complex
- CD4 Antigens
- CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes
- Firearms
- Humans
- Lead
- Lymphocyte Activation
- Middle Aged
- Occupational Exposure
- Phenotype
