Abstract |
Chrysotile fibers promoted the fusion of human erythrocyte membranes and the hemolysis and fusion of fowl erythrocytes. Amosite and glass fibers did not show the same effect. These findings provide a model for the internalization of the fibers by animal cells.
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Authors | A C Ottolenghi, L B Joseph, H A Newman, R E Stephens |
Journal | Environmental health perspectives
(Environ Health Perspect)
Vol. 51
Pg. 253-6
(Sep 1983)
ISSN: 0091-6765 [Print] United States |
PMID | 6315367
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Asbestos, Serpentine
- Asbestos
- Polymyxin B
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Topics |
- Animals
- Asbestos
(toxicity)
- Asbestos, Serpentine
- Chickens
- Erythrocyte Membrane
(drug effects)
- Humans
- In Vitro Techniques
- Male
- Microscopy, Phase-Contrast
- Polymyxin B
(toxicity)
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