Pulmonary Immunotoxicology

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InhaltsangabeList of Contributors. Preface. Editors Profiles. Section I: The Respiratory Tract. 1. Comparative Structure of the Respiratory Tract: Airway Architecture in Humans and Animals; J.R. Harkema, et al. 2. Immunology of the Respiratory Tract; R.W. Lange, M.H. Karol. 3. Disposition of Inhaled Particles and Gases; R.B. Schlesinger. Section II: Adverse Effects of Altered Pulmonary Immunity. 4. Hypersensitivity and Asthma; M.I. Gilmour. 5. Inflammation and Fibrosis; D.J.P. Bassett, D.K. Bhalla. 6. Pulmonary Autoimmunity and Inflammation; T.M. Jeitner, D. Lawrence. Section III: Immunotoxicants. 7. Biological Agents; R.L. Sherwood. 8. Pesticides, Solvents, and Polycyclic Agents; K.E. Rodgers. 9. Beryllium; G.L. Finch. 10. Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, and Nickel; L.A. Burns-Naas. 11. Other Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vanadium, and Zinc; M.D. Cohen. 12. Ozone; L.K. Ryan. 13. Sulfur and Nitrogen Oxides; R.B. Schlesinger, et al. 14. Asbestos and Silica; D.B. Warheit. 15. Woodsmoke, Kerosene Heater Emissions, and Diesel Exhaust; J.T. Zelikoff. 16. Tobacco Smoke; D.E. Gardner. Section IV: Risk Assessment. 17. Applying Pulmonary Immunotoxicity Data to Risk Assessment; M.J.K. Selgrade. 18. Biomarkers of Pulmonary Immunologic Responses; A.K. Hubbard. Index.

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