| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 579097 | Journal of Hazardous Materials | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Human lung proteins adhere to inhaled mineral grains. ⺠Specific proteins have been recognised that tightly adhere to the recognised hazardous mineral cristobalite; a potential geo-biomarkers of respiratory harm. ⺠A range of lung proteins loosely adhere to 'non-toxic' volcanic ash minerals; however the effects of long-term ash exposures are unknown. ⺠There is a positive correlation between Si content and level of protein adherence. ⺠SDS-PAGE is a rapid bioreactivity assay, generating results to be imported into human health risk assessments.
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Authors
Timothy Jones, Kelly BéruBé,