In: Chemical Research in Toxicology, 2012, p. -
Ambient airborne particulate matter is known to cause various adverse health effects in humans. In a recent study on the environmental impacts of coal and tire combustion in a thermal power station fine crystals of PbSO4 (anglesite), ZnSO4•H2O (gunningite), and CaSO4 (anhydrite) were identified in the stack emissions. Here, we have studied the toxic potential of these sulfate phases as...
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In: Chemical Research in Toxycology, 2011, vol. 24, no. 9, p. 1460–1475
Airborne particulate matter (PM) of varying size and composition is known to cause health problems in humans. The iron oxide Fe₃O₄ (magnetite) may be a major anthropogenic component in ambient PM and is derived mainly from industrial sources. In the present study, we have investigated the effects of four different size fractions of magnetite on signaling pathways, free radical generation,...
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In: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 2011, vol. 52, p. 296–309
Until now, the adverse effects of toner powders on humans have been considered to be minimal. However, several recent reports have suggested possible significant adverse health effects from toner dust inhalation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of black toner powders in vitro. For the study of DNA damage, A549 cells were exposed to toner-powder suspensions and to...
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