Effect of Silica on the Proliferative Behavior of Human Lung Fibroblasts

We show that silica enhances the proliferation of some but not all lung derived fibroblastlike cells (FLC) of fetal and adult origin. Cultures were obtained from lung biopsy and lavage of normal individuals and patients with interstitial lung disease. The responses of these cell lines were heterogen...

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