Respirable fibres: surfactant coated fibres release more Fe3+ than native fibres at both pH 4.5 and 7.2
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Exposure to asbestos is associated with several lung diseases. The carcinogenic action of asbestos is not fully understood but oxidative stress is considered to play a role. Iron on the surface can lead to Fenton chemistry and the Haber Weiss reaction producin... ...