From: Murine pulmonary responses after sub-chronic exposure to aluminum oxide-based nanowhiskers
Parameter | Shams | Exposure to AO nanowhiskers for: | |
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2 wks | 4 wks | ||
Total cells/mouse, n x 103 | 74.0 ± 7.9 | 171.6 ± 19.7 ** | 440.3 ± 33.6 *** |
Total protein, μg/mL | 107.7 ± 4.7 | 108.0 ± 1.5 | 101.2 ± 2.7 |
LDH activity, U/L | 180 ± 18 | 146 ± 17 | 191 ± 10 |