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Table 8 Protein concentration and enzyme activities in BALF after exposure to graphene

From: Comparative inhalation toxicity of multi-wall carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite nanoplatelets and low surface carbon black

 

Study day 7

Study day 28

Concentration [mg/m3]

0.5

2.5

10

0.5

2.5

10

Total Protein

1.3

1.2

2.9

1.2

1.4*

1.8**

GGT

1.0

4.4

10.3**

+

+

+

LDH

0.9

1.1

2.8

1.2

1.6*

2.2**

ALP

1.1

1.5*

3.2**

1.2

1.0

1.9**

NAG

1.0

1.2

1.8

0.8

1.0

1.1

  1. * Statistically significant, p < 0.05; ** statistically significant, p < 0.01.
  2. +: Increased compared to controls (activity below detection limit in controls).
  3. Differences are expressed as x-fold ratios compared to the concurrent control group.
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Particle and Fibre Toxicology

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