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Table 4 Protein concentration and enzyme activities in BALF after exposure to MWCNT

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]

0.1

0.5

2.5

0.1

0.5

2.5

Total Protein

1.1

1.5

3.5**

1.1

1.0

1.7

GGT

1.4

5.1**

7.4**

0.8

3.5*

9.5**

LDH

1.3

2.0**

5.2**

1.2

1.1

2.4**

ALP

1.3

2.3*

3.8**

0.9

0.9

1.5*

NAG

1.0

1.4

2.8**

0.9

1.3

2.1

  1. * Statistically significant, p < 0.05; ** statistically significant, p < 0.01.
  2. 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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