[Increase of TNF-alpha in subjects occupationally exposed to lead].

Authors :: Santarelli L
Valentino M
Bracci M
Rapisarda V
Mocchegiani E
Cassano F
Di Lorenzo L
Soleo L
Source :: Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia [G Ital Med Lav Ergon] 2003 Jul-Sep; Vol. 25 Suppl (3), pp. 90-1.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Occupational exposure at low doses of lead induces a significant increase of TNF-alpha plasma levels. Recently has been showed the crucial role on atherosclerosis origin of this pro-inflammatory cytokine. It is assumable a contribution of lead in atherosclerosis course in exposed subjects.