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The immune response in trichloroethylene hypersensitivity syndrome: A review.
- Source :
- Toxicology & Industrial Health; Nov2017, Vol. 33 Issue 11, p876-883, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Trichloroethylene (TCE) has been used for a variety of industrial and consumer cleaning purposes because of its ability to dissolve organic substances. The multisystem injuries include those of skin, liver, and kidney, which are defined as TCE hypersensitivity syndrome (THS). THS is a serious occupational health issue. However, the mechanism of immune dysfunction leading to organ injury is poorly understood. Many studies reveal that skin lesions and organ injury caused by TCE are consistent with type IV hypersensitivity, also called delayed hypersensitivity, mediated by T cells. However, many researchers found T cell-mediated type IV hypersensitivity could not account for the pathogenesis of THS fully. Humoral immunity, including immunoglobulins and complement activation, may also play a possible role in THS pathogenesis. This review will describe the history, current understanding, and future research directions of the mechanism of THS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- TRICHLOROETHYLENE
ALLERGIES
IMMUNE response
IMMUNOGLOBULINS
INDUSTRIAL hygiene
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07482337
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Toxicology & Industrial Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126036760
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0748233717731213