Mycobacterium terrae Isolated from Indoor Air of a Moisture-Damaged Building Induces Sustained Biphasic Inflammatory Response in Mouse Lungs.

Authors :: Jussila, Juha
Komulainen, Hannu
Huttunen, Kati
Roponen, Marjut
Iivanainen, Eila
Torkko, Pirjo
Kosma, Veli-Matti
Pelkonen, Jukka
Hirvonen, Maija-Riitta
Source :: Environmental Health Perspectives; Nov2002, Vol. 110 Issue 11, p1119, 7p
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Reports that Mycobacterium terrae isolated from indoor air of a moisture-damaged building causes sustained biphasis inflammatory response in mouse lungs. Analysis of lactate dehydrogenase, total protein, albumin and hemoglobin; Western bot analysis of iNOS; Production of proinflammatory cytokines; Histopathologic changes in lungs and clearance of the mycobacterium from the lungs.

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