Although they were discovered more than 50 years ago, caveolae have remained enigmatic
plasmalemmal organelles. With their characteristic “flasklike” shape and virtually ubiquitous …

Background Silicosis has been one of the most serious occupational public health problems
worldwide for many decades. The global burden of silicosis is largely unknown, although it …

The chemical weathering of rocks currently absorbs about 1.1 Gt CO 2 a− 1 being mainly
stored as bicarbonate in the ocean. An enhancement of this slow natural process could …

The purposes of this study were a) to summarize measurements of airborne (respirable)
crystalline silica dust exposure levels among US workers, b) to provide an update of the …

Control banding (CB) strategies offer simplified solutions for controlling worker exposures to
constituents often encountered in the workplace. The original CB model was developed …

In recent years, prefabricated housing has become increasingly popular and widely
promoted due to its potential to improve the construction environment, quality and …

Objectives: Workers who fabricate stone countertops using hand tools are at risk of silicosis
from overexposure to respirable crystalline silica. This study explored the efficacy of simple …

The global construction sector is experiencing major improvements to building materials
used in large quantities through commercial applications of nanotechnology. Nano-enabled …

Objectives. A number of tasks in construction generate worker overexposures to respirable
crystalline silica dust, which is a significant contributor to occupational mortality and …

Oleanolic acid (OA), a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid, has been reported to have several
benefits and medicinal properties. However, its protective effects against silica‑induced lung …