COX-2 induces T cell accumulation and IFN-γ production during the development of chromium allergy

• Main Authors: Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi (Author), Koyu Ito (Author), Kouetsu Ogasawara (Author), Yoshiko Suto (Author), Madoka Itabashi (Author), Kyosuke Ueda (Author), Noriyasu Hirasawa (Author), Takayuki Narushima (Author), Nike Hendrijantini (Author), Utari Kresnoadi (Author), Keiichi Sasaki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chromium (Cr) is commonly added into various metal alloys to improve some mechanical properties such as corrosion resistance, strength, and workability. However, Cr is also known to be a metal allergen for some individuals. Metal allergy is a T cell-mediated disease with symptoms of inflammation and...