Copper Exposure Induces Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition-Related Fibrotic Change via Autophagy and Increase Risk of Lung Fibrosis in Human

• Main Authors: Hsin-Ying Clair Chiou (Author), Chih-Wen Wang (Author), Szu-Chia Chen (Author), Mei-Lan Tsai (Author), Ming-Hong Lin (Author), Chih-Hsing Hung (Author), Chao-Hung Kuo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Copper is an essential trace element involved in several vital biological processes of the human body. However, excess exposure to copper caused by occupational hazards and environmental contamination, such as food, water, and air, damages human health. In this study, in vitro cell culture model and...