Mode of action of fibrous amphiboles: the case of Biancavilla (Sicily, Italy)

• Main Authors: Giulia Ballan (Author), Antonella Del Brocco (Author), Stefano Loizzo (Author), Alessia Fabbri (Author), Zaira Maroccia (Author), Carla Fiorentini (Author), Sara Travaglione (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND. The inhalation of fibrous amphiboles can result in pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Although these fibres have the same disease-causing potential, their different morphologies and chemical composition can determine different biological activities. An unusual cluster of m...