Asbestos-Induced Cellular and Molecular Alteration of Immunocompetent Cells and Their Relationship with Chronic Inflammation and Carcinogenesis

<table>Schematic model presenting the differences of immunological effects of silica and asbestos based on our findings. Silica may disturb the autoimmunity, and asbestos may cause reduction of tumor immunity via forming chronic inflammation.</table>

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Figure 4: Asbestos-Induced Cellular and Molecular Alteration of Immunocompetent Cells and Their Relationship with Chronic Inflammation and Carcinogenesis 

Figure 4 | Asbestos-Induced Cellular and Molecular Alteration of Immunocompetent Cells and Their Relationship with Chronic Inflammation and Carcinogenesis 