Loss of HIF2α in the Lung Alveolar Epithelium of Mice Leads to Enhanced Eosinophilic Inflammation in Cobalt-Induced Lung Injury
Hard metal lung disease (HMLD) is a rare illness caused by chronic exposure to cobalt and tungsten carbide. HMLD is most commonly developed by people who work in industries that use heavy metal tools that are ground down, heated, or both, releasing heavy metal particles into the air which can be inhaled. Cobalt is a … Read more