摘要
Pneumoconiosis,a fatal lung disease caused by dust inhalation and deposition,is one of the leading occupational diseases worldwide[1].The dust is primarily inorganic particles,such as silica particles,coal dust,and asbestos fibers.If the diameter of dust is less than 5μm,it is defined as‘respirable dust’that can easily reach the distal airways and alveoli[2].
基金
supported by the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)[No.2018-I2M-1-001]
Basic Scientific Research Business Expense Project of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences[No.20180709]。