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  • Title: Effects of powder on infection risks and associated mechanisms.
    Author: Renz H, Gemsa D.
    Journal: Eur J Surg Suppl; 1997; (579):35-8. PubMed ID: 9195182.
    Abstract:
    This paper examines the release of Tumour necrosis factor alpha, (TNFa) interleukin 1, eicosanoids, and hydrogen peroxide from macrophages exposed to glove starch particles. Studies are described which show that T-cell responses are potently activated by glove powder products leading to the release and formation of high amounts of pro-inflammatory mediators, ultimately resulting in adverse clinical consequences such as starch peritonitis or adhesions.
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