Transfer Factor: Myths and Facts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2020.06.016
Abstract: Transfer factor (TF), also called "Lawrence transfer factor", or dialyzable leukocyte extract (DLE), has been used since the mid-twentieth century to transfer specific skin hypersensitivity through the injection of leukocytes from immunized donors to animals… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; factor myths; transfer factor; myths facts ... See more keywords
Contamination of staple crops by heavy metals in Sibaté, Colombia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04212
Abstract: Heavy metal contamination in water resources, soil, and food sources is an issue that compromises food safety in Sibaté, Colombia. In the present study concentration of heavy metals [HMs], such as Cu, As, Pb, Cr,… read more here.
Keywords: transfer factor; high transfer; contamination; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Prevalence of reduced carbon monoxide transfer factor in smokers with normal spirometry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2021.106422
Abstract: We report the prevalence of reduced levels of carbon monoxide transfer factor (TLCO) in middle-aged current or ex-smokers with normal spirometry. Spirometry and TLCO measurements were performed and we identified 391 subjects aged 40-60 years,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence reduced; transfer factor; spirometry; carbon monoxide ... See more keywords
Characterization of radiation dose and soil-to-plant transfer factor of natural radionuclides in some cities from south-western Nigeria and its effect on man
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00062
Abstract: Abstract Activity concentrations of natural radionuclides, artificial radiocaesium, and soil-to-plant transfer factor have been evaluated in soils and plant (Amaranthus hybridus) samples from eighteen locations in south-western Nigeria with the aid of a co-axial type,… read more here.
Keywords: soil plant; transfer factor; soil; plant transfer ... See more keywords
A Review of 137CS Transfer Factor Studies for Indian Environs.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncac194
Abstract: In recent years there have been conscious efforts put by researchers in India to generate the soil-to-plant 137Cs transfer factor values. This review study is aimed at providing a comprehensive background of 137Cs transfer rates… read more here.
Keywords: transfer rates; transfer; review 137cs; 137cs transfer ... See more keywords