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IARC Sci Publ. 1980(30):881-900.
Increasing attention is currently being addressed to the many aspects of biological effects of fibres other than asbestos. In part, this interest has been generated by the work of Drs Stanton, Pott and others. The demonstration that durable fibres, of almost any composition, which satisfy certain dimensional requirements can induce tumours when implanted into the pleural or peritoneal cavities of mammals has generated concern over effects analogous to those of asbestos in man. Recent data from Turkey have suggested that fibrous zeolites can also produce mesothelioma in man. The chemical and physical properties of relevant, naturally occurring, as well as man-made mineral fibres are discussed. Particular emphasis is laid on those properties that are believed to be significant determinants of biological activity.
目前，人们越来越关注除石棉以外的纤维的生物效应的诸多方面。部分原因是斯坦顿博士、波特博士及其他人的研究成果引发了这种兴趣。研究表明，几乎任何成分的耐久性纤维，只要满足一定的尺寸要求，植入哺乳动物的胸膜腔或腹膜腔时就会诱发肿瘤，这引发了人们对其对人体产生类似于石棉效应的担忧。来自土耳其的最新数据表明，纤维沸石也会在人体引发间皮瘤。文中讨论了相关天然存在的以及人造矿物纤维的化学和物理特性。特别强调了那些被认为是生物活性重要决定因素的特性。
