Publications by authors named "Sun Hwa Baek"
Toxicol Appl Pharmacol
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- A rise in disinfectant use during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many new products entering the market without proper testing for safety or environmental impact.
- The study aimed to identify potential indicators of lung damage from these disinfectants, linking them to conditions like chronic inflammation and interstitial fibrosis.
- Researchers found that disinfectant exposure caused noticeable cellular damage in human lung cells and lung tissue in mice, suggesting that DNA damage and metabolic disruption may be key factors in health risks associated with disinfectants.
