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Serum Level Alteration of IL-6, IL-1, and IFN- in Groups of Healthy Adults with Oxidative DNA Damage in Najaf Governorate.
ScientificWorldJournal
September 2024
Laboratory Department College of Health and Medical Technology Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Article Synopsis
- Najaf governorate, a highly polluted area in Iraq, shows increased health issues, including cancer and autoimmune diseases, in residents exposed to uranium contamination.
- A study involving 88 adult volunteers across various districts in Najaf assessed their immune system function by measuring levels of specific cytokines in their blood, demonstrating significant health impacts.
- Results indicated elevated levels of cytokines (IL-6, IFN-, IL-1) in the polluted groups compared to a control group from a less contaminated area, highlighting the effects of environmental pollution on immune responses.