• Characterization and pro-inflammatory responses of spore and hyphae samples from various mold species 

      Øya, Elisabeth; Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Malla, Nabin; Uhlig, Silvio; Rolen, Elin; Skaar, Ida; Straumfors, Anne; Winberg, Jan-Olof; Bang, Berit; Schwarze, Per E; Eduard, Wijnand; Holme, Jørn Andreas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Manuskript; Peer reviewed; Preprint, 2017-09-18)
      Mold particles from <i>Aspergillus fumigatus, Penicillium chrysogenum, Aspergillus versicolor</i>, and <i>Stachybotrys chartarum</i> have been linked to respiratory‐related diseases. We characterized X‐ray‐inactivated spores and hyphae fragments from these species by number of particles, morphology, and mycotoxin, β‐glucan and protease content/activity. The pro‐inflammatory properties of mold particles ...
    • Occupational Exposure to Bioaerosols in Norwegian Crab Processing Plants 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Kamath, Sandip D.; Lopata, Andreas L.; Madsen, Anne Mette; Eduard, Wijnand; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2016-05-28)
      Introduction: <br> Aerosolisation of components when processing king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and edible crab (Cancer pagurus) may cause occupational health problems when inhaled by workers. <br> Methods: <br> A cross-sectional study was carried out in three king crab plants and one edible crab plant. Personal exposure measurements were performed throughout work shifts. Air was ...