Blar i forfatter "Bang, Berit"

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    • Airborne exposure to gaseous and particle-associated organic substances in resin-based dental materials during restorative procedures 

      Nilsen, Bo Wold; Jensen, Einar; Õrtengren, Ulf; Bang, Berit; Michelsen, Vibeke Barman (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-16)
      Dental composite dust has been shown to act as a vehicle for methacrylates in vivo/in vitro. The objective of this study was to assess airborne exposure of dental personnel to gaseous and particle‐associated organic constituents from resin‐based dental materials in a simulated clinic. Sampling of total aerosol fractions and gaseous substances was performed by dental students carrying particle filters ...

    • Arbeidsmiljø og helse i fiskeflåten - utfordringer og helsefremmende faktorer 

      Thorvaldsen, Trine; Sandsund, Mariann; Holmen, Ingunn Marie; Aasmoe, lisbeth; Sønvisen, Signe Annie; Øren, Anita; Heidelberg, Cecilie Thon; Bang, Berit (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2018-03)
      Fiskere kan være eksponert for en rekke ugunstige arbeidsforhold og har høyere risiko for å bli utsatt for skader enn andre yrkesgrupper. Rapporten oppsummerer funn fra prosjektet "Working environment and health in the Norwegian fishing fleet – challenges and health promoting factors" hvor målet har vært å se på samspillet mellom arbeidsmiljø og helse for å bidra med ny kunnskap om både negative og ...

    • 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 ...

    • Differences in PAR-2 activating potential by king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), salmon (Salmo salar), and bovine (Bos taurus) trypsin. 

      Larsen, Anett Kristin; Kristiansen, Kurt; Sylte, Ingebrigt; Seternes, Ole Morten; Bang, Berit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-07-20)
      Background: Salmon trypsin is shown to increase secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-8 from human airway epithelial cells through activation of PAR-2. Secretion of IL-8 induced by king crab trypsin is observed in a different concentration range compared to salmon trypsin, and seems to be only partially related to PAR-2 activation. This report aim to identify differences in ...

    • Effects of Interventions to Prevent Work-Related Asthma, Allergy, and Other Hypersensitivity Reactions in Norwegian Salmon Industry Workers (SHInE): Protocol for a Pragmatic Allocated Intervention Trial and Related Substudies 

      Höper, Anje Christina; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Thomassen, Marte Renate; Irgens-Hansen, Kaja; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Fagernæs, Carl Fredrik; Svedahl, Sindre Rabben; Eriksen, Thor Eirik; Grgic, Miriam; Bang, Berit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-07)
      Background: Workers in the salmon processing industry have an increased risk of developing respiratory diseases and other hypersensitivity responses due to occupational exposure to bioaerosols containing fish proteins and microorganisms, and related allergens. Little is known about effective measures to reduce bioaerosol exposure and about the extent of skin complaints among workers. In addition, ...

    • Exposure to Bioaerosols during Fish Processing on Board Norwegian Fishing Trawlers 

      Heidelberg, Cecilie Thon; Bang, Berit; Thomassen, Marte Renate; Kamath, Sandip D.; Ruethers, Thimo; Lopata, Andreas L.; Madsen, Anne Mette; Sandsund, Mariann; Aasmoe, lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-10)
      Objectives - The main objective was to gain more knowledge on exposure to bioaerosols in the processing area on board fishing trawlers.<p> <p>Methods - Exposure sampling was carried out during the work shifts when processing fish in the processing area on board five deep-sea fishing trawlers (trawlers 1–5). Exposure samples were collected from 64 fishermen breathing zone and from stationary ...

    • Exposures and Health Effects of Bioaerosols in Seafood Processing Workers - a Position Statement 

      Bonlokke, Jakob; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth; Rahman, Anas M. Abdel; Syron, Laura N.; Andersson, Eva; Dahlman-Høglund, Anna; Lopata, Andreas L.; Jeebhay, Mohamed Fareed (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-27)
      Occupational hazards exist in the processing of seafood both in land-based facilities as well as on board vessels. Recent findings on occupational injury and respiratory health risks among seafood processing workers were presented and discussed at the IFISH5 conference. Particular emphasis was put on the challenges that im/migrant workers encounter, the greater risks onboard factory vessels, especially ...

    • Mixed exposure to bacterial lipopolysaccharide and seafood proteases augments inflammatory signalling in an airway epithelial cell model (A549) 

      Bhagwat, Sampada Satchidanand; Larsen, Anett Kristin; Seternes, Ole Morten; Bang, Berit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-06)
      Seafood industry workers exhibit increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms due to exposure to bioaerosols containing a mixture of bioactive agents. In this study, a human pulmonary epithelial cell model (A549) was exposed to mixtures of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) agonists H-Ser-Leu-Ile-Gly-Lys-Val-NH2 (SLIGKV-NH2), purified salmon (Salmo salar) ...

    • Occupational Allergic Sensitization Among Workers Processing King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) in Norway and Identification of Novel Putative Allergenic Proteins 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-23)
      Introduction: Asthma and allergy occur frequently among seafood processing workers, with the highest prevalence seen in the crustacean processing industry. In this study we established for the first time the prevalence of allergic sensitization in the Norwegian king- and edible crab processing industry and characterized the IgE-reactive proteins.<p> <p>Materials and Methods: Two populations of ...

    • 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 ...

    • Purified sardine and king crab trypsin display individual differences in PAR-2-, NF-kB-, and IL-8 signaling 

      Larsen, Anett Kristin; Seternes, ole morten; Bang, Berit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011-08-31)
      Respiratory symptoms occur in workers processing a great variety of seafood. Studies previously showed that salmon trypsin increases transcriptional activity of NF-κB and induces secretion of IL-8 from airway epithelial cells by activating PAR-2. The aim of this study was to explore if purified trypsins from king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and sardine (Sardinops melanostictus) are able to ...