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WBC, neutrophil, and monocyte count 24 hrs. after exposure (N = 6, ).
| Exposure group | WBC × 109/L | Neutrophil × 109/L | Monocyte × 109/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline | 3.46 ± 0.68 | 0.84 ± 0.07 | 0.11 ± 0.03 |
| Nanosilica | 3.07 ± 0.77# | 0.49 ± 0.06▲ | 0.06 ± 0.01# |
| Polyacrylate/nanosilica | 3.18 ± 1.23# | 0.44 ± 0.05▲∗ | 0.06 ± 0.01# |
# P > 0.05 when compared with saline group; ▲ P < 0.05 when compared with saline group; ∗ P > 0.05 when compared with nanosilica group.
