Thymectomy and asbestos-induced mesotheliomas in rats

Treatments affecting the rate of asbestos-induced mesotheliomas

“…It was hoped by this exploration to find means of delaying tuimour induction and thus possibly reducing the incidence. At present only sham thymectomy during the first 4 days after birth has been shown to reduce the number of mesotheliomas induced by the asbestos (Wagner, 1979). This paper explores the role played by some of the substances which destroy or alter the function of macrophages.…”