Urine proteome profile of firefighters with exposure to emergency fire-induced smoke: A pilot study to identify potential carcinogenic effects.
Project Overview
This study explored the first investigation into the urine protein profiles of firefighters exposed to smoke during emergency fires. The findings show that smoke exposure alters the protein and peptide patterns in the urine of these firefighters. Researchers also identified potential biomarkers of fire smoke exposure. These biomarkers are specifically linked to cancers prevalent among firefighters, including those affecting the kidney, bladder, and prostate.
The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is part of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health