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Tin and the thymus gland: a review.

Tin and the thymus gland: a review.

Thymus (1990-06-01)

N Cardarelli

ABSTRACT

Experimental studies over the last decade have suggested an association between thymus immune and homeostatic function and exogenous tin. It has been hypothesized that the thymus gland synthesizes and secretes one or more tin bearing factors that enhance immune defenses against malignancy and retard the gradual loss of immune capacity with senescence. This review conciliates data from several divergent areas of research in order to explore the rationale for the above concepts.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, powder, <150 μm, 99.5% trace metals basis

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, nanopowder, <150 nm particle size (SEM), ≥99% trace metals basis

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, granular, 0.425-2.0 mm particle size, ≥99.5%, ACS reagent

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, foil, thickness 0.127 mm, 99.9%

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, powder, -100 mesh, 99.99% trace metals basis

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, ≥99%, powder

Sigma-Aldrich

Tin, powder, 10 μm, 99% trace metals basis

Tin, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.0125mm, 99.75%

Tin, foil, not light tested, 200x300mm, thickness 0.009mm, 97.4%

Tin, foil, not light tested, 150x150mm, thickness 0.02mm, 99.75%

Tin, wire reel, 2m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.015mm, 99.75%

Tin, foil, 8mm disks, thickness 0.65mm, as rolled, 99.99+%

Tin, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.004mm, 99.75%

Tin, microfoil, disks, 25mm, thinness 1.0μm, specific density 730μg/cm², permanent mylar 3.5μm support, 99.999%

Tin, wire reel, 5m, diameter 1.5mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, wire reel, 0.2m, diameter 1.5mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, rod, 100mm, diameter 5.0mm, extruded, 99.75%

Tin, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.01mm, 97.4%

Tin, wire reel, 0.5m, diameter 1.0mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, wire reel, 2m, diameter 1.5mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, rod, 100mm, diameter 6.0mm, 99.999+%

Tin, rod, 500mm, diameter 2.0mm, extruded, 99.75%

Tin, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, rod, 1000mm, diameter 25.0mm, extruded, 99.75%

Tin, wire reel, 2m, diameter 0.5mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, foil, not light tested, 200x300mm, thickness 0.006mm, 97.4%

Tin, wire reel, 10m, diameter 1.0mm, as drawn, 99.99+%

Tin, foil, 8mm disks, thickness 0.006mm, 99.75%

Tin, foil, 50mm disks, thickness 0.05mm, as rolled, 99.99+%