The Diesel Exhaust Particles (DEP) is an imperative anthropogenic pollutant and is
produced from the incomplete combustion of diesel fuels due to the increase in the number …

Background The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution is responsible for 7
million deaths per annum, with 7% of these attributable to pneumonia. Many of these …

Background The gut microbiota plays a vital role in host homeostasis and is associated with
inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Exposure to particulate matter (PM) is …

Background Human β-defensin (hBD)-2, antimicrobial peptide primarily induced in epithelial
cells, is a key factor in the innate immune response of the respiratory tract. Several studies …

Background: Biodiesel is considered as a sustainable alternative for fossil fuels such as
diesel. However, the current knowledge on the impact of biodiesel emissions on human …

Epidemiological and experimental studies suggest that diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) may
be associated with increased respiratory mortality and morbidity. Several recent studies …

Background: Diesel exhaust nanoparticles (DENPs) are one of the most prevalent
environmental pollutants that adverselyaffect human health. DENPs are involved in the …

Diesel exhaust and its particles (DEP) have been under scrutiny for health effects in
humans. In the development of these effects inflammation is regarded as a key process …

ABSTRACT CeO2 and CuO nanoparticles (NPs) are used as additives in petrodiesel to
enhance engine performance leading to reduced diesel combustion emissions. Despite …

Diesel emissions contain high levels of particulate matter (PM) which can have a severe
effect on the airways. Diesel PM can be effectively reduced with the substitution of diesel fuel …