Recent studies support a participation of fine airborne particulate matter (PM) with an
aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm in the effects of air pollutants on health. Particulate …

Fine particulate matter present in urban areas seems to be incriminated in respiratory
disorders. The aim of this study was to relate physicochemical characteristics of PM2. 5 …

There is considerable debate regarding inhaled diesel exhaust particulate (DEP) causing
impairments in vascular reactivity. Although there is evidence that inhaled particles can …

BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies show that sudden surges in ambient particulate
matter (PM) levels can trigger acute asthma exacerbations. Although diesel exhaust …

Diesel exhaust is the major source of ultrafine particles released during traffic-related
pollution. Subjects with chronic respiratory diseases are at greater risk for exacerbations …

Prevalence of asthma is increasing in westernized countries. Epidemiological studies
showed the impact of traffic pollution on the triggering of asthma symptoms and …

There are at least three mechanisms by which alveolar macrophages play a critical role in
protecting the lung from bacterial or viral infections: production of inflammatory cytokines that …

Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) are responsible for both respiratory and cardiovascular
effects. However many questions are still unravelled and the mechanisms behind the health …

Exposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEP) is an environmental and occupational health
concern. This review examines the cellular actions of the organic and the particulate …

We devised a new in vitro cell exposure system to freshly generated diesel exhaust (DE),
different from conventional in vitro culture systems, to examine the effects of DE on human …