Significance: Air pollution is a considerable global threat to human health that dramatically
increases the risk for cardiovascular pathologies, such as atherosclerosis, myocardial …

Abstract Background The Metropolitan Area of São Paulo has a unique composition of
atmospheric pollutants, and positive correlations between exposure and the risk of diseases …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) appear to be significant contributors to the
genotoxicity and carcinogenicity of air pollution present in the urban environment for …

Results from epidemiology studies have shown statistical associations between ambient air
particulate matter (PM) concentrations and mortality/morbidity, particularly among …

Recent studies suggest that DNA oxidative damage be related to the chemical constituents
of ambient particles. The purpose of this study was to examine whether particulate polycyclic …

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution in urban environment is common and has been
associated with adverse human health effects. In utero exposures that result in DNA damage …

Background Oxidative stress has been suggested to be one of the key drivers of health
impact of particulate matter (PM). More studies on the oxidative potential of PM alone, but …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental pollutants that are
formed in combustion processes. At the cellular level, exposure to PAHs causes oxidative …

In November 2003 approximately 200 researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers from
more than 40 countries gathered to discuss the science and policy implications of air …

This investigation focuses on the application of an in vitro assay in elucidating the role of
lung lining fluid antioxidants in the protection against inhaled particles, and to investigate the …