Background Air pollution is killing close to 5 million people a year, and harming billions
more. Air pollution levels remain extremely high in many parts of the world, and air pollution …

Particulate matter (PM) is a crucial health risk factor for respiratory and cardiovascular
diseases. The smaller size fractions,≤ 2.5 μm (PM 2.5; fine particles) and≤ 0.1 μm (PM 0.1; …

There is increasing evidence linking long-term fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) exposure to
negative health effects. However, the relative influence of each component of PM2. 5 on …

Nanoplastics (NPs), as emerging contaminants, have attracted increasing attention for their
effects on human exposure and potential health risks. The protein corona formed on the …

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious
disease, which has caused numerous deaths and health problems worldwide. This study …

The lung is one of the most important organs exposed to environmental agents. People
spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, and risks to health may thus be greater from …

The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in unprecedented …

Exposure to atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is a frequent occurrence to humans, and
their adverse outcomes have become a global concern. Although PM-induced inflammation …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are regarded as emerging particulate
contaminants. Here, we first summarize the distribution of plastic particles in fish. Field …

Up to now, while some toxicological studies have identified pulmonary fibrosis immediately
induced by long-term PM 2.5 exposure, there has been no evidence indicating, whether …