The cardiovascular effects of inhaled particle matter (PM) are responsible for a substantial
morbidity and mortality attributed to air pollution. Ultrafine particles, like those in diesel …

Oxidative stress occurs whenever the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) exceeds
endogenous antioxidant capacity. In this paper, we review the specific role of several …

Particle transfer across the placenta has been suggested but to date, no direct evidence in
real-life, human context exists. Here we report the presence of black carbon (BC) particles …

Background Maternal exposure to particulate air pollution during pregnancy has been linked
to multiple adverse birth outcomes causing burden of disease later in the child's life. To date …

Abstract According to the “Developmental Origins of Health and Disease”(DOHaD) concept,
the early-life environment is a critical period for fetal programming. Given the …

Air pollution is a complex mixture of gases and particulate matter, with adsorbed organic and
inorganic contaminants, to which exposure is lifelong. Epidemiological studies increasingly …

Air pollution is consistently linked with elevations in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD-
related mortality. Particulate matter (PM) is a critical factor in air pollution-associated CVD …

Epidemiological research has taught us a great deal about the health effects of airborne
particulate matter (PM), particularly cardiorespiratory effects of combustion-related particles …

Fetal development is a crucial window of susceptibility in which exposure may lead to
detrimental health outcomes at birth and later in life. The placenta serves as a gatekeeper …

Background Particulate matter (PM), a major component of ambient air pollution, accounts
for a substantial burden of diseases and fatality worldwide. Maternal exposure to PM during …