The occurrence of ultrafine particles in the specific environment of children
H Burtscher, K Schüepp - Paediatric respiratory reviews, 2012 - Elsevier
Interest in ultrafine particles (UFP) has been increasing due to their specific physico-
chemical characteristics. Ultrafine particles are those with an aerodynamic diameter of< 0.1 …
chemical characteristics. Ultrafine particles are those with an aerodynamic diameter of< 0.1 …
Indoor particulate air pollution from open fires and the cognitive function of older people
Exposure to indoor air pollution is known to affect respiratory and cardiovascular health, but
little is known about its effects on cognitive function. We measured the concentrations and …
little is known about its effects on cognitive function. We measured the concentrations and …
Air pollutant effects on fetal and early postnatal development
L Wang, KE Pinkerton - Birth Defects Research Part C: Embryo …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Numerical research on the health effects of air pollution has been published in the last
decade. Epidemiological studies have shown that children's exposure to air pollutants …
decade. Epidemiological studies have shown that children's exposure to air pollutants …
International perspectives: sources, distribution, and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Y Guo, K Wu, X Huo, X Xu - Journal of environmental health, 2011 - JSTOR
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous pollutants released from the
incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and are always found as a mixture of individual …
incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and are always found as a mixture of individual …
Interactions between 14 elements in the human placenta, fetal membrane and umbilical cord
K Kot, D Kosik-Bogacka… - International Journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The aim of the study was to investigate relationships between the concentrations of
macroelements (Ca), microelements (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sn, Sr, V, Zn) and heavy metals …
macroelements (Ca), microelements (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sn, Sr, V, Zn) and heavy metals …
Repeated iron–soot exposure and nose-to-brain transport of inhaled ultrafine particles
LE Hopkins, EA Laing, JL Peake… - Toxicologic …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Particulate exposure has been implicated in the development of a number of neurological
maladies such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and …
maladies such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and …
Chemoprevention of cigarette smoke–induced alterations of microRNA expression in rat lungs
A Izzotti, GA Calin, VE Steele, C Cartiglia… - Cancer Prevention …, 2010 - AACR
We previously showed that exposure to environmental cigarette smoke (ECS) for 28 days
causes extensive downregulation of microRNA expression in the lungs of rats, resulting in …
causes extensive downregulation of microRNA expression in the lungs of rats, resulting in …
Effects of prenatal community violence and ambient air pollution on childhood wheeze in an urban population
Background Prenatal exposures to stress and physical toxins influence children's respiratory
health, although few studies consider these factors together. Objectives We sought to …
health, although few studies consider these factors together. Objectives We sought to …
Effects of physical activity on the deposition of traffic-related particles into the human lungs in silico
K Oravisjärvi, M Pietikäinen, J Ruuskanen… - Science of the total …, 2011 - Elsevier
Traffic-related particle emissions have been a great concern over a number of years due to
their adverse health effects. In this research project, traffic-related particle deposition in the …
their adverse health effects. In this research project, traffic-related particle deposition in the …
Genetic and non-genetic predictors of LINE-1 methylation in leukocyte DNA
Background: Altered DNA methylation has been associated with various diseases.
Objective: We evaluated the association between levels of methylation in leukocyte DNA at …
Objective: We evaluated the association between levels of methylation in leukocyte DNA at …