Combustion emissions account for over half of the fine particle (PM2. 5) air pollution and
most of the primary particulate organic matter. Human exposure to combustion emissions …

While experiments in animals demonstrate neurotoxic effects of particulate matter (PM) and
ozone (O 3), epidemiologic evidence is sparse regarding the relationship between different …

Inflammation is considered to play a central role in a diverse range of disease outcomes
associated with exposure to various types of inhalable particulates. The initial mechanisms …

The introduction of engineered nanostructured materials into a rapidly increasing number of
industrial and consumer products will result in enhanced exposure to engineered …

Background: Oxidative potential (OP) has been proposed as a measure of toxicity of ambient
particulate matter (PM). Objectives: Our goal was to address an important research gap by …

Overproduction of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species can result from exposure to
environmental pollutants, such as ionising and nonionising radiation, ultraviolet radiation …

Air pollution is associated with morbidity and mortality induced by respiratory diseases.
However, the mechanisms therein involved are not yet fully clarified. Thus, we tested the …

Male infertility continues to be a clinical challenge of increasing significance. While male
factors such as decreased semen quality are responsible for 25% of all infertility issues, the …

A short-term increase in fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2. 5) concentration increases
the risk for myocardial infarctions, strokes, and heart failure exacerbations. An important …

Air pollution represents a considerable threat to health worldwide. The São Paulo
Metropolitan area, in Brazil, has a unique composition of atmospheric pollutants with a …