Air pollution is a global health problem, especially in the context of rapid economic
development and the expansion of urbanization. Herein, we discuss the harmful effects of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder with
substantial patient burden and leading cause of death globally. Cigarette smoke remains to …

Microplastics, which are new types of environmental pollutants, are recently receiving
widespread attention worldwide. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) as the third endogenous gaseous …

Increasing lines of evidence identified that dexmedetomidine (DEX) exerted protective
effects against sepsis-stimulated acute lung injury via anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation and …

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 …

Particulate matter (PM), an important component of air pollution, induces significant adverse
health effects. Many of the observed health effects caused by inhaled PM are associated …

Due to intense industrialization and urbanization, air pollution has become a serious global
concern as a hazard to human health. Epidemiological studies found that exposure to …

Consumer-level 3D printers emit ultrafine and fine particles, though little is known about their
chemical composition or potential toxicity. We report chemical characteristics of the particles …

Radiation can be lethal at high doses, whereas controlled doses are useful in medical
applications. Other applications include power generation, agriculture sterilization, nuclear …

Epidemiological studies revealed a sharp increase in respiratory diseases attributed to PM
2.5. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Evidence suggested …