Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease with multisystem
involvement. It is multifactorial and involves epigenetic, genetic, ecological, and …

Inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica is associated with a number of acute and
chronic diseases including systemic autoimmune diseases. Evidence for the link with …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disease with a complex etiology. Its
risk is higher among women, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals with a family …

Environmental agents have been gaining more attention in recent years for their role in the
pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases (ADs). Increasing evidence has linked environmental …

Inhalation of the crystalline form of silica is associated with a variety of pathologies, from
acute lung inflammation to silicosis, in addition to autoimmune disorders and cancer. Basic …

Lupus is a complex heterogeneous disease characterised by autoantibody production and
immune complex deposition followed by damage to target tissues. Animal models of human …

Air pollution consists of a heterogeneous mixture of gasses and particles that include carbon
monoxide, nitrates, sulfur dioxide, ozone, lead, toxic by-product of tobacco smoke and …

Background Exposure to respirable crystalline silica is suggested to increase the risk of
autoimmune rheumatic diseases. We examined the association between respirable …

A number of epidemiological studies have shown a strong association between exposure to
ambient airborne particulate matter (PM 2.5, PM< 1.0) and lung or cardiovascular diseases …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder of unknown
etiology. Multifactorial interaction among various susceptible factors such as environmental …