Particulate matter (PM), which is the primary contributor to air pollution, has become a
pervasive global health threat. When PM enters into a respiratory tract, the first body tissues …

Background The association between incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage
renal disease (ESRD) and exposure to outdoor air pollution is under debate. We aimed to …

Background Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is an important environmental risk factor for
cardiopulmonary diseases. However, the association between PM 2.5 and risk of CKD …

Endothelial cells integrally form a crucial interface that maintains homeostasis of the
cardiovascular system. As a vulnerable target of PM2. 5, the underlying mechanisms of …

The kidney contains many mitochondria that generate ATP to provide energy for cellular
processes. Oxidative stress injury can be caused by impaired mitochondria with excessive …

Over the years, although the broad application of nanomaterials has not brought
convenience to people's life, growing concern surrounds their safety. Recently, much …

Air pollutants have been reported to be a possible risk factor of chronic kidney disease
(CKD). However, epidemiologic results regarding acidic gases and CKD have yet to be …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a global disease burden related to high rates of incidence
and mortality, manifests as progressive and irretrievable nephron loss and decreased …

Anemia has been a public health issue evoking global concern, and the low hemoglobin
(Hb) concentration links to adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, the associations of PM2 …

Increasing studies have linked air pollution to kidney dysfunction, however, the associations
between the mixture of air pollutants and kidney function and potential effect modifiers …