Inhaled pollutants: the molecular scene behind respiratory and systemic diseases associated with ultrafine particulate matter

H Traboulsi, N Guerrina, M Iu, D Maysinger… - International journal of …, 2017 - mdpi.com
Air pollution of anthropogenic origin is largely from the combustion of biomass (eg, wood),
fossil fuels (eg, cars and trucks), incinerators, landfills, agricultural activities and tobacco …

Particulate matter and ultrafine particles in urban air pollution and their effect on the nervous system

JA Flood-Garibay, A Angulo-Molina… - … Science: Processes & …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
According to the World Health Organization, both indoor and urban air pollution are
responsible for the deaths of around 3.5 million people annually. During the last few …

An air particulate pollutant induces neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in human brain models

YJ Kang, HY Tan, CY Lee, H Cho - Advanced Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), a major component among air pollutants,
highlights as a global health concern. Several epidemiological studies show the correlation …

Inhalational exposure to particulate matter air pollution alters the composition of the gut microbiome

EA Mutlu, IY Comba, T Cho, PA Engen, C Yazıcı… - Environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Recent studies suggest an association between particulate matter (PM) air pollution and
gastrointestinal (GI) disease. In addition to direct deposition, PM can be indirectly deposited …

Fourth generation e-cigarette vaping induces transient lung inflammation and gas exchange disturbances: results from two randomized clinical trials

M Chaumont, P Van De Borne… - … of Physiology-Lung …, 2019 - journals.physiology.org
When heated by an electronic cigarette, propylene glycol and glycerol produce a nicotine-
carrying-aerosol. This hygroscopic/hyperosmolar aerosol can deposit deep within the lung …

Effect of particulate matter exposure on respiratory health of e-waste workers at Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana

AA Amoabeng Nti, J Arko-Mensah, PK Botwe… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Direct and continuous exposure to particulate matter (PM), especially in
occupational settings is known to impact negatively on respiratory health and lung function …

Particulate matter (PM10) enhances RNA virus infection through modulation of innate immune responses

R Mishra, P Krishnamoorthy, S Gangamma… - Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Sensing of pathogens by specialized receptors is the hallmark of the innate immunity. Innate
immune response also mounts a defense response against various allergens and pollutants …

The effects of fine and coarse particulate matter on lung function among the elderly

CH Chen, CD Wu, HC Chiang, D Chu, KY Lee… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Impaired lung function is associated with morbidity and mortality in the elderly. However,
there is a paucity of data regarding the long-term effects of particulate matter (PM) on lung …

Traffic related air pollution and development and persistence of asthma and low lung function

G Bowatte, CJ Lodge, LD Knibbs, B Erbas… - Environment …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Background and aims Traffic Related Air Pollution (TRAP) exposure is known to
exacerbate existing respiratory diseases. We investigated longer term effects of TRAP …

Particle exposure and inhaled dose during commuting in Singapore

SH Tan, M Roth, E Velasco - Atmospheric Environment, 2017 - Elsevier
Exposure concentration and inhaled dose of particles during door-to-door trips walking and
using motorized transport modes (subway, bus, taxi) are evaluated along a selected route in …