Micro-and macrorheology of mucus
Mucus is a complex biological material that lubricates and protects the human lungs,
gastrointestinal (GI) tract, vagina, eyes, and other moist mucosal surfaces. Mucus serves as …
gastrointestinal (GI) tract, vagina, eyes, and other moist mucosal surfaces. Mucus serves as …
Mucociliary clearance in the airways.
A Wanner, M Salathé, TG O'Riordan - American journal of …, 1996 - atsjournals.org
The ventilation of the lung ranges between 1,000 and 21,000 liters per 24 hours in humans
depending on body size and physical activity. This exposes the extensive epithelial surface …
depending on body size and physical activity. This exposes the extensive epithelial surface …
Recent Advances in Particulate Matter and Nanoparticle Toxicology: A Review of the In Vivo and In Vitro Studies
Epidemiological and clinical studies have linked exposure to particulate matter (PM) to
adverse health effects, which may be registered as increased mortality and morbidity from …
adverse health effects, which may be registered as increased mortality and morbidity from …
Low dose of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) can induce acute oxidative stress, inflammation and pulmonary impairment in healthy mice
DR Riva, CB Magalhães, AA Lopes, T Lanças… - Inhalation …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
However, the mechanisms therein involved are not yet fully clarified. Thus, we tested the …
The mucus barrier to inhaled gene therapy
Recent evidence suggests that the airway mucus gel layer may be impermeable to the viral
and synthetic gene vectors used in past inhaled gene therapy clinical trials for diseases like …
and synthetic gene vectors used in past inhaled gene therapy clinical trials for diseases like …
Air pollution and respiratory infections: the past, present, and future
A Monoson, E Schott, K Ard… - Toxicological …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Air pollution levels across the globe continue to rise despite government regulations. The
increase in global air pollution levels drives detrimental human health effects, including 7 …
increase in global air pollution levels drives detrimental human health effects, including 7 …
Air pollution and mortality in elderly people: a time-series study in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The relationship between daily mortality of elderly (65+ y) persons and air pollution in the
metropolitan area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the period May 1990 to April 1991 was evaluated …
metropolitan area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the period May 1990 to April 1991 was evaluated …
Association between air pollution and mortality due to respiratory diseases in children in São Paulo, Brazil: a preliminary report
PHN Saldiva, AJFC Lichtenfels, PSO Paiva… - Environmental …, 1994 - Elsevier
This work presents the results of a time series study relating air pollution and respiratory
mortality in children under 5 years of age in the metropolitan area of São Paulo, Brazil. Daily …
mortality in children under 5 years of age in the metropolitan area of São Paulo, Brazil. Daily …
Association between air pollution and intrauterine mortality in São Paulo, Brazil.
The associations among daily counts of intrauterine mortality and pollutant concentrations
(NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and particulate matter (3/4) 10 microm) were investigated for the period …
(NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and particulate matter (3/4) 10 microm) were investigated for the period …
Environmental air pollution: respiratory effects
Environmental air pollution is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Environmental air pollution has a direct impact on human health, being responsible for an …
Environmental air pollution has a direct impact on human health, being responsible for an …