The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor regulating the
expression of genes, for instance encoding the monooxygenases cytochrome P450 (CYP) …

The impacts of air pollution on public health have become a great concern worldwide.
Ambient particulate matter (PM) is a major air pollution that comprises a heterogeneous …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) represent a group of high reactive molecules with dualistic
natures since they can induce cytotoxicity or regulate cellular physiology. Among the ROS …

The skin is the main barrier that protects us against environmental stressors (physical,
chemical, and biological). These stressors, combined with internal factors, are responsible …

Background Air pollution is killing close to 5 million people a year, and harming billions
more. Air pollution levels remain extremely high in many parts of the world, and air pollution …

Air pollution is associated with multiple health problems worldwide, contributing to increased
morbidity and mortality. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common allergic disease, and increasing …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) has long been implicated in the induction of a battery
of genes involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. AhR is a …

Antimicrobial resistance remains a serious problem that results in high mortality and
increased healthcare costs globally. One of the major issues is that resistant pathogens …

Purpose: To elucidate the mechanism whereby miR-590-3p regulates pyroptosis in diabetic
retinopathy (DR). Methods: Human retinal microvascular endothelial cells (HRMECs) …

The skin is directly exposed to the polluted atmospheric environment, and skin diseases,
such as atopic dermatitis and acne vulgaris, can be induced or exacerbated by airborne …