Air pollution is an important cause of non-communicable diseases globally with particulate
matter (PM) as one of the main air pollutants. PM is composed of microscopic particles that …

Particulate matter (PM) is both a major driver of climate change and a source of toxicity for
health. In the upper atmosphere, particulate matter modifies the earth radiation budget …

Fine particulate matter (PM) in the ambient air is implicated in a variety of human health
issues throughout the globe. Regulation of fine PM in the atmosphere requires information …

In this paper, we present a literature review of the role of CXC motif chemokine ligand 1
(CXCL1) in physiology, and in selected major non-cancer diseases of the cardiovascular …

Increased levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α have been linked to a number of
pulmonary inflammatory diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

The primary function of the bronchial epithelium is to act as a defensive barrier aiding the
maintenance of normal airway function. Bronchial epithelial cells (BEC) form the interface …

The health impacts of air pollution have received much attention and have recently been
subject to extensive study. Exposure to air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM) has …

Background and Objectives: The oxidative potential (OP) of particulate matter (PM) in cell-
free/abiotic systems have been suggested as a possible measure of their biological …

Background Because of the described hazards related to inhalation of manufactured
nanoparticles, we investigated the lung toxicity of biodegradable poly (lactide-co …

Air pollution in Milan causes health concern due to the high concentrations of particulate
matter (PM10 and PM2. 5). The aim of this study was to investigate possible seasonal …