The present study aimed to examine the effects of 2.5 µm particulate matter (PM2. 5) on
airway inflammation and to investigate the possible underlying mechanism. Specifically, the …

Background Allergic airway disease (AAD) is a chronic disease characterized by airway
inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and hyperresponsiveness. Although exogenous …

Background and aims Exposure to environmental nanoparticles is related to the adverse
impact on health, including cardiovascular system. Various forms of nanoparticles have …

Regulatory T (Treg) cells are a subtype of CD4+ T cells that play a significant role in the
protection from autoimmunity and the maintenance of immune tolerance via immune …

Nearly a quarter of the total number of deaths in the world are caused by unhealthy living or
working environments. Therefore, we consider it significant to introduce the effect of a widely …

Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) concentrations have decreased in the past decade.
The adverse effects of acute PM2. 5 exposure on respiratory diseases have been well …

Background: The acceptable fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) level in Thailand is double the
recommendation of the World Health Organization. It is necessary to have an accurate …

Background Hazards of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) on the developing immune
system are poorly understood. We sought to investigate the effects of prenatal exposure to …

Melatonin is a key intracellular neuroimmune-endocrine regulator and coordinator of
multiple complex and interrelated biological processes. The main functions of melatonin …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in PM 2.5 pose potentially serious threats to
human health. In this study, the distribution characteristics of 16 priority controlled, fine PM …