The process of wound healing involves a complex and vast interplay of growth factors and
cytokines that coordinate the recruitment and interaction of various cell types. A series of …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a ligand-dependent transcription factor regulating
adaptive and maladaptive responses toward exogenous and endogenous signals …

Activation of Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is involved in the control of intestinal mucosal
homeostasis. Intestinal barrier dysfunction contributes to the development of many intestinal …

Inflammation is considered to play a central role in a diverse range of disease outcomes
associated with exposure to various types of inhalable particulates. The initial mechanisms …

Background: Epidemiological studies have reported associations between particulate matter
(PM) concentrations and cancer and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. DNA …

Air pollution is the leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking, contributing to 20%
of all lung cancer deaths. Increased risk associated with living near trafficked roads …

Asthma is a complex respiratory disease considered as the most common chronic condition
in children. A large genetic contribution to asthma susceptibility is predicted by the clustering …

The toxicity of some per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), such as perfluorooctane
sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) has been studied thoroughly, showing …

Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which affects nearly 1% of the world's population, is a
debilitating autoimmune disease. Bone erosion caused by periarticular osteopenia and …

Based on high quality surgery and scientific data, scientists and surgeons are committed to
protecting patients as well as healthcare staff and hereby provide this Guidance to address …