[HTML][HTML] An overview of methods of fine and ultrafine particle collection for physicochemical characterisation and toxicity assessments

P Kumar, G Kalaiarasan, AE Porter, A Pinna… - Science of the total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Particulate matter (PM) is a crucial health risk factor for respiratory and cardiovascular
diseases. The smaller size fractions,≤ 2.5 μm (PM 2.5; fine particles) and≤ 0.1 μm (PM 0.1; …

[HTML][HTML] Genetic and epigenetic modulations in toxicity: The two-sided roles of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from the environment

PI Adegbola, A Adetutu - Toxicology Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
This study emphasizes the importance of considering the metabolic and toxicity mechanisms
of environmental concern chemicals in real-life exposure scenarios. Furthermore …

[HTML][HTML] Particulate matter disrupts airway epithelial barrier via oxidative stress to promote Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection

J Liu, X Chen, M Dou, H He, M Ju, S Ji… - Journal of thoracic …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Airborne particulate matter (PM) is associated with increasing susceptibility to
respiratory bacterial infection. Tight junctions (TJs) are protein complexes that form airway …

Characteristics of heavy metals in size-fractionated atmospheric particulate matters and associated health risk assessment based on the respiratory deposition

G Guo, D Zhang, Y Wang - Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2021 - Springer
The heavy metal distributions in size-fractionated atmospheric particulate matters and the
associated health risks were investigated in a typical mining and smelting area in Southwest …

Insight into the formation of secondary inorganic aerosol based on high-time-resolution data during haze episodes and snowfall periods in Zhengzhou, China

S Wang, S Yin, R Zhang, L Yang, Q Zhao… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
Episodic haze is frequently observed in Zhengzhou, China. Such haze typically contains
secondary inorganic aerosols. In this paper, we explore the formation mechanisms of …

Exposure to ambient air pollutants with kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease patients

PY Chang, YL Li, TW Chuang, SY Chen, LY Lin… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been a global public health problem with many adverse
outcomes, but data are lacking regarding the relationship between air pollutants and risk of …

[HTML][HTML] Fine particulate matter exposure and renal function: A population-based study among pregnant women in China

Y Zhao, J Cai, X Zhu, A van Donkelaar, RV Martin… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is the most serious environmental threat
worldwide. The nephrotoxicity of PM 2.5 has been demonstrated in older adults, but no study …

Size-fractionated particulate elements in an inland city of China: Deposition flux in human respiratory, health risks, source apportionment, and dry deposition

S Wang, Q Yan, R Zhang, N Jiang, S Yin, H Ye - Environmental pollution, 2019 - Elsevier
Size-resolved samples were collected using a 14-stage impactor during four seasons in
Zhengzhou and analyzed for 26 elements to calculate the health risks from atmospheric …

Efficient capture of fine particulate matters by ultrasonic atomization

K Cui, X Pang, Z Zhou, Z Ren - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
In order to achieve efficient capture of fine particulate matters (the aerodynamic equivalent
diameter between 0.01 and 5 µm), fiber filter dust removal equipment was employed …

[HTML][HTML] Sulforaphane attenuates oxidative stress and inflammation induced by fine particulate matter in human bronchial epithelial cells

Y Qin, H Zhang, Q Liu, B Jiang, J Chen… - Journal of Functional …, 2021 - Elsevier
PM2. 5 can directly damage human lungs and affect overall health worldwide. Oxidative
stress and inflammation play critical roles in the toxicity of PM2. 5. Sulforaphane, a …