Mechanisms of ultrafine particle-induced respiratory health effects

Respiratory disease: Effects of airborne ultrafine particles The ultrafine particles (UFPs) in air pollution aggravate respiratory illnesses via oxidative stress and inflammation, according to a review by South Korean and US researchers. Defined as particles less than 100 nm in diameter, UFPs are ab...

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Main Authors: George D. Leikauf, Sang-Heon Kim, An-Soo Jang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2020-03-01
Series:Experimental and Molecular Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s12276-020-0394-0