Exacerbation of allergic inflammation in mice exposed to diesel exhaust particles prior to viral infection
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Viral infections and exposure to oxidant air pollutants are two of the most important inducers of asthma exacerbation. Our previous studies have demonstrated that exposure to diesel exhaust increases the susceptibility to influenza v...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-08-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/6/1/22 |