Role of oxidative stress on diesel-enhanced influenza infection in mice

Role of oxidative stress on diesel-enhanced influenza infection in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Numerous studies have shown that air pollutants, including diesel exhaust (DE), reduce host defenses, resulting in decreased resistance to respiratory infections. This study sought to determine if DE exposure could affect the severity of an ongoing influenza infe...

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Main Authors: Linak William P, Jaspers Ilona, Boykin Elizabeth, King Charly, Krantz Quentin T, Gowdy Kymberly M, Gilmour M Ian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/7/1/34

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