Effects of particulate matter on inflammatory markers in the general adult population

Effects of particulate matter on inflammatory markers in the general adult population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Particulate air pollution is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Although the precise mechanisms underlying this association are still unclear, the induction of systemic inflammation following particl...

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Main Authors: Tsai Dai-Hua, Amyai Nadia, Marques-Vidal Pedro, Wang Jia-Lin, Riediker Michael, Mooser Vincent, Paccaud Fred, Waeber Gerard, Vollenweider Peter, Bochud Murielle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
High-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
Interleukin 1-beta (IL-1β)
Interleukin 6 (IL-6)
Tumor-necrosis-factor alpha (TNF-α)
Air pollution
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/24

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