Publications by authors named "Salvador Blanco-Jimenez"
Article Synopsis
- Latin American cities face serious air pollution challenges, with PM2.5 particulates posing significant risks to human health and ecosystems.
- A year-long monitoring campaign in six major cities revealed notable differences in PM2.5 levels and sources, highlighting the contribution of traffic emissions, biomass burning, and secondary organic aerosols.
- The study suggests enhanced methodologies for source attribution, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to tackle air quality issues effectively.
Particulate matters (PM) produce adverse effects on the respiratory system and cause COPD. These effects are thought to involve intrinsic generation of ROS which are present in ambient PM (transition metals and aromatic organic compounds). Here, we examined the chemical composition and ultra-microscopic structure of PM2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAirborne particulate matter PM2.5 from Mexico City affects the generation of reactive oxygen species by blood neutrophils from asthmatics: an in vitro approach.
J Occup Med Toxicol
June 2009
Background: The Mexico City Metropolitan Area is densely populated, and toxic air pollutants are generated and concentrated at a higher rate because of its geographic characteristics. It is well known that exposure to particulate matter, especially to fine and ultra-fine particles, enhances the risk of cardio-respiratory diseases, especially in populations susceptible to oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fine particles on the respiratory burst of circulating neutrophils from asthmatic patients living in Mexico City.
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