Publications by authors named "Satsuki Takai"
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Several studies have established a connection between subway and ambient particle exposure and negative health effects, like inflammation and vascular issues, but the combined impact of these pollutants with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) remains largely unexplored.
- The research focused on the health effects of iron oxide particles (found in subway dust) compared to urban aerosols and vehicle exhaust, finding that iron oxides are more harmful, causing greater endothelial cell damage and altering key vascular proteins.
- When iron oxides are combined with LPS, there's a notable increase in inflammation and immune responses in the body, indicating that subway particles may pose greater health risks than other types of urban pollutants.
