Effects of solvent extracted organic matter from outdoor air pollution on human type II pneumocytes: Molecular and proteomic analysis.

Outdoor air pollution is responsible for the exacerbation of respiratory diseases in humans. Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 μm (PM) is one of the main components of outdoor air pollution, and solvent extracted organic matter (SEOM) is adsorbed to the main PM core.

Subchronic co-exposure to particulate matter and fructose-rich-diet induces insulin resistance in male Sprague Dawley rats.

Insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic disorders are non-pulmonary adverse effects induced by fine particulate matter (PM) exposure. The worldwide pandemic of high fructose sweeteners and fat rich modern diets, also contribute to IR development. We investigated some of the underlying effects of IR, altered biochemical insulin action and Insulin/AKT pathway biomarkers.

Wood Smoke Extract Promotes Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Normal Human Lung Fibroblasts.

Wood smoke (WS) contains many harmful compounds, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). WS induces inflammation in the airways and lungs and can lead to the development of various acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Pulmonary fibroblasts are the main cells involved in the remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) during the WS-induced inflammatory response.

Current situation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in PM in a receptor site in Mexico City and estimation of carcinogenic PAH by combining non-real-time and real-time measurement techniques.

Air pollution is a public health concern. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are ubiquitous atmospheric pollutants contained in the atmospheric aerosol. PAH in particulate matter with diameters ≤2.