In Vivo Protective Effects of Nootkatone against Particles-Induced Lung Injury Caused by Diesel Exhaust Is Mediated via the NF-κB Pathway

In Vivo Protective Effects of Nootkatone against Particles-Induced Lung Injury Caused by Diesel Exhaust Is Mediated via the NF-κB Pathway

Numerous studies have shown that acute particulate air pollution exposure is linked with pulmonary adverse effects, including alterations of pulmonary function, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Nootkatone, a constituent of grapefruit, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the ef...

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Main Authors: Abderrahim Nemmar, Suhail Al-Salam, Sumaya Beegam, Priya Yuvaraju, Naserddine Hamadi, Badreldin H. Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
diesel exhaust particles
nootkatone
airway resistance
Lung
oxidative stress
inflammation
NF-κB
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/263

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