Glutathione-S-transferase M1 regulation of diesel exhaust particle-induced pro-inflammatory mediator expression in normal human bronchial epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) contribute substantially to ambient particulate matter (PM) air pollution in urban areas. Inhalation of PM has been associated with increased incidence of lung disease in susceptible populations. We hav...

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Main Authors: Wu Weidong, Peden David B, McConnell Rob, Fruin Scott, Diaz-Sanchez David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
ROS
ERK
Akt
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/31