Regulation of the arachidonic acid mobilization in macrophages by combustion-derived particles

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute exposure to elevated levels of environmental particulate matter (PM) is associated with increasing morbidity and mortality rates. These adverse health effects, e.g. culminating in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, have b...

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Main Authors: Weiss Carsten, Paur Hanns-Rudolf, Mülhopt Sonja, Both Tanja, Fritsch-Decker Susanne, Diabaté Silvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/8/1/23