PM2.5 obtained from urban areas in Beijing induces apoptosis by activating nuclear factor-kappa B

Abstract Background Particulate matter (PM), which has adverse effects on citizen health, is a major air pollutant in Beijing city. PM2.5 is an indicator of PM in urban areas and can cause serious damage to human health. Many epidemiological studies have shown that nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is...

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Main Authors: Hui Peng, Xiao-Hong Zhao, Ting-Ting Bi, Xiao-Yan Yuan, Jia-Bin Guo, Shuang-Qing Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Military Medical Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40779-017-0136-3