Exposure to Air Pollution Exacerbates Inflammation in Rats with Preexisting COPD
Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter equal or less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) is associated with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The mechanisms by which PM2.5 accelerates disease progression in COPD are poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to inves...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4260204 |