Diesel exhaust increases EGFR and phosphorylated C-terminal Tyr 1173 in the bronchial epithelium

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiological studies have demonstrated adverse health effects of environmental pollution. Diesel exhaust (DE) is a major contributor to particulate matter pollution. DE exposure has been shown to induce a pronounced inflammatory r...

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Main Authors: Wilson Susan J, Davies Donna E, Kelly Frank J, Blomberg Anders, Pourazar Jamshid, Holgate Stephen T, Sandström Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/5/1/8