The presence of air pollution particulate matter in cryopreserved placental tissue cells.

Norrice M LiuYehao ChenLisa MiyashitaWing Hung TamNoelle A NgaiJonathan GriggTing Fan Leung

Published in: ERJ open research (2021)

Carbonaceous particles seen in frozen human macrophage-enriched placental cells can be used as a biomarker of personal exposure to combustion-derived particulate matter. The feasibility of using frozen tissues will allow for global comparative studies. https://bit.ly/3yANbRi.

Keyphrases

particulate matter
air pollution
induced apoptosis
cell cycle arrest
lung function
endothelial cells
gene expression
adipose tissue
endoplasmic reticulum stress
oxidative stress
signaling pathway
mesenchymal stem cells
pi k akt
pluripotent stem cells
heavy metals
case control