PM2.5 impairs macrophage functions to exacerbate pneumococcus-induced pulmonary pathogenesis.

Yu-Wen ChenMei-Zi HuangChyi-Liang ChenChieh-Ying KuoChia-Yu YangChuan Chiang-NiYi-Ywan M ChenChia-Ming HsiehHui-Yu WuMing-Ling KuoCheng-Hsun ChiuChih-Ho Lai

Published in: Particle and fibre toxicology (2020)

The effect of PM2.5 exposure on macrophage activity enhances pneumococcal infectivity and aggravates pulmonary pathogenesis.

Keyphrases

particulate matter
pulmonary hypertension
air pollution
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
adipose tissue
heavy metals
high glucose
diabetic rats
water soluble
drug induced
oxidative stress
risk assessment
endothelial cells