| Literature DB >> 19379789 |
Giuliano Polichetti1, Stefania Cocco, Alessandra Spinali, Valentina Trimarco, Alfredo Nunziata.
Abstract
Several studies have demonstrated that exposure to particulate matter (PM) of different size fractions is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review, we have taken into consideration the possible correlation between the "short term" and "long term" effects of PM exposure and the onset of CVDs as well as the possible molecular mechanisms by which PM elicits the development of these events. Particularly, it is here underlined that these adverse health effects depend not only on the level of PM concentration in the air but also on its particular internal composition. Furthermore, we have also synthesized the findings gleaned from those few studies indicating that PM produced by tobacco smoke can give rise to cardiovascular injury.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID： 19379789 DOI： 10.1016/j.tox.2009.04.035
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Toxicology ISSN： 0300-483X Impact factor: 4.221