Maternal exposure to fine particulate air pollution induces epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition resulting in postnatal pulmonary dysfunction mediated by transforming growth factor-β/Smad3 signaling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.12.016
Abstract: Fine particles from air pollution, also called particulate matter, less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5), are a threat to child health. Epidemiological investigations have related maternal exposure to PM2.5 to postnatal respiratory symptoms, such… read more here.
Keywords: pm2; pulmonary dysfunction; exposure; postnatal pulmonary ... See more keywords