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Particulate matter‐induced epigenetic changes and lung cancer
25 Sept 2015
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Cigarette smoking is the well-known risk factor for lung cancer. Epidemiological studies suggest that air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM) exposure, is associated with increased lung cancer risk and mortality independent of cigarette smoking. METHODS: English-language publications focusing on PM, epigenetic changes, and...
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