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Particulate matter-induced epigenetic modifications and lung complications.
European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society - 1 Oct 2024
Afthab Muhammed, Hambo Shadi, Kim Hyunji, Alhamad Ali, Harb Hani
Abstract excerpt
Air pollution is one of the leading causes of early deaths worldwide, with particulate matter (PM) as an emerging factor contributing to this trend. PM is classified based on its physical size, which ranges from PM10 (diameter ≤10 μm) to PM2.5 (≤2.5 μm) and PM0.5 (≤0.5 μm). Smaller-sized PM can move freely through the air and readily infiltrate deep into the lungs, intensifying existing health issues and...
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