Airborne particulate matter PM<sub>2.5 </sub>from Mexico City affects the generation of reactive oxygen species by blood neutrophils from asthmatics: an in vitro approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Mexico City Metropolitan Area is densely populated, and toxic air pollutants are generated and concentrated at a higher rate because of its geographic characteristics. It is well known that exposure to particulate matter, especia...

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Main Authors: Ceballos Guillermo, Cardenas-Gonzalez Beatriz, Bernabe-Cabanillas Rosa, Sepulveda-Sanchez Jose, Blanco-Jimenez Salvador, Guzman-Grenfell Alberto, Sierra-Vargas Martha, Hicks Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/4/1/17