Cytokine expression in mice exposed to diesel exhaust particles by inhalation. Role of tumor necrosis factor

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Particulate air pollution has been associated with lung and cardiovascular disease, for which lung inflammation may be a driving mechanism. The pro-inflammatory cytokine, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) has been suggested to have a key-r...

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Main Authors: Loft Steffen, Risom Lotte, Dybdahl Marianne, Kjær Sanna L, Bornholdt Jette, Jacobsen Nicklas R, Saber Anne T, Vogel Ulla, Wallin Håkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/3/1/4