A comparison of the inflammatory and proteolytic effects of dung biomass and cigarette smoke exposure in the lung.
Biomass is the energy source for cooking and heating for billions of people worldwide. Despite their prevalent use and their potential impact on global health, the effects of these fuels on lung biology and function remain poorly understood.We exposed human small airway epithelial cells and C57BL/6...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3527613?pdf=render |