Ambient fine particulate matter exposure induces reversible cardiac dysfunction and fibrosis in juvenile and older female mice
Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the advanced world, and age is an important determinant of cardiac function. The purpose of the study is to determine whether the PM2.5-induced cardiac dysfunction is age-dependent and whether the adverse effects can be...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-06-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-018-0264-2 |