Particulate matter exposure exacerbates high glucose-induced cardiomyocyte dysfunction through ROS generation.

Diabetes mellitus and fine particulate matter from diesel exhaust (DEP) are both important contributors to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease with a high mortality rate in patients suffering from CVD, resulting in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Elev...

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Main Authors: Li Zuo, Dane J Youtz, Loren E Wold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3151271?pdf=render