Toxic effects of brake wear particles on epithelial lung cells <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fine particulate matter originating from traffic correlates with increased morbidity and mortality. An important source of traffic particles is brake wear of cars which contributes up to 20% of the total traffic emissions. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Perrenoud Alain, Mueller Loretta, Riediker Michael, Gasser Michael, Blank Fabian, Gehr Peter, Rothen-Rutishauser Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/6/1/30