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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/6/1/30 |