Vanadium pentoxide increased PTEN and decreased SHP1 expression in NK-92MI cells, affecting PI3K-AKT-mTOR and Ras-MAPK pathways by Francisco Gallardo-Vera, Miguel Tapia-Rodriguez, Daniel Diaz, Teresa Fortoul van der Goes, Luis F. Montaño, Erika P. Rendón-Huerta

“…Vanadium is an air pollutant that imparts immunosuppressive effects on NK cell immune responses, in part, by dysregulating interleukin (IL)-2/IL-2R-mediated JAK signaling pathways and inducing apoptosis. …”
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Air quality and climate change, Topic 3 of the Model Inter-Comparison Study for Asia Phase III (MICS-Asia III) – Part 1: Overview and model evaluation by M. Gao, M. Gao, Z. Han, Z. Han, Z. Liu, M. Li, M. Li, J. Xin, Z. Tao, Z. Tao, J. Li, J. Li, J.-E. Kang, K. Huang, X. Dong, B. Zhuang, S. Li, B. Ge, Q. Wu, Y. Cheng, Y. Wang, H.-J. Lee, C.-H. Kim, J. S. Fu, T. Wang, M. Chin, J.-H. Woo, Q. Zhang, Z. Wang, Z. Wang, G. R. Carmichael

“…The correlation coefficients between the multi-model ensemble mean and the CARE-China observed near-surface air pollutants range from 0.51 to 0.94 (0.51 for ozone and 0.94 for PM_2.5) for January 2010. …”
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Combined exposure to formaldehyde and PM2.5: Hematopoietic toxicity and molecular mechanism in mice by Jing Ge, Honglian Yang, Xianxian Lu, Shenqi Wang, Yun Zhao, Jiawei Huang, Zhuge Xi, Luoping Zhang, Rui Li

“…PM2.5 and formaldehyde (FA) are major outdoor and indoor air pollutants in China, respectively, and both are known to be harmful to human health and to be carcinogenic. …”
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Mmp12 Is Upregulated by in utero Second-Hand Smoke Exposures and Is a Key Factor Contributing to Aggravated Lung Responses in Adult Emphysema, Asthma, and Lung Cancer Mouse Models by Alexandra Noël, Zakia Perveen, Rui Xiao, Harriet Hammond, Viviana Le Donne, Kelsey Legendre, Manas Ranjan Gartia, Sushant Sahu, Daniel B. Paulsen, Arthur L. Penn

“…While cigarette smoking is associated with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and lung cancer, in utero exposures to CS and second-hand smoke (SHS) are associated with asthma development in the offspring. SHS is an indoor air pollutant that causes known adverse health effects; however, the mechanisms by which in utero SHS exposures predispose to adult lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, and lung cancer, are poorly understood. …”
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Measurements of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) using PTR-MS: calibration, humidity dependence, inter-comparison and results from field studies in an oil and gas production regio... by R. Li, C. Warneke, M. Graus, R. Field, F. Geiger, P. R. Veres, J. Soltis, S.-M. Li, S. M. Murphy, C. Sweeney, G. Pétron, J. M. Roberts, J. de Gouw

“…While volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have received much attention, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) can also be of concern due to the known health impacts of exposure to this hazardous air pollutant. Here, we present quantitative, fast time-response measurements of H₂S using proton-transfer-reaction mass-spectrometry (PTR-MS) instruments. …”
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Two-scale multi-model ensemble: is a hybrid ensemble of opportunity telling us more? by S. Galmarini, I. Kioutsioukis, E. Solazzo, U. Alyuz, A. Balzarini, R. Bellasio, A. M. K. Benedictow, R. Bianconi, J. Bieser, J. Brandt, J. H. Christensen, A. Colette, G. Curci, G. Curci, Y. Davila, X. Dong, J. Flemming, X. Francis, A. Fraser, J. Fu, D. K. Henze, C. Hogrefe, U. Im, M. Garcia Vivanco, P. Jiménez-Guerrero, J. E. Jonson, N. Kitwiroon, A. Manders, R. Mathur, L. Palacios-Peña, G. Pirovano, L. Pozzoli, L. Pozzoli, M. Prank, M. Schultz, R. S. Sokhi, K. Sudo, P. Tuccella, T. Takemura, T. Sekiya, A. Unal

“…The study utilizes 13 regional and 7 global models participating in the Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollutants phase 2 (HTAP2)–Air Quality Model Evaluation International Initiative phase 3 (AQMEII3) activity and focuses on surface ozone concentrations over Europe for the year 2010. …”
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Analysis of particulate matter emission in diesel engine operated with waste cooking oil biodiesel by Nur Fauziah, Jaharudin

“…Diesel engines which is an attractive power unit used widely in many fields are among the main contributors to air pollutions for the large amount of emissions, especially particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). …”
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Air quality and related health impact in the UNECE region: source attribution and scenario analysis by C. A. Belis, R. Van Dingenen

“…To that end, the impacts of pollutants derived from different geographic areas and activity sectors were evaluated using ECLIPSE V6b scenarios of air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction. …”
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ASSOCIATION OF HLA HAPLOTYPES WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN CONDITIONS OF ORGANIC- SILICON MANUFACTURE by L. M. Karzakova, O. M. Muchukova, L. V. Borisova, S. I. Kudryashov

“…In continuation of our studies, further research is needed to identify "marker" HLA haplotypes in COPD in other ethnic populations, as well as under the influence of other aggressive air pollutants. The results of the study indicate the association of COPD with a number of specific HLA-haplotypes.…”
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Hygroscopic properties and cloud condensation nuclei activity of atmospheric aerosols under the influences of Asian continental outflow and new particle formation at a coastal site... by H. C. Cheung, H. C. Cheung, C. C.-K. Chou, C. S. L. Lee, W.-C. Kuo, S.-C. Chang, S.-C. Chang

“…Significant variations were found in the hygroscopicity of aerosols (kappa – <span class="inline-formula"><i>κ</i></span> – of 0.18–0.56, for water vapor supersaturation – SS – of 0.12&thinsp;%–0.80&thinsp;%), which were subject to various pollution sources, including aged air pollutants originating in eastern and northern China and transported by the Asian continental outflows and fresh particles emitted from local sources and distributed by land–sea breeze circulations as well as produced by processes of new particle formation (NPF). …”
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The AirGAM 2022r1 air quality trend and prediction model by S.-E. Walker, S. Solberg, P. Schneider, C. Guerreiro

“…Once fitted to training data, the model may be used as a prediction tool capable of predicting air pollutant concentrations for new sets of meteorological and time data which are not in the training set – e.g. for cross-validation or forecasting purposes. …”
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Artificial intelligence for improving Nitrogen Dioxide forecasting of Abu Dhabi environment agency ground-based stations by Aamna AlShehhi, Roy Welsch

“…Abstract Nitrogen Dioxide (NO $$_{2}$$ 2 ) is a common air pollutant associated with several adverse health problems such as pediatric asthma, cardiovascular mortality,and respiratory mortality. …”
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Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, related comorbidities and risk factors in schoolchildren by Monika Sultész, Alpár Horváth, Dávid Molnár, Gábor Katona, Györgyi Mezei, Andor Hirschberg, Gabriella Gálffy

“…Significant factors associated with allergic rhinitis include male gender (p < 0.0001), family history of atopy (p < 0.0001), frequent upper respiratory tract infections (p < 0.0001), tonsillectomy (p = 0.0054), antibiotics given in the first year of life (p < 0.0001), paracetamol given in the first year of life (p = 0.0038), long-lasting common infections caused by viruses and/or bacteria before the appearance of the allergy (p < 0.0001), consumption of drinks containing preservatives or colourants (p = 0.0023), duration of living in Budapest (p = 0.0386), smoking at home (p = 0.0218), smoking at home in the first year of life (p = 0.0048), birds at home (p = 0.0119), birds at home in the first year of life (p = 0.0052), visible mould in the bedroom (p = 0.0139), featherbedding (p = 0.0126), frequent or constant heavy-vehicle traffic (p = 0.0039), living in a weedy area (p < 0.0001) and living in the vicinity of an air-polluting factory or mine (p = 0.0128). Conclusions The prevalence of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in 6–12-year-old children in Budapest is higher than reported for most of the surrounding European countries. …”
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Planning an Energy–Water–Environment Nexus System in Coal-Dependent Regions under Uncertainties by Cong Chen, Lei Yu, Xueting Zeng, Guohe Huang, Yongping Li

“…Finally, high carbon mitigation levels can effectively optimize the electricity power mix, reduce consumption amounts of water and coal, and mitigate air pollutants, wastewater, and LCDE. The obtained results provide useful information for managers to develop a sustainability plan for the EWENS.…”
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Characteristics of concentrations and chemical compositions for PM_2.5 in the region of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, China by P. S. Zhao, F. Dong, D. He, X. J. Zhao, X. L. Zhang, W. Z. Zhang, Q. Yao, H. Y. Liu

“…At SDZ, regional transportation of air pollutants from southern urban areas was significant.…”
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The potential effects of climate change on air quality across the conterminous US at 2030 under three Representative Concentration Pathways by C. G. Nolte, T. L. Spero, J. H. Bowden, M. S. Mallard, P. D. Dolwick

“…Other factors that will affect future air quality, such as anthropogenic air pollutant emissions and chemical boundary conditions, are unchanged across the simulations. …”
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NO₂ inhalation induces maturation of pulmonary CD11c⁺ cells that promote antigenspecific CD4⁺ T cell polarization by Suratt Benjamin T, Whittaker LeClair Laurie A, Allard Jenna L, Paveglio Sara A, Ather Jennifer L, Hodgkins Samantha R, Boyson Jonathan E, Poynter Matthew E

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is an air pollutant associated with poor respiratory health, asthma exacerbation, and an increased likelihood of inhalational allergies. …”
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Machine learning coupled structure mining method visualizes the impact of multiple drivers on ambient ozone by Han Xu, Haofei Yu, Bo Xu, Zhenyu Wang, Feng Wang, Yuting Wei, Weiqing Liang, Jinxing Liu, Danni Liang, Yinchang Feng, Guoliang Shi

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Quantification of carbon monoxide emissions from African cities using TROPOMI by G. Leguijt, G. Leguijt, J. D. Maasakkers, H. A. C. Denier van der Gon, A. J. Segers, T. Borsdorff, I. Aben, I. Aben

“…<p>Carbon monoxide (<span class="inline-formula">CO</span>) is an air pollutant that plays an important role in atmospheric chemistry and is mostly emitted by forest fires and incomplete combustion in, for example, road transport, residential heating, and industry. …”
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Changes in external costs and infrastructure costs due to modal shift in freight transport in North-western Europe by Olaf Jonkeren, Klaas Friso, Lourentz Hek

“…The following external effects are included: greenhouse gas emissions (tank-to-wheel), air pollutant emissions (tank-to-wheel), noise, traffic accidents, congestion, and emissions from fuel and electricity production (well-to-tank) for freight vehicles. …”
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