Airborne particulate matter and mitochondrial damage: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Hou Lifang (Author), Zhu Zhong-Zheng (Author), Zhang Xiao (Author), Nordio Francesco (Author), Bonzini Matteo (Author), Schwartz Joel (Author), Hoxha Mirjam (Author), Dioni Laura (Author), Marinelli Barbara (Author), Pegoraro Valeria (Author), Apostoli Pietro (Author), Bertazzi Pier (Author), Baccarelli Andrea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative stress generation is a primary mechanism mediating the effects of Particulate Matter (PM) on human health. Although mitochondria are both the major intracellular source and target of oxidative stress, the effect of PM on mi...