Adverse Effects of fine particulate matter on human kidney functioning: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Leen Rasking (Author), Kenneth Vanbrabant (Author), Hannelore Bové (Author), Michelle Plusquin (Author), Katrien De Vusser (Author), Harry A. Roels (Author), Tim S. Nawrot (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Ambient fine particulate matter (PM < 2.5 μm, PM2.5) is gaining increasing attention as an environmental risk factor for health. The kidneys are considered a particularly vulnerable target to the toxic effects that PM2.5 exerts. Alteration of kidney function may lead to a disr...