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Adverse effects of air pollution-derived fine particulate matter on cardiovascular homeostasis and disease. Trends in cardiovascular medicine Bae, H. R., Chandy, M., Aguilera, J., Smith, E. M., Nadeau, K. C., Wu, J. C., Paik, D. T. 2021

Abstract

Air pollution is a rapidly growing major health concern around the world. Atmospheric particulate matter that has a diameter of less than 2.5 m (PM2.5) refers to an air pollutant composed of particles and chemical compounds that originate from various sources. While epidemiological studies have established the association between PM2.5 exposure and cardiovascular diseases, the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms by which PM2.5 promotes cardiovascular complications are yet to be fully elucidated. In this review, we summarize the various sources of PM2.5, its components, and the concentrations of ambient PM2.5 in various settings. We discuss the experimental findings to date that evaluate the potential adverse effects of PM2.5 on cardiovascular homeostasis and function, and the possible therapeutic options that may alleviate PM2.5-driven cardiovascular damage.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.09.010

View details for PubMedID 34619335