International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 4874 - 4874
Published: July 6, 2020
Epidemiological
studies
have
corroborated
that
respiratory
diseases,
including
lung
cancer,
are
related
to
fine
particulate
matter
(<2.5
μm)
(PM2.5)
exposure.
The
toxic
responses
of
PM2.5
greatly
influenced
by
the
source
PM2.5.
However,
effects
from
Beijing
on
bronchial
genotoxicity
scarce.
In
present
study,
was
sampled
and
applied
in
vitro
investigate
its
mechanisms
behind
it.
Human
epithelial
cells
16HBE
were
used
as
a
model
for
Low
(67.5
μg/mL),
medium
(116.9
high
(202.5
μg/mL)
doses
cell
After
exposure,
viability,
oxidative
stress
markers,
DNA
(deoxyribonucleic
acid)
strand
breaks,
8-OH-dG
levels,
micronuclei
formation,
repair
gene
expression
measured.
results
showed
significantly
induced
cytotoxicity
16HBE.
Moreover,
levels
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
cellular
heme
oxygenase
(HO-1)
increased,
level
glutathione
(GSH)
decreased,
which
represented
occurrence
severe
micronucleus
rate
elevated,
damage
occurred
indicators
comet
assay,
γ-H2AX
8-OH-dG,
markedly
enhanced
PM2.5,
accompanied
influence
8-oxoguanine
glycosylase
(OGG1),
X-ray
cross-complementing
1
(XRCC1),
poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerase-1
(PARP1)
expression.
These
support
significant
role
cells,
may
occur
through
combined
effect
genes.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
136, P. 105515 - 105515
Published: Jan. 29, 2020
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
are
a
class
of
substances
that
general
concern
in
terms
human
health
and
used
to
represent
the
oxidation
potential
(OP)
atmosphere.
In
this
study,
ROS
levels
116
daily
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5)
samples
taken
over
Xi'an
2017
were
measured
with
dithiothreitol
(DTT)
method.
The
sources
DTTv
(volume-based
DTT
consumption)
PM2.5
as
well
their
contributions
identified
by
both
positive
matrix
factorization
(PMF)
multiple
linear
regression
(MLR)
based
on
chemical
(PM).
results
showed
yearly
average
was
0.53
nmol/min/m3
(0.19-1.10
nmol/min/m3).
highest
level
occurred
winter,
followed
spring,
summer
autumn.
most
strongly
correlated
water-soluble
organic
carbon
(WSOC;
r
=
0.85),
but
effects
WSOC
very
limited.
SO2,
NO2,
CO,
elemental
(EC)
K+
(r
>
0.64)
had
moderate
correlations
moderately
related
environmentally
persistent
free
radicals
(EPFRs)
0.56).
mixed-effects
model
pollutants
originating
from
incomplete
combustion
greater
than
those
complete
combustion.
Source
apportionment
PMF
motor
vehicle
emissions
(27.4%),
secondary
sulfates
(21.6%)
coal
(18.8%)
more
important
contributors
dust
(8.4%),
metal
processing
(4.9%),
industrial
(11.3%)
nitrates
(7.5%).
for
consistent
MLR
results,
which
verified
feasible
methods
source
specific
such
EPFRs.
Backward
trajectory
clusters
dominant
cluster
groups
local
regional
transport,
while
OP
affected
long-range
transport
transport.
As
stated
above,
improvement
atmospheric
require
not
only
efforts
also
large-scale
joint
cooperation.
Furthermore,
study
PM
information
provides
guidance
effect
research.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142, P. 105880 - 105880
Published: June 25, 2020
Ambient
air
pollution
has
been
linked
to
the
development
of
gestational
diabetes
mellitus
(GDM).
However,
previous
studies
provided
inconsistent
findings
and
no
study
examined
effects
complex
chemical
constituents
particular
matter
on
GDM,
especially
in
developing
countries.
Therefore,
we
aim
investigate
associations
exposure
PM2.5
(particular
≤
2.5
μm)
its
with
identify
susceptible
window
a
large
survey
China.The
China
Labor
Delivery
Survey
was
cross-sectional
investigation
conducted
24
provinces
between
2015
2016.
A
random
sample
all
deliveries
each
participating
hospital
selected
detailed
obstetric
newborn
information
extracted
from
medical
records.
Average
concentrations
six
(organic
matter,
black
carbon,
sulfate,
nitrate,
ammonium
soil
dust)
were
estimated
(1
km
×
1
km)
using
combined
geoscience-statistical
model.
GDM
diagnosed
based
an
oral
glucose
tolerance
test
(OGTT)
28
weeks
gestation
according
IADPSG
criteria.
Generalized
linear
mixed
models
used
adjust
for
potential
confounders.A
total
54,517
subjects
55
hospitals
included.
The
incidence
10.8%.
An
interquartile
range
(IQR)
increase
2nd
trimester
pregnancy
associated
increased
risk
single
pollutant
model,
[adjusted
odds
ratio
(aOR)
=
1.11
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.01-1.22].
Exposure
organic
(aOR
1.14;
95%CI:
1.05-1.23),
carbon
1.15;
1.07-1.25)
nitrate
1.13;
1.02-1.24)
during
risks
GDM.
Associations
robust
after
controlling
mass
accounting
multi-collinearity.Exposure
Organic
may
be
main
culprits
association.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
53(21), P. 12506 - 12518
Published: Sept. 19, 2019
Highly
oxygenated
molecules
(HOMs)
play
an
important
role
in
the
formation
and
evolution
of
secondary
organic
aerosols
(SOA).
However,
abundance
HOMs
different
environments
their
relation
to
oxidative
potential
fine
particulate
matter
(PM)
are
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
investigated
relative
HOM
radical
yield
laboratory-generated
SOA
PM
ambient
air
ranging
from
remote
forest
areas
highly
polluted
megacities.
By
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
mass
spectrometric
investigations,
found
that
HOMs,
especially
dimeric
low-volatility
types,
was
positively
correlated
with
radicals
aqueous
extracts.
photooxidation
isoprene,
ozonolysis
α-
β-pinene,
tropical
(central
Amazon)
boreal
(Hyytiälä,
Finland)
forests
exhibited
a
higher
than
naphthalene
urban
sites
(Beijing,
Guangzhou,
Mainz,
Shanghai,
Xi'an),
confirming
constituents
biogenic
generate
radicals.
Our
study
provides
new
insights
into
chemical
relationship
abundance,
composition,
sources
by
laboratory
aerosols,
enabling
better
quantification
component-specific
contribution
source-
or
site-specific
its
climate
health
effects.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
56(17), P. 12368 - 12379
Published: Aug. 19, 2022
Fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5)
exposure
causes
respiratory
diseases
by
inducing
inflammation
and
oxidative
stress.
However,
the
correlation
between
pulmonary
microbiota
progression
of
stress
caused
PM2.5
is
poorly
understood.
This
study
tested
hypothesis
that
lung
affects
induced
exposure.
Mice
were
exposed
to
intranasally
for
12
days.
Then,
transfer
antibiotic
intervention
performed.
Histological
examinations,
biomarker
index
detection,
transcriptome
analyses
conducted.
Characterization
using
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
showed
its
diversity
decreased
75.2%
in
PM2.5-exposed
mice,
with
increased
abundance
Proteobacteria
Bacteroidota.
The
altered
composition
was
significantly
correlated
stress-related
indicators.
Intranasal
from
mice
affected
PM2.5,
as
shown
proinflammatory
cytokine
levels
dysregulated
damage-related
biomarkers.
Antibiotic
during
alleviated
damage
mice.
also
substantial
changes
after
treatment,
reflected
diversity,
These
results
suggest
microbial
dysbiosis
can
promote
affect
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
273, P. 116162 - 116162
Published: March 1, 2024
Airborne
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5)
can
cause
pulmonary
inflammation
and
even
fibrosis,
however,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
of
pathogenesis
PM2.5
exposure
have
not
been
fully
appreciated.
In
present
study,
we
explored
dynamics
glycolysis
modification
histone
lactylation
in
macrophages
induced
by
PM2.5-exposure
both
vivo
vitro
models.
Male
C57BL/6
J
mice
were
anesthetized
administrated
with
intratracheal
instillation
once
every
other
day
for
4
weeks.
Mouse
RAW264.7
alveolar
epithelial
MLE-12
cells
treated
24
h.
We
found
that
significantly
increased
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
activities
contents,
up-regulated
mRNA
expression
key
glycolytic
enzymes
lungs
bronchoalveolar
lavage
fluids
mice.
Moreover,
levels
PM2.5-exposed
cells.
The
pro-fibrotic
cytokines
secreted
from
PM2.5-treated
triggered
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
through
activating
transforming
growth
factor-β
(TGF-β)/Smad2/3
VEGFA/ERK
pathways.
contrast,
LDHA
inhibitor
(GNE-140)
pretreatment
effectively
alleviated
PM2.5-induced
fibrosis
via
inhibiting
subsequent
Thus,
our
findings
suggest
play
critical
role
PM2.5-associated
fibrosis.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(15), P. 6736 - 6743
Published: April 2, 2024
Acidity
is
an
important
property
of
particulate
matter
(PM)
in
the
atmosphere,
but
its
association
with
PM
toxicity
remains
unclear.
Here,
this
study
quantitively
reports
effect
acidity
level
on
via
pH-control
experiments
and
cellular
analysis.
Oxidative
stress
cytotoxicity
potencies
acidified
samples
at
pH
1–2
were
up
to
2.8–5.2
2.1–13.2
times
higher
than
those
8–11,
respectively.
The
toxic
from
real-world
smoke
plumes
2.3
9.1–18.2
greater
5.6,
demonstrating
a
trend
similar
that
samples.
Furthermore,
impact
was
manifested
by
promoting
metal
dissolution.
dramatic
increase
2–3
orders
magnitude
water-soluble
content
dominated
variation
toxicity.
significant
correlation
between
sulfate,
value,
Fe,
IC20,
EC1.5
(p
<
0.05)
suggested
acidic
sulfate
could
enhance
dissolving
insoluble
metals.
findings
uncover
superficial
adverse
health
outcomes
epidemiological
research
highlight
control
wet
plume
emissions
mitigate
effects
acidity.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 223 - 229
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Trace
element
is
known
to
be
one
major
component
in
determining
particulate
matter
(PM)
toxicities.
However,
there
still
no
accurate
assessment
of
the
toxic
potency
mixed
valences.
Here,
we
reported
oxidative
stress
and
cytotoxicity
potencies
14
trace
elements
their
various
valence
states
estimated
gaps
inorganic
PM
resulting
from
variations
Substantial
discrepancies
up
3
orders
magnitude
were
observed
among
different
When
considering
abundance
PM,
toxicity
are
range
5
6
times
between
greatest
weakest
emitted
industrial
sources,
with
iron
contributing
65.5%–91.0%
overall
gaps.
Furthermore,
relative
variation
shows
a
significant
correlation
additive
toxicities
Fe(II)
Fe(III)
ions
during
aging
process.
The
finding
highlights
that
multiple
coexisting
need
taken
into
account
when
estimating
potencies.