Diesel exhaust particles activate the Matrix-metalloproteinase-1 Gene in human bronchial epithelia in a [beta]-arrestin--dependent manner via activation of RAS

Authors :: Li, Jinju
Ghio, Andrew J.
Cho, Seung-Hyun
Brinckerhoff, Constance E.
Simon, Sidney A.
Liedtke, Wolfgang
Source :: Environmental Health Perspectives. March, 2009, Vol. 117 Issue 3, p400, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) are globally relevant air pollutants that exert a detrimental human health impact. However, mechanisms of damage by DEP exposure to human respiratory health and human [...]

Subjects :: Diesel motor exhaust gas -- Environmental aspects
Diesel motor exhaust gas -- Health aspects
Diesel motor exhaust gas -- Research
Genetic polymorphisms -- Research
Proteases -- Physiological aspects
Proteases -- Research

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