Polydatin protects the respiratory system from PM2.5 exposure.
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SUBMITTER: Yan XD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5220290 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan
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Polydatin protects the respiratory system from PM<sub>2.5</sub> exposure.
Yan Xiao-Dan XD Wang Qi-Ming QM Tie Cai C Jin Hong-Tao HT Han Yan-Xing YX Zhang Jin-Lan JL Yu Xiao-Ming XM Hou Qi Q Zhang Piao-Piao PP Wang Ai-Ping AP Zhang Pei-Cheng PC Gao Zhonggao Z Jiang Jian-Dong JD
Scientific reports 20170109
Atmospheric particle is one of the risk factors for respiratory disease; however, their injury mechanisms are poorly understood, and prevention methods are highly desirable. We constructed artificial PM<sub>2.5</sub> (aPM<sub>2.5</sub>) particles according to the size and composition of actual PM<sub>2.5</sub> collected in Beijing. Using these artificial particles, we created an inhalation-injury animal model. These aPM<sub>2.5</sub> particles simulate the physical and chemical characteristics o ...[more]
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