Shipping-related particulate matter air pollution - source-specific effects on bronchial epithelial cells

Conclusions: Port PM has varying compositional signatures depending on its source and size. The increased inflammogenicity of cruise ship-associated UFPM merits further study to understand potential effects on exposed individuals.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Easton, N., Cooper, M., Bray, S., Bulot, F., Cox, S., Whiteside, J., Teagle, D., Johnston, S., Davies, D., Foster, G., Loxham, M. Tags: Occupational and environmental health Source Type: research