Exposure to fine particulate air pollution is associated with endothelial injury and systemic inflammation

Abstract

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is linked to endothelial injury, including increased endothelial microparticles, reduced proangiogenic growth factors, elevated antiangiogenic and proinflammatory cytokines, and elevated circulating monocytes and T lymphocytes. These changes may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and acute coronary events. – AI-generated abstract.