Particulate matter (PM₁₀) enhances RNA virus infection through modulation of innate immune responses.

ABSTRACT: Sensing of pathogens by specialized receptors is the hallmark of the innate immunity. Innate immune response also mounts a defense response against various allergens and pollutants including particulate matter present in the atmosphere. Air pollution has been included as the top threat to global health declared by WHO which aims to cover more than three billion people against health emergencies from 2019 to 2023. Particulate matter (PM), one of the major components of air pollution, is a significant risk factor for many human diseases and its adverse effects include morbidity and premature deaths throughout the world. Several clinical and epidemiological studies have identified a key link between the PM existence and the prevalence of respiratory and inflammatory disorders. However, the un

SUBMITTER: Mishra R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7357538 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature