Toxicity and Pulmonary Effects of Particulate Matter Exposure
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Pollution and Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 March 2025) | Viewed by 1033
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ambient air pollution; silica particles; lung fibrosis; lung inflammation; lung function
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: silicosis; asthma; benzene; hematotoxicity; immunotoxicology; respiratory toxicology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The presence of particulate matter in the atmosphere is a significant environmental and public health issue worldwide. Once particulate matter is released into the air, whether from industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or natural sources, it can be inhaled and interact with the respiratory system, potentially leading to severe health consequences across various population groups. Therefore, there is an urgent need to deepen our understanding of the effects of particulate matter exposure on pulmonary health so we can better estimate and mitigate its impact.
This Special Issue will focus on the latest research concerning the toxicity and pulmonary effects of particulate matter exposure. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the investigation of the sources and characteristics of particulate matter, including fine and ultrafine particles; the toxicological mechanisms through which particulate matter affects lung tissues and respiratory function; epidemiological studies linking particulate matter exposure to respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, etc.; the clinical implications of particulate matter exposure and its impact on public health. We invite submissions of original research papers, reviews, and short communications that advance our knowledge in these areas.
Dr. Jixuan Ma
Dr. Qiang Jia
Dr. Deqi Su
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- particulate matter
- silica particles
- lung fibrosis
- lung inflammation
- environmental pollution
- respiratory toxicology
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