Airway Exposure to Pollution from Ambient Particulate Matter (PM) and Health Effects
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Pollution and Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2025 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genotoxicity; DNA repair; oxidative stress; risk assessment; new approach methodology
Interests: environmental epidemiology; reproductive health; air pollution; climate change
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the impact of ambient particulate matter (PM) on airway health, with a particular focus on respiratory diseases and underlying mechanisms. It aims to examine the effects of PM effects, particularly inflammation, oxidative stress, and lung function decline, while highlighting innovative methodologies like in vitro models and alternative testing methods.
The key objectives of this Special Issue include investigating size- and composition-specific PM impacts (e.g., PM2.5, PM10, and ultrafine particles), advancing mechanistic understanding, and integrating novel exposure and health risk assessment techniques. Contributions will span toxicology, environmental science, public health, and regulatory frameworks.
Positioned within a well-established body of literature on PM and respiratory health, this collection of works addresses critical gaps, such as insufficient focus on cellular mechanisms, limited adoption of animal-free methodologies, and the need for comprehensive exposure modeling linked to specific PM sources. By showcasing interdisciplinary approaches, it aims to advance the field's capacity for actionable insights.
This Special Issue also aligns with growing global interest in mitigating air pollution’s health impacts, contributing to ethical, innovative, and evidence-based research. It supports policymakers, scientists, and public health professionals in developing targeted interventions, ensuring its relevance for a broad audience while addressing the pressing need for sustainable solutions to pollution-induced respiratory challenges.
Dr. Gloria Melzi
Dr. Yuewei Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- air pollution
- particulate matter (PM)
- respiratory health
- airway inflammation
- oxidative stress
- in vitro toxicology
- alternative testing methods
- cell culture models
- health risk assessment
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