Diesel exhaust particles induce the over expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) gene in alveolar macrophages and failed to induce apoptosis through activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB).

Kafoury RM, Madden MC. Diesel exhaust particles induce the over expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) gene in alveolar macrophages and failed to induce apoptosis through activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB). Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2005 Apr; 2(1):107-13.

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subject areas

Air Pollutants
Animals
Apoptosis
Cell Line
DNA Fragmentation
Gene Expression Regulation
Macrophages, Alveolar
Mice
NF-kappa B
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
Vehicle Emissions

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Ramzi Kafoury

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