Statins reduce ambient particulate matter-induced lung inflammation by promoting the clearance of particulate matter, < 10 μm from lung tissues.

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Published in Chest on February 01, 2013

Authors

Ryohei Miyata1, Ni Bai, Renaud Vincent, Don D Sin, Stephan F Van Eeden

Author Affiliations

1: UBC James Hogg Research Centre, Institute for Heart + Lung Health, St. Paul’s Hospital, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

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