Open AccessLung Inflammatory Response to Environmental Dust Exposure in Mice Suggests a Link to Regional Respiratory Disease Risk
Author(s) -
Abigail Burr,
Jalene V. Velazquez,
Arzu Ulu,
Rohan Kamath,
Sang Yong Kim,
A. Bilg,
Aileen Najera,
Iman Sultan,
Jon Botthoff,
Emma L. Aronson,
Meera G. Nair,
Tara M. Nordgren
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of inflammation research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.656
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 1178-7031
DOI - 10.2147/jir.s320096
Subject(s) - lung , cytokine , respiratory tract , medicine , immunology , proinflammatory cytokine , inhalation , eosinophil , inflammation , immune system , respiratory system , context (archaeology) , asthma , biology , anatomy , paleontology
The Salton Sea, California's largest lake, is designated as an agricultural drainage reservoir. In recent years, the lake has experienced shrinkage due to reduced water sources, increasing levels of aerosolized dusts in surrounding regions. Communities surrounding the Salton Sea have increased asthma prevalence versus the rest of California; however, a connection between dust inhalation and lung health impacts has not been defined.