Ambient Air Pollution Exaggerates Adipose Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in a Mouse Model of Diet-Induced Obesity

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Authors

Qinghua Sun · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Peibin Yue · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jeffrey A. Deiuliis · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Carey N. Lumeng · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Thomas Kampfrath · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Michael B. Mikolaj · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ying Cai

Abstract

PM(2.5) exposure exaggerates insulin resistance and visceral inflammation/adiposity. These findings provide a new link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Climate Change and Health Impacts COVID-19 impact on air quality

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 119, Issue 4, pp. 538-546

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.108.799015

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