Search Results - "Amato‐Lourenço, Luís Fernando"
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Exposure of cinnamyl alcohol in co‐culture of BEAS‐2B and dendritic cells: Interaction between CYP450 and cytokines
Published in Journal of applied toxicology (01-09-2024)“…The prevalence of fragrances in various hygiene products contributes to their sensorial allure. However, fragrances can induce sensitization in the skin or…”
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An emerging class of air pollutants: Potential effects of microplastics to respiratory human health?
Published in The Science of the total environment (20-12-2020)“…It is increasingly recognized that the ubiquity of convenient single-use plastic has resulted in a global plastic pollution challenge, with substantial…”
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Atmospheric microplastic fallout in outdoor and indoor environments in São Paulo megacity
Published in The Science of the total environment (15-05-2022)“…Plastics are widely used by society, and their degradation into millimetre fragments, called microplastics (MPs), has become a global environmental threat to…”
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Intra-urban biomonitoring: Source apportionment using tree barks to identify air pollution sources
Published in Environment international (01-05-2016)“…It is of great interest to evaluate if there is a relationship between possible sources and trace elements using biomonitoring techniques. In this study, tree…”
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Presence of airborne microplastics in human lung tissue
Published in Journal of hazardous materials (15-08-2021)“…Plastics are ubiquitously used by societies, but most of the plastic waste is deposited in landfills and in the natural environment. Their degradation into…”
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Airborne microplastics and SARS-CoV-2 in total suspended particles in the area surrounding the largest medical centre in Latin America
Published in Environmental pollution (1987) (01-01-2022)“…Microplastics (MPs) have been reported in the outdoor/indoor air of urban centres, raising health concerns due to the potential for human exposure. Since…”
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The effects of particulate matter on inflammation of respiratory system: Differences between male and female
Published in The Science of the total environment (15-05-2017)“…Air pollution is known to exacerbate respiratory diseases and epidemiological studies have shown that women present more chronic respiratory symptoms than man…”
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Building knowledge in urban agriculture: the challenges of local food production in São Paulo and Melbourne
Published in Environment, development and sustainability (01-02-2021)“…Urban environments face multiple burdens and significant challenges related to food safety and sustainable agriculture. Urban agriculture remains fragmented…”
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Diesel exhaust exposure intensifies inflammatory and structural changes associated with lung aging in mice
Published in Ecotoxicology and environmental safety (15-04-2019)“…Life expectancy is increasing worldwide. Lung aging is a process marked by changes in multiple morphological, physiological and age-related biomarkers (e.g.,…”
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Microplastics in the Olfactory Bulb of the Human Brain
Published in JAMA network open (03-09-2024)“…Microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging environmental and health concern. While MPs have been detected in various human tissues, their presence in the human…”
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Oxygen With Cold Bubble Humidification Is No Better Than Dry Oxygen in Preventing Mucus Dehydration, Decreased Mucociliary Clearance, and Decline in Pulmonary Function
Published in Chest (01-08-2016)“…Background Little is known about the effects of long-term nasal low-flow oxygen (NLFO) on mucus and symptoms and how this variable is affected by dry or cold…”
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Metrópoles, cobertura vegetal, áreas verdes e saúde
Published in Estudos Avançados (01-04-2016)“…A falta de planejamento no processo de urbanização das grandes metrópoles tem produzido numerosas externalidades negativas, entre elas a supressão de sua…”
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Follow-up of the air pollution and the human male-to-female ratio analysis in São Paulo, Brazil: a times series study
Published in BMJ open (01-01-2013)“…Objectives In order to assess if ambient air pollution in urban areas could be related to alterations in male/female ratio this study objectives to evaluate…”
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Health Risks and Economic Costs of Absenteeism Due to Air Pollution in São Paulo, Brazil
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Edible weeds: Are urban environments fit for foraging?
Published in The Science of the total environment (01-01-2020)“…Foraging wild-growing edible plants (WEPs) is a re-emerging practice with increasing popularity worldwide, including in urban areas. However, in cities, this…”
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The influence of atmospheric particles on the elemental content of vegetables in urban gardens of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Published in Environmental pollution (1987) (01-09-2016)“…Although urban horticulture provides multiple benefits to society, the extent to which these vegetables are contaminated by the absorption of chemical elements…”
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Biomonitoring of genotoxic effects and elemental accumulation derived from air pollution in community urban gardens
Published in The Science of the total environment (01-01-2017)“…Urban gardening is a growing global phenomenon with a positive impact on society. Despite several associated benefits, growing vegetables in urban gardens that…”
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Enhancing urban waste sustainability through community-driven composting in São Paulo megacity
Published in Environmental challenges (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (01-01-2024)“…•Urban public administrations in LMICs face significant challenges in managing solid waste.•20.28 tons of organic waste composted, 27,662 lbs CO2 saved.•The…”
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Quantification of airborne SARS-CoV-2 genomic particles in different hospital settings
Published in Scientific reports (28-10-2021)“…We quantified the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the air of different hospital settings and the autopsy room of the largest medical centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil…”
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Evaluation of the air quality benefits of the subway system in São Paulo, Brazil
Published in Journal of environmental management (30-06-2012)“…Air pollution is a severe problem in major urban areas due to increasing numbers of vehicles, reduced road capacity and few investments in public…”
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