Causal effects of air pollutants on lung function and chronic respiratory diseases: a Mendelian randomization study
Our study ascertained the causal correlations of air pollutants with lung function and COPD, emphasizing the importance of reducing air pollution. Interleukin-17A mediates the reduction of FEV<sub>1</sub> and FVC by PM<sub>10</sub>, revealing potential therapeutic targets.
Authors
- Nan Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8460-3949)
- Suqi Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2293-9505)
- Huaman Liu
- Fei Xu
- Xuannian Li
- Xinhua Jia
Institutions
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1438974
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.57