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Oxysterols Modify NLRP2 in Epithelial Cells, Identifying a Mediator of Ozone-induced Inflammation

Authors :
Beverly H. Koller
John N. Snouwaert
Adam M. Speen
Alexia Perryman
Ilona Jaspers
Jessica R. Hoffman
Hye-Young H. Kim
Ned A. Porter
William Rivera Martin
Phillip W. Clapp
Source :
American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 65:500-512
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
American Thoracic Society, 2021.

Abstract

Ozone (O3) is a prevalent air pollutant causing lung inflammation. Previous studies demonstrate that O3 oxidizes lipids, such as cholesterol, in the airway to produce oxysterols, such as secosterol...

Details

ISSN :
15354989 and 10441549
Volume :
65
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........d25dd65a10ef2bfcfb50d62e78e8930c
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1165/rcmb.2021-0032oc