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Table 3 Metal mass contribution in coarse (CP) and fine PM (FP) from subchronic exposure

From: Acute and subchronic exposure to air particulate matter induces expression of angiotensin and bradykinin-related genes in the lungs and heart: Angiotensin-II type-I receptor as a molecular target of particulate matter exposure

Metal

CP %

FP %

Fe

38.5

48.4

Zn

37.9

12.1

Mn

5.0

11.1

Pb

6.9

8.3

Cu

4.0

10.3

Cr

4.8

1.7

V

1.0

5.0

Co

0.2

1.2

Cd

0.03

1.2

Ni

1.7

0.7

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Particle and Fibre Toxicology

ISSN: 1743-8977

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