Ultraviolet irradiation enhances the nitration of allergens

• Published in: Chemosphere (Oxford) Vol. 364; p. 143256
• Main Authors: Wei, Huiying, Yang, Fangxing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2024
• Subjects: Allergens; Nitration; Ozone; Tyrosine; Ultraviolet; Tyrosine; Allergens; Nitration; Ozone; Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet (UV) light is widely used for disinfection in indoor environments. Some wavelengths of UV light can produce high concentration of O3. UV irradiation combined with O3 may have great potential for nitration of allergens in the presence of NO2 in the air. In this study, the effects of UV ir...