Obese rats are more vulnerable to inflammation, genotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by coal dust inhalation than non-obese rats

• Published in: Ecotoxicology and environmental safety Vol. 165; pp. 44 - 51
• Main Authors: Gasparotto, Juciano, Chaves, Paloma Rodrigues, da Boit Martinello, Kátia, da Rosa-Siva, Helen Tais, Bortolin, Rafael Calixto, Silva, Luis Felipe Oliveira, Rabelo, Thallita Kelly, da Silva, Juliana, da Silva, Fernanda Rabaioli, Nordin, Adriane Perachi, Soares, Karina, Borges, Malu Siqueira, Gelain, Daniel Pens, Moreira, José Claudio Fonseca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 15.12.2018
• Subjects: Coal; Inflammation; Inhalation; Obesity; Oxidative stress; Obesity; Oxidative stress; Inflammation; Coal; Inhalation

Obesity is an important nutritional disorder worldwide. Its association with environmental pollution may trigger an increase in oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters. Coal is a resource used throughout the world as an important fuel source for generating electricity. The ashes released by the...