Factor XII activation is essential to sustain the procoagulant effects of particulate matter.

  • E Kilinç
  • R Van Oerle
  • J I Borissoff
  • C Oschatz
  • M E Gerlofs-Nijland
  • N A Janssen
  • F R Cassee
  • T Sandström
  • Thomas Renné
  • H Ten Cate
  • H M H Spronk

Abstract

Particulate matter (PM) is a key component of ambient air pollution and has been associated with an increased risk of thrombotic events and mortality. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Bibliographical data

Original languageEnglish
Article number7
ISSN1538-7933
Publication statusPublished - 2011
pubmed 21481175