Glutathione-S-transferase mu-1 null genotype increases wood smoke-induced airway inflammation

A 2-hour exposure to 500 μg/m3 wood smoke particles caused neutrophilic airway inflammation in human volunteers, with GSTM1 null genotype being associated with greater inflammatory response to this pollutant. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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