Differences in ROS production in BEAS-2B cells exposed to 'real world' diesel and biodiesel particulate matter

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Title

Differences in ROS production in BEAS-2B cells exposed to 'real world' diesel and biodiesel particulate matter

Description

David F. Putnam Science Center, Room 163

Biodiesel's demonstrated reduction in particulate matter (PM) from combustion processes has resulted in its widespread acceptance as an alternative fuel to petroleum diesel. Yet, little is known regarding the health impacts from exposure to 'real world' biodiesel PM. The chemical composition of biodiesel and diesel PM is variable but consists of elements which generate the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in human cells. High ROS levels have been associated with diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. This study assessed the differences in ROS produced by human lung cells exposed to biodiesel and diesel PM collected at a 'real world' occupational setting. Additionally, we analyzed the PM for water soluble organic carbon (WSOC). WSOC, the part of the particle that can dissolve in human cells, has been associated with high ROS in some studies of petroleum diesel particles. We investigated the ROS/WSOC relationship in our collected diesel and biodiesel particles. As elevated ROS levels have been associated with multiple diseases, a better understanding of relationship between the composition of biodiesel PM and ROS generation provides insight to its potential impact on human health.

Nora Traviss

Contributor

Keene State College

Creator

Rachel A. Klaski

Date

2016-04-09

Identifier

https://commons.keene.edu/s/KSCArchive/item/21042

Language

en_US

Subject

Environmental Studies

Type

Presentation

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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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AEC 2016 School of Sciences and Social Sciences

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School of Sciences and Social Sciences