1995
Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study.
Beckett W, Russi M, Haber A, Rivkin R, Sullivan J, Tameroglu Z, Mohsenin V, Leaderer B. Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study. Environmental Health Perspectives 1995, 103: 372-375. PMID: 7607138, PMCID: PMC1519093, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.95103372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignificant airflow obstructionChamber exposure studiesFiltered room airModerate cycle exerciseNitrous acid exposureIndoor nitrogen dioxideMucous membrane symptomsDuration of exposureAirflow obstructionLung functionIrritant symptomsVital capacityCycle exerciseLung mechanicsRespiratory effectsAcid exposureRespiratory parametersAdult subjectsRoom airHealth effectsSymptomsSignificant decreaseAsthmaticsExposure studiesCommon indoor air pollutants
1991
Lipid peroxidation and antielastase activity in the lung under oxidant stress: role of antioxidant defenses
Mohsenin V. Lipid peroxidation and antielastase activity in the lung under oxidant stress: role of antioxidant defenses. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1991, 70: 1456-1462. PMID: 2055821, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1991.70.4.1456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElastase inhibitory capacityAlveolar lining fluidLipid peroxidation productsLining fluidLavage fluidVitamin-supplemented groupOxidant stressLipid peroxidationPeroxidation productsControl groupLower respiratory tract fluidFour-week supplementationVitamin CRespiratory tract fluidNO2 exposureInactivation of alphaConjugated dienesVitamin supplementationNormal subjectsAntielastase activityInhibitory capacityOxidant exposureSignificant decreaseAntioxidant defensePeroxidation