Abstract:Background: Besides classical risk factors such as sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet, air pollution has emerged as an unexpected risk factor for type 2 diabetes. However, the causal mechanism remains poorly understood. Air pollution particles are known to reach the gastrointestinal tract by mucociliary clearance. Underlining the clinical relevance of oral exposure, air pollution has been associated with a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, we aim to study the effects of oral air pollution ex… Show more
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