• Inflammatory effects of exposure to different stone types used in Norwegian asphalt 

      Nitter, Therese Bergh; Hilt, Bjørn; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Buhagen, Morten; Dahlman, Hans Jørgen; Øvrevik, Johan; Refsnes, Magne Arnold; Jørgensen, Rikke Bramming (SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      During the winter in Scandinavian countries, up to 90% of traffic-related particulate matter (PM) is from non-exhaust emissions sources such as asphalt wear. Measures to reduce urban PM have focused mainly on exhaust ...
    • Respirable stone particles differ in their ability to induce cytotoxicity and pro-inflammatory responses in cell models of the human airways 

      Grytting, Vegard Sæter; Refsnes, Magne Arnold; Øvrevik, Johan; Halle, Marit Sigrid; Schönenberger, Jasmin; van der Lelij, Roelant; Snilsberg, Brynhild; Skuland, Tonje Schwach; Blom, Richard; Låg, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Respirable stone- and mineral particles may be a major constituent in occupational and ambient air pollution and represent a possible health hazard. However, with exception of quartz and asbestos, little is ...