Cytokine selection and validation We selected cytokines based on the following criteria: 1) showed at least a 2-fold higher (FC ≥ 2) or lower (FC ≤ −2) expression in the exposed group compared with the control group; 2) with highly significant differences in expression ( q < 5.00%) between exposed and control group; 3) with signal values higher than 500 in each individuals; 4) were found to be involved in inflammation processes and/or be related to PM/PAH-mediated cardiovascular risk based on an extensive literature review.
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Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Plasma Cytokines, and Heart Rate Variability.
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