| Title: | Omega-3 Modify the Adverse Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution on the Incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Evidence from a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study |
| Journal: | Environment & Health |
| Published: | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40704071/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1021/envhealth.4c00198 |
Publication 15461
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Abstract
We aim to assess the modification effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) levels on relationships between long-term air pollutants exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk. A total of 82,706 nonsmokers were finally included in the UK Biobank. The concentrations of circulating omega-3 PUFA (including total omega-3 and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) were measured by using a targeted high-throughput nuclear magnetic resonance metabolomics platform. Land-use regression models were used to estimate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) for each individual. Additionally, systemic inflammation levels were assessed using the low-grade inflammation score (INFLA-score) to elucidate the potential mechanism. We noted that the observed effects could be modified by circulating omega-3 PUFA levels (P-interaction < 0.05). Specifically, the significant pollutants-COPD associations were mainly observed in the lower circulating omega-3 PUFA groups. In contrast, there was no statistical evidence for increased COPD risk associated with air pollutants in subjects with higher circulating omega-3 PUFA. Mediation analysis further indicated that circulating omega-3 PUFA modified the air pollution-associated COPD risk might partly by reducing systemic inflammation. In summary, circulating omega-3 PUFA may provide protection against the COPD risk caused by long-term exposure to air pollutants.</p>
9 Authors
- Jixuan Ma
- Yuxin Yao
- Yujia Xie
- Haoyu Yin
- Shiyu Yang
- Bingxin Shang
- Xiaojie You
- Yanjun Guo
- Weihong Chen
1 Application
| Application ID | Title |
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| 88159 | Fine-mapping, genetic correlation and genetic risk prediction for complex traits in different populations |
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