Oxidative stress and inflammation are strongly connected
and either one can lead to the other.
It is likely
that the pro-oxidant potential of ambient particles determine
their ability to activate pathways that lead to prooxidant
and pro-inflammatory effects in the vasculature
and promotion of atherosclerosis [85]. Chronic exposure
to emissions from photocopiers may lead to similar consequences,
due to the chronic particulate matter exposure
in these units.