title: Statins reduce lung inflammation by promoting the clearance of particulate matter from lung tissues.
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Science and Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address: roberty@adhb.govt.nz.
authors.forename: Robert P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Young
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Science and Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Raewyn J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hopkins
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008148:Lovastatin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology*; D052638:Particulate Matter / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010587:Phagocytosis / Q000502:physiology*; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D052638:Particulate Matter; D008148:Lovastatin