Exposure to ambient particulate matter elements and blood levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) in a large Austrian cohort.

TPS 911: Air pollution, epigenetics, biomarkers, Exhibition Hall, Ground floor, August 26, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Background/Aim: The liver enzyme gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) is involved in detoxification, reflects oxidative stress and is linked to several health outcomes and mortality. Furthermore, an association of particulate matter (PM) with GGT has been found but it is unclear which components of PM are most relevant. We evaluated the...