| activation of group ivc phospholipase a(2) by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons induces apoptosis of human coronary artery endothelial cells. | exposure to environmental pollutants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pahs) found in coal tar mixtures and tobacco sources, is considered a significant risk factor for the development of heart disease in humans. the goal of this study was to determine the influence of pahs present at a superfund site on human coronary artery endothelial cell (hcaec) phospholipase a(2) (pla(2)) activity and apoptosis. extremely high levels of 12 out of 15 epa high-priority pahs were present in both the ... | 2010 | 21132278 |