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Exposure to PM<jats:sub>2.5<\/jats:sub> decreased cell viability in ARPE-19 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner, potentially due to elevated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). SFN treatment increased ARPE-19 cell viability and decreased PM<jats:sub>2.5<\/jats:sub>-induced oxidative stress in a dose-dependent manner. PM<jats:sub>2.5<\/jats:sub>-induced downregulation of serum- and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase 1 (SGK1), a cell survival factor, was recovered by SFN. PM<jats:sub>2.5<\/jats:sub> treatment decreased the enzymatic activities of the antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase and catalase, which were restored by SFN treatment. 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