Ambient particulate matter and its potential neurological consequences.
Rev Neurosci
; 24(3): 323-35, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Exposure to ambient air pollution has been consistently associated with respiratory and cardiovascular disease. However, the neurological effects of air pollution have received little attention. It is suggested that the components of air pollution, such as particulate matter (PM) and specifically ultrafine particulate matter (UFP), may have the potential to extend beyond pulmonary organs to the central nervous system (CNS) and, ultimately, the brain. The transport mechanisms are not clear, although at least four possible routes have been proposed implicating PM and UFP in neurological disease processes. A limited number of studies have been undertaken to assess the role of PM and UFP in CNS diseases, including migraine, headache, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Considering the high prevalence of such CNS diseases, along with the frequent and increasing exposure to ambient air pollution, it is important to highlight possible associations with regards to preventative, monitoring, and control measures. This article aimed to review the literature in relation to translocation routes of PM and UFP and their potential role in neurological disease processes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
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Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas
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Contaminantes Atmosféricos
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Material Particulado
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Rev Neurosci
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido