Article
Mechanisms of Gene-Environment Interactions in Parkinson's Disease.
Current environmental health reports - 1 Jun 2017
Fleming Sheila M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of the study was to discuss the main mechanisms associated with environmental and genetic factors that contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease (PD). RECENT FINDINGS: Novel genetic contributors to PD are being identified at a rapid pace in addition to novel environmental factors. The discovery of mutations in alpha-synuclein and leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 causing...
Topics
- Environmental Exposure
- Gene-Environment Interaction
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Herbicides
- Humans
- Insecticides
- Mutation
- Paraquat
- Parkinson Disease
- Risk Factors
- Rotenone
