Pesticides are a family of compounds which have brought many benefits to mankind in the
agricultural, industrial, and health areas, but their toxicities in both humans and animals …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which mainly targets motor
symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and postural instability. The physiological …

Fueled by aging populations and continued environmental contamination, the global burden
of Parkinson's disease (PD) is increasing. The disease, or more appropriately diseases …

Along with the wide use of pesticides in the world, the concerns over their health impacts are
rapidly growing. There is a huge body of evidence on the relation between exposure to …

In this article the neurotoxic disorders appearing in patients exposed to organophosphorus
pesticides and known mechanisms involved are reviewed. Organophosphorus compounds …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, disabling neurodegenerative disorder
that begins in mid to late life and is characterized by motor impairment, autonomic …

Background Residents living close to agricultural lands might be exposed to pesticides
through non-occupational pathways including spray drift and volatilization of pesticides …

The etiology of most neurodegenerative disorders is multifactorial and consists of an
interaction between environmental factors and genetic predisposition. The role of pesticide …

Human PON1 is a HDL-associated lipolactonase capable of preventing LDL and cell
membrane oxidation and is therefore considered to be atheroprotective. PON1 contributes to …

Parkinson's disease (PD) affects millions around the world. The Braak hypothesis proposes
that in PD a pathologic agent may penetrate the nervous system via the olfactory bulb, gut …