Aluminum-containing antacids as a cause of idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Aluminum-containing antacids as a cause of idiopathic Parkinson's disease
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DOI:
10.1054/mehy.1997.0701
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发表时间:
1999-07-01
影响因子:
4.7
通讯作者:
Altschuler, E
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作者:
Altschuler, E
The mechanism of pathogenesis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) is unknown. In a study of 200 PD patients and 200 age- and sex-matched controls, Strang noted a marked and statistically significant higher incidence of ulcers (diagnosed by X-ray or surgery) in the PD patients compared to the controls (14% to 4%). These results have been discussed but never explained. Studies have shown increased concentrations of aluminum in the substantia nigra of PD patients compared to controls. Aluminum is thought to be a cellular toxin. Here I suggest that aluminum, and in particular aluminum-containing antacids may contribute to the pathogenesis of idiopathic PD.