Silicon, a Possible Link between Environmental Exposure and Autoimmune Diseases : The Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Authors
Montoya-Ortiz, Gladys
Speck-Hernandez, Cesar A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Silicon is one of the most common chemicals on earth.
Several compounds such as silica, asbestos, silicone or, nanoparticles are built from tetrahedral units with silicon as the central atom.
Despite these, structural similarities, they have rarely been analyzed as a group.
These compounds generate significant biological alterations that include immune hyperactivation, production of the reactive species of oxygen and tissue injury.
These pathological processes may trigger autoimmune responses and lead to the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Populations at risk include those that constantly work in industrial process, mining, and agriculture as well as those that undergo silicone implants.
Herein a review on the main features of these compounds and how they may induce autoimmune responses is presented.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Speck-Hernandez, Cesar A.& Montoya-Ortiz, Gladys. 2012. Silicon, a Possible Link between Environmental Exposure and Autoimmune Diseases : The Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484369
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Speck-Hernandez, Cesar A.& Montoya-Ortiz, Gladys. Silicon, a Possible Link between Environmental Exposure and Autoimmune Diseases : The Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484369
American Medical Association (AMA)
Speck-Hernandez, Cesar A.& Montoya-Ortiz, Gladys. Silicon, a Possible Link between Environmental Exposure and Autoimmune Diseases : The Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484369
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484369