Gulf War Syndrome, Psychological and Chemical Stressors

H. Soreq*

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Abstract

Psychological stress and exposure to inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase, both experienced by Gulf War veterans, disrupt the blood-brain barrier. This modifies acetylcholine levels, induces acetylcholinesterase overproduction, causes neuropathologies, and impairs cognitive, neuromotor, and immune faculties. Modified acetylcholinesterase regulation may, hence, be beneficial as an acute response but cause delayed damages. © 2007

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Stress
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages248-254
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780123739476
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

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