Manganese-induced neurotoxicity: new insights into the triad of protein misfolding, mitochondrial impairment, and neuroinflammation

DS Harischandra, S Ghaisas, G Zenitsky… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Occupational or environmental exposure to manganese (Mn) can lead to the development of
“Manganism,” a neurological condition showing certain motor symptoms similar to …

Manganese and the brain

K Tuschl, PB Mills, PT Clayton - International review of neurobiology, 2013 - Elsevier
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace metal that is pivotal for normal cell function and
metabolism. Its homeostasis is tightly regulated; however, the mechanisms of Mn …

Microglia amplify inflammatory activation of astrocytes in manganese neurotoxicity

KS Kirkley, KA Popichak, MF Afzali, ME Legare… - Journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Background As the primary immune response cell in the central nervous system, microglia
constantly monitor the microenvironment and respond rapidly to stress, infection, and injury …

Manganese and its role in Parkinson's disease: from transport to neuropathology

M Aschner, KM Erikson, EH Hernández… - Neuromolecular …, 2009 - Springer
The purpose of this review is to highlight recent advances in the neuropathology associated
with Mn exposures. We commence with a discussion on occupational manganism and …

Manganese activates NLRP3 inflammasome signaling and propagates exosomal release of ASC in microglial cells

S Sarkar, D Rokad, E Malovic, J Luo… - Science …, 2019 - science.org
Chronic, sustained inflammation underlies many pathological conditions, including
neurodegenerative diseases. Divalent manganese (Mn2+) exposure can stimulate …

Toxicological and pathophysiological roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species

RA Roberts, RA Smith, S Safe, C Szabo, RB Tjalkens… - Toxicology, 2010 - Elsevier
'Oxidative and Nitrative Stress in Toxicology and Disease'was the subject of a symposium
held at the EUROTOX meeting in Dresden 15th September 2009. Reactive oxygen (ROS) …

Manganese exposure induces neuroinflammation by impairing mitochondrial dynamics in astrocytes

S Sarkar, E Malovic, DS Harischandra, HA Ngwa… - Neurotoxicology, 2018 - Elsevier
Chronic manganese (Mn) exposure induces neurotoxicity, which is characterized by
Parkinsonian symptoms resulting from impairment in the extrapyramidal motor system of the …

Inflammatory activation of microglia and astrocytes in manganese neurotoxicity

RB Tjalkens, KA Popichak, KA Kirkley - Neurotoxicity of Metals, 2017 - Springer
Neurotoxicity due to excessive exposure to manganese (Mn) has been described as early
as 1837 (Couper, Br Ann Med Pharm Vital Stat Gen Sci 1: 41–42, 1837). Extensive research …

Manganese accumulation in the brain via various transporters and its neurotoxicity mechanisms

I Nyarko-Danquah, E Pajarillo, A Digman, KFA Soliman… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element, serving as a cofactor for several key
enzymes, such as glutamine synthetase, arginase, pyruvate decarboxylase, and …

New insights on the role of manganese in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease

AC Martins Jr, P Morcillo, OM Ijomone… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element that is naturally found in the environment and
is necessary as a cofactor for many enzymes and is important in several physiological …