Essential metals are crucial for the maintenance of cell homeostasis. Among the 23
elements that have known physiological functions in humans, 12 are metals, including iron …

Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element necessary for physiological processes that
support development, growth and neuronal function. Secondary to elevated exposure or …

One of the primary goals of WHO and its member states is that “all people, whatever their
stage of development and their social and economic conditions, have the right to have …

Background Studies in monkeys with intranasally instilled gold ultrafine particles (UFPs;<
100 nm) and in rats with inhaled carbon UFPs suggested that solid UFPs deposited in the …

Manganese is an essential dietary element that functions primarily as a coenzyme in several
biological processes. These processes include, but are not limited to, macronutrient …

Manganese is an important metal for human health, being absolutely necessary for
development, metabolism, and the antioxidant system. Nevertheless, excessive exposure or …

The present review is based on presentations from the meeting of the Society of Toxicology
in San Diego, CA (March 2006). It addresses recent developments in the understanding of …

Manganese is an essential trace element and it is required for many ubiquitous enzymatic
reactions. While manganese deficiency rarely occurs in humans, manganese toxicity is …

Background Heavy metals have been reported to affect liver function. However, there is
currently little and inconsistent knowledge about the effects of combined and individual …

This investigation was designed to determine whether nano-sized manganese oxide (Mn-
40nm) particles would induce dopamine (DA) depletion in a cultured neuronal phenotype …