Brain manganese and the balance between essential roles and neurotoxicity

RC Balachandran, S Mukhopadhyay, D McBride… - Journal of Biological …, 2020 - ASBMB
Manganese (Mn) is an essential micronutrient required for the normal development of many
organs, including the brain. Although its roles as a cofactor in several enzymes and in …

Manganese-induced neurotoxicity: a review of its behavioral consequences and neuroprotective strategies

TV Peres, MRC Schettinger, P Chen… - BMC Pharmacology and …, 2016 - Springer
Manganese (Mn) is an essential heavy metal. However, Mn's nutritional aspects are
paralleled by its role as a neurotoxicant upon excessive exposure. In this review, we …

Manganese-induced parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease: shared and distinguishable features

GF Kwakye, MMB Paoliello, S Mukhopadhyay… - International journal of …, 2015 - mdpi.com
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element necessary for physiological processes that
support development, growth and neuronal function. Secondary to elevated exposure or …

Features of microglia and neuroinflammation relevant to environmental exposure and neurotoxicity

AD Kraft, GJ Harry - International journal of environmental research and …, 2011 - mdpi.com
Microglia are resident cells of the brain involved in regulatory processes critical for
development, maintenance of the neural environment, injury and repair. They belong to the …

Manganese and Parkinson's disease: a critical review and new findings

TR Guilarte - Environmental health perspectives, 2010 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background Excess accumulation of manganese (Mn) in the brain results in a neurological
syndrome with cognitive, psychiatric, and movement abnormalities. The highest …

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 …

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 …

Mechanisms of lead and manganese neurotoxicity

AP Neal, TR Guilarte - Toxicology research, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Human exposure to neurotoxic metals is a global public health problem. Metals which cause
neurological toxicity, such as lead (Pb) and manganese (Mn), are of particular concern due …

Manganese neurotoxicity: new perspectives from behavioral, neuroimaging, and neuropathological studies in humans and non-human primates

TR Guilarte - Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2013 - frontiersin.org
Manganese (Mn) is an essential metal and has important physiological functions for human
health. However, exposure to excess levels of Mn in occupational settings or from …

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 …