The role of astrocytic glutamate transporters GLT-1 and GLAST in neurological disorders: Potential targets for neurotherapeutics

E Pajarillo, A Rizor, J Lee, M Aschner, E Lee - Neuropharmacology, 2019 - Elsevier
Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS)
which initiates rapid signal transmission in the synapse before its re-uptake into the …

[HTML][HTML] Brain manganese and the balance between essential roles and neurotoxicity

RC Balachandran, S Mukhopadhyay, D McBride… - Journal of Biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 toxicity upon overexposure: a decade in review

SL O'Neal, W Zheng - Current environmental health reports, 2015 - Springer
Exposure to manganese (Mn) causes clinical signs and symptoms resembling, but not
identical to, Parkinson's disease. Since our last review on this subject in 2004, the past …

Manganese complexes and manganese-based metal-organic frameworks as contrast agents in MRI and chemotherapeutics agents: Applications and prospects

R Zheng, J Guo, X Cai, L Bin, C Lu, A Singh… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Manganese-based Metal-organic Frameworks (Mn-MOFs) represents a unique sub-
class of MOFs with low toxicity, oxidative ability, and biocompatibility, which plays vital role in …

Mutations in SLC39A14 disrupt manganese homeostasis and cause childhood-onset parkinsonism–dystonia

K Tuschl, E Meyer, LE Valdivia, N Zhao… - Nature …, 2016 - nature.com
Although manganese is an essential trace metal, little is known about its transport and
homeostatic regulation. Here we have identified a cohort of patients with a novel autosomal …

Clinical applications of carbon nanomaterials in diagnostics and therapy

KP Loh, D Ho, GNC Chiu, DT Leong… - Advanced …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Nanomaterials have the potential to improve how patients are clinically treated and
diagnosed. While there are a number of nanomaterials that can be used toward improved …

The neurotoxicity of iron, copper and manganese in Parkinson's and Wilson's diseases

P Dusek, PM Roos, T Litwin, SA Schneider… - Journal of trace …, 2015 - Elsevier
Impaired cellular homeostasis of metals, particularly of Cu, Fe and Mn may trigger
neurodegeneration through various mechanisms, notably induction of oxidative stress …

Congenital portosystemic shunts in children: recognition, evaluation, and management

O Bernard, S Franchi-Abella… - Seminars in Liver …, 2012 - thieme-connect.com
Congenital portosystemic shunts are present in one in 30,000 children. Among the
associated risks of severe complications are neonatal cholestasis, benign and malignant …

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 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 …