Manganese Research Health Project (MHRP)

Abstract

Manganese (Mn) and iron are essential metals for normal growth and development that compete for and share the same transporters. Thus, during periods of low dietary iron intake, the transport and deposition of Mn in the brain are increased. Conversely, high-risk populations for Mn intoxication, namely Mn miners and welders, may benefit from iron supplementation, which may lower their central nervous system (CNS) Mn burden. For the first 3 years, we proposed to determine the temporal brain Mn deposition pattern using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We have completed the imaging and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) phases. Both iron and Mn content in six discrete brain regions have been determined, along with ascertainment of blood and plasma metal levels. Data analysis is progressing for both the brain images and R1 values from the MRI, and several manuscripts have been submitted, both addressing Mn and Fe modeling in the brain, as well as the relationship between Mn and Fe brain depositions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA497635

Entities

People

  • Michael Aschner
  • Vanesssa A. Fitsanakis

Organizations

  • Vanderbilt University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neurons
  • Parkinson'S Disease

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