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Manganese Summary

Description: A trace element with atomic symbol Mn, atomic number 25, and atomic weight 54.94. It is concentrated in cell mitochondria, mostly in the pituitary gland, liver, pancreas, kidney, and bone, influences the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, stimulates hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is a cofactor in many enzymes, including arginase and alkaline phosphatase in the liver. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual 1992, p2035)

Key Diseases for which Manganese is Relevant

  1. Infection : 4 outcomes 4 studies in 53 results
  2. Parkinsonian Disorders (Parkinsonism) : 3 outcomes 9 studies in 153 results
  3. Liver Diseases (Liver Disease) : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 40 results
  4. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 2 outcomes 14 studies in 120 results
  5. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease) : 1 outcome 20 studies in 183 results
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Drugs Related to Manganese

  1. Iron
  2. Aminosalicylic Acid (Rezipas)
  3. N,N'- bis(pyridoxal- 5- phosphate)ethylenediamine- N,N'- diacetic acid (mangafodipir)
  4. Fluorine
  5. Proline (L-Proline)
  6. Contrast Media
  7. Copper
  8. Zinc
  9. Superoxide Dismutase
  10. Calcium
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Therapies Related to Manganese

  1. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
  2. Chelation Therapy (Therapy, Chelation)
  3. Ovariectomy (Oophorectomy)
  4. Parenteral Nutrition
  5. Electrodes (Electrode)
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