Overview

This text discusses recent advances of the role of manganese on different human pathologies. It presents research discussing the possible role of manganese in the development of some degenerative disease such as diabetes, osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. The role of manganese in individuals with epilepsy and congenital malformations is also discussed. The book presents an overview of the molecular, biochemical and nutritional role of manganese, and discusses its bioavailability.

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Author:   Dorothy Klimis-Zacas (University of Maine, Orono, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   2
Weight:   0.513kg
ISBN:  

9780849378416

ISBN 10:   0849378419
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   23 November 1993
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Biochemical and Nutritional Role of Manganese: An Overview (F.C. Wedler). Bioavailability of Manganese (C. Kies). Models to Study Manganese Deficiency (J. Freeland-Graves and C. Llanes). Manganese, Lipid Metabolism, and Atherosclerosis (D.J. Klimis-Tavantzis, P.N. Taylor, and I. Wolinsky). Manganese Metabolism and Diabetes (D.L. Baly, R.M. Walter, Jr., and C.L. Keen). Manganese and Bone Metabolism (I. Wolinsky, D.J. Klimis-Tavantzis, and L.J. Richards). The Role of Manganese in Congenital Malformations (G. Saner). Manganese and Epilepsy (G.F. Carl. and B.B. Gallagher). The Role of Manganese in Wound Healing (M.R. Shetlar and C.L. Shetlar). Manganese and Iron Metabolism (P.E. Johnson). Manganese Nutrition of Infants (B. Loennerdal). Manganese Toxicity in Humans and Experimental Animals (C.L. Keen and S. Zidenberg-Cherr).

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