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ATP13A2 (PARK9) polymorphisms influence the neurotoxic effects of manganese.
Neurotoxicology - 1 Aug 2012
Rentschler Gerda, Covolo Loredana, Haddad Amelia Ahmadi, Lucchini Roberto G, Zoni Silvia, Broberg Karin
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INTRODUCTION: A higher prevalence of individuals affected by Parkinsonism was found in Valcamonica, Italy. This may be related to ferro-alloy smelters in the area, releasing manganese (Mn) in the air, soil and water for about a century. There exists individual susceptibility for Mn neurotoxicity. AIM: To analyse how polymorphism in genes regulating Mn metabolism and toxicity can modify neurophysiological effects...
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