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Nutritive Manganese and Zinc Overdosing in Aging C. elegans Result in a Metallothionein-Mediated Alteration in Metal Homeostasis.
Molecular nutrition & food research - 1 Apr 2021
Baesler Jessica, Michaelis Vivien, Stiboller Michael, Haase Hajo, Aschner Michael, Schwerdtle Tanja, Sturzenbaum Stephen R, Bornhorst Julia
Abstract excerpt
SCOPE: Manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) are not only essential trace elements, but also potential exogenous risk factors for various diseases. Since the disturbed homeostasis of single metals can result in detrimental health effects, concerns have emerged regarding the consequences of excessive exposures to multiple metals, either via nutritional supplementation or parenteral nutrition. This study focuses on...
Topics
- Aging
- Animals
- Animals, Genetically Modified
- Biological Availability
- Caenorhabditis elegans
- Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins
- Dopaminergic Neurons
- Drug Overdose
- Homeostasis
- Manganese
