NeuroToxicology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
64, P. 204 - 218
Published: May 21, 2017
Chronic
manganese
(Mn)
exposure
induces
neurotoxicity,
which
is
characterized
by
Parkinsonian
symptoms
resulting
from
impairment
in
the
extrapyramidal
motor
system
of
basal
ganglia.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
and
oxidative
stress
are
considered
key
pathophysiological
features
Mn
neurotoxicity.
Recent
evidence
suggests
astrocytes
as
a
major
target
neurotoxicity
since
accumulates
predominantly
astrocytes.
However,
primary
mechanisms
underlying
Mn-induced
astroglial
its
role
metal
not
completely
understood.
In
this
study,
we
examined
interrelationship
between
mitochondrial
astrocytic
inflammation
We
first
evaluated
whether
alters
bioenergetics
cultured
Metabolic
activity
assessed
MTS
assay
revealed
an
IC50
92.68μM
at
24h
mouse
(PMAs)
50.46μM
human
U373
cell
line.
treatment
reduced
mass,
indicative
impaired
function
biogenesis,
was
substantiated
significant
reduction
mRNA
mitofusin-2,
protein
that
serves
ubiquitination
for
mitophagy.
Furthermore,
increased
circularity
indicating
augmented
fission.
Seahorse
analysis
status
Mn-treated
significantly
oxygen
consumption
rate
well
ATP-linked
respiration
rate.
The
effect
on
energy
deficits
further
supported
ATP
production.
Mn-exposed
also
exhibited
severely
quiescent
phenotype,
inability
oligomycin
to
increase
extracellular
acidification
Since
regulate
immune
functions
CNS,
modulates
inflammation.
only
stimulated
release
proinflammatory
cytokines,
but
exacerbated
inflammatory
response
induced
aggregated
α-synuclein.
novel
mitochondria-targeted
antioxidant,
mito-apocynin,
attenuated
gene
expression,
supporting
mitochondria
mediating
astrogliosis.
Lastly,
intranasal
delivery
vivo
elevated
GFAP
depressed
TH
levels
olfactory
bulbs,
clearly
involvement
dopaminergic
Collectively,
our
study
demonstrates
drives
events
impairing
bioenergetics.
Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
30(11), P. 966 - 979
Published: Aug. 24, 2020
Abstract
CD8
+
T
cell-mediated
cancer
clearance
is
often
suppressed
by
the
interaction
between
inhibitory
molecules
like
PD-1
and
PD-L1,
an
acts
brakes
to
prevent
cell
overreaction
under
normal
conditions
but
exploited
tumor
cells
escape
immune
surveillance.
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
have
revolutionized
therapeutics
removing
such
brakes.
Unfortunately,
only
a
minority
of
patients
respond
immunotherapies
presumably
due
inadequate
immunity.
Antitumor
immunity
depends
on
activation
cGAS-STING
pathway,
as
STING-deficient
mice
fail
stimulate
tumor-infiltrating
dendritic
(DCs)
activate
cells.
STING
agonists
also
enhance
natural
killer
(NK)
mediate
cell-resistant
tumors.
Therefore
been
intensively
sought
after.
We
previously
discovered
that
manganese
(Mn)
indispensable
for
host
defense
against
cytosolic
dsDNA
activating
cGAS-STING.
Here
we
report
Mn
essential
in
innate
sensing
tumors
enhances
adaptive
responses
Mn-insufficient
had
significantly
enhanced
growth
metastasis,
with
greatly
reduced
Mechanically,
2+
promoted
DC
macrophage
maturation
tumor-specific
antigen
presentation,
augmented
differentiation,
NK
activation,
increased
memory
Combining
inhibition
synergistically
boosted
antitumor
efficacies
anti-PD-1
antibody
dosage
required
mice.
Importantly,
completed
phase
1
clinical
trial
combined
regimen
showed
promising
efficacy,
exhibiting
type
I
IFN
induction,
manageable
safety
revived
immunotherapy
most
advanced
metastatic
solid
propose
this
combination
strategy
warrants
further
translation.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: March 19, 2019
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
heterogeneous
neurodegenerative
disorder
that
affects
an
estimated
10
million
sufferers
worldwide.
The
two
forms
of
PD
include
familial
and
sporadic,
while
the
etiology
still
largely
unknown,
condition
likely
to
be
multifactorial
with
genetic
environmental
factors
contributing
genesis.
Diagnosis
attained
through
observation
cardinal
clinical
manifestations
including
resting
tremor,
muscle
rigidity,
slowness
or
loss
movement,
postural
instability.
Unfortunately,
by
time
these
features
become
apparent
extensive
neurological
damage
has
already
occurred.
A
cure
for
not
been
identified
current
therapy
options
are
pharmaceutical-
and/or
surgical-based
interventions
treat
symptoms.
There
no
specific
test
most
diagnoses
confirmed
combination
symptoms
positive
responses
dopaminergic
drug
therapies.
prevalence
incidence
vary
worldwide
influenced
several
such
as
age,
gender,
ethnicity,
susceptibilities,
exposures.
Here,
we
will
present
implicated
in
sporadic
onset.
By
understanding
mechanisms
which
interact
with,
affect
brain
can
stride
toward
finding
underlying
cause(s)
PD.
BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2016
Manganese
(Mn)
is
an
essential
heavy
metal.
However,
Mn's
nutritional
aspects
are
paralleled
by
its
role
as
a
neurotoxicant
upon
excessive
exposure.
In
this
review,
we
covered
recent
advances
in
identifying
mechanisms
of
Mn
uptake
and
molecular
actions
the
brain
well
promising
neuroprotective
strategies.
The
authors
focused
on
reporting
findings
regarding
transport
mechanisms,
effects
cholinergic
system,
behavioral
alterations
induced
exposure
studies
strategies
against
intoxication.
We
report
that
to
may
arise
from
environmental
sources,
occupational
settings,
food,
total
parenteral
nutrition
(TPN),
methcathinone
drug
abuse
or
even
genetic
factors,
such
mutation
transporter
SLC30A10.
Accumulation
occurs
mainly
basal
ganglia
leads
syndrome
called
manganism,
whose
symptoms
cognitive
dysfunction
motor
impairment
resemble
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
Various
neurotransmitter
systems
be
impaired
due
Mn,
especially
dopaminergic,
but
also
GABAergic.
Several
proteins
have
been
identified
including
divalent
metal
tranporter-1
(DMT-1),
SLC30A10,
transferrin
ferroportin
allow
accumulation
central
nervous
system.
Parallel
identification
neurotoxic
properties,
reported,
these
include
endogenous
antioxidants
(for
instance,
vitamin
E),
plant
extracts
(complex
mixtures
containing
polyphenols
non-characterized
components),
iron
chelating
agents,
precursors
glutathione
(GSH),
synthetic
compounds
can
experimentally
afford
protection
Mn-induced
neurotoxicity.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
76(4), P. 1215 - 1242
Published: July 10, 2020
Alzheimer's
disease
and
related
dementias
lack
effective
treatment
or
cures
are
major
public
health
challenges.
Risk
for
is
partially
attributable
to
environmental
factors.
The
heavy
metals
lead,
cadmium,
manganese
widespread
persistent
in
o
ur
environments.
Once
persons
exposed
these
metals,
they
adept
at
entering
cells
reaching
the
brain.
Lead
cadmium
associated
with
numerous
outcomes
even
low
levels
of
exposure.
Although
an
essential
metal,
deficiency
exposure
high
metal
can
be
toxic.
In
cell
animal
model
systems,
well
documented
neurotoxicants
that
contribute
canonical
pathologies.
Adult
human
epidemiologic
studies
have
consistently
shown
impaired
cognitive
function
decline.
No
longitudinal
epidemiology
study
has
assessed
lead
on
specifically
though
two
reported
a
link
between
mortality.
More
high-quality
time
course
data
incident
cases
warranted
confirm
estimate
proportion
risk
exposures.
Given
global
manganese,
small
increases
risks
would
population
impact
burden
disease.
This
article
reviews
experimental
literature
associations
makes
recommendations
critical
areas
future
investment.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(7), P. 108053 - 108053
Published: Aug. 1, 2020
DNA
binding
allosterically
activates
the
cytosolic
sensor
cGAS
(cyclic
GMP-AMP
[cGAMP]
synthase)
to
synthesize
2′3′-cGAMP,
using
Mg2+
as
metal
cofactor
that
catalyzes
two
nucleotidyl-transferring
reactions.
We
previously
found
Mn2+
potentiates
activation,
but
underlying
mechanism
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
report
directly
cGAS.
Structural
analysis
reveals
Mn2+-activated
undergoes
globally
similar
conformational
changes
DNA-activated
forms
a
unique
η1
helix
widen
catalytic
pocket,
allowing
substrate
entry
and
cGAMP
synthesis.
Strikingly,
in
cGAS,
linear
intermediates
pppGpG
pGpA
take
an
inverted
orientation
active
suggesting
noncanonical
accelerated
cyclization
without
flip-over.
Moreover,
unlike
octahedral
coordination
around
Mg2+,
are
coordinated
by
triphosphate
moiety
of
substrate,
independent
triad
residues.
Our
findings
thus
uncover
activator
initiates
2′3′-cGAMP
Journal of Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
295(19), P. 6312 - 6329
Published: March 18, 2020
Manganese
(Mn)
is
an
essential
micronutrient
required
for
the
normal
development
of
many
organs,
including
brain.
Although
its
roles
as
a
cofactor
in
several
enzymes
and
maintaining
optimal
physiology
are
well-known,
overall
biological
functions
Mn
rather
poorly
understood.
Alterations
body
status
associated
with
altered
neuronal
cognition
humans,
either
overexposure
or
(more
rarely)
insufficiency
can
cause
neurological
dysfunction.
The
resultant
balancing
act
be
viewed
hormetic
U-shaped
relationship
brain
health,
changes
leading
to
physiological
effects
throughout
vice
versa.
This
review
discusses
homeostasis,
biomarkers,
molecular
mechanisms
cellular
transport,
neuropathological
disruptions
especially
excess,
identifies
gaps
our
understanding
biochemical
underlying
homeostasis
neurotoxicity.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 26, 2019
Occupational
or
environmental
exposure
to
manganese
(Mn)
can
lead
the
development
of
"Manganism",
a
neurological
condition
showing
certain
motor
symptoms
similar
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
Like
PD,
Mn
toxicity
is
seen
in
central
nervous
system
mainly
affecting
nigrostriatal
neuronal
circuitry
and
subsequent
behavioral
impairments.
Since
first
report
Mn-induced
1837,
various
experimental
epidemiological
studies
have
been
conducted
understand
this
disorder.
While
early
investigations
focused
on
impact
high
concentrations
mitochondria
oxidative
stress,
current
attempted
elucidate
cellular
molecular
pathways
involved
toxicity.
In
fact,
recent
reports
suggest
involvement
misfolding
proteins
such
as
α-synuclein
amyloid,
thus
providing
credence
theory
that
toxicants
either
initiate
propagate
neurodegenerative
processes
by
interfering
with
disease-specific
proteins.
Besides
manganism
has
also
implicated
other
diseases
Huntington's
Prion
diseases.
many
reviews
homeostasis,
aim
review
concisely
synthesize
what
we
know
about
its
effect
primarily
respect
role
protein
misfolding,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
consequently,
neuroinflammation
neurodegeneration.
Based
evidence,
propose
'Mn
Mechanistic
Neurotoxic
Triad'
comprising
1)
dysfunction
2)
trafficking
3)
neuroinflammation.