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Manganese  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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)

Entry terms

  • 42Z2K6ZL8P
  • 7439-96-5 (Manganese)

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In other languages

  • French

  • 42Z2K6ZL8P
  • 7439-96-5 (Manganese)
  • Manganese

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FD9VPHHF-2

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