Biomarkers of environmental manganese exposure
Natalia S. Shilnikova, Nataliya A. Karyakina, N. Farhat, Siva Ramoju, Brandon Cline, Franco Momoli, Donald R. Mattison, Natalie Jensen, Rowan Terrell, Daniel Krewski
Abstract
neutron activation analysis (IVNAA) are associated with large uncertainties. Findings suggest that Mn in nails may reflect Mn in environmental media and discriminate between groups of individuals exposed to different environmental Mn levels, although more research is needed. Currently, there is no strong evidence for any biological matrix as a valid biomarker of Mn exposure in non-occupational settings. Because of methodological limitations in studies aimed at derivation of RVs for Mn in biological materials, accurate RVs are scarce.
Topics & Concepts
BiomarkerManganeseOccupational exposureEnvironmental chemistryBiological materialsEnvironmental healthMedicineChemistryBiomedical engineeringBiochemistryOrganic chemistryHeavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityRadioactivity and Radon MeasurementsMercury impact and mitigation studies