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Side effects may include irritation of the skin and discoloration of clothing. [2] If it is taken by mouth, toxicity and death may occur. [4] Potassium permanganate is an oxidizing agent. [5] The British National Formulary recommends that each 100 mg be dissolved in a liter of water before use. [3]
Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) is the principal antioxidant in mitochondria. Several enzymes activated by manganese contribute to the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and cholesterol. [2] A deficiency of manganese causes skeletal deformation in animals and inhibits the production of collagen in wound healing. [3]
Potassium permanganate, however, does not have FDA approved uses and therefore non medical grade potassium permanganate is sometimes used for medical purposes. [citation needed] It is available under a number of brand names including Permasol, Koi Med Tricho-Ex, and Kalii permanganas RFF. [33] It is occasionally called "Condy's crystals". [34]
Reports also mention such sources as contaminated drinking water, [11] and fuel additive methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT), [12] which on combustion becomes partially converted into manganese phosphates and sulfate that go airborne with the exhaust, [13] [14] [15] and manganese ethylene-bis-dithiocarbamate , a pesticide. [16]
Manganese deficiency in humans, which is rare, results in a number of medical problems. Many common vitamin and mineral supplement products fail to include manganese in their compositions. Relatively high dietary intake of other minerals such as iron, magnesium, and calcium may inhibit the proper intake of manganese.
Toxic encephalopathy is a neurologic disorder caused by exposure to neurotoxic organic solvents such as toluene, following exposure to heavy metals such as manganese, as a side effect of melarsoprol treatment for African trypanosomiasis, adverse effects to prescription drugs, or exposure to extreme concentrations of any natural toxin such as cyanotoxins found in shellfish or freshwater ...
[59] [60] Manganese(II) ions are often used as a contrast agent in animal studies, often called MEMRI (manganese-enhanced MRI). [61] Because Mn 2+ ions can enter cells through calcium transport channels, it has been used for functional brain imaging. [62] Manganese(III) chelates with porphyrins and phthalocyanines have also been studied. [57]
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