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Investigational Drug Details

Drug ID: D458
Drug Name: Manganese
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Type: small molecule
DrugBank ID: DB06757
DrugBank Description: Manganese is a transition metal with a molar mass of 54.94g/mol. Manganese is considered critical for human health, and plays important roles in development, metabolism, and the antioxidant system. That said, excessive manganese intake is associated with manganism, a neurodegenerative disorder that causes dopaminergic neuronal death and parkinsonian-like symptoms.
PubChem ID: 27854
CasNo: 7439-96-5
Repositioning for NAFLD: Yes
SMILES: [Mn++]
Structure:
InChiKey: WAEMQWOKJMHJLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight: 54.938
DrugBank Targets: Isocitrate dehydrogenase [NAD] subunit alpha, mitochondrial; Isocitrate dehydrogenase [NAD] subunit gamma, mitochondrial; TGF-beta-activated kinase 1 and MAP3K7-binding protein 1; Arginase-1; Serotransferrin
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DrugBank Indication: Indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Administration helps to maintain plasma levels and to prevent depletion of endogenous stores and subsequent deficiency symptoms.
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