Znaczenie jonów manganu w procesach fizjologicznych w organizmach żywych
The significance of the manganese ions in the physiological processes in living organism

Summary/Abstract: This article deals with the role of manganese in biological systems. Manganese constitutes of an important element of most of all living organisms and plays a crucial role in biological systems. The biological function of this element is not completely understood, especially in the case of processes of the nerve cells. It is indispensable for the proper functioning of many enzymes such as manganese catalase and superoxide dismutase. Manganese is an element of the “two faces”, because on the one hand, it is an essential trace element for the proper functioning of the body, but its excess and deficiency can lead to disorders of homeostasis.

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