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ATP13A2 (PARK9) polymorphisms influence the neurotoxic effects of manganese.


ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:A higher prevalence of individuals affected by Parkinsonism was found in Valcamonica, Italy. This may be related to ferro-alloy smelters in the area, releasing manganese (Mn) in the air, soil and water for about a century. There exists individual susceptibility for Mn neurotoxicity. AIM:To analyse how polymorphism in genes regulating Mn metabolism and toxicity can modify neurophysiological effects of Mn exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Elderly (N=255) and adolescents (N=311) from Northern Italy were examined for neuromotor and olfactory functions. Exposure to Mn was assessed in blood and urine by atomic absorption spectroscopy and in soil by a portable instrument based on X-Ray fluorescence technology. Polymorphisms in the Parkinson-related gene ATPase type 13A2 (ATP13A2, also called PARK9: rs3738815, rs2076602, rs4920608, rs2871776 and rs2076600), and in the secretory pathway Ca(2+)/Mn(2+) ATPase isoform 1 gene (SPCA1: rs218498, rs3773814 and rs2669858) were analysed by TaqMan probes. RESULTS:For both adolescents and elderly, negative correlations between Mn in soil and motor coordination (R(s)=-0.20, p<0.001; R(s)=-0.13, p=0.05, respectively) were demonstrated. Also among adolescents, negative correlations were seen between Mn in soil with odor identification (R(s)=-0.17, p<0.01). No associations were seen for Mn in blood or urine. ATP13A2 polymorphisms rs4920608 and rs2871776 significantly modified the effects of Mn exposure on impaired motor coordination in elderly (p for interaction=0.029, p=0.041, respectively), also after adjustments for age and gender. The rs2871776 altered a binding site for transcription factor insulinoma-associated 1. CONCLUSIONS:ATP13A2 variation may be a risk marker for neurotoxic effects of Mn in humans.

SUBMITTER: Rentschler G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3997180 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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ATP13A2 (PARK9) polymorphisms influence the neurotoxic effects of manganese.

Rentschler Gerda G   Covolo Loredana L   Haddad Amelia Ahmadi AA   Lucchini Roberto G RG   Zoni Silvia S   Broberg Karin K  

Neurotoxicology 20120120 4


<h4>Introduction</h4>A higher prevalence of individuals affected by Parkinsonism was found in Valcamonica, Italy. This may be related to ferro-alloy smelters in the area, releasing manganese (Mn) in the air, soil and water for about a century. There exists individual susceptibility for Mn neurotoxicity.<h4>Aim</h4>To analyse how polymorphism in genes regulating Mn metabolism and toxicity can modify neurophysiological effects of Mn exposure.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Elderly (N=255) and adoles  ...[more]

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