Brain iron: location and function.
This review has a focus on the distribution and function of iron in human brain and appropriate animal models. Data are presented on the consequences of abnormalities of iron status with regard to neural development, neurotransmitter metabolism, and cognition.
Beard
J L
JL
Nutrition Department, Pennsylvania State University 16802.
Connor
J D
JD
Jones
B C
BC
D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology*; D001923:Brain Chemistry; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000032:analysis* / Q000502:physiology*; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D007501:Iron