title: Brain iron: location and function.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Nutrition Department, Pennsylvania State University 16802.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Beard
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Connor
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D007501:Iron