Evaluation of Liver Biochemical Parameters in Manganese Miners

Abstract

Background: Manganese (Mn) related jobs may cause manganism especially in miners. Side effects include neural and pathological disorders. In spite of liver is the main organ that filters Mn (99%) but few studies has performed about Mn toxicity in liver so no specific biochemical indicator is available (Gunnar). In this study, the relation between blood, urine and saliva Mn level and its hepatotoxic effects is evaluated.