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manganese chloride

The dichloride salt of manganese, an essential trace element and a cofactor for many enzymes involved in a variety of biological activities in cells, with potential immunomodulating activity. Upon administration, manganese may act as an adjuvant and induce both humoral and cellular immune responses.
Synonym:manganese chloride tetrahydrate
manganum muriaticum
Chemical structure:MnCl2
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