SOD1G93A ALS rat model spinal cords and brainstems contain more Mn than NTg.
Increased [3Fe-4S]1+ relative to [4Fe-4S]1+ in SOD1G93A compared to NTg.
KO2 addition to rat brains leads to [4Fe-4S]→[3Fe-4S] conversion and iron release.
Superoxide causes oxidative damage to SOD1G93A rat neural tissues.
Iron-sulfur clusters may be the source of poorly liganded redox active iron.