PubMed · 1993 · 74 citations · 1 references
Life SciencesBiochemistryPhysiologyCellular MetabolismMineral MetabolismNutritional BiochemistryMagnesium HomeostasisMagnesium NutritionMicronutrient MetabolismMineral BiochemistryMineral NutritionMineral PhysiologyCardiovascular BiologyCellular Magnesium HomeostasisMagnesium BalanceMagnesium BioavailabilityMagnesium BiochemistryMagnesium ExcretionMagnesium StorageMagnesium Transport Proteins
A brief review, highlighting some of the major biochemical and physiological aspects of magnesium, is presented. This minireview covers: (1) the distribution of Mg; (2) absorption and excretion of Mg; (3) roles of Mg in cell metabolism; (4) concentration of free ionized intracellular Mg2+; (5) physiological roles of Mg2+, and (6) role of Mg in cardiovascular pathology.
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