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Review
. 1991;10(2-4):167-71.

Basic biochemistry and physiology of magnesium: a brief review

B M Altura  1
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  • PMID: 1844549
Review

Basic biochemistry and physiology of magnesium: a brief review

B M Altura. Magnes Trace Elem. 1991.

Abstract

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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