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. 2018 Dec 17;28(24):R1403-R1405.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.11.003.

Signal Transduction: Magnesium Manifests as a Second Messenger

Alessandra Stangherlin  1 , John S O'Neill  2
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Signal Transduction: Magnesium Manifests as a Second Messenger

Alessandra Stangherlin et al. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Mg2+ is an essential ion for the cell but whether it can act as a bona fide second messenger has long been questioned. A recent study supports this hypothesis and shows a signalling role for Mg2+ in GABA-mediated neuronal maturation.

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