title: Basic biochemistry and physiology of magnesium: a brief review.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Altura
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000378:metabolism; D002468:Cell Physiological Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D017136:Ion Transport; D008274:Magnesium / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium