title: Magnesium: its role in cellular functions--a review.
abstract: Magnesium has been identified as an important element in cellular functions, and its abnormalities have far-reaching effects in pathology. We reviewed its effects in the cell cycle, its physiological role, nutritional aspects, toxicity, mutagenesis, and tumorigenesis.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bronzetti
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Della Croce
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Davini
mesh_terms: D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology; D002453:Cell Cycle; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000502:physiology*; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
chemical_list: D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D008274:Magnesium