Changes in N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase activity in the urine and urinary albumin excretion in magnesium deficient rats.
To discover the details of the effects of magnesium (Mg) deficiency on kidney function, the course of changes in N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) activity in the urine and in urinary albumin excretion were examined in rats fed a Mg-deficient diet. NAG activity in the urine and urinary albumin excretion in rats fed the Mg-deficient diet significantly increased from 7 d until the end of the feeding period. We suggest that Mg-deficient diet rapidly induces kidney function insufficiency.
Matsuzaki
Hiroshi
H
Department of Nutrition, Junior College of Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan.
Ohdachi
Junko
J
Fuchigami
Masaaki
M
Masuyama
Ritsuko
R
Uehara
Mariko
M
Nakamura
Kahoru
K
Suzuki
Kazuharu
K
D000118:Acetylglucosaminidase / Q000652:urine*; D000418:Albumins / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000652:urine*; D009929:Organ Size; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000652:urine*
D000418:Albumins; D000118:Acetylglucosaminidase