Abstract
The neurological effect of the magnesium ion (Mg2+) has long been well recognized as a blocker of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Recent reports indicate that Mg2+ plays an important role in brain disease and injury. Mg2+ deficiency causes severe brain function damage. Although the mechanism is unclear with respect to neurological functions, neuroprotective effects have been widely investigated. The neurological requirements of Mg2+ are still unknown, unlike those of Ca2+. The recent development of analytical technologies has made it possible to investigate the effect of Mg2+ in real time. This chapter discusses a wide variety of neurological effects induced by Mg2+ and includes fundamental and clinical research.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | New Perspectives in Magnesium Research |
Subtitle of host publication | Nutrition and Health |
Publisher | Springer London |
Pages | 333-337 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 1846283884, 9781846283888 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Dec 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)