magnesiotropic

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magnesiotropic (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry) Describing any material (especially a hormone) that is involved in the regulation of magnesium in the blood and in bone
    • 2015 September 24, “Dietary Inulin Fibers Prevent Proton-Pump Inhibitor (PPI)-Induced Hypocalcemia in Mice”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Moreover, the mRNA levels of magnesiotropic and calciotropic genes were examined in the large intestine and kidney by real-time PCR. Results Treatment with omeprazole significantly reduced serum Mg 2+ and Ca 2+ levels.