loading...| Preferred Name | Magnesium | |
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| Definitions |
An alkaline earth metal, Magnesium is important for many biochemical functions and reactions; for bone and muscle function, protein and fatty acid formation, activation of B vitamins, blood clotting, insulin secretion, and ATP formation. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium for catalytic action. The adult daily requirement is about 300 mg/day. Magnesium is found in many green plants, vegetables, and seeds; chlorophyll is a magnesium-centered porphyrin compound. Magnesium salts are used for magnesium deficiency supplementation. (NCI04) |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C29239 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
In medicine, a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. |
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| CAS_Registry |
7439-95-4 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:25107 |
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| code |
C29239 |
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| definition |
An alkaline earth metal, Magnesium is important for many biochemical functions and reactions; for bone and muscle function, protein and fatty acid formation, activation of B vitamins, blood clotting, insulin secretion, and ATP formation. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium for catalytic action. The adult daily requirement is about 300 mg/day. Magnesium is found in many green plants, vegetables, and seeds; chlorophyll is a magnesium-centered porphyrin compound. Magnesium salts are used for magnesium deficiency supplementation. (NCI04) |
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Magnesium |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Magnesium |
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| Preferred_Name |
Magnesium |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C29239 |
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| prefLabel |
Magnesium |
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| Semantic_Type |
Element, Ion, or Isotope |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0024467 |
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