| Theme |
The impact of bone and mineral disorders on multiple diseases |
| Title |
Magnesium in association with CKD-MBD |
| Author |
Masaki Ohya |
Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Tomohiro Sonou |
Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author |
Takashi Shigematsu |
Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University |
| [ Summary ] |
Magnesium (Mg), the fourth most abundant cation in the body, plays an important role in over 300 enzyme reactions, transport processes and synthesis of proteins, DNA and RNA. It has been reported magnesium deficiency relates to higher risks of cardiovascular mortality. It has also been reported magnesium plays an important role for CKD patients. The relationship between magnesium and CKD-MBD has attracted a good deal of attention. In this section, we present a review of the correlation between parathyroid hormone, vascular calcification and mortality. |