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[Congenital hypomagnesemia].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 6 Nov 2004
Montaigne David, Perimenis Pierrette, Douillard Claire, Wemeau Jean-Louis, Vantyghem Marie-Christine
Abstract excerpt
MORE PRECISE IDENTIFICATION: The progress in molecular genetics has led to better understanding of primitive magnesium deficiency. Transporters of this cation have been identified in the intestines and kidneys. The majority of congential hypomanesemia phenotypes have been correlated with a defect in magnesium transport. The primary deficiency of intestinal absorption of magnesium is responsible for hypomagnesemia...
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