Preferred Label : Magnesium;
NCIt 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);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;
CAS number : 7439-95-4;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:25107;
Codes from synonyms : 03072; CDR0000373087;
Origin ID : C29239;
UMLS CUI : C0024467;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- False automatic mappings
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
