Abstract
Summary
The shortened erythrocyte survival in magnesium deficiency is directly related to the duration of magnesium deprivation. The etiology of the diminished erythrocyte survival can be divided into a decreased magnesium concentration in the environment (plasma) of the erythrocyte and a decreased intracellular magnesium content of the erythrocyte. These two components act synergistically in effecting a shortened erythrocyte survival.
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