Adenosine triphosphate as a determinant of magnesium levels in cytoplasm

Burton, R.F. (1980) Adenosine triphosphate as a determinant of magnesium levels in cytoplasm. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology, 65(1), pp. 1-4. (doi: 10.1016/0300-9629(80)90378-3)

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Abstract

1. Levels of free magnesium ion in various tissues are reviewed. 2. Total magnesium and ATP levels in different tissues are correlated, due to the presence of MgATP. 3. Relationships between pH and temperature in poikilotherms are such as to keep constant the amount of magnesium bound by ATP. 4. ATP hydrolysis in vivo generally tends to release magnesium ions, but conditions in some muscle may be such as to minimize this release.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Burton, Dr Richard
Authors: Burton, R.F.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
Journal Name:Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology
Publisher:Pergamon Press
ISSN:0300-9629

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