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Victoria Zaborova, Oxana Zolnikov, Natiya Dzhakhaya, Elena Bueverova, Alla Sedova, Anastasia Kurbatova, Victor Putilo, Maria Yakovleva, Igor Shantyr, Igor Kastyro, Mariusz Ozimek, Dmitry Korolev, Natella Krikheli, Konstantin Gurevich, Katie M. Heinrich
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FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Stefany Rodrigues de Sousa Melo, Loanne Rocha dos Santos, Tamires da Cunha Soares, Bruna Emanuele Pereira Cardoso, Thaline Milany da Silva Dias, Jennifer Beatriz Silva Morais, Mickael de Paiva Sousa, Thayanne Gabryelle Visgueira de Sousa, Nilmara Cunha da Silva, Lyandra Dias da Silva, Kyria Jayanne Climaco Cruz, Dilina do Nascimento Marreiro
Summary: Magnesium plays a crucial role in insulin secretion and action by regulating protein kinase activity and reducing oxidative stress and chronic inflammation that affect insulin sensitivity. Magnesium deficiency is associated with glucose intolerance, while magnesium supplementation can stimulate insulin secretion and improve insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Weiyi Li, Yingying Jiao, Liusen Wang, Shaoshunzi Wang, Lixin Hao, Zhihong Wang, Huijun Wang, Bing Zhang, Gangqiang Ding, Hongru Jiang
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Xi Luo, Wang-Yu Cai, Hong-Li Ma, Jing Cong, Hui Chang, Jing-Shu Gao, Wen-Juan Shen, Yu Wang, Xin-Ming Yang, Xiao-Ke Wu
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FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
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BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
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Liyuan Wang, Ximei Xiao, Xiaoli Yin, Jun Wang, Guang Zhu, Sirong Yu, Enyang Liu, Bingying Wang, Xizhen Yang
Summary: In this study, a Ca-P/CS composite coating was prepared on AZ31 Mg alloy surface through a simple process, improving the corrosion resistance, bonding ability, and self-cleaning properties of the Mg alloy. The composite coating provided better protection to the substrate in electrochemical measurements and immersion tests compared to the single Ca-P coating.
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Polina Metalnikov, Guy Ben-Hamu, Kwang Seon Shin, Amir Eliezer
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Tsun-Li Cheng, Zi-Yun Lin, Keng-Ying Liao, Wei-Chi Huang, Cian-Fen Jhuo, Pin-Ho Pan, Chun-Jung Chen, Yu-Hsiang Kuan, Wen-Ying Chen
Summary: This study investigated the potential of Magnesium lithospermate B (MLB) in combating muscle atrophy in mice with high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity. The results showed that MLB supplementation alleviated metabolic abnormalities and prevented muscle loss caused by obesity, likely through inhibiting muscle degradation pathways. This study also revealed changes in inflammatory markers and signaling pathways associated with muscle atrophy.
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Tianxiao Wang, Yunqian Dong, Yingchao Xu, Xingyuan Qu, Guangyu Li, Yunting Guo, Jianshe Lian, Zhihui Zhang, Luquan Ren
Summary: In this study, stearic acid and sodium stearate were used to enhance the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of magnesium alloys by treating the silane-induced calcium phosphate dihydrate coating.
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Hua Chai, Lifei Wang, Xiaoqing Cao, Qiang Zhang, Srinivasan Arthanari, Huseung Lee, Guangsheng Huang, Bin Xing, Liuwei Zheng, Hua Zhang, Liwei Lu, Hongxia Wang
Summary: To improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy, Ca-Ph coatings were prepared on AZ31 alloy substrates by chemical conversion. The morphologies, compositions, and properties of the coatings were adjusted by treatment time and temperature. The coatings demonstrated significant corrosion protection to the substrate in the simulated body fluid (SBF) solution. The results indicated that higher temperatures favored the presence of hydroxyapatite and that the coating thickness had an enhanced influence on the corrosion performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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Linda C. A. Drenthen, Jeroen H. F. de Baaij, Laura Rodwell, Antonius E. van Herwaarden, Cees J. Tack, Bastiaan E. de Galan
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Nguyen Phan Anh, Lai Xuan Bach, Casen Panaitescu, Le Van Sy, Nam Nguyen Dang
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ligia J. Dominguez, Nicola Veronese, Mario Barbagallo
Summary: Hypertension is a complex condition with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications as leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. Magnesium deficiency has been closely linked to high blood pressure, with the protective effect of magnesium against hypertension and its complications supported by multiple mechanisms. Older individuals are more prone to hypertension and its complications due to a higher risk of magnesium deficiency, emphasizing the importance of consuming magnesium-rich foods and avoiding processed foods. Magnesium supplementation may be beneficial in maintaining adequate magnesium status when dietary intake is not sufficient.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Qilong Chen, Yawei Li, Tianbin Zhu, Yibiao Xu, Yuanjin Li, Xuyuan Wang
Summary: The use of calcium magnesium aluminate (CMA) aggregates in MgO-C refractories was found to improve thermal shock resistance, bearing capacity, and reduce cracking caused by thermal shocks. MgO-C refractories containing CMA showed higher recovery strength after thermal shocks and lower brittleness, indicating their potential as a promising material in steelmaking applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shabnam Shahmoradi, Hossein Chiti, Mahdi Tavakolizadeh, Robabeh Hatami, Nima Motamed, Marjan Ghaemi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of magnesium supplements on anthropometric, clinical, and metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The results showed a significant reduction in serum insulin levels and insulin resistance in the group receiving magnesium supplements. Furthermore, magnesium supplements led to a decrease in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and fasting blood sugar, as well as an increase in high-density lipoprotein levels. However, there were no significant differences in anthropometric parameters or blood pressure between the two groups before and after intervention. Overall, the use of magnesium supplements can improve the metabolic status of PCOS patients by improving insulin resistance and modulating lipid profiles.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
