Magnesium Deficiency Results in Oxidation and Fragmentation of DNA, Down Regulation of Telomerase Activity, and Ceramide Release in Cardiovascular Tissues and Cells: Potential Relationship to Atherogenesis, Cardiovascular Diseases and Aging

Authors

Burton M. Altura
Nilank C. Shah, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Middletown)Follow
Gatha J. Shah
Jose Luis Perez-Albela
Bella T. Altura

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

The authors discuss the potential relationship between magnesium, cardiovascular diseases, and aging.

Recommended Citation

Altura, B. M., Shah, N. C., Shah, G. J., Pérez-Albela, J. L., & Altura, B. T. (2016). Magnesium deficiency results in oxidation and fragmentation of DNA, down regulation of telomerase activity, and ceramide release in cardiovascular tissues and cells: Potential relationship to atherogenesis, cardiovascular diseases and aging. International Journal of Diabetology & Vascular Disease Research, 4(1e), 1-5.

Publisher's Statement

Originally published in the International Journal of Diabetology & Vascular Disease Research, 4(1e), 1-5. Licensed under CC BY. This material can be found here.