The regulation of calcium is fundamental to cellular function and systemic physiology. In critical illness, disturbances in calcium homeostasis are pervasive, reflecting complex interactions between ...

Researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which the kidney precisely controls calcium excretion. The claudin-14 protein plays a key role in this process: It displaces the ...

The gene KCTD1 directs production of a protein that functions in the kidney to maintain a normal balance of magnesium and calcium in blood. Loss of KCTD1 impairs the ability of the kidney to properly ...

Philadelphia, November 16, 2021 – Maternal physiology of dairy cows shifts at the onset of lactation to adapt to the immense nutrient demands by the mammary gland, resulting in altered tissue ...

Basal cell-like signature is an independent prognostic factor in triple-negative breast cancer No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2008 ASCO ...

Calcium is critical for bone health, optimal muscle activity, and other body processes such as blood clotting and heart function. How much calcium you need depends on your age and stage of life. Share ...

Eating vitamin D-rich foods can help improve calcium absorption in the gut and its deposition into bones. Prebiotics and probiotics may also help with calcium absorption by promoting healthy gut ...

Calcium carbonate is a common supplement for people with low calcium levels. It’s also useful as an antacid to manage uncomfortable digestive symptoms. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a compound used as ...