Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Researchers discover mechanism by which magnesium reduces cytokine production

Magnesium sulfate is given to many pregnant women to treat preterm labor and preeclampsia and was recently shown to prevent cerebral palsy; however little is known about how it works. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine recently discovered the mechanism by which magnesium reduces the production of cytokines.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121010/Researchers-discover-mechanism-by-which-magnesium-reduces-cytokine-production.aspx

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