This review aims to serve as an introduction to the solute carrier proteins (SLC) superfamily
of transporter proteins and their roles in human cells. The SLC superfamily currently …

There is a growing body of evidence for the effects of vitamin D on intestinal host-
microbiome interactions related to gut dysbiosis and bowel inflammation. This brief review …

Magnesium is essential for maintaining normal cellular and organ function. In-adequate
magnesium balance is associated with various disorders, such as skeletal deformities …

Background Macro minerals, also known as macro elements, are minerals that are required
in large amounts in the human body. Macro minerals are part of the biological structure of …

Decreased bone mass and an increased risk of bone fractures become more common with
age. This condition is often associated with osteoporosis and is caused by an imbalance of …

Research has shown that high amounts of dietary phosphorus that are twice the amount of
the US dietary reference intake of 700 mg for adults are associated with all-cause mortality …

Human-induced inputs of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) into the biosphere have reached
unprecedented levels, particularly N, leading to an escalating global anthropogenic N: P …

Phosphate is a common ingredient in many healthy foods but, it is also present in foods
containing additives and preservatives. When found in foods, phosphate is absorbed in the …

This review summarizes the current understanding of the role of plasma membrane
transporters in regulating intracellular inorganic phosphate ([Pi] In) in mammals. Pi influx is …

Phosphate (Pi) plays important roles in various physiological processes. Its quantification in
biological fluids is highly crucial for timely warning of Pi accumulation. Herein, an europium …