Magnesium Dynamics (IMAGE)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Magnesium Dynamics

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This illustration depicts the exercise-induced surge of the metabolite lactate (seen in red, black and white) from skeletal muscle (shown as a factory) into liver cells. The lactate surge elicits release of magnesium ions (seen as green balls) from cellular storehouses called the endoplasmic reticulum (depicted as a rock outcrop in the water). The magnesium ions release as waves that are funneled into energy centers called mitochondria (depicted as a boat) through a transporter called Mrs2 (depicted as fishermen).

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Cover image by Sarah Bussey. Concept by Travis Madaris.

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