Author/Authors :
Qujeq, Durdi babol university of medical sciences - Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center - Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, ايران , Zandemami, Mehdi babol university of medical sciences - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, ايران , Ahanger, Alijan A. babol university of medical sciences - Aytoleh Rohani Hospital, Yahya Nejad Hospital - Department of Neurology, ايران , Shahabadin, Mohammed E. kashan university of medical sciences and health services - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Biochemistry, ايران , Shahabadin, Mohammed E. babol university of medical sciences - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, ايران
Abstract :
It is now clear that migraine is associated with magnesium (Mg) deficiency. In the literature, low serum and tissue contents of total Mg have been reported in patients with migraine. Investigators have reported a strong correlation between serum Mg levels and the calcium (Ca)/Mg ratio in migraine. Serum Mg concentration does not reflect the intracellular content. In contrast, the cellular content has been assessed as an index of Mg status. The objective of the present study was to examine the possible use of the Mg and Ca content of lymphocytes as an index for Mg and Ca status.
