Metabolism of molybdenum and its role in human health
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2013.04.009
- VernacularTitle:微量元素钼的代谢与人体健康
- Author:
Jiawei WANG
;
Xun WANG
;
Nan CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Trace element;
Molybdenum;
Metabolism;
Human health
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2013;21(4):241-245
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Trace dements molybdenum was discovered in 1778.As a rare refractory metals,it is one of the essential trace elements for human body.Molybdenum is mainly distributed in the skeleton,absorbed in the digestive tract,and excreted by the kidney,bile,sweat,and hair.Molybdenum is involved in metabolism mainly through two ways:inorganic salts,and molybdenum-containing enzyme cofactor.An appropriate mount of molybdenum is important for life activities of the human body,whereas molybdenum deficiency and molybdenum accumulation may cause the multiple system dysfunction.Molybdenum imbalance can be prevented and treated by diet or supportive therapy.
