Is there a reliable method based on dyes to quantify the extracellular magnesium in cell medium?

Daniel Marques Vasconcelos @Daniel_Vasconcelos

11 November 2012 0 6K Report

AAS is pointed as a good tool to assess the magnesium content of a solution. However, I would like to know if there is an easier way of determine the levels of magnesium.

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