Lanthanum Ion
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Lanthanum Ion Definition
The ionized form of lanthanum (trivalent ion) with phosphate binding property. Lanthanum ion binds dietary phosphate and inhibits the absorption of phosphate by forming highly insoluble lanthanum-phosphate complexes that reduce the concentrations of serum phosphate and calcium phosphate.
Lanthanum Ion Synonyms
Lanthanum Ion, LANTHANUM, ION (LA3+)
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