The prototypical element in the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol La, atomic number 57, and atomic weight 138.91. Lanthanide ion is used in experimental biology as a calcium antagonist; lanthanum oxide improves the optical properties of glass.
Lanthanum has been studied across 16 research domains including 🫘 Kidney, 🦴 Bone & Joint, 🦠 Gut & Microbiome, 🧠 Focus & Attention, 😴 Sleep. The primary research focus is 🫘 Kidney with 29% of studies addressing this area.
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