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. 2012 Jul 1;4(7):a011171.
doi: 10.1101/cshperspect.a011171.

Calcium signaling

Martin D Bootman  1
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Calcium signaling

Martin D Bootman. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol. .

Abstract

Calcium ions control diverse cellular processes (e.g., muscle contraction, exocytosis, and motility). Cells use a “toolkit” of channels, pumps, and cytosolic buffers to regulate calcium levels.

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Calcium signaling (simplified view).
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Calcium signaling.
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