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Calcium Signaling

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Calcium Signaling Definition

Triggered by external stimuli, Calcium Signaling involves local influx, or mobilization from the ER through IP3R and RyR channels, of calcium ions into the cytoplasm as an intracellular second messenger in mechanisms that activate calcium-responsive signal transduction proteins that regulate diverse forms of cellular activity.

Calcium Signaling Synonyms

Calcium Signaling, Calcium Ion Signaling

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