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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell physiology
  3. cell communication
  4. signal transduction
  5. second messengers
  6. calcium signaling

Preferred term

calcium signaling

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Signal transduction mechanisms whereby calcium mobilization (from outside the cell or from intracellular storage pools) to the cytoplasm is triggered by external stimuli. Calcium signals are often seen to propagate as waves, oscillations, spikes, sparks, or puffs. The calcium acts as an intracellular messenger by activating calcium-responsive proteins.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • Ca2+ - mediated signaling
  • Ca2+-mediated signaling
  • Ca2+ signaling
  • calcium signalling

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/219898

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