Abstract
Ca2+ is a universal second messenger that is a key component of myriad processes in all cell types. Perturbations in normal intracellular Ca2+ concentrations underlie many common pathological conditions, ranging from cardiac hypertrophy to ischemic death of neurons. A recent meeting addressed the contributions of Ca2+ and Ca2+ binding proteins to health and disease. Insights gleaned from mechanistic studies offered the potential for new therapeutic approaches to combat a variety of diseases resulting from alterations in Ca2+ homeostasis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-163 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cell |
Volume | 122 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 29 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology