Cells have to invest a lot of energy to maintain this concentration gradient, especially when it comes to getting rid of calcium. 'It's like being on a rush-hour train in a city like Tokyo. When the ...
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First comprehensive transport model of a plasma membrane calcium pump could inform new drug development
We've all heard the advice: "Drink your milk and you will have strong bones and healthy teeth." It's supposed to help us meet our bodies' high calcium requirements. However, our cells keep calcium ...
The plasma membrane calcium pump (PMCA) is an essential ATP-driven enzyme that extrudes Ca2+ from the cytosol to maintain low resting intracellular Ca2+ levels. Four major isoforms display distinct ...
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