Gambardella J, Trimarco B, Iaccarino G, Santulli G. New Insights in Cardiac Calcium Handling and Excitation-Contraction Coupling.
ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018;
1067:373-385. [PMID:
28956314 PMCID:
PMC5889357 DOI:
10.1007/5584_2017_106]
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Abstract
Excitation-contraction (EC) coupling denotes the conversion of electric stimulus in mechanic output in contractile cells. Several studies have demonstrated that calcium (Ca2+) plays a pivotal role in this process. Here we present a comprehensive and updated description of the main systems involved in cardiac Ca2+ handling that ensure a functional EC coupling and their pathological alterations, mainly related to heart failure.
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