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Abstract
Elevations in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration are the usual initial response of endothelial cells to hormonal and chemical transmitters and to changes in physical parameters, and many endothelial functions are dependent upon changes in Ca2+ signals produced. Endothelial cell Ca2+ signalling shares similar features with other electrically non-excitable cell types, but has features unique to endothelial cells. This chapter discusses the major components of endothelial cell Ca2+ signalling.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16999219 DOI: 10.1007/3-540-32967-6_5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Handb Exp Pharmacol ISSN: 0171-2004