Calciumkompartimenten
Calciumkompartimenten, also known as calcium compartments, refer to specialized subcellular regions within cells where calcium ions (Ca²⁺) are stored, sequestered, or regulated. These compartments play a crucial role in maintaining calcium homeostasis, controlling calcium signaling pathways, and ensuring proper cellular function. Calcium signaling is fundamental for processes such as muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, gene expression, and cell proliferation.
The most prominent calcium compartments include the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the mitochondria. The ER serves
Additional calcium compartments include vesicular stores, such as synaptic vesicles in neurons, and specialized microdomains close
Effective regulation of calcium compartments is critical for cell survival and function. Dysregulation can lead to