kalciokanavan
Kalciokanavan is the Finnish term for calcium channel, a class of ion channels embedded in cell membranes that selectively permit calcium ions (Ca2+) to enter the cytoplasm. Calcium entry serves as a key trigger for diverse cellular signaling pathways and is essential for translating electrical or chemical stimuli into intracellular responses.
Most studied are voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) formed by a pore-forming alpha1 subunit and auxiliary beta,
Functions: Calcium entry through kalciokanavat regulates muscle contraction (cardiac and smooth), neurotransmitter and hormone secretion, enzyme
Regulation and pharmacology: Channel activity is modulated by voltage, subunits, intracellular messengers and drugs. Calcium channel
Clinical relevance: Abnormal kalciokanavan function is linked to cardiovascular and neurological disorders and pain. Research aims