NIH MeSH · D020013Phenomena and Processes

Calcium Signaling

Also known asCalcium Signalings · Signaling, Calcium · Signalings, Calcium · Calcium Puffs · Calcium Puff · Puff, Calcium · Puffs, Calcium · Calcium Spikes · Calcium Spike · Spike, Calcium · Spikes, Calcium · Calcium Waves

Definition

Signal transduction mechanisms whereby calcium mobilization (from outside the cell or from intracellular storage pools) to the cytoplasm is triggered by external stimuli. Calcium signals are often seen to propagate as waves, oscillations, spikes, sparks, or puffs. The calcium acts as an intracellular messenger by activating calcium-responsive proteins.

MeSH classification

  • G02.111.820.800.100
  • G03.143.500.100
  • G04.835.800.100

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D020013) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗