calcium homeostasis

collocation in English

meaningsofcalciumandhomeostasis

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calcium
noun[U]
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/ˈkæl.si.əm/us
/ˈkæl.si.əm/
a chemical element that is present in teeth, bones, ...
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homeostasis
noun[U]
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/ˌhəʊ.mi.əʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/us
/ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/
the ability or tendency of a living organism, cell, or group to keep the conditions inside it the same despite any changes in the conditions around it, or this state of ...
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(Definition ofcalciumandhomeostasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Calciumhomeostasisin intact lymphocytes : cytoplasmic free calcium monitored with a new, intracellularly trapped fluorescent indicator.
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The attack on the cellular membrane increases its permeability, causing a leakage of enzymes and disrupts cellularcalciumhomeostasis.
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This loss ofcalciumhomeostasisactivates calcium dependent degradative enzymes and cytotoxicity, causing hepatic damage.
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However, some recent studies suggest the mode of action may have something to do with alteringcalciumhomeostasis.
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Maintainingcalciumhomeostasisis essential for normally functioning neurons.
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Bone health is reliant on maintaining physiologically needed levels of calcium, where the body constantly maintains thiscalciumhomeostasisthrough osteoblast and osteoclast activity.
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The mysium damage disruptscalciumhomeostasisin injured fibers and fiber bundles, resulting in necrosis that peaks about 48 hours after exercise.
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This results in abnormal signaling pathways,calciumhomeostasis, lipid biosynthesis and degradation and intracellular trafficking, ultimately leading to pathogenetic disorders.
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Low protein consumption appears to alter the risk of bone breakage, presumably through changes incalciumhomeostasis.
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The thyroid also produces calcitonin, which plays a role incalciumhomeostasis.
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Glutamate and neurotrophic factors exert their effects on neuronal plasticity and survival by modulating cellularcalciumhomeostasis.
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Dark cells take part in fluid homeostasis to preserve the unique high-potassium and low-sodium content of the endolymph and also maintain thecalciumhomeostasisof the inner ear.
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