The Physiological and Pathological Roles of Mitochondrial Calcium Uptake in Heart

Calcium ion (Ca<sup>2+</sup>) plays a critical role in the cardiac mitochondria function. Ca<sup>2+</sup> entering the mitochondria is necessary for ATP production and the contractile activity of cardiomyocytes. However, excessive Ca<sup>2+</sup> in the mitochondr...

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Main Authors: Lo Lai, Hongyu Qiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/20/7689