CALCIUM WAVE
\kˈalsi͡əm wˈe͡ɪv], \kˈalsiəm wˈeɪv], \k_ˈa_l_s_iə_m w_ˈeɪ_v]\
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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 or puffs. The calcium acts as an intracellular messenger by activating calcium-responsive proteins.
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