The ability to modify the intracellular concentrations of divalent calcium ions is vital to normal cell functioning. In the cells of the cardiac muscle, calcium ions play a crucial role in coupling ...
- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...
During membrane depolarization associated with skeletal muscle excitation-contraction (EC) coupling, the L-type Ca 2+ channel (dihydropyridine receptor (DHPR) in the transverse (t)-tubule membrane) ...