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Potassium starvation in yeast: mechanisms of homeostasis revealed by mathematical modeling.
PLoS computational biology - 1 Jan 2012
Kahm Matthias, Navarrete Clara, Llopis-Torregrosa Vicent, Herrera Rito, Barreto Lina, Yenush Lynne, Ariño Joaquin, Ramos Jose, Kschischo Maik
Abstract excerpt
The intrinsic ability of cells to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions is a fundamental process required for survival. Potassium is the most abundant cation in living cells and is required for essential cellular processes, including the regulation of cell volume, pH and protein synthesis. Yeast cells can grow from low micromolar to molar potassium concentrations and utilize sophisticated control...
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