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Mitochondrial calcium overload is a key determinant in heart failure.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 8 Sept 2015
Santulli Gaetano, Xie Wenjun, Reiken Steven R, Marks Andrew R
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Calcium (Ca2+) released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is crucial for excitation-contraction (E-C) coupling. Mitochondria, the major source of energy, in the form of ATP, required for cardiac contractility, are closely interconnected with the SR, and Ca2+ is essential for optimal function of these organelles. However, Ca2+ accumulation can impair mitochondrial function, leading to reduced ATP production and...
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