The relationship between [Ca2+]i and cell death using an in vivo model: a study using the ced-1 mutant strain of C. elegans.

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The relationship between [Ca2+]i and cell death using an in vivo model: a study using the ced-1 mutant strain of C. elegans.

Toxicologic pathology - 1 Jan 2000

Jain P T, Chang S H, Gutry P P, Berezesky I K, Trump B F

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The ced-1 mutant of the free-living nematode, Caenorhabitis elegans, was used to study cell injury and cell death in relation to changes in intracellular ionized calcium ([Ca2+]i). This animal, which is being genetically characterized, may prove to be extremely useful for certain toxicologic stud...

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Animals
Caenorhabditis elegans
Calcium
Cell Death
Ionomycin
Microscopy, Fluorescence
Microscopy, Interference
Mutation

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