Dying cells are typically expelled from epithelial sheets to prevent foreign substances and microorganisms from entering, but the mechanism underlying this process is unclear. A recent study has ...
Inositol trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) are pivotal Ca²⁺ channels embedded in the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum. Their activation by inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) and Ca²⁺ gives rise to ...
Researchers discover a calcium-mediated effect that helps preserve the integrity of the sheets of cells lining our bodies and organs. Fukuoka, Japan—A research team from Kyushu University in Japan has ...