Association of the Ξ±2Ξ΄1 subunit with Cav
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William R Thompson; Amber S Majid; Kirk J Czymmek; Albert L Ruff; JesΓΊs GarcΓa;
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Article
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2011
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American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
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English
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Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCCs) mediate signaling events in bone cells in response to mechanical loading. Osteoblasts predominantly express L-type VSCCs composed of the a 1 pore-forming subunit and several auxiliary subunits. Osteocytes, in contrast, express T-type VSCCs and a relatively