Calcium Signaling: From Physiology to Diseases

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This book focuses on disorders of calcium channels and the use of drugs to treat calcium-related disorders and their associated toxicities. In particular, it discusses the role of various natural products and their attributes in preventing problems associated with calcium imbalances. In addition, the book analyzes trends in the processing of natural products using nanotechnology and their implications in calcium-related disorders. Lastly, it explores some of the most promising aspects of research into calcium signalling disorders – which is especially important, given the wide variety of cellular processes that are controlled by calcium ions – and provides a trustworthy source of up-to-date information in this area of research. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvi Calcium Ion in Biological Systems (Senthilkumar Rajagopal, Murugavel Ponnusamy)....Pages 1-14 Regulation of Calcium in Muscle Physiology (Senthilkumar Rajagopal, Murugavel Ponnusamy)....Pages 15-30 Regulatory Action of Calcium in Pain Pathway (Senthilkumar Rajagopal, Murugavel Ponnusamy)....Pages 31-42 Calcium Signalling in Neurological Disorders (Senthilkumar Rajagopal, Murugavel Ponnusamy)....Pages 43-60 Voltage-Dependent Calcium Channels: From Physiology to Diseases (Senthilkumar Rajagopal, Murugavel Ponnusamy)....Pages 61-72 Channelopathies: Application of Natural Products Using Nanotechnology (Senthilkumar Rajagopal, Murugavel Ponnusamy)....Pages 73-86 Back Matter ....Pages 87-91