About The Medical Condition Na(+)-Ca(2+) Antiporter

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Na(+)-Ca(2+) Antiporter

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Na(+)-Ca(2+) Antiporter Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Na(+)-Ca(2+) Antiporter?

An electrogenic ion exchange protein that maintains a steady level of calcium by removing an amount of calcium equal to that which enters the cells. It is widely distributed in most excitable membranes, including the brain and heart.

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