Calcium Homeostasis and Dynamics in Life and Health

Dear Colleagues,

Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) are fundamental to nearly every facet of both animal and plant life. The intricate and dynamic spatiotemporal fluctuations of Ca²⁺ concentration, or Ca²⁺ signals, play a crucial role in regulating processes such as synaptic transmission, kinase or lipase activity, gene expression, cell migration, immune response, muscle contraction, development, and aging. Disruptions in Ca²⁺ signals and homeostasis can lead to a range of serious diseases, including immune and neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and more. To discover new actors, novel regulation mechanisms, or the pathophysiological roles of existing Ca²⁺ signaling pathways, researchers are developing and employing advanced tools, conducting comprehensive omics analyses, and visualizing or manipulating Ca²⁺ signals at the subcellular, cellular, and in vivo levels. This Topical Collection “Calcium Homeostasis and Dynamics in Life and Health” invites submissions of original research or reviews on the development of Ca²⁺-related tools, pathways, cellular processes, and disease mechanisms in both animals and plants. We encourage scientists from all disciplines to contribute their latest and most exciting findings in this critical area of study.

Prof. Dr. Youjun Wang
Collection Editor

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