Sodium-sensing niche (IMAGE)

University of Münster

Sodium-sensing niche

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As an immediate reaction to elevated concentrations of salt (NaCl), the concentration of calcium in the cytosol of a specific group of cells (the sodium-sensing niche) increases within one minute. Shown in false colours: red (highest concentration) > yellow > green > blue.

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AG Kudla

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