Calcium flickers lighting the way in chemotaxis?

Dev Cell. 2009 Feb;16(2):160-1. doi: 10.1016/j.devcel.2009.01.018.

Abstract

Recent studies identified local calcium signals at the leading edge of migrating cells, suggesting a new role for calcium in cell polarization and chemotaxis.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Actins / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Calcium / metabolism*
  • Calcium Signaling
  • Calmodulin / metabolism
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Movement
  • Chemotaxis*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological
  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / metabolism
  • RNA Interference
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Actins
  • Calmodulin
  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
  • Calcium